Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket after 13-year career

Babar Azam scored 28 and 42 for Lahore Whites and struck his bat on the pitch after being dismissed for 42 in the second innings.

The appointment covers the 2027 Ashes series and the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Oman qualified for the 2027 World Cup qualifier despite losing their last seven matches.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will captain Bihar for the first two Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches.

Shadman Islam twisted his ankle and was stretchered off, leaving Bangladesh effectively four wickets down at stumps on day two.

India defeated Japan 4-1 in the final to win gold in the Asian Champions Trophy. The team remained unbeaten through seven matches.

Venkatesh Iyer said he faced online criticism from KKR fans over Shubman Gill's release. He has now signed with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Devon Conway faces a fitness test after a training collision with Matt Henry left his Test series participation uncertain.

Two IPL players have demanded INR 40 crore retentions ahead of the 2028 mega auction, exceeding Pant and Iyer's 2025 fees.

Maharashtra secured a bonus-point win and moved to the top of Elite Group C.

Delhi ODI moved to Visakhapatnam after DDCA cites weather, renovation and pollution concerns.

PCB wants to add limited-overs matches to New Zealand's February-March Test tour.

Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards joined CSK.

The former India captain labelled the Australian all-rounder an ordinary bowler on air.

Chennai Super Kings traded Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis for Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards ahead of IPL 2027.

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad completed a four-player trade ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.

Glenn Maxwell was left out of Australia's T20 squad for the series against England, ending a nine-year absence from Test cricket that began in 2017.

At least two IPL players are seeking INR 40 crore retentions.

Johnson featured in three ODIs inside six days after a Second XI appearance for South Australia.

Tamil Nadu declared at 571 for seven while Gujarat and Mumbai also posted big first-innings totals. Harsh Dubey took 14 wickets for Vidarbha.

Roston Chase leads West Indies in Sylhet as the visitors target a 2-0 series win.

Sky Sports secures broadcast rights for England versus Sri Lanka series and the men's One Day Cup final.

Leicestershire drop to Division Two after the ECB confirmed their points deduction for pitch breaches.

Rahane highlights Gill's captaincy traits after India's five-wicket win in Auckland.

Mumbai hold a 311-run lead after Kotian's seven-wicket haul against Railways.

BCCI confirms Vadodara and Mumbai as playoff hosts, with Brabourne Stadium staging the final.

Services extended their lead over Delhi while Bengal trail by one run against Maharashtra after day three.

Maharashtra chased 112 for the loss of no wickets to gain seven points and move to the top of Group C.

Kavisha Dilhari has been named vice-captain.

The Women's Premier League 2027 will run from January 14 to February 7 in Vadodara and Mumbai, with Mumbai Indians facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opener.

Vadodara and Mumbai will stage the entire 2027 WPL. Mumbai Indians play Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Vadodara opener.

BCCI confirms WPL 2027 venues and schedule with MI facing RCB in Vadodara opener.

Bangladesh may alter their spin-dominant approach for the Sylhet Test as concerns grow over Taijul Islam's form and Mushfiqur Rahim's return looms.

West Indies coach Daren Sammy said his side is on track for its World Test Championship targets and aims for a 2-0 series win in Sylhet. Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons flagged batting concerns and possible changes to the XI.

Tanush Kotian claims 7 for 45 against Railways. Mumbai reach 174 for four in their second innings to extend their lead to 311 runs.

Nahida Akter captains Bangladesh in the Emerging Nations Trophy after replacing Nigar Sultana last month. Marufa Akter is injured and will miss the tournament that opens against Pakistan on 12 November.

Shubman Gill linked Hardik Pandya's injury-enforced absence to India's lower-order concerns, while trade speculation continues around the Mumbai Indians captain.

Reports indicate a possible swap with Arshdeep Singh.

BCB formed an independent five-member committee after an earlier panel recommended the step.

Rizwan posts unbeaten 200 days after being dropped from Pakistan's Test squad.

Tendulkar used a Malayalam movie quote to answer a fan asking what advice he'd given Samson before the T20 World Cup.

Lance Morris ends a 20-month injury absence when Western Australia play England at the WACA. The fast bowler is targeting a return to red-ball cricket.

Arshdeep Singh's 4 for 70 ranks among India's best spells by a pacer in New Zealand conditions.

Lance Morris returns after 18 months out, claiming two wickets in a T20 comeback match for Scarborough.

Two Punjab players are expected to join Mumbai Indians ahead of the November retention deadline.

Sachin Tendulkar advised gaining red-ball experience before Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes on leadership responsibilities at 15.

The WPL 2027 schedule places the opener in Vadodara on 14 January and the final at Brabourne Stadium on 7 February.

WPL 2027 opens in Vadodara on January 14 and concludes with the final at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

Pradosh Ranjan Paul and Urvil Patel both scored double centuries in the Ranji Trophy, while Ajith Ram and a CSK wicketkeeper recorded maiden first-class hundreds.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board is preparing to form an Independent Complaint Committee for women cricketers following allegations by former captain Jahanara Alam.

Conway is out of the remaining ODIs after a training concussion; Tom Kelly joins the squad as replacement.

India chased down 143 under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method to win the first ODI by five wickets. Anshul Kamboj took two wickets and was named man of the match.

Pandya's latest injury stretch has kept him out since May and ruled him out of the New Zealand white-ball tour. Gill confirmed he remains a two-format bowling option.

Belinda Clark relocated from Sydney to Melbourne in September 2000 to lead Women's Cricket Australia while maintaining playing ties with New South Wales.

Over eight million requests have arrived for the India-Pakistan group match at a 34,000-capacity ground.

The left-arm pacer dismissed reports that he would register for next year's mega auction.

The BCCI extended the IPL retention deadline by two days to November 17 after it clashed with India's fifth ODI against New Zealand.

Kagiso Rabada claimed his 350th Test wicket and moved level with several all-time greats on the all-time list.

Rajat Patidar was named vice-captain for the 50-over tournament.

Sarfaraz Khan revealed limited support beyond his family and questioned why he keeps working hard for selection.

Rishabh Pant failed his first fitness test and is unlikely to feature in the third India A Test, though a second assessment is due soon.

Ishan Kishan's ability to bat in multiple positions and keep wickets gives selectors added flexibility for upcoming limited-overs matches.

Delhi's Ranji matches move to Palam.

Pant failed his first fitness test and will face another assessment soon. He remains unlikely to play India A's third unofficial Test.

Ngidi's hamstring injury opens the door for Hamza as South Africa prepare for back-to-back Tests on home soil.

Cheteshwar Pujara backed Virat Kohli over Rohit Sharma to score a century at Eden Park despite Rohit's superior average at the ground.

New Zealand A scored 424 while India A made 346 in the first innings before reaching 32 for 0 in their second innings, trailing by 46 runs.

New Zealand A scored 424 in their first innings.

Australia have rested their leading fast bowlers for the England ODIs after losing the Test series in South Africa.

Pakistan were fined after being ruled one over short in the ODI tri-series final against England. Haris Rauf signed with Adelaide Strikers for the BBL 16 season, while Mohammad Amir is considering entering the IPL 2027 auction as a British citizen.

Kris Srikkanth called on selectors to give Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a sustained opportunity in the T20I side rather than repeated omissions.

Kris Srikkanth called on selectors to give Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a sustained opportunity in the T20I side rather than repeated omissions.

India A named Tilak Varma captain and Rajat Patidar vice-captain for the November Rising Stars Asia Cup. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stays with the A side despite calls from Yuvraj Singh and criticism from Srikkanth.

New Zealand ended the T20I series with a seven-wicket win, though India still claimed the five-match rubber 3-2.

Irfan Pathan and Ravichandran Ashwin criticised Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall after India's seven-wicket loss in Hamilton.

Gambhir said the inexperienced pace attack will determine India's ODI series performance in New Zealand.

India completed a last-ball victory in the Hong Kong Sixes as Shashank Singh's 50 off 15 balls sealed the chase against Bangladesh.

Devon Conway sustained a concussion in training and will miss the first ODI, with Tim Seifert replacing him for the series.

Shreyas Iyer called for improvements in fielding and bowling after India's seven-wicket defeat in the final T20I against New Zealand.

Pujara believes Jadeja's 50-over career may be ending after his omission from the New Zealand series.

He highlighted improved fitness and athleticism in younger players.

He has 12,120 ODI runs.

Fraser Sheat took three early wickets as India A slipped to 291 for seven on day one. Devdutt Padikkal top-scored with 80 after losing four wickets in the first hour.

Rashid Khan claimed his 200th T20I wicket in his 120th match during Afghanistan's 221 for seven against Zimbabwe.

Mumbai Indians named four new coaches after a ninth-place finish. Uthappa said the team must regain fan trust.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka contest the tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday after both sides won three league matches. Pakistan made one change with Shadab Khan ruled out, while Sri Lanka replaced Malinga with Theekshana.

Agha criticised the removal of seven players and two coaches during the England series. He expressed hope that such changes will not recur.

Sri Lanka appointed Viran Chamuditha as U19 Asia Cup captain while India named Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag in their squad.

PSL 12 will follow a January 13 retention deadline and January 23 auction with a PKR 450 million salary cap per franchise.

India lost the fourth T20I by 87 runs after New Zealand posted 259 for seven.

Jemimah Rodrigues confirmed her return to full fitness after three months of rehabilitation.

Arshdeep Singh reached 150 T20I wickets in his 103rd match during New Zealand's record total of 259 for seven.

Jaker Ali replaced him as concussion substitute.

Abhishek Sharma leads the ICC T20I batting rankings with 897 points.

Yuvraj Singh called for Abhishek Sharma to feature regularly in India's ODI side. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dropped for the fourth T20I.

A 2007 T20 World Cup winner joins Mumbai Indians as batting coach while four franchises explore coaching roles for Gautam Gambhir.

Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy will link up with India A ahead of the two-Test series against New Zealand.

Sri Lanka showed strong batting form in their chase of 430 against England.

India made two changes and chose to bowl first at Eden Park, where Mayank Yadav struck twice in the Powerplay.

Australia lead the series 2-1 with one day remaining.

The fast bowler will play club cricket for Scarborough against Willetton on Saturday. He has not represented Western Australia since March last year.

Josh Inglis scored 102 while batting with a broken finger after replacing Steve Smith. His century has prompted Australia to reconsider their traditional top-order selection approach.

Tanush Kotian claimed eight for 81 as Mumbai chased 97 without loss to complete a third straight bonus-point victory.

The BCCI will explore adding teams after acknowledging the current five-team structure is inadequate.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed the board will explore adding teams after acknowledging the current five-team structure is inadequate.

Vaishnavi Sharma's five-wicket haul and an unbroken 74-run stand between Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma sealed the clean sweep.

Tilak Varma's approach change comes as India prepare for the fourth T20I against New Zealand with selection questions emerging around the pace attack.

England reshaped their XI after Overton injury ahead of final match.

Waqar Younis named his all-time XI with Tendulkar, Kohli and Dhoni included, while Smriti Mandhana revealed a personal message from Dhoni after India's 2025 World Cup win.

Smriti Mandhana received congratulations from MS Dhoni after India's first Women's ODI World Cup title. Dhoni asked her to pass on his message to the squad.

Rohit Sharma said he will keep Shubman Gill happy to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup while speculation about his own future continues.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar said he is not thinking much about future formats after returning to the T20I side following a four-year absence.

Robin Uthappa returns to Mumbai Indians as batting coach alongside new head coach Kieron Pollard.

Waqar Younis expects Jasprit Bumrah to feature in India's Test series against New Zealand next year.

Abhishek Sharma reached 11 T20 centuries during India's six-wicket victory that completed a 3-0 series win over New Zealand.

India lead the series 3-0 after winning the first three matches.

New Zealand lost Lockie Ferguson to a calf injury and trail 3-0 in the T20I series.

Warner and Waugh criticised Australia's four changes to the Cape Town Test XI. Smith showed discomfort in the nets but was described by Cummins as one of Australia's greatest batters.

Josh Inglis scored an unbeaten 85 as Australia reached 330 for four on day two of the third Test at Newlands.

Australia built substantial middle-order stands despite multiple top-order injuries and the continued absence of Steve Smith.

South Africa's premier fast bowler briefly left the field with back stiffness but returned before stumps on day two.

Wasim Jaffer and Ravichandran Ashwin offered their views on possible Hardik Pandya trade speculation between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.

Ravichandran Ashwin outlined possible trade packages for Hardik Pandya while naming KKR as his preferred destination.

Ravichandran Ashwin said Chennai Super Kings must offer three players to acquire him.

Pakistan defeated England by one wicket after Haris Rauf hit the winning run in an 89-run partnership.

Sainath Reddy and Chandrabhan Giri were named in India's differently-abled cricket squad and coaching staff.

Delhi Capitals paid 75 lakh for Kiran Navgire after a bidding war with Mumbai Indians.

England's third straight defeat removes them from tri-series final contention in Pakistan.

Sri Lanka chased 430 to eliminate England from the tri-series after the visitors suffered three straight defeats, including a two-wicket loss on the penultimate ball.

Tilak Varma explained his selective aggression after scoring an unbeaten 51 in the second T20I. India lead the series 3-0.

Mumbai Indians added Tara Norris through trade and Disha Kasat at auction while operating with the smallest purse of Rs 90 lakh.

India's preparation for New Zealand includes artificial pitch work and potential squad changes as young batters continue their strong form in the T20I series.

