New Zealand Cricket has turned to a familiar figure as it looks to navigate a shifting global game. Former international seamer Geoff Allott has been appointed chief executive officer, effective 1 July 2026, replacing Scott Weenink following his resignation late last year. A strategic appointment at a transitional moment Allott’s return is less about sentiment…
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is moving forward with plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium after identifying a potential site in Navi Mumbai. According to reports, the land acquisition process has begun following a meeting between MCA president Ajinkya Naik and City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) managing director Vijay Singh. The project had…
Australia national cricket team will travel to face Zimbabwe national cricket team in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series this September, as part of its build-up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. All matches are scheduled to take place at the Harare Sports Club, offering Australia a valuable opportunity to adapt to…
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has initiated plans to build a new state-of-the-art cricket stadium in Navi Mumbai, with a proposed capacity of 100,000 spectators. The association has begun the process of acquiring land for the project and is currently in discussions with local authorities. MCA president Ajinkya Naik recently met officials from the City…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League will be played behind closed doors, with matches relocated to just two venues as part of national austerity measures. The tournament, scheduled from March 26 to May 3, will now take place exclusively at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National…
New Zealand Cricket has approved a proposal to launch a new domestic T20 competition, the NZ20, which is expected to eventually replace the long-running Super Smash. The proposal was discussed during a recent board meeting, with NZC identifying NZ20 as its preferred future direction for domestic Twenty20 cricket. While the decision is not yet final,…
Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been officially cleared to host matches in the upcoming Indian Premier League season, months after a deadly crowd incident raised serious safety concerns. The approval follows a comprehensive inspection by an expert committee appointed by G Parameshwara, which evaluated the stadium’s structural integrity and crowd management systems. According to reports,…
Kia UK has officially renewed its headline partnership with the Surrey County Cricket Club (CCC) women’s team, extending the collaboration for an additional three years through the end of 2029. This six-figure deal stands as the largest standalone sponsorship in the history of domestic women’s cricket in the UK, further cementing a 16-year legacy that…
In a major move following the privatization of The Hundred, the Birmingham Phoenix have announced global footwear giant Skechers as their new lead partner. Starting from the 2026 season, the Skechers logo will feature prominently on the front of the playing shirts for both the men’s and women’s teams. The Shift to Private InvestmentThis partnership…
On February 18, 2026, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a landmark £45 million investment into grassroots cricket facilities. This funding is derived from the recreational game’s 10% share of the recent private investment into The Hundred franchises—a deal that overall injected approximately £520 million into the sport. The strategic fund is designed…
