Usman Khawaja claims that every member of Australia's team knew sandpaper was being used to tamper with the ball during the 2018 Test against South Africa.
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Cricket turns on accountability, succession and weather
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Supporting Articles
Mohammed Shami has retired from Test cricket at 36, ending a career in which he became India's sixth-most successful fast bowler in the format.
4:01 PMESPN Cricket
India chose to field first in Wellington after rain reduced the match to 47 overs per side, with further cuts possible. Both India and New Zealand retained unchanged lineups as New Zealand pursued a series-levelling win.
10:04 PMESPN Cricket
The scorecard provides the latest updates from the second ODI between New Zealand and India at Wellington's Hnry Stadium, covering the match's batting, bowling and result status.
7:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Rain is threatening to disrupt the second ODI in Wellington and could limit the amount of cricket played.
12:45 PMESPN Cricket
Bangladesh fast bowler Mahmud says his side can still take the lead against the West Indies despite trailing by 268 runs after the second day in Sylhet.
9:40 AMESPN Cricket
West Indies lost four wickets for 37 runs, falling from 264 for 4 to 301 for 8. Mahmud claimed his fifth five-wicket haul, with each one coming in a different country.
6:26 AMESPN Cricket
The ECB plans to raise concerns about funding for the Afghanistan Premier League after the competition held its player draft without official ICC approval. The league's status remains unsettled as financial and regulatory questions persist.
7:18 AMESPN Cricket
Mike Hussey will join Australia's coaching setup as a consultant, with a major focus on the 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup. He will also work with the team during the 2027 Ashes and ODI World Cup.
3:06 AMESPN Cricket
An amateur cricketer has received a two-year suspension after repeatedly clicking his fingers while fielding to make an umpire believe a batter had edged the ball. The deception was intended to influence decisions during matches.
10:44 AMAl Jazeera6:11 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Whole Australia team knew of sandpaper use - Khawaja
Summary
Usman Khawaja claims that every member of Australia's team knew sandpaper was being used to tamper with the ball during the 2018 Test against South Africa.
Khawaja's allegation broadens responsibility beyond the three players punished after the Cape Town scandal. If
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The claim could reopen one of cricket's defining integrity scandals and challenge the official account of who knew what.
4:01 PMESPN Cricket
Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket
Summary
Mohammed Shami has retired from Test cricket at 36, ending a career in which he became India's sixth-most successful fast bowler in the format.
India now lose an experienced strike bowler from their Test plans, creating pressure to identify
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India must replace proven pace, durability and big-match experience as its Test attack changes shape.
10:04 PMESPN Cricket
India bowl first in rainy Wellington with both teams unchanged
Summary
India chose to field first in Wellington after rain reduced the match to 47 overs per side, with further cuts possible. Both India and New Zealand retained unchanged lineups as New Zealand pursued a series-levelling win.
The shortened format makes the toss and early wickets more influential, while further rain could
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Rain has shifted the contest from a standard one-day match toward a compressed game where every over and wicket carries greater weight.
7:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket
India beat New Zealand by four runs - second ODI scorecard
Summary
The scorecard provides the latest updates from the second ODI between New Zealand and India at Wellington's Hnry Stadium, covering the match's batting, bowling and result status.
The match affects the balance of the ODI series and gives both teams a chance
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The result sets the series equation and changes the pressure on both teams in the remaining matches.
12:45 PMESPN Cricket
Cricket could take backseat in wet Wellington
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Rain is threatening to disrupt the second ODI in Wellington and could limit the amount of cricket played.
The weather, rather than the teams' form, may become the decisive factor in the match.
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A washout or shortened game could reshape the series without either team establishing clear on-field superiority.
9:40 AMESPN Cricket
Mahmud: 'Beating a batter is quite a good feeling'
Summary
Bangladesh fast bowler Mahmud says his side can still take the lead against the West Indies despite trailing by 268 runs after the second day in Sylhet.
Bangladesh face a substantial deficit, so their prospects depend on taking wickets quickly and preventing
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The match hinges on whether Bangladesh's bowlers can convert optimism into a rapid collapse.