Henry Crocombe made his England ODI debut in the one-wicket loss to Pakistan after signing a two-year central contract earlier this month.

Abhishek Sharma reclaimed the top ICC T20I batting ranking after scoring 113 off 38 balls. He now has the most T20I centuries by an Indian batter.

India now hold the record for most sixes in T20I history after crossing 2,000 during the West Indies series.

Vaishnavi Sharma took five wickets as India completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe.

Abhishek Sharma praised Samson's decision to bat at number three as India chased 199 in 13.2 overs.

Marco Jansen became the leading Test bowler and all-rounder.

Soham Desai warned that Rohit Sharma needs consistent strength training to prevent injury risk after his past hip and hamstring surgeries.

Delhi Capitals Women retained six overseas players and seven Indians, leaving five slots and Rs 1.1 crore for the WPL 2027 auction.

McDonald remains the board's preferred choice as contract talks continue.

Afghanistan seek to seal the series against Zimbabwe in the second T20I at Sharjah after a 37-run win in the opener.

Cricket Australia recorded its highest revenue from the India series but still projects deficits for the next two seasons.

Two more states are expected to vote on Big Bash privatisation within six to eight weeks, following Victoria's decision to sell the Renegades.

Abhishek Sharma highlighted preparation work after the third T20I as young batters posted high strike rates.

Starc credited pre-match video work for the swing he found with the second new ball.

Prakash Bhatt made his Test debut as match referee in Mirpur on Wednesday, becoming only the second Indian after Javagal Srinath to officiate in the format.

Shanto views Bangladesh's WTC standing as motivation ahead of the two-Test series against West Indies in Mirpur.

Babar Azam made 29 as Pakistan lost their first tri-series match.

Shadman Islam was unbeaten on 99 as Bangladesh reached 213 for 3 before bad light ended play. Towhid Hridoy retired hurt on 42.

Starc’s late burst rescues Australia after they conceded 203 for one on the opening day in Cape Town.

Harmanpreet Kaur scored a century while unwell in the second match.

Richard Kettleborough became the fifth umpire to stand in 100 Tests during South Africa versus Australia in Cape Town.

Shami and Shahbaz put Bengal in control after the all-rounder's century helped the visitors post 350.

The BCCI has directed state associations to take concrete steps to develop and support differently-abled cricket across India.

Lance Klusener says Shubman Gill is ready to lead India and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the next superstar.

India seek a series-clinching win in Wellington after taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

Starc reached 450 career Test wickets before the match, the second Australian pace bowler after Glenn McGrath to do so.

The left-arm spinner struck on his first day in Cape Town to remove South Africa's opener Matthew Breetzke.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar said his recent IPL form earned him a T20I recall after four years out of the India team.

Chennai Super Kings add Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty and Mohit Sharma to Zaheer Khan's coaching staff for IPL 2027.

India plan further rotation in the final ODI as they prepare for a demanding tour of South Africa later this year.

Madushanka's five for 34 ended Pakistan's innings at 110 and eliminated England from the ODI tri-series final.

Ashwin proposed financial penalties for players who pull out of franchise contracts without valid cause.

Veda Krishnamurthy told JioStar that limited keeper options and three teams needing replacements will drive bidding on October 28.

Abhishek Sharma's 35-ball century completed India's move to open with two power-hitters, turning the powerplay into a platform rather than a phase for cautious accumulation.

Abhishek Sharma responded to Yuvraj Singh's reminder about his 12-ball fifty record after scoring 113 off 38 balls in India's six-wicket win over New Zealand.

Shreyas Iyer emphasised that India players accept limited opportunities when the team continues to win matches.

The podcast covers Bavuma's legacy, Anderson's contract situation and England's ODI losses.

He is expected to return for Australia's home series against New Zealand.

Devdutt Padikkal's 199 goes in vain as bad light forces a draw in the first unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A.

Devdutt Padikkal's 199 goes in vain as bad light forces a draw in the first unofficial Test.

Afghanistan won the opening T20I by 37 runs and lead the series 1-0 ahead of Thursday's second match in Sharjah.

Pathum Nissanka's hamstring injury has ruled him out of Sri Lanka's two-Test series in Pakistan, with Lahiru Udara called up as cover.

Mushfiqur Rahim leaves training after being hit on the hand, raising fitness concerns before the first Test against West Indies.

Badrinath said India should replace Sooryavanshi with Varun Chakaravarthy and keep Samson at the top rather than disrupt the opening combination.

Mitchell's unbeaten 89 helped New Zealand reach 198 for 3 after India chose to bowl first in Wellington.

Ajay Mandal says MS Dhoni and Mohammad Kaif advice helped shape his all-round development.

Paris joins a lengthening injury list ahead of Western Australia's next Shield match.

The former coach rejected claims that Rohit is lazy.

Auqib Nabi's three-wicket burst gave India A the upper hand on day four of the unofficial Test in Lincoln.

Times of India reports CSK are close to appointing Gareth Batty as batting coach under new head coach Zaheer Khan.

Jharkhand allege a scorer's error cost them a tie and their place in the Women's Under-19 tournament.

Chennai Super Kings part ways with Michael Hussey and Eric Simons as Zaheer Khan builds his coaching staff for IPL 2027.

CSK have overhauled their coaching staff with Mohit Sharma, Albie Morkel and Gareth Batty joining Zaheer Khan.

Shami defends his bowling capacity as he continues to be overlooked for India's New Zealand tours.

The third season of Nepal Premier League starts Monday with international stars including David Warner and Rashid Khan participating.

The Nepal Premier League 2026 starts Monday with David Warner and Rashid Khan among the international participants.

Rob Walter attributed New Zealand's inability to close out matches to rotation needs ahead of the ODIs and Tests.

Ralphie Albert takes charge of an England Under-19 party that heads to Pakistan in December for three Youth ODIs and a four-day Youth Test.

Morne Morkel says India bowlers need to experience strong wind resistance during training to prepare for Wellington conditions.

Ajinkya Rahane selects five pacers for India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad, leaving out established names including Shami and Harshit Rana.

Markram said the experience of reaching the WTC final has created extra motivation for the current cycle.

Michael Bracewell said New Zealand had pushed India close in both matches but had not been clinical enough in key moments.

Du Plessis said Kohli told his players to hide any reaction to being hit so the match would not be stopped on a dangerous pitch.

Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma claimed four wickets to give India a 2-0 series lead.

Ashleigh Gardner said cricket helped her cope with personal challenges following the breakdown of her marriage.

India's bowling coach suggests unconventional preparation method for Wellington's notorious crosswinds ahead of Test series.

Pakistan opener Saim Ayub leaves the ODI tri-series to return to domestic cricket after three single-digit scores.

Jayant marked his return to the side with immediate impact after recovering from injury.

Kerala must counter Bengal's pace attack after securing an innings win against Odisha in their previous Ranji Trophy match.

India prepares dedicated cover options as packed schedule demands careful workload management for New Zealand tour.

Sudharsan made 91 and Sundar remained unbeaten on 51.

Soham Desai says Rohit Sharma needs two strength sessions weekly to manage a hip injury sustained in 2017.

The third round of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season began on Monday with 19 matches scheduled across the country.

Raghuvanshi and Musheer put Mumbai in a commanding position with their first first-class hundreds against Haryana.

Tilak Varma continues to bat in shifting positions for India despite stated preference.

Richard Pybus says Afghanistan's bowling success in Sharjah came from collective contributions rather than Rashid Khan alone.

Mishra said he spent 18 months in depression with no support network after his India debut before returning through consistent domestic performances.

Josh Inglis hopes to feature in Cape Town as he recovers from a finger fracture sustained during Australia's ODI series in South Africa.

Mohammad Kaif said Bhuvneshwar Kumar needs time to adjust after four years out following two expensive T20I outings against New Zealand.

Harmanpreet and Deepti centuries plus Vaishnavi's four-wicket haul gave India a 121-run victory and an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

Tilak Varma revealed pre-match advice from Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak helped him guide India to a four-wicket win in the second T20I against New Zealand.

Tilak Varma reveals he promised coaches he would bat deep rather than accelerate immediately, redefining the finisher role during India's four-wicket win in Christchurch.

Mumbai Indians weigh four candidates for assistant coach role under new head coach Kieron Pollard ahead of IPL 2027.

Bangladesh removed batting coach Mohammad Ashraful from his role on Saturday night, four days before the West Indies Test. Mohammad Salahuddin will serve as an interim replacement.

Hyderabad face Punjab at Gymkhana on Monday in a Group B summit clash after losing Siraj and Gill to national duty.

Jharkhand coach Ratan Kumar views the absence of rising players as a necessary test of bench strength that will benefit the state in the long run.

Five Indian players strengthened their T20 World Cup credentials after India's 2-0 series lead over New Zealand.

Ravichandran Ashwin rated Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 1 out of 10 after the 15-year-old managed only four runs at number three in India's win over New Zealand.

Harmanpreet Kaur hit 126 to become India's second-highest ODI centurion as India posted 328 for six against Zimbabwe. Deepti Sharma remained unbeaten on 106.

Shadab Khan's last-wicket partnership of 89 runs carried Pakistan to victory after England had reduced them to 154 for nine.

Former selector S Sharath labelled the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain over Hardik Pandya a bold move by Ajit Agarkar's committee.

India became the first team to reach 200 outright T20I wins during their four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second match of the series.

Ravichandran Ashwin says Bhuvneshwar Kumar needs to consistently bowl at mid-130 kph to stay effective internationally, raising doubts about his comeback after extended absence.

Ben Duckett's century could not prevent England from slumping to 241 against Pakistan after early wickets left them struggling in the powerplay.

Virat Kohli took a 28 percent stake in Vault fitness chain in July 2026 as part of a diversified business portfolio.

S Sharath highlights Rohit Sharma's inclusive leadership style that prioritised team culture over individual treatment.

S Sharath says Rohit Sharma stood out as captain for prioritising team welfare over individual preferences.

Shaheen Afridi became Pakistan's fastest pace bowler to 150 ODI wickets during the tri-series match against England.

Pakistan will wear pink jerseys against England on Sunday as part of a breast cancer awareness initiative backed by the PCB and Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Trust Hospital.

India Women opted to bat first in the second ODI against Zimbabwe with Vaishnavi Sharma replacing rested Kranti Gaud.

Sunil Gavaskar compared Temba Bavuma's Test captaincy record of 12 wins from 14 matches to Ajinkya Rahane's success leading India, highlighting both players' humble approach.

Rahul was dismissed for four in the second innings when he hit his own off stump trying to stop the ball. He also made a duck in the first innings.

Padikkal and Sudharsan steady India A after Jaiswal and Rahul fall again in Lincoln.

India A's openers extended their poor form while Padikkal and Sudharsan provided the only resistance on day two.

3 position after the 15-year-old scored four runs off eight balls in India's second T20I against New Zealand.

Bangladesh Cricket Board dismissed Mohammad Ashraful after back-to-back ODI defeats to Zimbabwe and Afghanistan.

New Zealand rotate pacers Ferguson, Henry and Jamieson for remaining T20Is against India as part of workload management.

Green returns for the Newlands decider after missing the first two Tests with an abdominal injury.

Bangladesh report Afghanistan U19 captain Sohail Khan for bowling 11 overs in a 50-over match.

Varma's unbeaten 51 off 26 balls and his 69-run stand with Reddy turned a 112 for six into a four-wicket win with one ball to spare.

Srikkanth blamed Ferguson for New Zealand's struggles after the pacer leaked 71 runs across six wicketless overs in the first two T20Is.

Crushing defeat in Gqeberha raises prospect that Australia's 'harder to get out than in' policy may finally be tested.

Afghanistan moved above England into seventh place after winning their tri-series against Zimbabwe.

Kohli prepares for his ODI return as India name split squads for the New Zealand series.

India reached 204 for four against Zimbabwe in the second ODI, leading the series 1-0 after a nine-wicket win in the opener.

India reached 328 for six against Zimbabwe in the second women's ODI at Vadodara.

Ravi Singh's journey from ticket collector to IPL auction buy reflects his rapid rise through domestic cricket.

Pakistan brought back two players dropped during the England tour and handed three players their first Test call-ups for the Sri Lanka series.

Naman Dhir's quickfire 31 helped India chase down 181 against New Zealand with one ball to spare.

Nitish Reddy says all-rounders face heavier workloads than other players and must manage fitness carefully.

Bangladesh flagged umpiring errors in the U-19 one-day series against Afghanistan and submitted footage to the match referee for review. The discrepancies occurred during the Afghanistan captain's 11th over.

New Zealand will rest Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson for the third T20I against India as part of workload management for the ODI and Test series.

Abhishek Sharma became the first batter to hit 100 powerplay sixes in T20Is during India's four-wicket win over New Zealand.

Kieron Pollard said his first task as Mumbai Indians head coach is to restore the energy and spirit at Wankhede Stadium by ensuring fans see only the blue flag.

He remained unbeaten on 51 off 26 balls in the four-wicket win.

Banton signed a white-ball-only deal with Somerset in June and has since posted four consecutive fifty-plus scores for England.

Varma and Reddy's 69-run stand rescued India from 112 for 6 and sealed a four-wicket victory with one ball to spare.

Kotak defended the selectors for retaining Samson and Abhishek amid calls to play Sooryavanshi. The teenager scored four runs at No.

Karthik says Chakravarthy faces selection barriers due to India's eight-batter setup.

Anrich Nortje will miss the third Test against Australia after suffering a groin injury during the second match in Gqeberha.

