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It was clear Pakistan would struggle in England but they were set up to fail

My heart has always belonged to Pakistan’s cricketers but the PCB’s nonsensical decision-making is breaking it

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

From Mamaearth to Phool: Shilpa Shetty, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Alia Bhatt among celebrity investors to back startups

Celebrity investments: Bollywood stars and cricket legends are increasingly backing Indian startups. A Tracxn report identifies 10 celebrities investing in 34 startups and 49 funding rounds worth $458 million collectively across diverse sectors.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

County cricket: title race hots up while Leicestershire charged by ECB – as it happened

Somerset, Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire had good days as the leading Division One contenders push for glory

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Pakistan cricket crisis deepens as investigation launched into ‘discipline and conduct’ during England tour

Pakistan sent seven players home last week after falling 2-0 down in their Test series with England

The Independent UK · Sep 7

A 19-Year-Old Cricketer's MRI Pointed to Autoimmune Spine Disease, and a CT Scan Found Stress Fractures Instead

A young fast bowler's MRI suggested inflammatory spine disease. A CT scan later revealed the stress fractures that imaging had missed.

Medical Daily · Sep 7

‘Hopefully, not this time’: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner duo don't enjoy conditions again ahead of India series

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner expects tough competition from Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The upcoming five-match ODI series will serve as crucial preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Santner believes New Zealand's home conditions will test India's new-look Test squad. He also highlighted the depth of…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Pakistan cricket hit by match-fixing controversy again: Players’ phones confiscated as seven players sent home

Pakistan cricket has come under scrutiny after the PCB made sweeping changes during the England Test series. Seven players were dropped, several new players were added, and the board confirmed an internal disciplinary inquiry following reports concerning discipline and conduct. A report also claimed that some players’ phones were taken…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Pakistan cricket’s match-fixing ghost returns as PCB launches England tour inquiry

The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated an internal investigation regarding potential disciplinary breaches amid match-fixing speculations. Reports have emerged regarding player behavior during the recent England series, where seven players were dismissed following heavy losses in the early games. The Board is meticulously examining these allegations according to standard protocols…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Kevin Pietersen handed shock coaching role with England team

Pietersen has had a strained relationship with the English cricket establishment over the years but has been appointed as a specialist mentor to the white-ball teams by head coach Brendon McCullum

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Kevin Pietersen gets surprise call-up as mentor for England cricket team

Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as a ‘specialist mentor’ to England’s white-ball teams during the run-up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in late 2027

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7