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BBL to open 2026-27 season with Perth Scorchers versus Melbourne Renegades in Chennai

Big Bash League will start its 2026-27 season in Chennai on December 12 as part of India-Australia bilateral celebrations.

Selectors weigh Pant and Pandya fitness for West Indies tour

Pant and Pandya availability will shape India's white-ball plans for the Caribbean.

India to name squads for West Indies limited-overs tour

India will name squads for the West Indies ODI and T20I series on Wednesday with Rohit Sharma's availability under discussion.

Australia rest Green and Hazlewood for Zimbabwe ODI series

Australia have rested Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood for the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe starting Tuesday.

India face Afghanistan in second T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium

India aim to wrap up the T20I series against Afghanistan in Delhi with Ravi Bishnoi likely to replace the injured Varun Chakravarthy.

Sanju Samson returns as India name XI for Afghanistan T20I

Samson keeps his place while Sooryavanshi waits for a debut.

Namibia opt to bat with two changes; SA bring in Corbin Bosch, Fortuin

Namibia chose to bat first with two changes while South Africa included Corbin Bosch and Bjorn Fortuin for the third ODI.

India begin three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in Delhi on Sunday

India reach Asian Games semis after rain washes out Afghanistan quarter-final

India advance to Asian Games semi-finals without playing after rain washes out quarter-final against Afghanistan; Sri Lanka awaits in Thursday's last-four clash.

Vivek Razdan urges Smriti Mandhana to anchor innings ahead of Asia Cup final

India reached the final with a 40-run win over Bangladesh.

Harmanpreet Kaur urges middle order to take responsibility in Asia Cup final

Harmanpreet Kaur called on India's middle order to step up in Sunday's Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka.

England face selection calls for South Africa Test series

England face top-order selection decisions ahead of their Test series against South Africa following Bethell's return from injury.

BCCI weighs match availability as new criterion for central contracts

The BCCI is considering match availability as a criterion for awarding central contracts to ensure player commitment across formats.

India players join 1980s AI photo trend ahead of Afghanistan series

India players posted AI-generated 1980s-style portraits on social media before the Afghanistan T20I series.

Ibrahim Zadran says Afghanistan have plans ready for Jasprit Bumrah and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

AB de Villiers raises concern over Tilak Varma's batting position

AB de Villiers flags Tilak Varma's batting position as a selection issue ahead of Afghanistan T20Is.

Delhi Police request does not alter India-Afghanistan T20I schedule

The first India-Afghanistan T20I will proceed on September 13 despite Delhi Police requesting a possible date change for security reasons.

Deepti Sharma rises to sixth in ICC women's T20I bowling rankings

Deepti Sharma climbs to sixth in T20I rankings ahead of India-Bangladesh semi-final.

Mitchell Santner hopes Kohli and Rohit face tougher pitches in New Zealand

Santner wants Kohli and Rohit tested by home pitches during India's November tour after both have historically enjoyed batting in New Zealand.

Wahab Riaz says Pakistan remain the best side in Asia Cup despite record loss

Shafali Verma becomes youngest and fastest to 3000 Women's T20I runs

Shafali Verma reached 3000 Women's T20I runs at 22 years and 220 days during India's seven-wicket win over Pakistan.

Pakistan interim coach Hesson expects familiar chaos against England

Pakistan interim coach Mike Hesson said his squad is accustomed to chaos before the third Test against England.

Shreyas Iyer says India must adapt to Japan conditions before Asian Games

India will wear BCCI colours against Japan before switching to the official Asian Games kit once the medal campaign begins.

India to play Afghanistan in three T20Is from September 13

India face Afghanistan in three T20Is starting September 13; Japan T20I follows on September 22.