India A's batting collapse raises concerns ahead of the senior team's World Test Championship series against New Zealand.

Kumar says four years away from India duty taught him to focus on process over expectations.

India make two changes to their XI as they look to extend their 1-0 lead in the T20I series against New Zealand.

Pollard wants the Wankhede to be filled with Mumbai Indians' blue again.

Pollard steps away from Joburg Super Kings days after taking charge of Mumbai Indians.

Pollard pulled out of SA20 2027 with Joburg Super Kings a day after taking the Mumbai Indians head-coaching job, prioritising his new IPL role over a separate franchise commitment.

Five India Test squad members scored ducks as India A collapsed to 113 against New Zealand A's seam attack on a grassy pitch.

Abhishek Sharma joined an exclusive club while Shreyas Iyer stands one innings away from breaking Rohit Sharma's captaincy record in T20Is.

Australia's batting struggles continue as they prepare for a decisive third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Afghanistan overtook England to reach seventh in the ODI rankings after winning the tri-series final, while Pakistan is set to host the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup.

The team needs victories over Pakistan and Sri Lanka to reach the final.

Kushagra joined the T20I squad as cover for Kishan, who has a low-grade adductor strain. Sooryavanshi replaced Kishan in the playing XI for the second match.

Rawal returns with a century as India seal a nine-wicket win in the series opener.

The franchise's social media response has intensified discussion about Hardik Pandya's future and the possibility of Rohit Sharma returning as captain.

Donald replaces the departed Finn Allen and provides a wicketkeeper-batter option for the top order at the defending champions.

Pratika Rawal's unbeaten century and Shree Charani's four wickets sealed India's nine-wicket win in the first ODI against Zimbabwe.

Franchises can sign one marquee player each until November 23 before the January auction; the tournament will run from March 18 to May 2 across five to six venues.

Axar's economy has jumped from 7.7 to 9.1 since the World Cup as his signature control over pace and length has waned.

Both athletes won two gold medals each; Nishad set a Games record in high jump T47 and Mona set world and Games records in shooting events.

Habibul Bashar dismissed claims of interference, saying the selection panel acted independently for the West Indies Test.

Naqvi maintained the salary structure despite rising costs cited by some owners.

The former India pacer, who played two T20Is, replaces earlier speculation around Dodda Ganesh; Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel and N. Arjun Yadav join as members.

Kotak defended the selection of Samson and Abhishek despite social media pressure to include Sooryavanshi, praising their mental control and fearless approach.

Jemimah Rodrigues remains sidelined by a high-grade right hamstring tear as India Women begin their ODI series against Zimbabwe in Vadodara.

India A include nine Test squad members for three four-day matches before the New Zealand Tests.

Amit Mishra said Virat Kohli failed to honour a promise made after the spinner's 2017 injury in Bengaluru.

Pathan asks critics to consider injury context before questioning Gambhir's tactical choices in the T20I series.

Srikkanth says CSK should trade for Hardik Pandya and release Shivam Dube to complete the deal.

Sabbhineni Meghana retires from all forms of cricket at 30 after three ODIs, 17 T20Is and a WPL title with RCB.

Sabbhineni Meghana retired from all formats after playing three ODIs and 17 T20Is for India. The 30-year-old plans to mentor young cricketers after ending her playing career.

Naman Dhir opened up about nearly quitting cricket to move to Canada before his father convinced him to persist. The all-rounder has now become a key finisher for India in T20Is.

Mohan replaces Rahul for the final two unofficial Tests after India A collapsed for 113 on day one.

Mhatre had surgery on Thursday after a Grade 4 right hamstring tear; recovery expected to take two to three months.

Cummins conceded Australia lacked contributions across departments and will consider batting changes for Cape Town.

Cummins admits Australia lacked contributions across departments and will consider batting changes for Cape Town.

Cummins conceded Australia lacked contributions across departments and will consider batting changes for Cape Town.

The former wicketkeeper said the move did not pay off and left Ishan Kishan with little chance to bat in his preferred position.

PSL chief executive Salman Naseer confirmed plans for a six-a-side tournament remain under discussion ahead of the governing council meeting.

Brook's 202 off 116 balls set a new benchmark but could not prevent defeat.

Sri Lanka chased 430 to beat England in Rawalpindi, the second-highest successful ODI run chase on record.

Sri Lanka pulled off the second-highest successful ODI chase to beat England despite Harry Brook's record double century.

Duffy has taken 40 wickets at home in T20Is at an average of 12.27 and will pose a significant threat to India's batting.

The pair scored 93 in the powerplay before New Zealand’s spinners triggered a middle-order collapse.

Glenn Phillips pushes back on reporter's assessment of New Zealand's fielding in the first T20I.

Megan Schutt accepted a two-match ban after breaching Cricket Australia's prescription medication rules during an off period.

Karthik said the decision to send Axar in against New Zealand’s spinners shifted momentum during India’s record chase.

South Africa requires two more wickets for victory on day five after Mulder dismissed Boland and Cummins at Gqeberha.

John Simpson will captain England in Group A alongside Australia and Hong Kong, China at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026.

Karthik says Bhuvneshwar was rusty on comeback and warns against repeat no-balls after expensive four-over spell.

Hanuma Vihari believes a single no-ball disrupted Bhuvneshwar Kumar's rhythm on his international return and called for patience as the pacer regains confidence.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the Indian side after four years and conceded 49 runs without a wicket against New Zealand.

Aliss Al Islam faces independent assessment after being reported for illegal action on ODI debut against Afghanistan.

The board has set the auction date and opened direct signings while aligning domestic competitions with the PSL pre-season calendar.

All five Indian bowlers conceded 40 runs or more as New Zealand posted 225 for four before India chased the target down.

Australia keep Rose Bowl after Sydney T20I abandoned with just 2.4 overs possible.

Gurnoor Brar views flat pitches as opportunities to prove his worth rather than obstacles for a fast bowler.

Sharma's record-breaking six came in the first over as India began their highest successful T20I chase, finishing the job in 19.4 overs.

Sitanshu Kotak warned that social media pressure on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is not helpful. Ishan Kishan is out of the second T20I with a groin strain.

Nike becomes MI's kit sponsor from 2027; new kits will launch ahead of that season.

India open their ODI series against Zimbabwe after a 3-0 T20I sweep, with Renuka Singh Thakur ruled out through injury.

BCCI rules out Renuka Singh Thakur from the ODI series as she continues building bowling workload; Jintimani Kalita replaces her.

Phillips credited India for chasing 226 but said New Zealand must take more middle-over wickets and tighten fielding.

Sonic technology will assist umpires with edge detection during the India-New Zealand series starting Thursday in Christchurch.

PCB blocks over-50s team's India trip despite organisers' visa and security assurances.

Marco Jansen's five for 33 helped South Africa bowl Australia out for 99 and enforce the follow-on at St George's Park.

Sanju Samson reveals India's approach of finishing games early after the record chase in Christchurch.

The new India captain is prioritising leaders across skill levels ahead of the Women’s Champions Trophy.

The BCCI will inspect Varanasi's new Rs 450 crore stadium next week to determine if it can host competitive cricket, including potential WPL matches.

Stead believes modern seam attacks have neutralised traditional home conditions. The two Tests carry points for both teams in the World Test Championship.

New Zealand will look to exploit the pace-friendly surface and the visitors' lack of acclimatisation.

Brook's 114-ball double ton broke Gill's record and powered England to 429 for four before Sri Lanka's last-ball win.

Pandya hasn't played since the IPL 2026 final for Mumbai Indians in May.

Jansen's five wickets wrapped up Australia's first innings for 99 as South Africa enforced the follow-on.

Smith joined Ponting and Border in Australia's 11,000-run club during a difficult first innings at St George's Park.

Deshpande credited the morning session for Mumbai's second consecutive bonus-point innings victory in the Ranji Trophy.

Samson arranged a private screening of Jailer 2 after missing the premiere due to a prior commitment in Delhi.

Anrich Nortje left the field with a suspected groin injury after bowling 3.3 overs on day four, leaving South Africa a bowler short while enforcing the follow-on.

Konstas’s century put New South Wales in control. Western Australia lost three wickets in five balls during the run chase.

Rabada replaced Keshav Maharaj in the XI as the hosts sought to level the series after losing the opening Test.

Santner said NZC cannot do everything and must focus investment on its domestic NZ20 league.

Bond says Chakravarthy's variations and bounce will test New Zealand batters in Christchurch.

India begin their multi-format tour of New Zealand after a short turnaround, with eight players making their first visit to the country.

New Zealand Cricket has stepped away from its MLC franchise partnership to focus on domestic priorities.

The defending champions now face a difficult task to avoid an innings defeat.

Ishan Kishan stands seven runs short of Suryakumar Yadav's Indian record for most T20I runs in a calendar year ahead of the New Zealand series.

Arshdeep Singh stands on the brink of a historic milestone as India prepare to face New Zealand in Christchurch.

India start their multi-format tour of New Zealand with the first T20I at Hagley Oval on Thursday morning.

The 16-team tournament features four groups, with the top three from each advancing to a Super Six stage before the semi-finals and final in Chattogram.

India's tour of New Zealand raises questions over Gautam Gambhir's Test future and senior players' World Cup prospects.

India begin their five-match T20I series against New Zealand on October 22 in Christchurch, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning after a four-year absence.

Santner confirmed New Zealand have studied Sooryavanshi while Shreyas Iyer said the teenager must wait for his chance.

Sunil Gavaskar advised India batters to play late against New Zealand's expected swing and seam movement.

Stuart Broad called out Jamie Overton's shot selection after the all-rounder fell during England's Test against Pakistan, labelling the dismissal appalling batting.

Shami hit out at media coverage linking him to controversies while speaking during Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Services.

A rule change allowing captains to select one older white ball after 34 overs has increased reverse swing and reduced death-over scoring across multiple teams.

Mitchell Starc said Josh Hazlewood's illness affected Australia more than Nathan Lyon's omission in the second Test against South Africa.

England collapsed from 197 for five to 214 all out as Arafat Minhas took six for 40 to give Pakistan an 87-run win in the ODI tri-series opener.

Arafat Minhas's six for 40 triggered England's collapse from 91 for none as Pakistan secured an 87-run win in the ODI tri-series opener.

India handed Prema Rawat an ODI debut and elected to bat first in the series finale to give middle-order players extra game time before the T20 leg.

India shuffle their batting order and introduce leg-spinner Prema Rawat, who concedes 36 runs in three overs, as Harmanpreet and Shafali guide them to 216 for seven.

Imam and Rizwan posted 118 and 64 in President's Trophy matches after receiving PCB clearance while under NCCIA investigation.

Jacob Duffy named Bhuvneshwar Kumar among the world's best T20 bowlers after their IPL 2026 partnership at RCB.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to India's T20I side after 1425 days and earned praise from New Zealand seamer Jacob Duffy for his IPL 2026 performance.

Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down after India's first ODI World Cup win. She had pushed to play and be heard before becoming the face of the team's rise.

Srikkanth says the trade back to SRH suits Natarajan because the left-armer plays only 40 days a year despite fitness concerns.

An India spinner took a hat-trick and finished with 10 wickets during day two of Ranji Trophy round two, with three Group A matches ending in outright results.

Duffy said Bhuvneshwar will enjoy New Zealand conditions and called him one of the best T20 bowlers.

Australian umpire Ben Treloar is standing in two Ranji Trophy matches under the BCCI-CA exchange programme while Indian umpire Parashar Joshi heads to Australia for two Sheffield Shield matches and one One Day Cup fixture.

Gardner's all-round display secured Australia's series-clinching win and retained the Rose Bowl trophy.

Chopra says players striking at 200 cannot be expected to score runs in every innings.

Phil Simmons said Litton Das's possible absence offers another Bangladesh batter a chance to step up for the West Indies Tests.

Mitchell Santner warned that Bhuvneshwar Kumar's ability to swing the new ball will pose a challenge on New Zealand pitches.

Shami says he is still at his peak and will keep working for an India recall after missing the New Zealand tour.

Rohit Sharma expressed gratitude to Dilip Vengsarkar for selecting him for India's national team in 2007.

Santner believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar will find New Zealand conditions more favourable than the flat pitches in India.

Buttler admitted he struggled with the pressure of potentially breaking Kohli's 973-run IPL record during his 2022 season.

Jos Buttler said Mumbai Indians showed no interest before the 2016 auction but bought him for Rs 3.8 crore on the day.

Mitchell Starc became the first left-arm bowler to take 450 Test wickets when he dismissed Wiaan Mulder on day three of the second Test against South Africa.

Marco Jansen's 85 helped South Africa recover from 110 for six during the second Test against Australia at Gqeberha.

Bavuma's 179 and record eighth-wicket stand with Harmer gave South Africa a commanding position in Gqeberha.

Harbhajan Singh says he told Kohli in 2008 that he must surpass Rahul Dravid to justify his talent.

New Zealand have studied Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's aggressive batting and formulated plans to challenge him in home conditions.

Scott Boland and Kuldeep Yadav have identical Test caps but face different structural barriers to regular selection.

Murali Kartik has questioned why Kuldeep Yadav cannot secure regular selection despite strong records in all three formats.

India's touring party has reached Christchurch for a multi-format series that opens with five T20Is on Thursday.

India added 24 medals on the second day of the Asian Para Games to reach a total of 35, including nine gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze.

Ravi Shastri advised Rishabh Pant to stay smart rather than change his natural game after his white-ball stocks fell.

