Afghanistan-India T20I Dates Could Change Amid Festival Plans

NEW DELHI, India — The dates of next month’s three-match T20I series between Afghanistan and India could be changed, with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) discussing a possible revision to the existing schedule. No formal decision has been made yet.

Kate Cross Announces Retirement From Cricket

ENGLAND, UK — England fast bowler Kate Cross has announced that she will retire from professional cricket at the end of the English summer, bringing an end to a 15-year international career spanning 102 appearances across Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

England vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 3: PAK 83/6

LEEDS, England — England tightened their grip on the first Test against Pakistan on Day 3 after dismissing the visitors for 171 before reaching 409 in their first innings. Pakistan ended the day on 83/6 in their second innings, still 155 runs behind England with 62.4 overs remaining.

ICC Reverses Gaddafi Stadium Demerit Point After Pakistan Appeal

LAHORE, Pakistan — The International Cricket Council has overturned the demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium over the pitch used for the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia in June, clearing the venue after an appeals panel reviewed the match footage, referee’s report and comments from both teams.

England vs Pakistan 1st Test: ENG 139/2 on Day 2

LEEDS, England — England reached 139/2 at the close of the second session on Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, after bowling the visitors out for 171. Joe Root was unbeaten on 44 from 78 balls and Jordan Cox was 41 not out from 57 as England reduced Pakistan’s first-innings advantage to 32 runs.