Mitchell Starc says he stepped away from T20Is so younger bowlers could get a chance, and to focus on Tests and the 2027 ODI World Cup.
India vs Pakistan tickets for Sep 14 in Dubai are live with multi-match packages starting from AED 475. See packages, steps to book, India’s schedule, and match‑day tips.
Shubman Gill’s comeback squeezes India’s top order. The smart play: keep Gill–Abhishek opening and give Sanju Samson a consistent No. 3 run to weaponise middle-overs power.
Irfan Pathan says a years-old interview is being shared with a “twisted context” amid the ‘MS Dhoni hookah’ row. Another old clip shows his close bond with Dhoni—proof the story isn’t one-note.
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan called N Srinivasan’s return as chairman a “great boon,” confirming an advisory role in Chennai and oversight of CSK’s SA20 and MLC properties as the franchise resets after a tough IPL.
Jitesh Sharma says he kept a respectful distance from Virat Kohli at RCB—“Kyu pareshaan karu?”—and credits Dinesh Karthik’s mentoring for his finisher’s rise in the title‑winning season.
With the president’s seat vacant and the IPL chair likely to change hands, the BCCI AGM will weigh a “cricketer of distinction” for the top post and apply age/cooling-off rules to fill a lean, stable slate.
BCCI opens bids for Team India’s lead sponsor with tough rules. Alcohol, gambling, crypto, online money gaming and “public morals” offenders are out; blocked categories like sportswear and banks also excluded.
R Ashwin’s name was absent from the SA20 2026 auction due to schedule overlap with the ILT20, not because of any cooling-off rule. The veteran spinner is prioritising the UAE league and exploring coaching roles.
BCCI has invited bids for Team India’s title sponsor after Dream11’s exit, banning real-money gaming, crypto, tobacco, alcohol, and surrogate branding. Financial bar: Rs 300 crore turnover or net worth.
England host South Africa for three ODIs and three T20Is this September. See full schedule, squads, match timings in IST, and where to watch in India, plus venue notes and key talking points.
Mitchell Starc has retired from T20Is to prioritise Test cricket and the 2027 ODI World Cup, pushing Australia to re-balance their T20 attack with Ellis, Hazlewood, and rotating pace options.
Jamie Overton has stepped away from red-ball cricket, ruling himself out of the Ashes. The 31-year-old will focus on white-ball formats and a BBL return for Adelaide Strikers after an MVP season.
Marcus Stoinis returns for three T20Is in New Zealand to press his World Cup case, while left‑arm quick Spencer Johnson is unlikely to play before early next year; five India T20Is follow before selection.
After 14 years with Haryana, Harshal Patel returns to his home state Gujarat for 2025-26—prioritising family time, embracing a mentoring role, and staying open to red-ball chances alongside white-ball focus.
