T Dilip joins MI Emirates as fielding coach; Colin Ingram named assistant coach

Two weeks after being appointed Mumbai Indians' fielding coach ahead of IPL 2027, T Dilip has taken on a similar role with their sister franchise, MI Emirates, for the upcoming edition of the ILT20.

Dilip, who was India's fielding coach for nearly five years, will be reunited with his former colleague Paras Mhambrey, who is the bowling coach of the Mark Boucher-led MI Emirates side.

MI Emirates have also named former South Africa batter Colin Ingram as their assistant coach for the upcoming season. Ingram has been associated with the MI franchise in the past, having represented MI Cape Town during their successful title win in the SA20 2025.

MI Emirates have won the ILT20 title once, in 2024, while they finished runners-up in the 2025-26 edition, going down to Desert Vipers in the final.

Dongre appointed CEO of HCA

The former Team India manager, Girish Dongre, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). The association said he assumed charge on November 5.

“The appointment marks a significant step in HCA’s continued efforts to strengthen institutional governance, professionalise administration, enhance operational efficiency and accelerate cricket development across Hyderabad and Telangana.

“With his experience in cricket administration and management, Mr. Dongre is expected to play a key role in advancing the Association’s strategic priorities and strengthening its administrative and cricketing operations,” the HCA said in a statement.

Dongre, an experienced hand in cricket administration, worked in the BCCI, before moving to Andhra Cricket Association (ACA). He was the ACA CEO for a couple of years before deciding to leave the association.

“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Girish Dongre as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Hyderabad Cricket Association. His appointment reflects our commitment to building a professionally managed, transparent and accountable institution,” Jeevan Reddy, the secretary of the HCA said.

Ahmed Raza appointed UAE Men’s Head Coach as Lalchand Rajput steps down

Former UAE Women’s head coach and UAE men’s national captain Ahmed Raza will take over the UAE Men’s national team’s coaching as Lalchand Rajput has decided to step down from the role.

Ahmed will start his tenure with the national team this week. The 38 year-old Sharjah-born Ahmed previously coached UAE Women for a three-year period. His extensive coaching experience also includes stints with the DP World International League T20 franchise Dubai Capitals and The Hundred franchise Southern Brave. He was also Dubai Capitals’ head coach at the Global Super League – Guyana 2025.

In a distinguished playing career, Ahmed captained UAE in 29 out of his 53 ODIs. He also captained the side in 27 T20Is – played a total of 55 T20Is.

ECB Board Member Zayed Abbas: “The Emirates Cricket Board thanks Lalchand Rajput for his commitment, dedication and hard work with the UAE Men’s National Team. We wish Lalchand the very best for his future endeavours.

“Ahmed Raza has already proven his worth as a capable head coach and under him the UAE Women made rapid progress. We are confident that he will be able to make a big impact and take the men’s team forward. We wish him the very best in his new role.”

Lalchand Rajput: “My stint as UAE Men’s Head Coach was very rewarding and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the team. I sincerely thank the Emirates Cricket Board, the management, players and support staff for their cooperation, trust and support throughout my tenure. It has been a rewarding experience, and I will always cherish the relationships and memories built during this journey.

“During my tenure, I am proud that we achieved some important milestones, including qualifying for the Asia Cup, the ICC T20 World Cup and securing a series win against Bangladesh. These achievements were the result of the collective efforts, commitment and hard work of the players, support staff and management. I firmly believe that UAE cricket has great potential, and I wish the team every success in its future endeavours. I hope the progress we have made will provide a strong foundation for continued success.”

UAE Men’s Head Coach Ahmed Raza: “I am honoured to have been chosen for this exciting role and look forward to beginning my new innings. I want to thank the ECB for granting me this opportunity. As a former national captain, I fully understand what it means to represent the UAE at the highest level.

“The current team is full of highly skilled and experienced players as well as some exciting youngsters who will take the team forward. My aim will be to solidify some of the good work done in recent years and build further from there.”

Women's T20 World Cup 2026 sets new benchmarks in viewership, attendance and impact

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 became the most-watched edition of the tournament, generating 471 million viewing hours across 33 matches – a 156 percent increase on the 184 million recorded in 2024. India's group-stage clash against Pakistan in Birmingham was the most-watched match in the tournament's history, attracting more than 77 million viewing hours globally. Australia vs India (54 million), South Africa vs India (51 million) and Bangladesh vs India (42 million) were the other three most-viewed matches.

Meanwhile, an independent Nielsen assessment estimated the tournament's total economic impact on the UK at $93.8 million, including direct and secondary economic benefits and media value generated for host cities. The tournament also set new attendance and digital engagement records, with 245,815 spectators attending across 25 matchdays, surpassing the previous attendance benchmark by more than 100,000.

The final between England and Australia at Lord's drew 28,887 spectators, the largest crowd for a women's cricket match in the UK. On the ICC's digital platforms, tournament content generated 3.2 billion views, nearly 250 percent higher than the previous edition.

"The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has made a powerful statement about the future of the women’s game. This tournament delivered record crowds, viewership, reach and engagement, and demonstrated what is possible when women’s cricket is given the platform, investment and belief it deserves," said ICC Chairman Jay Shah.

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta added: "Our ambition for each ICC event, particularly women’s events, is to raise the bar for our sport; to elevate the stage for the world’s best players, reach new fans the world over, drive deep multi-modal engagement and amplify the purpose and belonging that the game delivers. The scale of the response, as highlighted in this report, shows how that ambition translated into reality."

MSK Prasad joins Venice Livewires in Italia T10 League

Former India cricketer and BCCI Chief Selector MSK Prasad has joined Venice Livewires as Team Director and Strategic Consultant ahead of the Italia T10 League. Prasad, who represented India as a wicketkeeper-batter, previously chaired the BCCI Senior Selection Committee and was associated with Lucknow Super Giants as Strategic Consultant and Director of Talent Search and Academies.

“I am happy to be part of Venice Livewires for the Italia T10 League. Italy has good potential for cricket, and I look forward to using my experience to help build a competitive team and identify talented players. I also hope to contribute towards creating more opportunities for young cricketers and supporting the growth of the game in the country,” Prasad said.

Venice Livewires is led by Managing Director Arvind Tadakamalla and Chairman TNR Mohit, who has previously owned and captained Doiwala Kings and Nainital Tigers. Prasad's appointment adds international cricketing and administrative experience to the franchise's leadership as it looks to build its squad for the tournament.