Rashid Khan's four-wicket haul helped Afghanistan crush Zimbabwe by 158 runs in Abu Dhabi.

Aakash Chopra ruled out any T20I comeback for KL Rahul given the depth at the top of India's order.

Georgia Plimmer's unbeaten 85 helped New Zealand post 162-2 but Australia won by two wickets at North Sydney Oval.

Ravi Shastri recommended that Jasprit Bumrah concentrate on Test cricket and limit his white-ball appearances until after the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Litton Das received positive scan results on his injured hip and will continue rehabilitation ahead of Bangladesh's WTC fixtures.

Murali Kartik backed Kuldeep Yadav for more regular selection, saying his wicket-taking ability outweighs the value of extra batting depth.

Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar won gold as India collected four golds on day one of the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

The BCCI shared departure images as Team India left for a 12-match tour of New Zealand across T20Is, ODIs, and Tests.

Bavuma hopes Ackerman can end South Africa's search for a reliable opener after replacing injured De Zorzi at St George's Park.

Murali Kartik has endorsed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the India T20I side after four years, while Mohammed Shami stays omitted from all squads.

Parthiv Patel stepped aside after calculating the BCCI salary would leave him financially worse off.

India have played 21 T20Is in 114 days under Shreyas Iyer, with travel across five countries and three continents leaving minimal recovery time between matches.

Darcie Brown will miss the full WBBL season after a disc injury failed to respond to rest.

Kaif said selectors owe Shami clarity given his domestic form and past contributions.

Abhishek Nayar believes Finn Allen could match Abhishek Sharma's 30-ball T20I century during the upcoming series in New Zealand.

Sadagoppan Ramesh says selecting Prasidh Krishna subject to fitness clearance for ODIs and Tests creates confusion.

The franchise slipped below KKR but retained second place on business value metrics.

Ravi Shastri advised limiting Jasprit Bumrah to Test cricket until the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Muhammad Rizwan receives PCB clearance to play domestic cricket while the NCCA inquiry into betting and leaks continues.

England captain Harry Brook insists he wants to be the player the team and fans rely on ahead of the Pakistan tri-series.

Sanju Samson says the team had only one practice day across five T20I matches against West Indies.

Josh Hazlewood's six for 49 helped Australia complete a 214-run victory in the first Test against South Africa at Durban.

Babar Azam became Pakistan's fifth player to reach 16,000 international runs, achieving the milestone in 399 innings during the tri-series opener.

Australia have omitted Nathan Lyon from the Test squad for Gqeberha, signalling the selectors' shift toward younger spin options.

Andhra and Hyderabad meet in a Group B contest with both sides looking for early-season momentum.

Nahid Rana faces another six to eight weeks out after lower-back issues emerged during his recovery from earlier injuries.

Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana powered India to a nine-wicket win that sealed the T20I series against Zimbabwe.

Shafali Verma scored 55 off 25 and Niki Prasad took two wickets off her first two T20I deliveries as India beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets to take a 2-0 series lead.

Scott Boland took two wickets in consecutive deliveries before rain ended day one of the second Test at Gqeberha.

PCB allows Imam-ul-Haq to play domestic cricket while an NCCIA inquiry into his withdrawal from the England tour remains open.

Tushar Deshpande's four-wicket haul helped Mumbai dismiss Himachal Pradesh for 140 on day one of their Ranji Trophy match.

India and West Indies shared the T20I series 2-2 after rain ended the decider early in Bengaluru.

Sunil Gavaskar said Naman Dhir offers a different skill set from Hardik Pandya and should stay in India's T20I plans.

Uday Saharan's unbeaten century rescued Punjab after Shubman Gill fell for 1 on his Ranji return against Chhattisgarh.

Gill lasts five balls on Ranji return while Rinku Singh and Priyansh Arya post big scores. Uday Saharan's unbeaten century guides Punjab after Gill's early dismissal.

Rizwan will captain SNGPL in the Presidents Cup while the NCCA investigation remains ongoing.

Nahida Akter replaces Nigar Sultana Joty as Bangladesh women's T20I captain for one year, with Sobhana Mostary named vice-captain.

Sunil Gavaskar urged India to stop seeking a like-for-like replacement for Hardik Pandya and instead focus on building a balanced bowling attack with four specialist bowlers.

Sanju Samson credited his World Cup success for giving him confidence while Aakash Chopra questioned his continued exclusion from the ODI squad.

Brendan Taylor surpassed Andy Flower's record to become Zimbabwe's all-time leading ODI run-scorer during a tri-series match against Bangladesh.

Australia replaced Nathan Lyon with Scott Boland for the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park.

Australia win the toss and bowl with McGrath replacing injured Litchfield as New Zealand begin post-retirement era.

Ravichandran Ashwin tipped Rajasthan Royals as the most likely destination for Hardik Pandya in any trade.

Mumbai Indians are set to speak with five former players about the head-coach job for the 2027 IPL season.

Gill fell cheaply in his first Ranji Trophy appearance of the season.

Aakash Chopra criticised the selectors for leaving Ravindra Jadeja out of the entire New Zealand ODI series despite earlier assurances about his 2027 World Cup role.

Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain were omitted from the six-member panel for the ODI tri-series starting October 18.

Jharkhand coach Ratan Kumar said Kumar Kushagra’s India selection has boosted the morale of the state’s young Ranji squad ahead of their match against Maharashtra.

Pragyan Ojha reportedly acted as mediator between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli on BCCI instructions.

Sivaramakrishnan says he can make spinners match-winners in T20 cricket if given the chance.

Mohammad Kaif claimed New Zealand batters will be breathing a sigh of relief that Mohammad Shami was not selected for the Test series.

Rizwan receives PCB clearance after an NCCIA inquiry delay and will lead SNGPL in the President's Trophy final round starting October 19.

Scott Boland claimed two wickets as rain restricted South Africa to 20 for 2 on day one of the second Test at Gqeberha.

India captain Shreyas Iyer defended the decision to keep Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the West Indies T20I series.

Samson highlights limited preparation time before NZ series following rain-affected West Indies decider.

Shreyas Iyer said poor bowling in two matches cost India a potential series win as the T20I rubber against the West Indies finished 2-2.

Sunil Gavaskar said Hardik Pandya is irreplaceable and India should use players like Naman Dhir who perform a different role rather than seek a direct replacement.

Persistent rain ended the India-West Indies T20I series decider after 7.4 overs with India at 118 for five.

Renshaw's match-winning scores have earned him a permanent place in the middle order.

Rain forced the abandonment of the India-West Indies T20I series decider, leaving the five-match contest drawn at 2-2.

Nair's century keeps Kerala in the match but the side still trails Jharkhand's 587 by a large margin.

Tilak Varma said he has accepted a middle-order role at five or six after Ishan Kishan’s rise at number three in India’s T20I side.

Chopra said Bhuvneshwar is not in ODI plans now but could return if he performs well in the T20Is against New Zealand.

Lee says financial security from T20 leagues is keeping bowlers below 150 kph to protect their careers.

Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka begin their ODI tri-series on October 18, with Shaheen Afridi leading the hosts in the absence of injured or unavailable players.

The veteran seamer took seven wickets in his first match for Punjab after an 18-month injury layoff.

Gill lasted five balls and scored one before left-arm spinner Ajay Mandal bowled him during Punjab's match against Chhattisgarh.

Ashwin says Jaiswal's lack of game time since June will hurt his confidence before the Tests.

Jadeja, Shami and Jaiswal miss ODI selection; selectors prefer Axar and younger pacers for NZ series.

Ashwin says Suthar deserved selection for continuity and as injury cover despite limited playing prospects.

Bombay High Court questions why OCI cricketers have not sought Indian citizenship to play domestic cricket under BCCI rules.

SRH owner's wedding reception set for November 21 in Chennai ahead of IPL mini-auction in December.

AB de Villiers recalled that Virat Kohli appeared overly confident in their first meeting but later mellowed with experience.

The December 12 opener marks BBL's deliberate push into international markets.

Jayawardene leaves after eight years and three titles as Mumbai begin their search for a new head coach.

Mohammed Kaif says the BCCI should clarify why Mohammed Shami continues to be left out of India squads despite his domestic form.

Mumbai Indians parted ways with Mahela Jayawardene following a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign that yielded just four wins.

Four senior players omitted from New Zealand ODI squad as selectors look ahead to 2027 World Cup.

Bedingham says Rabada's return gives South Africa a chance to level the series after the Kingsmead defeat.

India dropped four players and added five for the New Zealand Test series.

India and Zimbabwe wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence in Raipur to honour Sarah Dambanevana, the Zimbabwe umpire who died aged 36.

Birrell said pace remains the franchise's X-factor and the new signings provide depth and insurance against injuries.

India and Zimbabwe women's teams wore black armbands and observed silence before the first T20I in Raipur in memory of umpire Sarah Dambanevana, who died aged 36.

Anshul Kamboj returns to India's Test squad for New Zealand tour while Auqib Nabi, the Ranji Trophy's leading wicket-taker, remains excluded.

Mukund argued that India should look at the longer run and give Reddy more chances while Hardik Pandya remains injured.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar may return at Chinnaswamy where he has a strong T20 record after Arshdeep's injury.

Gill captains the first three ODIs and Tests; Bumrah returns for red-ball series while Shami and Jadeja miss out.

Akash Deep's recall and Shami's continued omission highlight the selection committee's preference for current red-ball form over past international pedigree.

Selectors prioritise red-ball cricket by resting Gill and Rahul for final ODIs and omitting Jadeja from 50-over plans.

Shami overlooked despite five-wicket Ranji haul as Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj return for New Zealand Tests.

Ravichandran Ashwin said leaving Yashasvi Jaiswal out of the New Zealand ODI squad is very unfair given Shubman Gill's rest.

Ashwin criticised the decision to exclude Jaiswal.

Gill will fund his own net bowlers for the New Zealand Test series after leading India in the first three ODIs.

BCCI splits captaincy between Gill and Iyer to balance white-ball leadership with red-ball preparation.

Wasim Jaffer seeks senior selector role after Ajit Agarkar contract not renewed; BCCI reportedly prefers Pragyan Ojha to continue as chairman.

The BCCI is close to naming Ajit Agarkar's replacement after interviews concluded on Friday.

Tushar Deshpande claimed seven wickets including a hat-trick as Mumbai crushed Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy opener.

Saurabh Tiwary says modern cricket rewards power-hitting and that even 15-year-olds now dominate. The former India batter, now Jharkhand cricket secretary, wants to win the Ranji and Syed Mushtaq Ali trophies for his state.

Kent and England bowler Alan Brown, who took 707 first-class wickets, has died at the age of 90.

Markram did not travel from Durban after the first Test; South Africa hope he recovers in time for Sunday's match.

Woakes reflects on batting with one arm in final moments of Oval Test; England fell short by six runs.

Clarke and Ashwin both criticised India's reluctance to make Kuldeep Yadav a first-choice option.

Bumrah will miss the ODIs so he stays fresh for the Tests and the WTC push.

The ECB no longer routinely applies the Rooney Rule in coaching appointments for national teams.

Shikha Pandey flagged Harmanpreet Kaur's strike rate as a concern for India's middle order before the Zimbabwe T20 series.

Arshdeep Singh is out of the Bengaluru decider after a shoulder injury, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar added as replacement.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar replaced Mayank Yadav in the playing XI for the rain-shortened fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru.

Arshdeep Singh is a doubt for the Bengaluru decider after a shoulder blow, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar added as cover.

Nayar believes Samson's Hyderabad knock provides the platform for India to close the series in Bengaluru.

Yuzvendra Chahal revealed he spent 26 days in rehabilitation after his alcohol consumption crossed a limit following his divorce.

Chhattisgarh offers free entry to female spectators for the India-Zimbabwe T20I series in Raipur after the chief minister's suggestion.

Sanjay Bangar praised Dhruv Jurel's progress and stressed the importance of the number seven and eight positions ahead of India's New Zealand Tests.

West Indies CEO Chris Dehring criticised the financial model that leaves the Caribbean board without revenue from India series, tracing the issue to a 1997 ICC decision.

Wade warned that South Africa's attack will pose a greater threat with Kagiso Rabada returning for the second Test.

Mukesh Choudhary's five-wicket haul in the Irani Cup has earned him a place in the India A squad for New Zealand, marking his return after a long injury layoff.

Suryansh Shedge and Angkrish Raghuvanshi replace injured Ayush Mhatre and rested Yashasvi Jaiswal in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad.

Teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi urged airport photographers to prioritise safety over filming while in New Delhi.

Abhishek Nayar pushes for Sooryavanshi to open; India weigh changes for series decider.

BCCI wants Harshit Rana available for ODIs and Tests despite his thigh injury recovery.

The 2026 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament opens on November 7 with all six franchises in action on the first day.

Three experienced bowlers produced standout performances as the first round of the Ranji Trophy concluded.

Mohammed Shami was not included in Bengal's playing XI for their second Ranji Trophy match after being overlooked for India's New Zealand tour.

Mhatre suffers Grade 4 tear, faces another extended spell on the sidelines after IPL hamstring issue.

Aakash Chopra questioned whether Delhi Capitals improved their squad through trades that sent Kuldeep Yadav to LSG and T Natarajan to SRH. He said rival franchises gained more from both deals.

Ravichandran Ashwin backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I recall, saying the seamer's 28 wickets in 17 IPL matches forced the selectors' hand.

Chahal called his RCB exit beneficial and confirmed retirement from red-ball cricket to focus on white-ball cricket.

