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PCB rejects PSL 12 player salary cuts as franchises face October 31 payment deadline

Jio IPO breaks India’s fundraising record as investor bids reach ₹4.9 lakh crore (US$51.58 billion)

PCB’s reported US$25,000 NOC demand puts Pakistan players’ Nepal Premier League participation at risk

India and Pakistan set for two cricket clashes in November 2026 as ACC unveils Rising Stars schedule

Pakistan pushes to host maximum 2028 Women’s T20 World Cup matches while UAE emerges as India venue

Pollard, Pooran, Russell headline 16 West Indies stars set to dominate Abu Dhabi T10

James Anderson’s 24-year Lancashire career comes to an end as county decides against contract renewal

BCCI appoints former India pacer Parvinder Awana as Junior Selection Committee chairman

PSL 2027 announces player auction date, new signing rules and expansion to six venues

Mumbai Indians appoint Kieron Pollard as head coach in major IPL leadership shake-up

Executive moves

Alex O'Dowd smiling while standing in front of a cricket stadium, with the pavilion and seating visible in the background.

Nottinghamshire appoints former New Zealand cricketer Alex O’Dowd as Director of Women’s Cricket

Former Indian cricketer Parvinder Awana wearing cricket training gear, sunglasses and a sun hat while carrying gloves during an outdoor practice session.

BCCI appoints former India pacer Parvinder Awana as Junior Selection Committee chairman

Kieron Pollard wearing a light blue Mumbai Indians jersey during an indoor interview.

Mumbai Indians appoint Kieron Pollard as head coach in major IPL leadership shake-up

Raynique Meyer, Georgia Hull and Isabelle Harrison pictured from left to right in a three-person portrait collage.

People Moves: Roundup (Oct 23 , 2026)

Delhi Capitals bolster IPL 2027 coaching staff with Chaminda Vaas and Amit Mishra appointments

Former Australian women's cricket team vice-captain Rachael Haynes smiling in a pink blazer against a blue background. Copy Alt Text

Rachael Haynes steps down as Sydney Sixers General Manager ahead of WBBL and BBL seasons

Somerset Cricket appoints Andrew Griffiths as Head of Talent and Development in expanded leadership role

Binod Kumar Das pictured alongside the Malaysian Cricket Association logo.

Former Nepal cricket captain Binod Das appointed COO of Malaysian Cricket Association

Spotlight

Aerial view of Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai overlooking Marine Drive and the Arabian Sea, featuring Mumbai Indians and Nike logos with the message Get ready, Paltan.
Aerial view of Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai overlooking Marine Drive and the Arabian Sea, featuring Mumbai Indians and Nike logos with the message Get ready, Paltan.

Nike signs major multi-year deal with Mumbai Indians to become official kit partner from 2027

New Zealand cricketer Mitchell Santner wearing the Black Caps jersey, alongside the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and Major League Cricket (MLC) logos.

New Zealand Cricket ends MLC franchise partnership as Mitchell Santner backs NZ20 priority

Pakistan and India flags displayed at a cricket stadium alongside the Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association (PVCA) and International Masters Cricket (IMC) logos.

Pakistan Masters team will not defend Over-50s Cricket World Cup title in India after its government denies permission

Governance

PCB rejects PSL 12 player salary cuts as franchises face October 31 payment deadline

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PCB’s reported US$25,000 NOC demand puts Pakistan players’ Nepal Premier League participation at risk

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Girls’ cricket participation surges 44% in Australia as Cricket Australia celebrates major growth

Cricket Australia

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ICC approves new DRS edge-detection technology for New Zealand vs India series

New Zealand Cricket

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ICC seeks marketing and PR agency for inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 in India

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Lord’s faces £10 million (USD 13.4 million) pitch overhaul dilemma ahead of 2027 Ashes

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ECB allows Nat Sciver-Brunt and England stars to prioritise WPL 2027 knockouts over Sri Lanka T20Is

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Pakistan Masters team will not defend Over-50s Cricket World Cup title in India after its government denies permission

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Media and Sponsorship

Aerial view of Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai overlooking Marine Drive and the Arabian Sea, featuring Mumbai Indians and Nike logos with the message Get ready, Paltan.

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Nike signs major multi-year deal with Mumbai Indians to become official kit partner from 2027

Collage of cricket team, league and sponsor logos, including Sussex Cricket, Perth Scorchers, SA20, Nepal Premier League, Cricket NSW, Kookaburra and King Price Insurance.

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Global Sponsorship Roundup: Betway SA20 renews King Price deal, Perth Scorchers extend Westside Auto partnership and OPPO taps Harsha Bhogle

New Zealand Cricket

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New Zealand Cricket and Sky launch world-first TikTok live streaming initiative to attract younger fans

GT20 Canada

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NCL GT20 Caribbean Edition secures global broadcast deals with CBC, ZEE5 and others ahead of 2026 launch

Exterior view of the International Cricket Council (ICC) headquarters building in Dubai under a clear blue sky.

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ICC opens 2027 Cricket World Cup media rights bidding across six Asian markets

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NCL GT20 Caribbean 2026 secures broadcast deals with CBC Sports, ZEE5 and Geo Sports

Interviews

Kevin Pietersen calls for free entry to cricket matches, highlighting the contrast between empty stadiums and sold-out crowds.

Kevin Pietersen wants free test cricket — South Africa’s own summer says price isn’t the problem

Graeme Smith credits IPL franchise owners for SA20 success as league targets world’s No. 2 spot

Daren Sammy calls for financial backing for West Indies cricket after India T20I series draw

Anaya Bangar urges BCCI to follow Cricket Australia’s transgender inclusion policy

IPL has helped develop New Zealand players and coaches, says NZC Chief Geoff Allott

PERSPECTIVES

Aakash Chopra, former Indian cricketer and cricket commentator, speaking on camera during a cricket analysis show.

Grace Harris tipped to become WPL 2027 auction’s most expensive player as UP Warriorz eye big signing

Sunil Gavaskar and Laxman Sivaramakrishnan pictured alongside the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) logos.

Sunil Gavaskar backs Laxman Sivaramakrishnan for IPL coaching role, urges franchises to embrace Indian expertise

Kevin Pietersen smiling in a close-up portrait

Kevin Pietersen calls for free Test cricket tickets as empty stands raise questions over revenue model

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Kevin Pietersen calls for free entry to cricket matches, highlighting the contrast between empty stadiums and sold-out crowds.

Kevin Pietersen wants free test cricket — South Africa’s own summer says price isn’t the problem

Anaya Bangar featured alongside a women’s cricket batting image and Cricket Australia logo in a discussion about transgender athletes in women’s cricket.

Cricket Australia clears Anaya Bangar — now every other board has a decision to make

Cricexec round table discussing why the ICC is shrinking the ODI cricket format

cricexec Roundtable: The ETPL Launch, England’s Veto, and the Squeeze on ODI Cricket 

BCCI and PCB diplomatic alignment in 2026 as India and Pakistan move from cricket trophy boycotts toward consensus.

India and Pakistan agree on something — the Asian Games cricket venue 

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