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The ICC has handed Nawaz a three‑month suspension for a Carboxy‑THC offence from the 2026 T20 World Cup. The sanction is backdated to May 1 after he admitted the violation and undertook rehabilitation. His records from the Netherlands match have been disqualified, and he has served about two and a half months of provisional suspension.
Northamptonshire Steelbacks have clinched the T20 Blast Finals Day title after Sonny Baker’s five-wicket haul, sealing a dramatic win over Hampshire. Ricardo Vasconcelos starred with 88 in the Steelbacks’ 169 all out; Weatherley’s 75 wasn’t enough as Northants defended their total by 14 runs on a pulsating day.
Australia has reached 200-plus in the Women’s T20 World Cup, posting 219-1 and defeating the Netherlands by 98 runs. India has defeated Pakistan by 64 runs, with Deepti Sharma taking 5-10 and Smriti Mandhana scoring a half-century. Bangladesh records a late chase against the Netherlands. New Zealand fights to stay alive in the tournament after a dramatic finish against Ireland.
England has secured a place in the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s after a 40‑run win over South Africa. Nat Sciver‑Brunt and Heather Knight led a 133‑run partnership that set a challenging target, while Sophie Ecclestone’s fielding and bowling sealed the win in a day of high pressure and emotion.
Stokes has rejoined his boyhood club Durham after retiring from international cricket. He is set to feature in the opening round of the One-Day Cup, aiming to help Durham push for silverware as white-ball cricket returns and The Hundred launches.
Brendon McCullum has been sacked as England’s Test head coach after seven defeats in nine Tests, with Rob Key remaining as managing director and the ECB launching a search for a new lead. McCullum will stay on as white-ball coach.
England fights back under Joe Root’s 99 not out and a resilient partnership with Will Jacks to set up a series decider at Lord’s after a tense chase against India in Cardiff. India posted 233, Brook's risky moments and Root’s steadying knock define a dramatic encounter that leaves the series unresolved.