Sri Lanka U17 posted 239 for six and dismissed Pakistan U17 for 140 to win the series opener by 99 runs in Multan.

Coaches call on Nitish Reddy to convert promise into reliable all-round contributions before 2027 World Cup.

Punam Raut ends a 12-year international career after playing four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20Is for India.

Pathum Nissanka will miss Sri Lanka's ODI tri-series in Pakistan after failing to recover from a left hamstring injury sustained on the tour of England.

Morne Morkel said Sooryavanshi gains value from squad exposure even without playing time in the West Indies T20I series.

Sanju Samson acknowledged there is no replacement for Jasprit Bumrah but expressed confidence in India's emerging pace options.

The 21-year-old Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter will back up Ishan Kishan in the final two ODIs.

R Smaran's unbeaten 126 helped Rest of India reach 306 for eight on day three of the Irani Cup, extending their lead to 265 runs.

Shreyas Iyer attributed India's 24-run defeat to poor bowling execution in the fourth T20I against West Indies.

Lucy Finn's triple-wicket over helped the Governor-General's XI defeat New Zealand by 19 runs in a rain-affected warm-up match at North Sydney Oval.

Mandhana's first assignment tests middle-order solutions and sets standards ahead of the 2027 Champions Trophy.

Cameron Green's participation in the second Test depends on fitness checks over the next three days.

Srikkanth said Kuldeep Yadav's omission from the third T20I followed his 53-run spell in the second match at Ranchi.

South Africa recalled Matthew Breetzke and dropped Tristan Stubbs from their squad for the second Test against Australia after the 214-run defeat in Durban.

Pant and Natarajan complete salary reductions in separate trades ahead of the December mini-auction.

Kaif blamed India's bowling after West Indies posted 247 and won by 24 runs in Hyderabad.

Chopra argues Hyderabad gained experience and death-bowling options while Delhi paid over the odds for Natarajan.

Chetan Sharma wants the BCCI to balance pitches for bowlers after flat tracks dominated the West Indies series.

Sanju Samson said India's chase unravelled after Tilak Varma's dismissal despite his own half-century in Hyderabad.

Shai Hope scored four centuries in seven innings against India, matching the record for a visiting batter on a single tour.

Sanju Samson said Tilak Varma's dismissal shifted momentum in India's chase during the 24-run defeat to West Indies.

Santner says India's aggressive top order will force New Zealand to adapt plans quickly in the T20I series.

Gibbs recommended three changes including Rabada's return and a new wicketkeeper for the Gqeberha Test.

Stubbs axed after low scores in Durban defeat; Breetzke called up and Rickelton to keep wicket.

Goswami said Joseph appeared to deliberately target Arshdeep in the closing stages when the result was already decided.

Sunil Gavaskar questioned Shamar Joseph's short-ball tactics after Arshdeep Singh was struck on the arm in Hyderabad.

Samson acknowledged Bumrah's absence but defended India's young pacers after the fourth T20I defeat.

Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah has been added to the list of Test captains that includes former India skipper Virat Kohli.

T Natarajan rejoins Sunrisers Hyderabad while Zeeshan Ansari moves to Delhi Capitals in an IPL trade announced five months before the 2027 season.

Mandhana said India must set performance benchmarks in the six-match series against Zimbabwe before the Women's Champions Trophy.

Hope's third T20I century and Paul's five-wicket haul gave West Indies a 24-run win that levelled the series at 2-2.

Madhya Pradesh fall short after Sharma's century; rain saves Jammu and Kashmir at 88 for seven.

Sudharsan says selectors advised him to play Ranji matches to prepare for the New Zealand tour.

Lord's relaying Pitch 9 after first ICC demerit point, with long-term changes to preparation and scheduling.

India captain Smriti Mandhana wants to use the Zimbabwe series to address T20I shortcomings before the 2027 Women's Champions Trophy.

Punjab secured three points from a drawn Ranji Trophy match after Assam resisted a late push for victory at New Chandigarh.

T Natarajan rejoins Sunrisers Hyderabad at reduced price of Rs 5 crore; Zeeshan Ansari moves to Delhi Capitals.

BCCI president Mithun Manhas wants Harmanpreet Kaur to guide Smriti Mandhana through the captaincy transition following the Dhoni-Kohli model.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's limited opportunities under Gautam Gambhir contrast with regular selection when VVS Laxman led the side.

Suryansh Shedge likely to earn maiden ODI call-up for India series in New Zealand after strong India A performances.

Megan Schutt's four-wicket haul helped Australia complete a 3-0 ODI series win over Bangladesh.

Deep Dasgupta questioned why Yashasvi Jaiswal has begun wicketkeeping practice, calling the move irrational and unnecessary given India's existing options.

The BCCI stepped in to run selections for Arunachal Pradesh after internal disputes forced the state to forfeit multiple matches.

Shreyas Iyer climbed three places to become the world's fourth-ranked T20I batter after strong scores against the West Indies.

Bharat Arun defended India's pace attack, saying it is unfair to call the unit toothless after they successfully defended 223 in the third T20I.

Bangladesh captain Shanto said missed chances in the field cost his side victory in the drawn Test against Afghanistan.

BCCI steps in to prevent Arunachal Pradesh from forfeiting further domestic matches amid internal disputes.

Hyderabad police arrested four people, including an HCA member, for allegedly selling complimentary India-West Indies T20I tickets at inflated prices.

Pujara believes Kishan's impact should be judged by team contribution rather than personal milestones.

Umesh Yadav asked selectors to give players clear guidance on selection chances instead of leaving them uncertain about India recalls.

Fitness issues for three frontline players have pushed back squad announcements for the New Zealand tour.

Phoebe Litchfield misses the final ODI against Bangladesh due to a hip strain, with Beth Mooney set to open in her 100th one-day international.

Australia have now won their last four Tests at Kingsmead since 2006.

Sadagoppan Ramesh said Tilak Varma showed no awareness during the run-out that ended his innings in Indore.

Pacer buys Hyundai after making ODI debut for India in 2-1 series win over West Indies.

Darren Sammy said costly PowerPlay bowling has been the difference between West Indies and India in the series.

Sunrisers Hyderabad brought back T Natarajan from Delhi Capitals in a trade that raises questions about his recent form and fitness.

Yuvraj Singh returns to Delhi Capitals as assistant and batting coach, reuniting with head coach Sourav Ganguly for IPL 2027.

Australia's captain says any move for Renshaw requires a compelling case after the left-hander scored 190 and 82 in Durban.

Kusal Mendis struck an unbeaten 87 as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets, but the hosts still claimed the series 2-1.

Rajasthan spinner Kukna Ajay Singh said discussions with Mitchell Santner during IPL 2026 helped shape the variations that produced his career-best figures.

India was named among seven bidders for the 2036 Summer Olympics, with Ahmedabad as the proposed host city.

Sehwag likened Sooryavanshi's aggressive mindset to his own, citing statistical comparisons that placed his strike rate well above contemporaries from 2001-2012.

Hugh Weibgen's second century of the One-Day Cup guided Queensland to a 15-run win over Western Australia.

Tilak Varma pinpointed his wicket as the decisive moment in India's failed pursuit of 248 against West Indies in Hyderabad.

Arun defended the Indian bowling unit's ability ahead of the New Zealand tour.

Mohammed Siraj expressed his unchanged drive to perform for Hyderabad after securing his first win as captain in the Ranji Trophy.

Hazlewood takes career-best 6 for 49 to wrap up Australia's 214-run win in Durban, moving one wicket clear of Brett Lee's Australian Test record and answering repeated questions about his place ahead of Scott Boland.

Tanay Thyagarajann took nine wickets as Hyderabad completed an innings and 40 runs win over Tripura inside three days.

Annabel Sutherland moved to fourth and Megan Schutt to fifth in the ICC Women's ODI bowlers' rankings after Australia's series against Bangladesh.

Mohammad Kaif urges India to recall Kuldeep Yadav for the series decider after the wrist-spinner was dropped following one expensive spell.

Ravichandran Ashwin says India's decision to drop Kuldeep Yadav for the fourth T20I lacked common sense.

Both India openers posted low scores in their first Ranji matches of the season.

Smriti Mandhana holds the ODI batting summit while three Indian batters feature in the T20I top 10.

Shreyas Iyer climbs to fourth in ICC T20I rankings after his century in the series opener against West Indies.

Beth Mooney will reach her 100th ODI in the final match against Bangladesh as she targets World Cup and Olympic goals.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin attributed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I recall to consistent effort rather than any calculated pursuit of selection.

Ramakrishnan Sridhar said Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return strengthens India's bowling options on New Zealand's flat pitches during the upcoming white-ball series.

India's catching efficiency fell to 74.4 per cent in 2026, with 55 drops in 32 T20Is, per CricViz.

Sri Lanka appointed Kusal Mendis captain for the Pakistan Test series; Nissanka included subject to fitness.

Chopra said MI are reconsidering options but cast doubt on whether the franchise will turn back to the 39-year-old for anything beyond a short-term arrangement.

BCCI president Mithun Manhas said fitness and performance, not age, should guide selections for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Mithun Manhas said fitness and performance, not age, should guide Kohli and Rohit selection for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Mithun Manhas reframed 2027 ODI World Cup selection as a performance and fitness test, embedding senior mentorship into the leadership structure.

Siraj secured his first Ranji win as Hyderabad captain with a bonus-point victory over Tripura.

Cheteshwar Pujara recommended keeping India's top order intact and retaining Nitish Kumar Reddy for the fourth T20I.

CSK CEO says Dhoni's return for 2027 remains possible after the veteran missed the entire 2026 season through injury.

Abishek Porel scored 114 not out on his return to first-class cricket days after being released on bail in an alleged rape case.

Mumbai vice-captain Ayush Mhatre suffered a Grade 4 right hamstring tear while batting against Chandigarh and is expected to miss the first half of the Ranji season.

Geoff Allott said the IPL has provided New Zealand players and coaches with opportunities to grow in high-performance environments ahead of India's tour.

Jos Buttler had left-hamstring surgery on October 12 and faces an unspecified recovery period. He will miss England's white-ball tours of Pakistan and Australia.

Bahl described the move as driven by his long-standing involvement in cricket and large-scale events rather than a commercial calculation.

Steve Smith returned to the field on day five after a helmet blow from Anrich Nortje.

Smith passed an initial concussion check but was kept from fielding duties and faces further assessment after the Nortje delivery.

Manav Suthar prepares for New Zealand's windy conditions by analysing footage after adapting to three different cricket balls across three countries this year.

Jurel captains a squad that includes Rahul and Jaiswal as India A tune up for the senior Test series against New Zealand.

Yusuf Pathan stated that injuries are unavoidable in modern cricket but praised the BCCI's support systems for recovering players.

Ravindra Jadeja scored his 16th first-class century for Saurashtra against Chhattisgarh on Monday, finishing with 102 off 209 balls.

Ravindra Jadeja's 102 helped Saurashtra post 392 before Chhattisgarh reached 122 for three in their first innings.

Former Zimbabwe player and umpire Sarah Dambanevana died aged 36 after months of hospital care following a medical procedure.

England has appointed three former CSK coaches to its Test setup, completing a split between red- and white-ball coaching groups.

Manish Ojha, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood coach, accused the Indian team management of practicing dictatorship by keeping the 15-year-old on the bench.

Umesh Yadav marks his Punjab debut with a five-wicket haul as Assam lead by 86 runs.

Powell and Rutherford admitted Level 1 breaches during the second T20I and accepted ICC reprimands without a hearing.

Abhishek Sharma's 69 off 30 balls powered India to 223 for seven and a 14-run win over West Indies in the third T20I at Indore.

The ICC handed official reprimands and one demerit point each to Powell and Rutherford for Level 1 breaches in Ranchi.

Bethell and Archer return for the white-ball tour; Rew and Jack earn maiden call-ups.

England's record central contracts and split coaching appointments reflect a deliberate move toward long-term planning across both formats.

The ECB has awarded 30 full central contracts and nine development contracts for 2026-27, introducing a formal two-tier system for the first time.

Arshdeep Singh says sorry to Axar Patel after calling him through for a run that led to his dismissal against West Indies.

India's decision to play three specialist quicks in Indore signals a deliberate shift toward raw pace over spin options.

India's decision to play three specialist pacers and a part-time seamer in the third T20I came at the cost of wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

Dilip Vengsarkar said organising India A matches while the Ranji Trophy is underway devalues the domestic competition.

Mohammed Shami brushed aside fitness doubts after claiming four wickets and backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's India return.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the India-Sri Lanka ODI remains in Delhi on 13 December.

Ravichandran Ashwin said Sanju Samson is doing enough to keep 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of India's T20I playing eleven after the third match against West Indies.

Cheteshwar Pujara said Sanju Samson needed to read the conditions better before playing an aggressive shot in the third T20I against West Indies.

Arshdeep Singh said India's bowlers followed a plan to dismiss Shai Hope for five runs in the third T20I.

Nathan McSweeney used videos of Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to score 194 runs and help Australia A win their one-day series 2-1.

Maaz Sadaqat's 96 helped Pakistan post 215 for three and beat Sri Lanka by 82 runs to seal the T20I series.

Prince Yadav used Abhishek Sharma's bat to score 13 off six balls during India's 14-run win over the West Indies in Indore.

Political emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa forced the PCB to relocate President's Trophy matches from Peshawar and Abbottabad to Sheikhupura and Lahore.

