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Pakistan are switching back to the Kookaburra. 🏏

The PCB will end its two-season Dukes experiment across the President’s Trophy and Quaid-e-Azam Trophy in 2026-27, targeting a better bat-ball balance and closer alignment with Test cricket.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/pcb-reverses-dukes-ball-experimen…

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Mike Fordham has been appointed Interim COO of the DP World ILT20, effective immediately.

The league’s Head of Operations since its 2022 inception will lead delivery of the six-team, 34-match Season 5 in November-December 2026. 🏏

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/ilt20-appoints-mike-fordham-inter…

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MCC has partnered with TSO to print the Laws of Cricket in multiple regions worldwide. 🌍

The deal will cut delivery times, costs and long-distance freight—expanding access ahead of the new edition on 1 October 2026.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/mcc-strikes-global-publishing-dea…

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🌍 Could multi-nation series make a comeback — and create more Pakistan-India clashes?

As boards prepare the 2027–31 Future Tours Programme, there is growing support for more tri-series and quadrangular tournaments as bilateral cricket faces commercial and scheduling pressures.

The ICC is also reportedly exploring a multi-team competition featuring India and Pakistan, potentially creating another route for the rivals to meet outside ICC and ACC events.

Meanwhile, the BCCI will push for greater rest and preparation windows for India at this month’s FTP workshop in Dubai.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/icc-weighs-more-multi-nation-seri…

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🤝 JSW Sports is taking the Hong Kong Sixes global.

The Indian sports group has secured exclusive commercial rights to the tournament, marking its first move into an international sporting property.

JSW will work with Cricket Hong Kong, China across sponsorship, broadcast, marketing and fan engagement as the Sixes targets further international growth.

🏏 The 2026 edition runs Oct 30–Nov 1 in Hong Kong.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/jsw-sports-lands-exclusive-commer…

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🇦🇺 Michael Hussey has chosen Australia over England.

The former Test batter has turned down the chance to join Stephen Fleming’s England staff and is set to take a part-time consultancy role with Cricket Australia as both sides build towards the 2027 Ashes.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/michael-hussey-chooses-australia-…

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🎟️ India’s tour of New Zealand is already driving record demand.

NZC sold 26,000 tickets in the first 48 hours of its member pre-sale, with the historic 12-match India tour leading sales ahead of the September 7 general release.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/india-tour-drives-record-new-zeal…

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🚨 LEADERSHIP MOVE: Former Barmy Army Managing Director Chris Millard has been appointed Global CEO of Century Cricket.

Millard joins after more than a decade helping grow the Barmy Army from around 1,500 members to 55,000, while its digital audience expanded from roughly 90,000 to 2.5 million+.

He will now lead Century Cricket’s:

🌍 International expansion
🏟️ Global venue rollout
💻 Technology strategy
🏏 Cricket development platform

“We’re not looking to build a handful of cricket centres. We’re building a global platform that can change how people access, experience and improve at the game.”

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/former-barmy-army-md-chris-millar…

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🚨 LEADERSHIP MOVE: Former Barmy Army Managing Director Chris Millard has been appointed Global CEO of Century Cricket.

Millard joins after more than a decade helping grow the Barmy Army from around 1,500 members to 55,000, while its digital audience expanded from roughly 90,000 to 2.5 million+.

He will now lead Century Cricket’s:

🌍 International expansion
🏟️ Global venue rollout
💻 Technology strategy
🏏 Cricket development platform

“We’re not looking to build a handful of cricket centres. We’re building a global platform that can change how people access, experience and improve at the game.”

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/former-barmy-army-md-chris-millar…

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🏏 Titans Cricket has partnered with ETPL franchise Rotterdam Dockers to support its expansion and commercial development in Europe.

The South African organization will provide expertise across financial management, sponsorship, marketing and brand development, building on an existing connection through Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/titans-cricket-partners-with-rott…

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