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Afghanistan Refugee Women’s Cricket Team Set To Embark On Landmark England Tour
The International Cricket Council: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday announced it will host the Afghanistan refugee women’s team for a ground‑breaking tour of England starting on June 22, with the players also set to attend the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s on July 5.
The itinerary includes high‑quality training sessions and T20 matches for the side, as per a partnership between the MCC and the MCC Foundation. The tour carries significant cultural and sporting importance, given the exclusion of women from sport in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.
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Gough Believes McCullum ‘very Lucky’ To Keep England Coach Job, Admits Hurt Over Selector Snub
Wales Cricket Board: Former England fast bowler Darren Gough has said head coach Brendon McCullum was ‘very lucky’ to retain his job as the head coach after the 4-1 debacle in the Ashes, while admitting he was ‘disheartened’ on missing out on the role of national selector.
ECB Confirms Marcus North’s Appointment As Men’s National Selector
Durham County Cricket Club: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has named former Australia batter Marcus North as England Men’s National Selector, marking the end of his long-standing stint with Durham County Cricket Club. North arrives at the ECB after nearly eight years at Durham, where he held the role of Director of Cricket following his appointment in 2018. Over time, his responsibilities expanded to include oversight of both the men’s and women’s professional setups at the county.
Stonehouse Called Up For England’s ODIs Against NZ, Wong To Undergo Hamstring Scan
Wales Cricket Board: Uncapped left-arm fast bowler Alexa Stonehouse has been drafted into England’s squad as cover for the remainder of the ODI series against New Zealand, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday.
Marcus North To Replace Luke Wright As England’s National Selector: Report
Wales Cricket Board: Former Australia batter Marcus North is reportedly set to take over as England’s new national selector, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) expected to formalise the appointment in the coming days. The Durham director of cricket has emerged as the frontrunner for the role after the completion of the interview process, edging out former England pacers Steven Finn and Darren Gough.
'Ridiculous Delay': Michael Vaughan Slams ECB Over Late Appointment Of National Selector
Wales Cricket Board: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has strongly criticised the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for the delay in appointing a new national selector, calling the situation “ridiculous” as the team approaches an important Test series against New Zealand.
IPL 2026: RCB Opener Phil Salt Returns To England For Scans After Finger Injury
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opener Phil Salt has flown back to England for scans on his injured finger which has sidelined him for the side’s last three IPL 2026 matches. In Salt’s absence, RCB have got his England compatriot Jacob Bethell to partner with Virat Kohli at the top of the order.
Sciver‑Brunt Ruled Out Of England’s ODIs Against NZ With Calf Injury; Dean To Lead
T20 World Cup: In what comes as a major scare ahead of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, England captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt has been ruled out of the upcoming three‑match ODI series against New Zealand due to a minor tear in her left calf, said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday.
England, Sri Lanka To Play ODI Tri-series In Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan will tune up for the 2027 World Cup with a home tri-series with England and Sri Lanka this year, according to a report on Monday. There will be four matches, with each team facing the other once, with the top two teams playing the final.
Stokes Denies Rift With McCullum, But Says He Work With Him In 'different Way'
Wales Cricket Board: England captain Ben Stokes has quashed the talks of a rift with head coach Brendon McCullum, calling it a "massive overstatement", but indicated that he may work with the head coach in a "slightly different way".
English Cricket Faces A Potential Shortfall Of Dukes Balls Amid Gulf Shipping Disruption
British Cricket Balls Ltd: The upcoming English cricket season may face an unusual challenge due to a shortage of Dukes balls, which could affect preparations for both domestic and international matches. Delays in Gulf shipping routes, caused by the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, have slowed the transportation of cricket balls from South Asia to the UK, posing logistical hurdles for the organisers.
Pak Spinner Abrar Not Concerned By Backlash On The Hundred Signing By Indian Owners: Report
Indian Premier League: Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed is not losing sleep over the possible backlash, specifically comments from former Indian great Sunil Gavaskar, on his signing by an Indian-owned franchise, Sunrisers Leeds, in the auction for the upcoming edition of The Hundred, a news report said on Tuesday.
'It's For League In England, This Is Franchise's Own Decision: Rajeev Shukla On Sunrisers Leeds Signing Pakistan Spinner In The Hundred
Indian Premier League: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has clarified that the Indian cricket governing body has no say in the acquisition of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by franchise Sunrisers Leeds in the Hundred Auction, saying the move pertains to an overseas league and not the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Sunrisers Leeds 'X' Account Suspended Amid Backlash Over Abrar Ahmed Signing For The Hundred
Wales Cricket Board: Sunrisers Leeds' 'X' account has been suspended hours after the franchise completed the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed during The Hundred 2026 auction held on Thursday.
'Shame On You SRH': Fans React After Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Leeds Sign Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed For The Hundred
After Kavya Maran: After Kavya Maran's franchise Sunrisers Leeds bought Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed for 190,000 pounds (Rs 2.3 crore) on Thursday in the inaugural men’s Hundred auction, the decision drew backlash from many Indian supporters on social media.
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