Sudharsan hobbled off while fielding but batted after treatment, raising fresh fitness doubts days before the New Zealand A tour.

India all-rounder Naman Dhir has been given a clear role as finisher and part-time bowler in the T20I series against West Indies.

The ICC amended playing conditions last week to allow pink balls in Tests, but Australia and South Africa did not agree to use it before their Durban match affected by bad light.

Tushar Deshpande took five for 17 including a hat-trick as Mumbai enforced the follow-on against Chandigarh.

CSK's backroom overhaul—dismissing Fleming after 18 years, installing Zaheer Khan as head coach, and now parting with Hussey—signals a deliberate strategic reset rather than a routine staff shuffle.

Prince Yadav joined an exclusive list of Indian batters with three boundaries from number 10 or 11.

Lockie Ferguson called Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an unreal talent and said the 15-year-old's IPL form justified his India selection.

Eric Simmons, former South Africa head coach and CSK bowling coach, has joined England's Test coaching staff ahead of their tour of South Africa.

Smith reaches 221 Test catches, overtaking Joe Root with three catches on day three in Durban.

Tilak Varma suffered an unusual run-out after assuming a boundary had been scored during India's 223 against West Indies in Indore.

Shami backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's selection while questioning why his own domestic form has not earned an India recall.

Shami's four-wicket haul in Bengal's Ranji opener highlights his continued domestic form while India selectors weigh his Test return.

Mohammed Shami's continued exclusion despite domestic excellence raises questions about whether selection decisions prioritise factors beyond current form.

Mohammed Shami took four for 30 against Delhi and criticised the slow Kalyani pitch while welcoming Bhuvneshwar Kumar's India recall.

Mohammed Shami welcomed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's India recall and said the seamer should have been picked earlier after consistent domestic and IPL performances.

National Test openers Jaiswal and Rahul posted low scores on the first day of the Ranji Trophy season.

Fans questioned India's decision to drop Kuldeep Yadav from the third T20I playing XI in favour of an extra seamer.

Siddhesh Lad's unbeaten 80 helped Mumbai reach 249 for five against Chandigarh on day one of their Ranji Trophy match.

Suryansh Shedge scored 66 and Gurjapneet Singh took three wickets as India A beat Australia A by 49 runs in the inconsequential third one-day match.

Abhishek Sharma reached 2000 T20I runs in 1024 balls, the fewest deliveries taken by any batter to the landmark.

Yuzvendra Chahal said Naman Dhir showed the courage to bowl after being hit for sixes, comparing him to Kedar Jadhav for his all-round value.

New Zealand included seven new players for the final two ODIs against India as part of preparation for the 2027 World Cup.

Abhishek Sharma's 69 and Arshdeep Singh's three wickets helped India defend 223 and beat West Indies by 14 runs in Indore.

Abhishek Sharma said India discussed staying ruthless in the huddle as they defended 223 to beat West Indies by 14 runs and take a 2-1 series lead.

Hasan Mahmud becomes first Bangladesh pacer to take a Test hat-trick, finishing with five for 55 against Afghanistan.

Sam Fanning batted through a hamstring injury at No.10 to guide Western Australia to a two-wicket Sheffield Shield win over Queensland.

Georgia Voll's unbeaten 131 seals Australia's series win over Bangladesh.

Ashwin said Hope's decision to keep Akeal Hosein bowling during the powerplay handed Sanju Samson an easy target in Ranchi.

Harsh Dubey said Ashwin helped him secure his first bat sponsor and continues to guide him. The all-rounder has four ODI wickets and expects a Test call-up soon.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were dismissed early on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season.

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer said Virat Kohli appeared unhappy with how his Test retirement was managed and could have played more red-ball cricket.

Lockie Ferguson backed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India call-up, saying the 15-year-old's IPL performances made his selection unsurprising.

Hardik Pandya turned 33 as trade speculation intensified over a potential move from Mumbai Indians to Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2027.

Aaron Hardie and limping opener Fanning steered Western Australia to a two-wicket win chasing 201.

Shai Hope is two runs short of Chris Gayle's West Indies T20I run record and needs one more century and 11 boundaries to complete a hat-trick of milestones.

Ashwin said India lack quality in their bowling attack and have not invested enough in developing high-quality bowlers.

India's head coach says flat decks are putting bowlers' careers at risk and wants domestic surfaces rebalanced.

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal fell cheaply on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy as several India players returned to domestic action.

Rob Walter revealed New Zealand are planning a middle-order role for Finn Allen in the ODI series against India.

New Zealand named a split ODI squad with Ravindra returning from injury and Allen, Seifert joining for the final two matches against India.

Shami claimed four wickets while Jaiswal, Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan all failed on Ranji opening day.

Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 guided West Indies to their highest T20I chase and levelled the series against India.

Anrich Nortje claimed two wickets on his Test return as Australia reached 187 for 6 on day one of the first Test in Durban.

Arshdeep's three wickets and Abhishek's 69 helped India defend 223 and take a 2-1 series lead over West Indies in Indore.

Stats comparison shows Arshdeep leads Bhuvneshwar in wickets and average but trails in economy after 87 T20Is each.

Virender Sehwag said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's attacking mindset from ball one resembles his own approach to batting.

Karnataka start the new Ranji season missing four frontline pacers and will rely on inexperienced replacements.

Renshaw and Cummins added an unbroken 63 as Australia reached 187 for six before bad light ended day one in Durban.

Bengal field their international pace trio against Delhi as the Ranji Trophy season begins on Sunday.

Sehwag compared Sooryavanshi's attacking approach to his own and said performance matters more than age at the highest level.

Umesh Yadav and Gurnoor Brar gave Punjab early wickets before rain stopped play against Assam.

India and West Indies meet in Indore on Sunday with the five-match series level at 1-1 after West Indies chased 250 in Ranchi.

Renshaw's 190 anchored Australia's recovery after an early collapse and set a new benchmark for runs scored with the tail.

Abhishek Sharma stands one innings away from breaking Suryakumar Yadav's records for fastest 2,000 T20I runs and most sixes in a calendar year.

Sehwag placed the onus on Bumrah and the pace attack to stay fit and strong for India to win the 2027 World Cup.

Robin Singh supports keeping both Samson and Sooryavanshi in the squad, saying competition strengthens India's T20I opening options.

Yuzvendra Chahal criticised flat T20 pitches and called for conditions that offer bowlers more assistance after India's loss in Ranchi.

Mohammed Shami claimed four wickets as Bengal bowled out Delhi for 240 on the first day of their Ranji Trophy match.

Akash Deep credits his injury-enforced break with improving his physical preparation, reporting that his rhythm and pace in the Irani Cup matched levels from four or five years ago.

Jaiswal's availability gives Mumbai a boost before he leaves for India's tour of New Zealand after the first game.

Liton Das returns as captain for the tri-series after injury, with Aliss Al Islam earning a maiden ODI call-up.

Chahal said conditions leave bowlers with limited options and jokingly suggested teams might as well use bowling machines.

Chahal said flat pitches, dew and the Impact Player rule have made T20 cricket a batting-only spectacle and jokingly suggested teams install bowling machines.

Inglis will rejoin Australia's Test squad after scans ruled out surgery on his fractured finger, though his availability depends on fitness.

Stats and match figures suggest Axar struggles more than Kuldeep when batters attack from the first ball.

Gautam Gambhir said India's T20 batting order will remain flexible and only the openers' positions are permanent after Shivam Dube's promotion to number four backfired in Ranchi.

Bangladesh Under-19 team's five-match Youth ODI series in Oman has been postponed due to visa delays.

Spencer Johnson wants an injury-free stretch after leading Australia A's bowling effort against India A.

Abhimanyu Easwaran said he continues to pursue an India Test debut as Bengal open their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 campaign against Delhi on Sunday.

Shreyas Iyer praised his bowlers' clarity and execution after India defeated West Indies by 14 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

Shreyas Iyer said his bowlers showed clarity and confidence in defending 223 to beat West Indies by 14 runs in Indore.

Mayank Yadav took three powerplay wickets at speeds up to 149.5 kph as India lost the second T20I by six wickets.

New Zealand Cricket unveiled a limited-edition Kotahitanga ODI shirt on Saturday to mark 100 years of sporting ties with India.

Pat Cummins dismissed concerns that Usman Khawaja's autobiography would revive the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.

Sunil Gavaskar says Mayank Yadav's dropped catch of Sherfane Rutherford proved decisive as West Indies chased 250 in Ranchi.

Harmanpreet Kaur's persistence helped elevate Indian women's cricket from ignored to world champions before she stepped down as captain.

Harmanpreet recalls telling a pre-2017 World Cup media session that no one wanted to hear women's stories before she helped India win their first major ICC title.

Shane Watson criticised India’s frequent squad changes and praised Gautam Gambhir’s decision to persist with Sanju Samson after the batter’s 82 in Ranchi.

Mayank Yadav took three wickets in the powerplay as India lost the second T20I by six wickets in Ranchi; Gambhir urged the pacer to stick to his natural speed.

Lockie Ferguson hailed Shreyas Iyer's calm, consistent leadership ahead of India's T20I tour to New Zealand.

Gambhir's decision to back Samson over Sooryavanshi reflects a preference for proven experience.

Ishan Kishan reached 51 sixes in 2026 T20Is, becoming only the third player from a Test nation to achieve this mark.

Big Bash privatisation creates structural risk for the WBBL unless sale terms explicitly protect women's domestic cricket investment.

BCCI deferred the IPL review meeting due to the Prime Minister's Asian Games ceremony.

Samson answers critics with 82 as Sooryavanshi waits on the bench.

Vinay Kumar will help new Karnataka players adjust after senior absences for the Ranji Trophy opener against Andhra.

Mumbai start their title defence against an unfamiliar opponent without Shardul Thakur, though Jaiswal's presence strengthens their batting resources ahead of his New Zealand tour.

Report highlights communication gap between team medical staff and CoE after 32 players underwent rehabilitation.

Nic Maddinson made a 33-ball duck on Test return after recovering from cancer treatment last year.

Will O'Rourke will miss the home series against India to ensure his fitness for the Australia Tests in December.

Mark Chapman, Zak Foulkes and Will O'Rourke have been ruled out of New Zealand's home T20I series against India.

Sunil Gavaskar said he would have preferred Mayank Yadav or Arshdeep Singh over Kuldeep Yadav for the 17th over after the left-arm spinner conceded 24 runs in Ranchi.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left out of India's playing XI for the second T20I in a row against the West Indies.

The SA20 commissioner credited early scheduling decisions by Cricket South Africa for establishing the competition.

Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan said the team would have chosen to bowl even if it had won the toss.

England issued a record 39 central contracts and split coaching setups ahead of the winter tour to South Africa.

Sanju Samson scored 82 off 41 balls in Ranchi, ending four consecutive low scores and matching Virat Kohli's record for the fastest Indian fifty against West Indies.

Bartlett's three wickets help Queensland establish control on day two.

Parthiv Patel revealed RCB dismissed his suggestion to sign Bumrah at the 2014 mega-auction.

De Villiers rated Kohli's current form higher than his 2016 peak, citing greater freedom at the crease.

Hope's unbeaten 102 and Rutherford's 84 power West Indies to their highest T20I chase.

Abhimanyu Easwaran said he will concentrate on performing for Bengal rather than worry about India selection ahead of the Ranji Trophy opener against Delhi.

Shane Watson attributed India's inconsistent results to frequent changes in playing XI and batting order under Gautam Gambhir.

Gautam Gambhir urged a fairer contest between bat and ball after India failed to defend 249 against West Indies.

Gambhir said bowlers' careers depend on balanced conditions after India failed to defend 249 against West Indies in Ranchi.

BCCI kept Rohit Sharma's post-IPL rehab confidential while 32 players received treatment at Centre of Excellence with budget rising to Rs 127 crore.

Nic Maddinson opened for Australia against South Africa in Durban after a nine-year absence from Test cricket.

Maddinson returns to the Test side a decade after his last appearance after recovering from cancer that spread to his lung and lymph nodes, opening the batting in Durban.

Abhishek Sharma said he wants to emulate Virat Kohli's adaptability and learn Rohit Sharma's timing and MS Dhoni's finishing skills.

Arunachal Pradesh forfeited their Ranji Trophy opener against Nagaland due to an administrative deadlock within the state association.

Green ruled out of first Test with abdominal strain; Maddinson or Connolly in contention at No 5.

Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw lead Australia's fightback after South Africa reduced the visitors to 187 for six on day one in Durban.

Mhamunkar says flat international pitches deny young bowlers the assistance they receive in domestic cricket, making debuts unnecessarily difficult.

India's young pacers conceded heavy runs without wickets on flat pitches during the recent ODI series against West Indies.

Lockie Ferguson said New Zealand's pace attack will play a significant role in the upcoming limited-overs series against India due to cooler conditions and softer wickets.

India A face Australia A in the second unofficial ODI on Friday after losing the series opener by 125 runs.

Arunachal Pradesh may forfeit their Ranji Trophy opener as factionalism within the state association remains unresolved. A court case is pending and the BCCI awaits clearance before taking any action.

Rajat Patidar's twin fifties have put him in contention for India's ODI squad against New Zealand.

BCCI Centre of Excellence treated 32 top players for injuries with budget rising to Rs 127 crore for 2026-27.

Kishan credited Dhir's confidence and skill work after the all-rounder's 3 for 31 on debut.

Former New Zealand Test opener retires after 10,432 first-class runs and 24 Test caps.

