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Mumbai Indians have strengthened their leadership setup by appointing Zubin Bharucha as the franchise's new Director of Performance ahead of the IPL 2027 season. The former Rajasthan Royals executive brings a wealth of experience in player development, scouting, and performance management to one of the most successful teams in IPL history. Bharucha spent several years with Rajasthan Royals, where he played a key role in identifying and nurturing young talent. He was instrumental in the growth of players such as Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, earning a reputation as one of the finest talent developers in Indian cricket. In his new role, Bharucha will work closely with Mumbai Indians' leadership group, coaching staff, and performance teams across the franchise's global cricket ecosystem. His responsibilities will include overseeing player development programs, performance analysis, and off-season preparation strategies. The appointment r...

England fast bowler Kate Cross has announced that she will retire from professional cricket at the end of the 2026 season, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career spanning more than two decades. The 34-year-old has been one of England's most dependable seamers, earning 102 international caps across all formats and claiming 140 wickets for her country. Cross made her senior debut for Lancashire at just 13 years of age and went on to become a key figure for both club and country. Her career highlights include helping England retain the Women's Ashes in Australia in 2014, reaching 100 ODI wickets for England, and surpassing 400 career wickets across professional cricket. In her retirement statement, Cross expressed gratitude to her family, teammates, coaches, and supporters, describing her journey from junior cricket to representing England as beyond her childhood dreams. She will continue playing for Lancashire until the end of the current season before stepping away fro...

England all-rounder Sam Curran has been ruled out of the remainder of the English summer after suffering a groin injury that requires surgery. Surrey confirmed that the 28-year-old will undergo an operation, ending his hopes of returning to England's Test side during the ongoing home season. The injury comes as a major setback for Curran, who was being considered as a potential all-round option for England following Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket. Selectors had highlighted Curran's ability to bring balance to the squad, but recurring fitness concerns and workload-related niggles have now forced him to the sidelines. Curran recently featured in The Hundred and had also represented England in the ODI series against India. Notably, the same groin issue had earlier forced him to withdraw from IPL 2026, indicating that the injury has been troubling him for several months. With surgery scheduled and recovery ahead, England will now have to look elsewhere for a...

Former India spinner and ex-women's selection committee chairperson Neetu David has been appointed as the Head of Scouting for UP Warriorz ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 season. The franchise has brought in one of India's most respected cricket minds to strengthen its talent identification program and build a stronger squad for the upcoming campaign. Neetu David joins the UP Warriorz support staff led by head coach Abhishek Nayar and will focus on discovering emerging domestic talent across the country. Her vast experience as both an international cricketer and a selector is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the franchise's future recruitment strategy. Widely regarded as one of India's finest left-arm spinners, David represented India in 10 Tests and 97 ODIs between 1995 and 2008, claiming 182 international wickets. She also holds the record for one of the best bowling performances in Women's Test cricket, with figures of 8/53 against th...

Pakistan have suffered a major setback ahead of the opening Test against England, with captain Babar Azam ruled out due to a right-hand injury. The star batter sustained the injury during a warm-up match in Beckenham and has not recovered in time for the series opener at Headingley. Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed confirmed that Salman Ali Agha will take charge of the side for the first Test. While Agha has previously captained Pakistan in limited-overs cricket, this will be his first assignment as Test captain. Babar's absence is a significant blow for Pakistan, considering his experience and importance in the batting lineup. The team management remains hopeful that the injury will heal in time for the second Test of the three-match series. Medical staff continue to monitor his condition closely. The England-Pakistan Test series begins at Headingley, Leeds, with both teams entering a new chapter under their respective leadership groups. Pakistan will now look to Salman Ali Agha...

England Women have appointed Charlie Dean as captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland, scheduled for September. Dean, who previously led the side during the ODI series against New Zealand when Nat Sciver-Brunt was sidelined through injury, has once again been entrusted with leadership responsibilities. Regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss the series as she continues to manage her fitness and recovery. Senior players including Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, and Amy Jones have also been left out, allowing England to test emerging talent ahead of future 50-over assignments. The 15-member squad includes uncapped players Grace Potts and Kira Chathli , while Charis Pavely is in line for a potential ODI debut. Head coach Charlotte Edwards described the series as an important opportunity for players to showcase their skills in the 50-over format following England's impressive run to the Women's T20 World Cup final. England will face I...

Manchester Super Giants created history by winning their first-ever Men's Hundred championship after defeating Trent Rockets by five wickets in a thrilling final at Lord's. The victory marked a significant milestone for the franchise, which had previously finished as runners-up on multiple occasions before finally securing the coveted trophy. Chasing a target of 159, New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert produced a match-winning knock of 72 runs from just 38 balls. His explosive innings, featuring seven sixes and a rapid half-century, put the Super Giants firmly in control of the chase. Captain Jos Buttler also contributed valuable runs before Liam Dawson sealed the memorable victory with a towering six in the closing moments of the match. Earlier, Trent Rockets posted a competitive total thanks to useful contributions from Aneurin Donald, Lewis Gregory, and Mitchell Santner. However, Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad played a crucial role for Manchester Super Giants, claimi...