Cricket News — August 06, 2026
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Mitchell Starc One Wicket Away From Equaling Kapil Dev's Test Wicket Record
Australia's Mitchell Starc stands just one wicket shy of drawing level with Indian legend Kapil Dev on the all-time Test wicket-takers list, with a two-Test series against Bangladesh looming in Darwin from August 13.
BCCI Standardises Bronco and 2K Fitness Tests Following Injury Crisis
The BCCI and its Centre of Excellence (CoE) are introducing strict, standardised base parameters for the Bronco and 2K fitness tests to combat a decline in overall player fitness and frequent injury breakdowns.
Jay Shah inaugurates Tanzania's first ICC-approved cricket stadium in Dar es Salaam
ICC Chairman Jay Shah inaugurated the Tanzania Cricket Arena (TCA Arena) in Dar es Salaam, the first ICC-approved cricket stadium in Tanzania, which will host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Challenge League B in August 2026.
'Never got the credit he deserved': Gavaskar compares Rahane's captaincy to Rahul Dravid
Sunil Gavaskar has paid tribute to retiring Ajinkya Rahane, comparing his underappreciated leadership to that of Rahul Dravid and hailing his role in India's historic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph in Australia.
Australia ditch warm-up games for specialized training camp ahead of 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has announced that the national team will forgo traditional practice matches before the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, opting instead for a high-intensity training camp to simulate Indian conditions.
Jos Buttler breaks Kieron Pollard's all-time T20 run record — and tips 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to take it from him
Jos Buttler became the highest run-scorer in men's T20 cricket, surpassing Kieron Pollard with a blistering unbeaten 51 off 20 balls as Manchester Super Giants thrashed Welsh Fire by nine wickets in The Hundred at Old Trafford. The England star, who now has 14,833 T20 runs, then tipped 15-year-old Indian prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the man most likely to eventually break his record.
From Odin to Freya: 10 Powerful Baby Names Drawn from Norse Mythology
Norse mythology's tales of gods, warriors and magical realms offer a rich treasury of meaningful baby names. From the wisdom of Odin to the grace of Freya, here are 10 mythology-inspired names that blend timeless heritage with modern appeal.
Ireland's 2027 World Cup hopes washed away as Bready washout forces qualifier route
Persistent rain in Bready forced the opening ODI between Ireland and Afghanistan to be abandoned without a ball bowled, officially ending Ireland's mathematical chance of direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Ireland must now navigate the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier to reach the tournament co-hosted by South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Pakistan climb WTC standings after ending away losing streak against West Indies
Pakistan defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test in Trinidad, leveling the series 1-1 and moving up to eighth place in the World Test Championship 2025-27 standings.