Pat Cummins says Australia have moved on from Sandpapergate and has no concerns about revelations in Usman Khawaja's forthcoming autobiography.

Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner replace injured Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes in New Zealand's T20I squad for the series against India that starts on October 22.

The manager's visible gestures at the dinner sparked discussion about player etiquette.

Kishan plays at his home ground with India one win away from a series lead.

Sitanshu Kotak says Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall stems from the need for proven experience in Jasprit Bumrah's absence.

Kotak said Kishan has matured since returning from the World Cup and backed him to deliver at home, while selectors continue to monitor Mayank Yadav.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi hosted Pakistan's squad for dinner ahead of their T20I series against Sri Lanka starting October 9.

Sitanshu Kotak explained that Bhuvneshwar Kumar was recalled for his experience after India’s bowling struggled without Jasprit Bumrah in England.

Greenberg expects the WTC to expand to 12 teams starting in 2028, though the ICC has yet to table a formal proposal.

Sitanshu Kotak said Ishan Kishan has shown greater maturity since returning to the India side after a period away from the team.

The 43-year-old ends a 23-year career, handing the captaincy to Smriti Mandhana and a younger core that must now defend the title.

India could include fit-again pacer Prince Yadav for the second T20I against West Indies after Mayank Yadav proved expensive in Lucknow.

Kotak backed the selectors' decision to recall Bhuvneshwar and confirmed Laxman's involvement in selection meetings.

Pat Cummins dismissed concerns that Usman Khawaja's book will reopen the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.

Cummins dismisses concerns over Khawaja's book ahead of the Durban Test.

Albie Morkel said Joburg Super Kings' signing of Kieron Pollard at the SA20 2027 auction was an obvious choice for leadership and experience.

West Indies opt to bowl first in Ranchi citing dew, with India unchanged after their series-opening win in Lucknow.

Rashid Khan is back at number one in the T20I bowling rankings for the eighth time, having spent more time at the top than any other bowler.

India A must improve their batting after a collapse in the first match of the series.

Kagiso Rabada remains unavailable for South Africa's first Test against Australia as Anrich Nortje returns to the XI.

Pujara urged the team management to back Samson through his lean run and said the wicketkeeper-batter should not face pressure over his place.

The 19-year-old World Cup-winning captain gets another leadership role as Mumbai prepare for the new Ranji Trophy season.

Ashwin linked Agarkar's departure to Bhuvneshwar's recall and suggested Shami could follow.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to India's T20I squad after four years, sparking debate about whether the move signals 2027 ODI World Cup intentions.

Mendis replaces de Silva as Test captain ahead of the Pakistan series.

Suryansh Shedge's 66 helped India A post 275 and beat Australia A by 49 runs to avoid a series whitewash.

The Pakistan Super League will run from March 18 to May 2 in 2027, setting up another scheduling clash with the Indian Premier League.

Tilak Varma said moving from the top order to the lower middle order required significant mental and technical adjustments that took time to master.

Joburg Super Kings paid R2.9 million for teenager Jason Rowles, the highest bid at the SA20 2027 auction.

India is keeping 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the T20I side despite his prodigious talent at junior level.

Guptill and Adams join New Zealand's T20I coaching setup as temporary replacements while Watling takes over as batting coach. Injuries to Foulkes and Chapman have prompted squad changes ahead of the India series.

Kapil Dev advised Hardik Pandya to increase his playing time to reduce injury risk after the all-rounder missed multiple series due to recurring fitness issues.

Vihari believes competition from Sooryavanshi is adding pressure on Samson following his lean run since the World Cup.

Joburg Super Kings paid R2.9 million for 18-year-old Jason Rowles, making him the most expensive player at the SA20 Season 5 auction.

Agarkar's estimated earnings from the chief selector role total Rs 9.75 crore based on a Rs 3 crore annual salary.

Dhir took 3/31 in four overs on debut after making his ODI debut three weeks earlier.

Australia return to the venue of their 2018 series opener eight years after the Sandpapergate scandal that ended their tour and banned their captain and vice-captain.

Mohit Sharma said MS Dhoni's situational awareness and ability to understand players' strengths shaped his career during their time together at India and CSK.

Rishi Dhawan backed Shubman Gill to captain India well at the 2027 ODI World Cup with Rohit and Kohli's support.

India's eighth Asia Cup title and Asian Games gold came against Sri Lanka within a week, with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana leading the run-scoring.

Pollard moves to Joburg Super Kings after spending his SA20 career with MI Cape Town and his IPL career with Mumbai Indians.

Shreyas Iyer fixed technical issues with Abhishek Nayar's help before scoring his maiden T20I century.

Nayar addressed three technical points in a two-hour session that helped Iyer end a 67-match wait for his first T20I hundred.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains on the bench as India prefer Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for the West Indies T20Is.

Kapil Dev warned that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi needs time to prove he can sustain success, citing Vinod Kambli as an example of early talent that faded.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lights up nets in Ranchi while selectors stick with Sanju Samson for the second T20I against West Indies.

Jaffer says Shami's domestic numbers justify an immediate recall to the Test and ODI teams.

Australia Women players push back against a home schedule that sidelines their matches during peak summer viewing periods.

Nawaz rued Pakistan's approach in the middle overs after his 96 fell short in the Asian Games final.

ECB chairman Richard Thompson appeared to soften the board's stance, but signaled concern about legally defensible restrictions on player movements.

Ashwin believes Bhuvneshwar's T20I return could fast-track him into ODI plans for the 2027 World Cup.

Abhimanyu Easwaran leads Bengal against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy opener, with Mohammed Shami named in the squad after his India recall.

Delhi Capitals missed the playoffs in 2026 and finished sixth in the points table.

Ganguly receives BCCI ombudsman clearance to coach Delhi Capitals while continuing as CAB president, marking his first IPL head coach role.

Sourav Ganguly dismissed conflict of interest concerns over his dual role as Delhi Capitals head coach and CAB president, citing BCCI ombudsman clearance.

Ellyse Perry said she remains driven to improve as she enters her 20th summer of international cricket.

Ravi Shastri claimed the BCCI had an ulterior motive when it removed him as India team director in 2016.

Ganguly cites BCCI ombudsman order to address dual role concerns with his new IPL position.

Ashwin believes a successful T20I series could put Bhuvneshwar on the plane to the 2027 ODI World Cup.

NZC said it considered multiple expert reports before deciding to launch NZ20 instead of joining the Big Bash League.

Tanvir praises Kohli and Sharma's experience as valuable assets for Indian cricket's development.

BCB creates platform for fringe players after Tamim Iqbal's initiative.

Kapil Dev cautioned against early predictions about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying his future should be assessed after three more years rather than now.

Virat Kohli's spokesperson rejects claims he received ₹5 crore to visit Premanand Maharaj's ashram, calling the allegation false.

Kohli's team denied the allegation and said visits stem from personal faith. No evidence has been presented to support the claim.

Greenberg signals that expanding the World Test Championship to 12 teams will force smaller nations to confront financial sustainability questions.

Baloda's figures are the best match haul in Youth Test history, surpassing Tim Southee's 12 for 92.

The Australia vice-captain spoke about public scrutiny after a separation became widely reported.

Gill told reporters he is not in the T20I team when asked about India's Asian Games gold medal and the upcoming West Indies series.

India-Pakistan fixture on October 10 draws highest demand for 2027 ODI World Cup with over 100,000 ticket applications, as overall demand crosses one million.

Dinesh Karthik says flat pitches risk making bilateral matches meaningless after India chased 171 in 14.4 overs.

Sources report strain in the relationship between the new and former captains following the leadership transition.

Buttler injured his hamstring during the second ODI against Sri Lanka and will miss England's white-ball tour of Pakistan.

Sourav Ganguly returns as Delhi Capitals head coach and plans to restore Rishabh Pant to his most effective middle-order position.

Morne Morkel highlighted Kuldeep Yadav's threat ahead of the T20I series while India and West Indies received fines for slow over-rates in the preceding ODI.

Shai Hope said West Indies must cut errors after their below-par total in the first T20I at Lucknow.

Rohit Sharma ranks fourth among all-time ODI World Cup run-getters with 1575 runs at 60.57 average across 28 matches and seven centuries.

India chased 172 in 14.4 overs after Naman Dhir claimed 3 for 31 on his T20I debut.

The delayed ODI squad announcement gives selectors time to assess emerging talent in the India A series.

Smriti Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet Kaur as India's captain across all formats after the World Cup winner stepped down.

South Africa omitted Kagiso Rabada from the first Test XI against Australia after his hamstring injury. Anrich Nortje returns after a three-year absence.

Kumar earns a T20I return after strong IPL form and improved fitness following recurring injuries.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has taken over Niaz Stadium for 20 years and will upgrade the venue to international standards.

More than 100,000 fans have applied for tickets to the India-Pakistan match on October 10, the highest demand for any fixture at the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Smriti Mandhana takes full tactical ownership as captain with a leadership record built on two WPL titles and recent form rather than continuity with the previous regime.

The PCB has delayed announcing new central contracts since July 31. The board is shifting to format-specific retainers.

Yuvraj Singh and Shafali Verma led tributes to Harmanpreet Kaur after she resigned as India captain across all formats.

Harmanpreet declined partial retention and chose complete exit after Guwahati review.

Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first against West Indies in Lucknow, with Naman Dhir handed his T20I debut.

Pujara said Samson should open with Abhishek Sharma because the experienced batter is at his peak and still has years left at the top level.

VVS Laxman will attend all selection meetings to ensure selectors receive complete fitness information from the Centre of Excellence.

Devajit Saikia said VVS Laxman will attend all senior men's selection meetings to prevent fitness miscommunication.

Four Indian players feature on the ICC Player of the Month shortlist for September after standout performances in T20Is and ODIs.

SA20 COO Lynn Naudé said the league prioritises South African summer timing, Proteas availability and venue atmosphere over copying other T20 competitions.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi ranked hitting six sixes in an over as his top T20I wish, followed by the fastest century and longest six, with most centuries by an Indian batter placed fourth.

Prasidh Krishna faces at least three weeks on the sidelines after a left hamstring injury sustained in the second ODI against West Indies.

Smriti Mandhana takes over as India women's captain across formats after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down.

BCCI review leaves Harmanpreet Kaur's captaincy intact across formats.

Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 to guide West Indies to their highest successful ODI chase against India.

Mahli Beardman said he has returned to speeds above 140 kph after recovering from a lumbar stress injury.

India look to extend their 10-match T20I winning streak when they meet West Indies in Ranchi on Friday.

Morne Morkel highlighted Mayank Yadav's pace and Prince Yadav's rise from net bowler to international cricket ahead of the West Indies T20I series.

Shaun Tait has been confirmed as Pakistan's new bowling coach, replacing Ashley Noffke who stepped down after 16 months in the role.

Limansa Thilakarathne struck the winning runs as Sri Lanka secured their first win of the tri-series.

Pakistan Champions pulled out of the World Championship of Legends after the PCB denied NOCs to their players over unresolved conditions.

Morkel described both pacers as hard-working players still developing despite their international opportunities.

Pakistan Champions have withdrawn from WCL Season 3 after the PCB refused to issue NOCs over conditions related to last year's India-Pakistan controversy.

The BCCI has granted NOCs to active IPL players for the Hong Kong Sixes, marking a shift from its previous stance on white-ball competitions.

KL Rahul links recent ODI form to 2027 World Cup preparations; Ashwin backs him for number five role over other wicketkeeper-batters.

West Indies sealed the T20 series with a 76-run win in Harare after Brathwaite's fifty and Claxton's three wickets.

Morne Morkel has said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will benefit from being around the Indian team even if he does not get regular game time against the West Indies.

Akash Deep returns to Test contention after successful Irani Cup comeback from back injury.

Cameron Green will miss the first Test against South Africa after sustaining an abdominal strain during the third ODI.

Spin will dominate on the slow Ekana surface in Tuesday's series opener.

ICC dropped plans for a new Champions League T20 after India, Australia and England blocked additional events in the calendar.

Kuldeep misses out on New Zealand Tests; pace attack prioritised over spin options.

Balaji praise India A tours for preparing players for senior international cricket.

3 in India's ODI lineup after the 2027 World Cup.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has deputed a three-member selection committee headed by former India seamer Harvinder Singh to pick Bihar's squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy.

Former IPL winner Mohammad Kaif criticised the India team management for inconsistent selection during the West Indies home ODI series.

Akeal Hosein says West Indies will challenge India despite acknowledging the hosts' strength in the upcoming five-match T20I series.

Shantanu Sugwekar’s domestic record of 6,653 runs at 63.10 never translated into an India cap during a crowded era.

Mukesh Kumar's 6 for 33 in the Irani Cup final has renewed debate over his place in India's Test squad for New Zealand.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi confirms return after prolonged injury absence.

Kamboj called up after Prasidh’s hamstring injury; Sundar rested ahead of New Zealand Tests.

Hetmyer, Powell and Shepherd named as the three players India must watch in the five-match T20I series.

Yuzvendra Chahal has ended his 17-year red-ball career but says he isn't finished with white-ball cricket and will keep pushing for an India return.

Shubman Gill said India must settle its World Cup combination quickly and improve fielding and death bowling before 2027.

Nic Maddinson is in contention for a Test return against South Africa after recovering from cancer.

KL Rahul explained the challenges of batting at number five and six since the ICC changed the ODI ball rule in July 2025, after scoring an unbeaten 129 against West Indies.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi touched ICC chairman Jay Shah's feet after India won the Asian Games men's cricket gold medal.