6:26 AMESPN Cricket
WI seamers rattle Bangladesh, put visitors ahead in Sylhet
Summary
West Indies lost four wickets for 37 runs, falling from 264 for 4 to 301 for 8. Mahmud claimed his fifth five-wicket haul, with each one coming in a different country.
Mahmud's spell has turned a stable West Indies innings into a vulnerable tail-end position. Bangladesh
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A collapse after a strong platform has shifted the balance of the Test toward Bangladesh.
7:18 AMESPN Cricket
ECB to raise concerns over funding of Afghanistan Premier League
Summary
The ECB plans to raise concerns about funding for the Afghanistan Premier League after the competition held its player draft without official ICC approval. The league's status remains unsettled as financial and regulatory questions persist.
The draft has moved ahead of the ICC approval process, creating a direct governance and
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The dispute could determine whether the Afghanistan Premier League can operate legitimately and attract players, sponsors, and board support.
3:06 AMESPN Cricket
Hussey joins Australia's coaching ranks for 2027 Ashes, World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup
Summary
Mike Hussey will join Australia's coaching setup as a consultant, with a major focus on the 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup. He will also work with the team during the 2027 Ashes and ODI World Cup.
Australia is adding Hussey's expertise to a planning cycle that spans Tests, one-day cricket and
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Hussey's appointment gives Australia specialist experience as it prepares for several major tournaments across three formats.
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10:44 AMAl Jazeera
‘Clicky Ponting’ handed two-year suspension over cricket cheating scandal
Summary
An amateur cricketer has received a two-year suspension after repeatedly clicking his fingers while fielding to make an umpire believe a batter had edged the ball. The deception was intended to influence decisions during matches.
The suspension shows that cricket's integrity rules apply to deliberate manipulation even when the conduct
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The case sets a clear boundary against deceptive tactics that undermine officiating at every level of cricket.
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Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
The scorecard tracks England's warm-up match against a Western Australia XI at the WACA in Perth, including the latest batting, bowling and match-status updates.
7:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket
James Anderson is negotiating a move to Surrey after Lancashire decided not to retain him. The switch would allow England's record Test wicket-taker to continue his county career.
3:07 PMESPN Cricket
Jimmy Anderson has discussed the possibility of still playing cricket in 2027, but stopped short of confirming that he plans to continue until then.
1:38 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, is set to captain Bihar for the first time in official cricket in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
10:00 AMESPN Cricket
Afghanistan responded with a promising batting effort, as Atal and Rahmanullah both made fifties to cut the deficit to 391 runs.
10:00 AMESPN Cricket
Northamptonshire all-rounder Louis Kimber has signed an extension that keeps him at the county through the end of the 2028 season.
9:16 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Jangoo says his century in Sylhet came from trusting his established approach and staying committed to his strengths.
9:12 AMESPN Cricket
Somerset have confirmed that South African allrounder Migael Pretorius will return for a fourth consecutive summer at Taunton in 2027. The deal extends his established role in the county's squad planning.
8:10 AMESPN Cricket
Shadman Islam was stretchered off early on the second day of the second Test after twisting his ankle. His availability for the rest of the match remains uncertain.
7:29 AMESPN Cricket
Harry Brook says England should use the current period to sharpen their skills and apply lessons learned as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup.
6:41 AMESPN Cricket
Pakistan's cricket board will grant players no-objection certificates to compete in the Abu Dhabi T10 league, with the PCB receiving a lump-sum payment from the competition.
6:32 AMESPN Cricket
Russell Domingo has departed Hampshire after one season, prompting the club to begin rebuilding its coaching structure following relegation in the Championship.
6:12 AMESPN Cricket7:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Western Australia XI v England - warm-up scorecard
Summary
The scorecard tracks England's warm-up match against a Western Australia XI at the WACA in Perth, including the latest batting, bowling and match-status updates.
The fixture gives England a practical test of conditions and player combinations before competitive matches
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England's performances and player workloads here can shape their approach and selections for the series ahead.
3:07 PMESPN Cricket
Anderson in talks with Surrey to extend county career
Summary
James Anderson is negotiating a move to Surrey after Lancashire decided not to retain him. The switch would allow England's record Test wicket-taker to continue his county career.
