Top 10 Cricket News Stories of August 2025 | Cricket Updates | CricTracker

1. ICC responds to Kohli & Rohit’s disappearance from rankings

A technical glitch briefly removed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the ICC ODI batting rankings on August 20, prompting confusion and speculation among fans

2. Cameron Green preparing for Ashes return

Australia’s all-rounder Cameron Green has resumed bowling in the Sheffield Shield as he builds momentum for the Ashes series starting in November.

3. New “Bronco Test” Introduced for Team India

Head coach Gautam Gambhir, alongside fitness coach Adrian le Roux, has added the Bronco Test to India’s fitness benchmarks—boosting endurance training alongside the Yo-Yo test.

4. Jacob Bethell named youngest England captain

Jacob Bethell is set to captain England in their upcoming T20I series against Ireland-making him the youngest skipper in England’s history, though not without controversy.

5. Prenelan Subrayen reported for suspect action

South African spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspect bowling action during his ODI debut versus Australia; ICC-mandated re-assessment follows.

6. BCCI implements ‘Serious Injury replacement’ rule

Following injuries to players like Rishabh Pant, the BCCI introduced a new rule in domestic cricket allowing “like-for-like” replacements for seriously injured players mid-match.

7. Sachin Tendulkar to host Reddit AMA

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will engage with fans via an AMA session on Reddit on August 25 at 5:00 pm IST.

8. Shreyas Iyer favored to lead India in ODIs

Reports suggest the BCCI is considering Shreyas Iyer as the long-term leader for India’s ODI squad, potentially succeeding Rohit Sharma.

9. Ajit Agarkar’s contract extended until 2026

The BCCI has renewed the contract of its Chief Selector, Ajit Agarkar, extending his tenure through June 2026 as India gears up for Asia Cup 2025.

10. Tom Curran–Liam Livingstone sledging sparks The Hundred drama

A sledging exchange between Tom Curran and Liam Livingstone in The Hundred injected rare intensity into the tournament, their tension adding real emotion.

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