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England’s pace spearhead Mark Wood has been cleared of a hamstring scare, offering a welcome boost to the squad as they gear up for the Ashes opener in Perth.
Chennai Super Kings have announced the release of both New Zealand left‑handers, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, as they reshape their squad ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, signalling a shift towards nurturing younger talent after a disappointing 2025 season.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have announced the release of England all‑rounder Liam Livingstone ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, a move designed to free up a substantial purse for new signings.
In a bold move to reshape their roster for the IPL 2026 season, Punjab Kings are set to part ways with at least seven players, most notably the explosive Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, following a challenging 2025 campaign.
Former South African captain and current SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith believes the landscape of international and franchise cricket is headed for a significant transformation. With the current Future Tours Programme (FTP) ending in 2027, Smith envisions a streamlined global calendar and a new hierarchy of T20 leagues.
The Lucknow Super Giants have made significant strategic decisions ahead of the upcoming IPL season, opting to retain promising fast bowler Mayank Yadav despite his recent injury, while surprisingly releasing prominent names like leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, explosive batter David Miller, and fast bowler Akash Deep. These moves signal a clear direction for the franchise's future.
Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has been left out of the Pakistan Super League’s recent franchise renewal offers, sparking fresh tension between the team and the PCB as the league prepares for expansion and a new ten‑year ownership cycle.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricket sensation, has smashed records by scoring the joint-third fastest men's T20 century by an Indian, making him the youngest man to score a hundred for a national representative team at senior level.
In a strategic move to maintain momentum, the Trent Rockets have officially promoted Peter Moores to head coach, stepping into the vacancy left by Andy Flower. Moores brings a wealth of domestic and international experience to a franchise looking to build on their recent success.
Najmul Hossain Shanto marked his return to Test captaincy with a brisk 100, leading Bangladesh to an innings victory over Ireland in Sylhet and signalling a promising restart after a turbulent off‑field exit.