Lancashire's decision has ended Anderson's long association with the club, but not necessarily his playing
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The transfer could extend Anderson's playing career while reshaping his relationship with the county that developed him.
1:38 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Anderson on potentially playing in 2027
Summary
Jimmy Anderson has discussed the possibility of still playing cricket in 2027, but stopped short of confirming that he plans to continue until then.
The immediate shift is uncertainty, not a confirmed return or commitment. Anderson's comments keep a
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Anderson's decision will shape how England and county cricket plan for experience, succession and fast-bowling depth.
10:00 AMESPN Cricket
SMAT: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi appointed Bihar captain
Summary
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, is set to captain Bihar for the first time in official cricket in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Bihar has handed formal leadership responsibility to a teenager, accelerating Sooryavanshi's development beyond his batting
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The move marks an unusually early leadership opportunity and could shape one of Indian cricket's emerging prospects.
10:00 AMESPN Cricket
Bennett ton, lower-order resistance put Zimbabwe on top
Summary
Afghanistan responded with a promising batting effort, as Atal and Rahmanullah both made fifties to cut the deficit to 391 runs.
Afghanistan's response has reduced the immediate damage, but Zimbabwe remain firmly in control after building
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Afghanistan need sustained batting contributions, not just half-centuries, to change the match's direction.
9:16 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Northamptonshire all-rounder Kimber extends deal
Summary
Northamptonshire all-rounder Louis Kimber has signed an extension that keeps him at the county through the end of the 2028 season.
Northamptonshire has committed long term to a player who can contribute in both disciplines. The
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Retaining Kimber supports Northamptonshire's squad continuity and strengthens its core beyond the next season.
9:12 AMESPN Cricket
'It's all about sticking to my strengths' - Jangoo backs his instincts after Sylhet ton
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Jangoo says his century in Sylhet came from trusting his established approach and staying committed to his strengths.
The innings strengthens the case for a method built on discipline rather than constant technical
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A repeatable approach could make Jangoo a more reliable part of his team's batting plans.
8:10 AMESPN Cricket
Somerset confirm Migael Pretorius return for 2027
Summary
Somerset have confirmed that South African allrounder Migael Pretorius will return for a fourth consecutive summer at Taunton in 2027. The deal extends his established role in the county's squad planning.
Somerset have prioritized continuity by securing Pretorius well ahead of the 2027 season. His return
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The early renewal strengthens Somerset's long-term planning and preserves a proven part of their squad.
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7:29 AMESPN Cricket
Injured Shadman Islam unlikely to bat in Bangladesh's first innings
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Shadman Islam was stretchered off early on the second day of the second Test after twisting his ankle. His availability for the rest of the match remains uncertain.
Shadman's injury creates an immediate selection and workload problem for Bangladesh, especially if he cannot
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Bangladesh could lose a specialist batter and face a reduced lineup during a closely contested match.
6:41 AMESPN Cricket
Brook wants England to be among 'fittest, strongest' teams ahead of 2027 World Cup
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Harry Brook says England should use the current period to sharpen their skills and apply lessons learned as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup.
England are shifting from short-term results toward a longer development cycle built around fitness, strength
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England's preparation now will shape the squad, playing style and resilience they take to the 2027 World Cup.
6:32 AMESPN Cricket
Pakistan players to be granted NOCs for Abu Dhabi T10
Summary
Pakistan's cricket board will grant players no-objection certificates to compete in the Abu Dhabi T10 league, with the PCB receiving a lump-sum payment from the competition.
The decision ties player availability to a commercial arrangement that benefits both the PCB and
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The deal shows how boards are balancing player release, commercial income and the increasingly crowded franchise calendar.
6:12 AMESPN Cricket
Domingo leaves Hampshire after one season as coach
Summary
Russell Domingo has departed Hampshire after one season, prompting the club to begin rebuilding its coaching structure following relegation in the Championship.
Hampshire now faces a leadership reset alongside the task of recovering from relegation. Replacing Domingo
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A coaching change after relegation makes Hampshire's recovery plan more urgent and more consequential.
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