Vihari called the inability to defend 350-plus totals a warning sign for India's pace attack.

Mohammed Siraj returns to the XI after Prasidh Krishna's injury; Nitish Kumar Reddy also set to replace Auqib Nabi Dar.

Avishka Fernando has been recalled to Sri Lanka's ODI squad for the tri-series in Pakistan, replacing Charith Asalanka, while Sahan Arachchige comes in for injured Wanindu Hasaranga.

Shaun Tait returns to Pakistan as fast-bowling consultant after previously coaching the side from 2022 to 2023.

The Bengal pace duo combined for nine wickets to bowl Rest of India to a 167-run Irani Cup victory.

Mohammed Siraj has played only four ODIs in 2026 despite Jasprit Bumrah’s limited availability, prompting questions about India’s World Cup planning.

Sri Lanka finished third in the men’s event, securing their second medal in Asian Games men’s cricket after gold in 2014.

Shreyas Iyer backed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to dominate but said established openers will keep their places for the West Indies series.

Hardik Pandya ruled out of India A series with right medial tibial stress syndrome; Suryansh Shedge drafted in as replacement.

Aakash Chopra says Shivam Dube deserves more recognition for his consistent contributions in high-stakes matches across multiple World Cup and Asia Cup finals.

Shai Hope credits advice from MS Dhoni for helping him pace his unbeaten 162 during West Indies' record chase of 352 against India in the third ODI.

Sri Lanka will face Pakistan and England in a round-robin format, with the final scheduled for October 31 in Lahore.

Ajinkya Rahane said India should give new players consistent chances rather than dropping them after single matches.

Former India player Aakash Chopra said Anshul Kamboj is slightly ahead of Auqib Nabi in the race to become India's seam-bowling all-rounder at No.

Gill's post-series criticism of India's bowling and fielding shows a captain empowered to demand structural improvements rather than accept mediocrity.

BCCI president Mithun Manhas said Pakistan no longer offer much competition after India's Asian Games gold-medal win.

The three-match series averaged 7.43 runs per over, surpassing England's 2015 record against New Zealand.

Ganguly said Hardik Pandya is crucial to India's balance at the 2027 ODI World Cup and warned that keeping him fit is Gautam Gambhir's biggest challenge.

Gill's 223 not out completed India's second 400-plus run-chase in ODI history and highlighted a deliberate shift toward aggressive accumulation.

Kamran Akmal said Saim Ayub should focus on performance rather than social media after the send-off to Sooryavanshi.

Banton's hundred anchored the innings; Dawson's spell finished Sri Lanka's middle order.

Jaffer identified a southpaw as the likely successor to Kohli at number three ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Abhishek Sharma's reported desire to leave SRH stems from the franchise's decision to appoint Ishan Kishan as captain, with multiple teams showing interest in the explosive opener.

Smaran was named Player of the Match after scoring 68 in the first innings and finishing unbeaten on 135 in the second.

Nuwanidu was given out on a length ball that turned away from him, though replays showed he missed it by a distance.

Report says Abhishek Sharma is unhappy with SRH’s decision to name Ishan Kishan captain; franchise denies claims.

3 for South Africa.

Anshul Kamboj received his first ODI cap from Virat Kohli after Prasidh Krishna was ruled out injured ahead of the third ODI against West Indies at New Chandigarh.

Abhishek Sharma made 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls. Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel each took wickets in the victory that retained India's title from Hangzhou 2023.

Abhishek's 61 and Tilak's unbeaten 51 set up India's 211 for six. Pakistan fell 19 runs short despite Hasan Nawaz's 96.

on October 6. Ruturaj Gaikwad captains India A after Hardik Pandya was ruled out.

Karthik highlighted Rahul's ability to deliver under pressure despite receiving limited batting time during the three-match series.

Shubman Gill said he sees captaincy as a responsibility rather than a childhood dream and values input from senior players including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Rohit said lifting the 2027 World Cup trophy would let him relive the feeling he has experienced twice in T20 cricket.

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said India did not win the Asian Games gold medal on a platter after defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final in Nagoya on Saturday.

India retained the Asian Games men’s cricket gold with a 19-run win over Pakistan, completing a double after the women’s team secured gold earlier in the week.

Fans praised Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 that guided India to back-to-back Asian Games gold medals.

Shoaib Akhtar denies PCB chief selector offer and any meetings with board officials.

AB de Villiers describes Virat Kohli’s current ODI form as a third peak ahead of the 2027 World Cup, praising his aggressive approach and relaxed mindset.

Jos Buttler believes McCullum's undivided attention on white-ball cricket will benefit England's 2027 World Cup campaign.

The BCB doubled match fees, introduced a Second XI competition and added visible team symbols to raise standards in Bangladesh's first-class tournament.

England return to Zimbabwe for a World Cup qualifier; Kris Srikkanth says India's bowling cannot win a World Cup.

Mukesh Choudhary recorded his maiden first-class five-wicket haul as Rest of India restricted Jammu and Kashmir to 278 in the Irani Cup.

Justin Greaves's calf injury ends his participation in the ODI series against India.

Rohit fell five runs short of a century but claimed the record during India's innings at Mullanpur.

Hope's unbeaten 162 powered West Indies to their highest successful ODI chase against India.

SRH's decision to keep Kishan as captain has left Abhishek Sharma seeking a move, with multiple franchises showing interest in the opener.

ACC president Mohsin Naqvi will miss the Asian Games men's cricket gold medal match between India and Pakistan due to prior commitments.

Abhishek Sharma is reportedly seeking a move away from Sunrisers Hyderabad after the franchise decided to hand captaincy to Ishan Kishan for the 2027 season.

Yuzvendra Chahal retires from first-class cricket after 17 years but says he is not done with international white-ball cricket.

Jadeja revealed the Emraan Hashmi step came from instinct after ending a long ODI wicket drought during India's record chase in Guwahati.

Shubman Gill identified fielding and death bowling as areas India must fix before the 2027 World Cup.

He backs South Africa while Lara warns against dismissing Zimbabwe or West Indies.

Gill demonstrated he can play both the anchor and the aggressor roles depending on match situations and team needs.

The U19 captain sought Rohit's advice on leadership and described the former India captain as always willing to help young players.

Rahane said Jaiswal does not need a game in the dead rubber. He backed opportunities for Reddy and Siraj instead.

India opens against Australia on October 7 and faces Pakistan on October 10 in a 14-team tournament running from October 2 to November 21.

The ICC announced the 2027 ODI World Cup schedule on Thursday, setting India against Australia on October 7 in Cape Town.

Webster offers seam-bowling and off-spin options that could prove useful on a turning Kingsmead surface.

PCB sets affordable ticket prices for T20I, ODI and Test series starting October 9.

Gill's record double century in a 406 chase marks a deliberate shift toward batting aggression as India's core identity.

Manhas said J&K districts require new grounds to widen talent scouting beyond the two main cities.

India begin their 2027 ODI World Cup campaign against Australia on October 7 and face Pakistan on October 10 after the ICC released the full schedule on Thursday.

Gautam Gambhir said the flat pitch in Guwahati that produced 811 runs was not cricket but only batting.

Nabi is dropped from the T20I side after poor returns against India; several players return or earn first call-ups for the Zimbabwe series.

Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma received bronze after China's disqualification in the women's skiff at the Asian Games.

The ICC announced a new four-stage format for the 2027 ODI World Cup featuring a Super Series stage and 57 matches across three African hosts.

Prasidh Krishna's hamstring injury has forced the BCCI to call up Anshul Kamboj for the series finale.

Naman Dhir said bowlers must improve plans before the series finale after West Indies posted 405 for seven.

He traces Rohit's rise to the day he moved up to open.

Buttler sidelined by hamstring injury; Cox steps in as England prepare for 2027 World Cup without two senior players.

His knock helped India beat Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the Asian Games semi-final.

Kishan rescued India after early wickets and the bowlers finished the job inside ten overs.

India have used ten pace options in 11 ODIs this year with injuries and role uncertainty mounting ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Jadeja has taken two ODI wickets in 2026 at an average of 135.00 and scored 43 runs at a strike rate of 66.15.

Prasidh out for three weeks; Mukesh Kumar pushes Test claims with Irani Cup haul.

Aakash Chopra questioned why Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj were left out of India's second ODI against West Indies. India won by eight wickets.

Gautam Gambhir said the Guwahati pitch offered no contest between bat and ball after India chased 406 against West Indies.

India broke three records during their 124-run semi-final win over Sri Lanka and will play Pakistan for gold on Saturday.

Tahlia McGrath scored 154 as South Australia posted 290 for seven against Victoria in the WNCL.

Green and Renshaw picked up injuries during the third ODI against South Africa.

Nathan Ellis will miss the rest of Australia's tour of South Africa due to injury.

Australia beat South Africa by 45 runs under DLS in the rain-affected third ODI in Potchefstroom.

England players can join the Afghanistan Premier League after ECB approval, subject to ICC sanction.

Australia A's spinners exploited helpful conditions to reduce India A to 122 for 5 by stumps on day two.

India chased 406 to beat West Indies by eight wickets, completing only the second successful 400-plus chase in men's ODI history.

Gill's 117-ball double century came during a 255-run opening stand with Rohit Sharma as India posted their highest successful ODI chase.

Peter Hemp replaces Sarwar Imran as Bangladesh women's head coach ahead of Australia tour.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replaced Sanju Samson in India's playing XI for the Asian Games semi-final against Sri Lanka.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made 38 off 21 before India slipped to 58 for two against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semifinal. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first.

He is the youngest player to represent India and holds multiple batting records.

Bumrah and Axar each claimed two wickets as Sri Lanka slipped to 31 for six chasing 170 in the Asian Games semi-final.

J&K reached 21 for two at stumps despite missing injured bowler Auqib Nabi.

Jammu and Kashmir dismissed Rest of India for 237 on day one of the Irani Cup despite missing injured seamer Auqib Nabi.

India A lost their top order and ended the second day at 122 for 5 against Australia A.

Rohit Sharma reaches 12,000 ODI runs but keeps meaning of his high-knee celebration private.

J&K skipper Paras Dogra called Auqib Nabi's India debut a good sign for cricket in the union territory.

India's attack concedes 405 as West Indies post highest ODI total in Guwahati second ODI.

Mukesh Choudhary's five-wicket haul helped Jammu and Kashmir take a first-innings lead over Rest of India on day one of the Irani Cup in Srinagar.

Ireland allrounder Simi Singh retired from professional cricket at 39 after representing Ireland 90 times across formats since his 2017 debut.

Punjab recruits veteran pacer Umesh Yadav as guest player to strengthen red-ball attack for upcoming Ranji Trophy season.

He previously coached Mumbai Indians and MI New York.

Virat Kohli rose to second in ICC ODI batting rankings after scoring his 55th ODI century against West Indies.

Gambhir said Nabi received his debut in a live series match to test him under pressure similar to World Cup conditions.

Hanuma Vihari claims Naman Dhir brings more batting value than Washington Sundar in the ODI all-rounder slot.

Gambhir questioned flat pitches after the 406 chase. He said bowlers need contest to prepare for 2027 conditions.

Heavy rain is forecast for the second ODI in Guwahati, threatening to shorten or wash out the match.

Floyd Reifer admits West Indies need more work against spin and on fielding discipline.

Gill's 223 is the highest score in an ODI chase and the fastest double century in the format's history.

Bavuma and de Kock argued over a DRS call that dismissed Xavier Bartlett for 50. South Africa won the second ODI by 32 runs to seal the series.

Brown will miss the start of WBBL|12 after a disc injury sustained on Australia A duty in India.

Rishabh Pant acknowledges feeling bad about his continued absence from India's ODI side while maintaining belief in his comeback path.

Pragyan Ojha will serve as interim chairman of India's selection panel while the BCCI identifies Ajit Agarkar's permanent successor.

Australia include injured captain Molineux and Hamilton in squads for series against Bangladesh and New Zealand.

Pragyan Ojha takes interim charge of the selection committee ahead of the New Zealand tour.

Half-centuries from Tanisha Singh, Niki Prasad and Shubha Satheesh lifted India Women's A to 351 for 9.

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves ruled out of second ODI against India with calf injury sustained during his century in the series opener.

Kapil Dev expressed regret over Kohli's Test retirement while acknowledging the batter's right to make his own choices about his career.

Jadeja's recent ODI returns have placed his World Cup prospects under scrutiny as Axar Patel moves ahead in selection calculations.

Nitish Kumar Reddy's limited bowling workload in ODIs reflects India's cautious approach to developing him as a Pandya successor.

India will advance if the match is washed out due to higher T20I ranking.

Test Match Special invites listeners to rank ten historic Test cricket scandals ahead of Australia's first Test in South Africa since Sandpapergate.

TMS asks listeners to rank ten major scandals ahead of Australia's return to South Africa for Tests.

Pakistan wicketkeeper seeks formal explanation from cybercrime agency over phone held since August 31.

Mohammad Rizwan asked Pakistan's NCCIA to return his phone and clarify the scope of its investigation.

K Srikkanth, S Venkataraghavan and R Ashwin will be honoured with stands at Chepauk ahead of the first BBL match outside Australia.

Shoaib Akhtar is set for a significant PCB position as the board restructures following Pakistan’s clean sweep loss in England.

Greaves will miss Wednesday's second ODI after injuring his calf while scoring 101 off 108 balls in the series opener.

Ashwin publicly endorses Kuldeep for the 2027 ODI World Cup following the spinner’s match-winning return against West Indies.