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Liam Plunkett makes professional baseball debut as England World Cup winner embraces new challenge

Afghanistan women’s team seeks ICC clarity as England tour strengthens recognition campaign

Nine teams secure Women’s T20 World Cup 2028 qualification as remaining places come into focus

Sana Mir calls out sexist criticism of Pakistan women after World Cup exit, calls for mindset shift

Week in Review: Player reform, Caribbean growth, and cricket’s global future

Aminul Islam denies seeking ICC funding freeze as reported legal submission deepens Bangladesh cricket dispute

Sri Lanka Cricket plans governance overhaul with fewer electors and bigger leadership roles for women

Sony Sports expands regional coverage as India-England white-ball tour strengthens bilateral cricket’s commercial appeal

Women’s T20 World Cup tops 125,000 fans, setting new attendance record

ICC removes 60,000 abusive social media comments during Women’s T20 World Cup

Executive moves

Ryan Cook alongside the Royal Netherlands Cricket Board (KNCB) logo in a composite image related to Netherlands cricket.

Ryan Cook steps down as Netherlands Head Coach after transformative spell with Dutch men’s team

Damien Wright, Lisa Keightley and Andrew Ashenden in a composite image highlighting the three cricket coaches.

People Moves: Roundup (Jun 26, 2026)

Anthony Ilott, newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Cricket ACT, poses for an official headshot.

Cricket ACT appoints former Cricket Victoria executive Anthony Ilott as CEO

Sydney Thunder WBBL head coach Lisa Keightley after signing a two-year contract extension, featured in official team announcement graphics.

Sydney Thunder secures Lisa Keightley with new two-year deal

Shawn Bradstreet speaks during a cricket training session, wearing team apparel and a microphone while addressing players and staff outdoors.

Hobart Hurricanes hire MLC and BBL coach Shawn Bradstreet

Jenny Mitton, Shannon Rosario and Elena Narozanski featured in a professional portrait montage highlighting leadership and executive roles within the cricket industry.

People Moves: Roundup (Jun 19, 2026)

Marcus North, Fatema Tuz Jahara, and Kyle Williamson pictured in a composite image highlighting cricket coaching, development, and administration roles.

People Moves: Roundup (Jun 12, 2026)

Fahim Sinha portrait alongside Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) logo and Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) logo on a beige background

Fahim Sinha appointed BPL Chairman as BCB unveils new committee structure

Spotlight

Actor John Abraham poses with Rotterdam Dockers branding and the ETPL logo during the launch of the franchise ahead of the tournament.
Actor John Abraham poses with Rotterdam Dockers branding and the ETPL logo during the launch of the franchise ahead of the tournament.

John Abraham joins Rotterdam Dockers ownership ahead of European T20 Premier League launch

King Charles III poses with members of the Afghanistan women's cricket team in a group photo alongside the ICC logo.

Afghanistan women’s cricket team steps up ICC recognition campaign after meeting King Charles III

Alistair Dobson pictured alongside the Cricket Australia and KFC Big Bash League (BBL) logos, representing Australian cricket administration and the BBL.

BBL prioritises retaining Australian stars as global cricket landscape reshapes player market

Governance

Aminul Islam denies seeking ICC funding freeze as reported legal submission deepens Bangladesh cricket dispute

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Sri Lanka Cricket plans governance overhaul with fewer electors and bigger leadership roles for women

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Cricket Canada bars national players from unsanctioned Ontario Open T20

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ICC removes 60,000 abusive social media comments during Women’s T20 World Cup

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Afghanistan women’s cricket team steps up ICC recognition campaign after meeting King Charles III

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ECB reviews Yorkshire payment to Chief Executive Officer’s company after £100 million (US$132 million) Northern Superchargers sale

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KNCB introduces mandatory heat protocol for weekend matches

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PCB explores US training programme to strengthen power-hitting and player development

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Media and Sponsorship

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana featured alongside the Candere Lifestyle Jewellery logo as the brand's ambassador.

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Smriti Mandhana joins Shah Rukh Khan as Candere brand ambassador

Sony Sports Network logo alongside the flags of India and England, representing cricket broadcast rights and television coverage between the two countries.

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Sony Sports expands regional coverage as India-England white-ball tour strengthens bilateral cricket’s commercial appeal

Collage featuring logos of Major League Cricket, MVPz, The Hundred, Monzo, Hampshire Cricket, Dafabet, Cricket South Africa, Lahore Qalandars, Muslim Hands, Cricket West Indies, and Bronx Colors highlighting cricket business partnerships and sponsorships.

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Global Sponsorship Roundup: The Hundred lands Monzo, Proteas expand with Dafabet and MLC strengthens commercial momentum

TCM promotional graphic highlighting its commitment to the growth of Indian domestic cricket, featuring silhouetted cricketers playing in a stadium at sunset.

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TCM Sports expands footprint across India’s growing T20 league ecosystem

The Hundred 2025 men's and women's cricket teams celebrating with trophies during the grand finale with fireworks at Lord's

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The Hundred lands Monzo as new official banking partner

Dafabet ODI Series and Test Series logos displayed as South Africa men’s cricket event partner sponsorship branding.

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Dafabet expands CSA deal with title sponsorship of Proteas home summer

Interviews

Sana Mir alongside the Pakistan women's cricket team, Pakistan flag, and ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 logo after Pakistan secured qualification for the tournament.

Sana Mir calls out sexist criticism of Pakistan women after World Cup exit, calls for mindset shift

LSG’s Avesh Khan backs Rishabh Pant-Kuldeep Yadav IPL trade as Super Giants prepare for new era

Mike Hesson outlines Pakistan’s white-ball overhaul at NCA camp

Ben Stokes returns as England Captain and takes full responsibility for curfew breach ahead of Trent Bridge decider

Dinesh Karthik reveals how RCB’s dugout helped drive IPL title-winning campaign

PERSPECTIVES

Sanjay Manjrekar and Yashasvi Jaiswal alongside the BCCI logo in a composite image related to Indian cricket.

Sanjay Manjrekar says BCCI selection should prioritise Indian cricket over star players

Sachin Tendulkar pictured alongside the ICC logo, representing his role and association with the International Cricket Council.

Sachin Tendulkar hails ICC’s post-pregnancy guidelines as boost for women’s cricket

Sunil Gavaskar in formal attire next to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) logo on blue background

Sunil Gavaskar urges BCCI to give India players a month-long break and warns against ‘cheapening’ the India cap

video

Ravichandran Ashwin discussing leadership in cricket during an interview session

Leadership in Cricket: R. Ashwin on Mindset, Mentorship & Meaning – “If You Don’t Fail, You Don’t Win”

Promotional graphic featuring the headline "USA Cricket CEO Speaks – Answers All Questions" in bold yellow and white text. The image includes the USA Cricket logo and a photo of Johnathan Atkeison, labeled as Chief Executive Officer at USA Cricket, standing in a stadium with empty seats and a cricket field in the background.

Inside USA Cricket’s constitutional overhaul: CEO Johnathan Atkeison addresses the controversy

News graphic highlighting the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 payment scandal, featuring quotes from a Chittagong Kings owner and a World Cricketers’ Association board member’s response.

South African Cricketers’ Association CEO Andrew Breetzke weighs in on BPL Scandal | cricexec podcast ep 11

Shane Watson in Chennai Super Kings jersey, in a suit, and speaking into a microphone, with the caption "Shane Watson is on a mission" over a cricket field background.

Shane Watson wants to change how everyone thinks | Australian Cricket Legend | cricexec podcast ep 10 (part 1)

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