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🏏 Chennai Super Kings have appointed Zaheer Khan as Head Coach for TATA IPL 2027.

The former India pacer brings vast playing and coaching experience, with CSK backing his proven ability to nurture young talent and strengthen the franchise’s core.

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🏏 Two landmark celebrations are coming to Indian cricket.

The BCCI will mark the IPL’s 20th edition “in a grand way” in 2027, before a year-long centenary programme runs from December 2027 through 2028.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/bcci-plans-grand-ipl-20th-edition…

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Tavengwa Mukuhlani is the ICC’s new Deputy Chair through November 2027—the first Zimbabwean to hold the role.

His appointment comes before the Men’s Cricket World Cup returns to Africa in 2027 after 24 years. 🌍

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🏏 The IPL 2027 mini-auction will return to India after three consecutive editions overseas.

The move addresses franchise concerns over the logistical burden of sending sizeable delegations abroad. The host city is yet to be finalised.

🔗 Full story: www.cricexec.com/bcci-brings-ipl-2027-auction-back…

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SOLD OUT: India and Japan’s first senior international cricket meeting will draw a capacity crowd at Sano on September 22. 🏏

The landmark Suzuki Cup T20I will also be Japan’s first match against a Full Member nation since its 2022 debut.

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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.

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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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