The Economic Times

Sanjay Manjrekar criticized the ICC and BCCI for their handling of player misconduct. He believes leniency trains young players to repeat such behavior. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faced disciplinary issues recently. Jaiswal was fined for an on-field altercation during a Test match. Sooryavanshi also had a heated exchange after a one-day tri-series match.

England fast bowler Kate Cross has announced her retirement from professional cricket, saying the ongoing English summer will be her final season. Cross, who debuted for England in 2013, made 102 international appearances across formats and took 140 wickets. Her career included a six-wicket ODI haul and a memorable Ashes Test debut.

Jemimah Rodrigues is out of the Asia Cup and Asian Games with a hamstring injury. She sustained the injury on August 3rd while playing in England's The Hundred tournament. Medical assessments confirmed a high-grade tear, ruling her out of upcoming events. Pratika Rawal will replace Rodrigues in the Asia Cup squad. The Asian Games are scheduled to take place in Japan later this year.

Kuldeep Yadav rested during the warm-up game after a heavy workload, which was precautionary. Other spinners like Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja received extended bowling sessions. The team focused on adapting to local conditions and assessing player fitness for the upcoming series. Shubman Gill recovered well after a hand injury and prepared diligently for the spinners.

The BCCI has introduced significant playing condition changes for the upcoming 2026-27 domestic season. Bowlers will now face match suspensions for deliberate front-foot no-balls and non-landing deliveries. The final over of a day's play must now be completed, even after a wicket falls. Teams will also be prohibited from declaring or forfeiting their final innings. Head coaches can now enter the field during drinks breaks in one-day matches.

VVS Laxman will lead India's support staff for the Zimbabwe tour and Asian Games. This move allows the senior team's staff a brief respite after the England series. The Zimbabwe T20I series begins just four days after the England tour concludes. Laxman's team will also manage the Asian Games squad while Gambhir coaches the West Indies ODIs. This is not Laxman's first time leading a second-string Indian squad.

Despite Wimbledon's ban on broadcasting World Cup matches, football fever is palpable. Roars from Centre Court and No. 1 Court erupted during England's crucial equalizer, with fans and players alike glued to their phones. Organisers acknowledge they can't control everything, with tournament director Jamie Baker noting it creates light-hearted moments and doesn't impact the atmosphere. Players are also discussing the tournament, though some sensitive topics are avoided.