Pakistan’s reset became cricket’s defining crisis

Aug 31 - Sep 5across 4 daysImpact

Pakistan crisis deepens

Pakistan’s squad overhaul expanded into a selection crisis, with seven players removed and the selector resigning before the team was bowled out for 55 by India. The administrative turmoil now matches the severity of the batting collapse.

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Aug 31 - Sep 6across 4 daysImpact

England complete Ireland sweep

England followed a record chase with a second ODI win and then completed a 3-0 clean sweep, combining batting depth with Issy Wong’s breakthrough five-wicket haul and Sophia Dunkley’s century. Ireland produced competitive moments, but England controlled the series finale.

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Sep 2 - Sep 4across 3 daysImpact

Somerset seize county lead

Somerset moved from an advantageous opening position against Glamorgan to an innings victory, taking the Division One lead. Their attack turned a title challenge into the week’s clearest county statement.

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Sep 2Impact

Champions Trophy changes host

The ICC transferred the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy from Sri Lanka to India while preserving Sri Lanka’s place in the tournament. The decision changed the event’s logistical and political setting without removing the original host from the competition.

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Sep 1 - Sep 6across 4 daysImpact

South Africa win tri-series

South Africa recovered from a competitive win over Zimbabwe to reach and then win the tri-series final. Their batting contributions and repeated pressure on Zimbabwe’s lower order carried them through close matches.

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Sep 4 - Sep 6across 3 daysImpact

Guyana’s streak meets resistance

Guyana extended its unbeaten start to six wins through sustained bowling pressure and contributions from a settled core. A last-over defeat to Empress then ended the early-season run and exposed a late-game vulnerability.

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Sep 3 - Sep 5across 3 daysImpact

Durham strengthen promotion bid

Durham moved from a narrow advantage over Northamptonshire to a crushing win after dismissing their promotion rivals for 50. The result gave Durham a much stronger position in the Division Two race.

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Aug 31 - Sep 1across 2 daysImpact

Australia rebuilds World Cup plans

Australia’s ODI planning shifted toward a broader, younger selection pool, with Labuschagne omitted and several newcomers given opportunities ahead of major assignments. Billy Stanlake’s return also reopened a pace option for the Test squad, though his durability remains unproven.

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Week’s Recap

Stories that evolved over the week.