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Every confirmed development in international and franchise cricket — sourced, timestamped and corrected in the open. No rumours, no reposts of press releases, no editorial filler.

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Five stories the desk is tracking tonight.

Right-handed batter completing a controlled lofted drive
Toss & XI

India bowl first in Mumbai; Pant back at four

Rohit confirmed the XI at the toss with Pant promoted to four, Sundar holding the sixth-bowler slot and two debutants in the XI.

Source: venue feed
Fast bowler front-foot release
Selection

England weigh Archer workload ahead of Lord's Test

The management is reportedly considering an overs cap in the second warm-up, with Atkinson the likeliest stand-in.

By A. Houghton
Wicketkeeper completing a stumping
Injury

Pant passes fitness test; Iyer still managing calf

The middle-order situation remains fluid after a second scan, with the team management non-committal on Sunday selection.

Source: BCCI media
Two women opening batters walking to the pitch
WPL

WPL final preview: Delhi's spin vs Mumbai's powerplay

Head-to-head numbers, key matchups and the toss-time variables that have decided the last four WPL finals.

By R. Krishnan
Cricket squad huddle
Squad

Australia add uncapped all-rounder to Asia tour squad

The 21-year-old provides seam-bowling cover and middle-order batting depth; replacement named for the injured Bartlett.

Source: CA media
Emerging player at net session
Emerging

Watch: a 19-year-old seamer who just took 7/22 in the U-19 Asia Cup

From Tamil Nadu with a high-arm action, sharp seam movement and disciplined lengths. Why three franchises have him on their scouting list.

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Confirmed: India XI for the 2nd ODI vs Australia

Rohit Sharma confirmed Pant at four, Sundar at six, two debutants in the XI, and named the player who missed out after the team meeting in Mumbai.

By A. Bhattacharya

WPL final preview: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians

Head-to-head numbers, the toss-time variables that decided the last four finals, and the player matchups worth watching.

By R. Krishnan

Archer workload cap confirmed by England management

Spell limits, rest-day plans, and the realistic stand-in options if Archer is rested for the second warm-up at Lord's.

By A. Houghton

Australia add uncapped all-rounder to Asia tour squad

The 21-year-old from New South Wales provides seam-bowling cover and middle-order batting depth; replacement named for the injured Bartlett.

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How we verify

What "confirmed" means on this desk.

Tier 1 — Verified

Direct from venue

Toss-time XI from on-ground reporters; venue feeds; official team media releases. Always time-stamped and editorially signed off.

Tier 2 — Reported

Journalist-attributed

Named journalists with a track record. We log the journalist and the outlet. We do not pass off "it is learnt that" as confirmation.

Tier 3 — Analyst view

Reasoned inference

Predictions, captain picks and differential calls are clearly labelled as analyst view. They are never sold as confirmed news.

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