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India's XI for the Afghanistan Test features an unusually high concentration of Gujarat Titans players, raising questions about merit versus franchise influence in selection. Read more → txtscore.com

https://www.txtscore.com/news/gt-players-dominate-india-s-xi-vs-afghanistan-ranked-525

Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and UAE have qualified for the Women's T20 Asia Cup, marking significant growth for associate cricket across Asia. Indonesia's qualification stands out as a major milestone for women's cricket development in Southeast Asia. Read more → txtscore.com

https://www.txtscore.com/news/women-s-t20-asia-cup-thailand-hk-indonesia-uae-qualify-524

Joe Root takes the helm as England's interim Test captain for the second match against New Zealand, stepping in with Ben Stokes unavailable. The 34-year-old, who holds England's all-time captaincy record with 64 Tests, continues to prove his indispensability to the team. Read more → txtscore.com

https://www.txtscore.com/news/joe-root-named-england-interim-test-captain-vs-nz-523

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood faces an uncertain future as the PCB formally assesses his leadership. With a troubling 20% win rate and damaging home defeats, selectors are at a critical crossroads. Read more → txtscore.com

https://www.txtscore.com/news/pcb-to-review-shan-masood-as-test-captain-522

Jemimah Rodrigues credits Sachin Tendulkar with helping her find mental clarity during the Women's T20 World Cup final, showcasing how even elite athletes seek guidance from the best. Her fearless approach and continuous evolution as a batter have made her a critical player for India. Read more → txtscore.com

https://www.txtscore.com/news/jemimah-rodrigues-tendulkar-s-advice-before-wc-final-521

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Pakistan's premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi wants to play every Test match, but the PCB plans to rest him for the West Indies and England series. At 24 years old and peak fitness, Shaheen believes he should be bowling, not watching from the sidelines. Read more → txtscore.com

https://www.txtscore.com/news/shaheen-afridi-unhappy-with-pakistan-rest-plan-520

Despite 415 IPL runs and an RCB title, Rajat Patidar remains shut out of India's T20I squads. With Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Shubman Gill blocking his path, the question isn't if he's good enough—it's who makes way. Read more → txtscore.com

https://www.txtscore.com/news/rajat-patidar-india-t20i-snub-who-makes-way-519

Harry Brook has dethroned Joe Root as the world's top-ranked Test batter, backed by an impressive 60+ average and elite strike rate. Brook's rise marks a changing of the guard in international cricket. Read more → txtscore.com

https://www.txtscore.com/news/brook-dethrones-root-no-1-test-batter-now-518

With Hardik Pandya sidelined for the Afghanistan ODI series, India's selectors must find a dual-threat replacement who can bat in the top six and bowl a full quota. Three compelling candidates have emerged. Read more → txtscore.com

https://www.txtscore.com/news/who-replaces-hardik-pandya-in-ind-vs-afg-odis-517

Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of India's upcoming series against Afghanistan due to a fresh injury during rehabilitation. The all-rounder continues to face setbacks in his comeback journey. Read more → txtscore.com

https://www.txtscore.com/news/hardik-pandya-ruled-out-of-india-vs-afghanistan-2026-516