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PSL’s new auction era is already changing how teams build.

Before a single paddle goes up, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars have locked in Conway, Moeen Ali and Mustafizur Rahman through direct signings — anchoring their squads with proven global operators.

This is front-loading certainty:
• Experience over volatility
• Defined cores before auction chaos
• Overseas stars shaping team identity early

The auction hasn’t started — but the strategy battle already has.

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From Birmingham club nets to building cricket pathways in Canada.

This isn’t a celebrity endorsement story.
It’s a values story.

When Moeen Ali reunited with childhood friend Priyesh Dhoolab, it sparked a partnership rooted in shared experience — limited facilities, overlooked talent, and a belief that quality beats scale.

As Global Ambassador for Hit Big Cricket, Moeen is backing a coaching model that resists mass enrolment and prioritises fundamentals, mindset, and long-term player development in an associate nation still finding its cricket identity.

In a North American market chasing rapid growth, this is a different bet:
• Fewer players
• Higher standards
• Real pathways to the top

Sometimes the future of cricket isn’t built by expansion — it’s built one player at a time.

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3 days ago | [YT] | 3

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A tale of two pathways in Pakistan–India cricket.

While Pakistan’s men are set to boycott the T20 World Cup clash, Pakistan Women’s A will play India Women’s A as scheduled at the Rising Stars Asia Cup — with no directive to withdraw.

The contrast is striking:
• Men’s senior cricket entangled in politics
• Women’s pathways continuing uninterrupted

At a moment when governance, consistency, and precedent are under global scrutiny, this fixture quietly underscores how women’s cricket is often insulated — and expected to carry on regardless.

Full story: www.cricexec.com/pakistan-womens-a-team-to-face-in…

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4 days ago | [YT] | 1

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🏏 India to follow ICC protocol as Pakistan confirms boycott

Despite the Pakistan government formally ruling out participation in the February 15 India–Pakistan match, India will travel to Colombo and fulfil all match-day obligations under ICC regulations.

According to BCCI sources, Team India will:
• Train as scheduled
• Attend the pre-match press conference
• Report to the stadium on match day
• Await the match referee’s decision

The move ensures India remains fully compliant with International Cricket Council protocols — even as selective participation threatens tournament integrity.

With Bangladesh already replaced and Pakistan set to forfeit points, the T20 World Cup finds itself navigating governance, geopolitics, and precedent in real time.

This is no longer just about one match — it’s about how global cricket enforces fairness when governments intervene.

Full story: www.cricexec.com/india-plans-to-follow-icc-protoco…

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Is Pakistan justified in boycotting its February 15 T20 World Cup match against India in protest of Bangladesh’s exclusion?

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ICC Calls on Pakistan to Reconsider Boycott of India Match 🇵🇰 vs 🇮🇳

In an unprecedented public statement, the ICC has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider its decision to selectively participate in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The ICC emphasized that selective participation contradicts the core principles of the competition, which are built on integrity, fairness, and consistency.

While the ICC acknowledges the role of national governments, the body warns that such a move could have long-term consequences for Pakistan cricket and global integrity. The ICC has called on the PCB to find a resolution that respects both global cricket interests and the spirit of the sport.

This situation could affect the global cricket ecosystem, and the ICC continues to prioritize a fair and inclusive World Cup for all participants.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 3

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Nostalgia is now a broadcast-ready business.

The World Legends Pro T20 League has launched its 2026 season in Goa with major broadcast partnerships across SonyLIV, FanCode and DD Sports.

With 90+ global cricket icons, six franchises, and a packed sponsor slate, the league is positioning legends cricket as a commercial, multi-platform entertainment product — not just a nostalgia play.

In an increasingly crowded T20 calendar, distribution + recognisable IP is the differentiator.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 3

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Cricket gaming just levelled up — at scale.

India’s AAA studio LightFury Games has secured licensing for 600+ international cricketers for its upcoming title E-Cricket, in partnership with Winners Alliance.

From Chris Gayle and Pat Cummins to Rashid Khan and Quinton de Kock, every licensed player will be fully playable — with real-world styles, ratings and progression models.

This isn’t just a game announcement.
It’s a signal that India-built sports gaming is entering a global, AAA era — combining licensing, tech ambition and athlete-led commercial models.

A serious moment for cricket, gaming, and the business around both.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 1

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After England levelled the ODI series in Colombo, Joe Root spoke with rare clarity — on leadership, accountability, and the direction of the team.

Root backed Harry Brook through recent scrutiny, framing mistakes as moments for growth rather than defining failures. He also reflected candidly on the lingering pain of the Ashes, stressing the importance of time, distance, and unemotional review.

Most notably, Root offered full and unequivocal support for Brendon McCullum, crediting the coaching group for driving individual improvement and long-term belief despite recent setbacks.

In a week dominated by noise, Root’s message was steady: accountability matters, trust inside the group remains strong, and England’s vision hasn’t shifted.

Full story: www.cricexec.com/joe-root-backs-harry-brook-reflec…

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Should the ICC have allowed Bangladesh to play its T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka instead of India?

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