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Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India's captain across all three formats after leading the side to its first 50-over World Cup title in 2025. The 37-year-old guided India to five Tests, 51 ODIs and 155 T20Is during her tenure.
Harmanpreet’s explosive WPL numbers contrast with her struggles to sustain an attacking tempo for India. With captaincy no longer weighing on her, the Zimbabwe series offers a chance to reclaim her place as a dominant T20 batter.
The players and match officials also observed a minute's silence before the start of play in her memory.
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has reportedly applied for a place on the BCCI men's selection committee.
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer applied for the BCCI mens selection committee.
With 31 Tests, he has a better playing record in the longest format than Pragyan Ojha, who represented India in 24 Tests.
Head of Big Bash League Alistair Dobson highlighted that India was the best option for bringing the Big Bash League out of Australia's borders, as the MA Chidambaram Stadium will be hosting the BBL 16 season opener between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers on December 12.
Skipper Shai the only reason for Hope for West Indies
Gautam Gambhir Earns High Praise from Ex-India Star: 'Even If He Is Wrong...'
Mohammad Kaif backed Gautam Gambhir's faith in young cricketers, saying that the India coach stands by those he believes in and remains the best guide for the next generation.. '. Mohammad Kaif backed Gautam Gambhir's faith in young cricketers, saying that the India coach stands by those he believes in and remains the best guide for the next generation.. '. Mohammad Kaif backed Gautam Gambhir's faith in young cricketers, saying that the India coach stands by those he believes in and remains the best guide for the next generation.. '.
‘Had he been Indian, for how much would he have been sold in the IPL?' - Aakash Chopra on Shai Hope’s valuation after ton in Hyderabad
Aakash Chopra questions what price Shai Hope would command in the IPL auction if he were Indian, following his match-winning unbeaten 102 in Hyderabad.. ' - Aakash Chopra on Shai Hope’s valuation after ton in Hyderabad. Aakash Chopra questions what price Shai Hope would command in the IPL auction if he were Indian, following his match-winning unbeaten 102 in Hyderabad.
Not Suresh Raina, R Ashwin names 2 former CSK players who can become the next batting coach ahead of IPL 2027
Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin mentioned former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batters Ambati Rayudu and Robin Uthappa as potential candidates for the franchise's batting coach role ahead of.
The ECB no longer routinely applies the Rooney Rule in coaching appointments for national teams.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has abandoned routine use of the Rooney Rule in hiring coaches for national teams. The ECB said its recruitment practices have evolved over the last eight years.
The commitment to interview at least one applicant from an ethnic minority background was made in 2018. An ECB spokesperson said coach recruitment processes are now tailored to each role's requirements. Some appointments involve open recruitment while others involve targeted searches for specialist skillsets.
The ECB confirmed that not all appointments since 2024 followed the Rooney Rule. It remains committed to improving diversity and representation within cricket through strengthening the coaching pipeline rather than applying the rule in every case.
Suryakumar Yadav revealed that Rohit Sharma and Jay Shah decided on his T20I captaincy while the team was in Barbados after the 2024 World Cup win.
Suryakumar Yadav said Rohit Sharma asked him about his views on leadership while the team was stuck in Barbados after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. The then BCCI secretary Jay Shah later called to inform him that he would be the next full-time T20I captain. Suryakumar said he had captained at Under-19 and first-class level but was not expecting the role at that stage.
He said Shah told him to handle the team the way Rohit had done and emphasised the challenge of winning the 2026 World Cup on home soil. Suryakumar led India to victory in that tournament, becoming the first team to defend the title and the first to win it at home. He said he was confident he had not disappointed the selectors.
Suryakumar took over the captaincy after Rohit retired from the format following the 2024 triumph.
Ajinkya Rahane Shares Experience of Playing Cricket in Front of Buckingham Palace with Prince William
" Reel Ke Chakkar Mein Thuk Jaoge ": Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Epic Chat with Paps Viral
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a little bit of a warning for paparazzi who were desperate to get capture his video at the airport.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar joins India's squad for the decider after Arshdeep Singh suffered a shoulder injury in the fourth T20I.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to India's squad for the fifth and final T20I against the West Indies scheduled for Saturday at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. The BCCI said Kumar was included after Arshdeep Singh sustained a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth T20I in Hyderabad. A decision on his participation will be taken prior to the game based on his recovery.
Arshdeep was struck on the arm by a short ball from Shamar Joseph in the final over while batting with the lower order. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar criticised Joseph for repeatedly targeting the batter instead of aiming at the exposed stumps. Gavaskar said the tactic was unnecessary given the match situation.
The series is level at 2-2. Kumar, who last played a T20I in November 2022, is already in India's squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand starting October 22.
Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly examined Harmanpreet Kaur's impact on Indian and global women's cricket while discussing a proposed ECB-funded women's Test in the Caribbean. Cricket West Indies CEO Chris Dehring appeared on the podcast to outline plans for the England and Wales Cricket Board to finance a women's Test match next year ahead of the Ashes series. Indian cricket correspondent Annesha Ghosh joined the episode to evaluate the former captain's broader influence on the women's game.
Dehring addressed bilateral revenue arrangements that leave West Indies without income from series against India despite their commercial value. The episode also covered the transition of India's captaincy and the ECB's potential role in reviving women's Test cricket in the region.
The podcast forms part of Wisden's regular coverage of international cricket developments and selection debates.
Chhattisgarh offers free entry to female spectators for the India-Zimbabwe T20I series in Raipur after the chief minister's suggestion.
Female spectators will get free entry to the three women's T20Is between India and Zimbabwe in Raipur, the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh confirmed on Thursday. The matches start October 16 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, all three at 7 pm.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai suggested the move during a meeting with association officials. Navratri is also on, and the CSCS source told IANS that a bigger female crowd would add to the festive feel. The association posted the announcement on social media and asked female fans to fill the stands.
The series is Smriti Mandhana's first as full-time India captain, and Zimbabwe's first bilateral series against India. Raipur has never hosted women's international cricket before. After the T20Is, both sides head to Vadodara for three ODIs from October 23.
Suryakumar Yadav bought a luxury home in Dubai near a project linked to Shah Rukh Khan.
India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has purchased a luxury residential property in Dubai through Danube Properties. He shared a video on Instagram showing the signing of documents alongside his wife Devisha Shetty.
Suryakumar said repeated visits to Dubai since 2014 shaped his decision. He cited the city's lifestyle, living standards and security as factors. The property is near Shahrukhz Residence, a luxury development named after Shah Rukh Khan.
Suryakumar has been absent from professional cricket since IPL 2026. He recently played in a local T20 tournament in Mumbai but was left out of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad after missing pre-season training sessions.
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.
Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar said Dhruv Jurel has settled well as a specialist batter after scoring 173 runs at 86.50 in the recent Sri Lanka series. Jurel, 25, has now played 12 Tests and averages 40.68 with two centuries and two half-centuries.
Bangar told Hindustan Times that the number seven and eight spots will be critical for India in the two-Test series in New Zealand that starts on November 19. He noted that the side may field either Ravindra Jadeja at seven with four fast bowlers or three quicks plus a pace-bowling all-rounder.
Bangar added that the six batters likely to play have experience in all conditions and that the pace-bowling all-rounder at number eight becomes decisive for a good result on New Zealand pitches.
Ravichandran Ashwin said dropping Kuldeep Yadav against the West Indies lacks common sense given the visitors' struggles against his variations.
Molineux returns from hip injury for Sunday's Rose Bowl opener while Litchfield remains doubtful.
Australia captain Sophie Molineux has declared herself fit for Sunday's opening Rose Bowl T20I against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval. She missed the preceding one-day series against Bangladesh with a hip injury but trained strongly in Brisbane last week.
Phoebe Litchfield remains a doubt after suffering a hip muscle strain in the second ODI. The 23-year-old did not join team training on Friday, and with a short turnaround before the series, Australia will be reluctant to risk their No.3 batter. Left-arm quick Lucy Hamilton is also pushing for selection after returning from a quad niggle.
The return of Molineux and Hamilton will create a selection squeeze. The three-match Rose Bowl series marks the first time the trophy has been contested in T20Is between the sides.
Yuzvendra Chahal disclosed his 26-day rehab stay and panic attacks during a podcast interview with Aakash Chopra.
Yuzvendra Chahal said he spent 26 days in rehabilitation after his drinking exceeded limits following his divorce. The Punjab Kings spinner disclosed the stay during an interview on Aakash Chopra's podcast Baith & Bol, explaining that the decision improved his maturity and emotional balance.
Chahal, 36, stated that parties during his early IPL years escalated after the divorce and his mental state declined. He described panic attacks that caused his face to contract and his lips to tighten, making speech difficult. The leg-spinner said social media scrutiny compounded the pressure and affected his cricket, leading him to request a break from the team.
Josh Hazlewood's six for 49 helped Australia to a 214-run victory in the first Test against South Africa, giving the visitors a 1-0 series lead.
Josh Hazlewood claimed six for 49 as Australia completed a 214-run win over South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban on Tuesday. The visitors declared their second innings at 337 for nine, setting the hosts a target of 421. South Africa were bowled out for 206 in their second innings, giving Australia a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Hazlewood took three of the final six wickets on the fifth morning, ending a 69-run stand between Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder. Mitchell Starc dismissed Markram for 75 to finish the innings. The quartet of Pat Cummins, Hazlewood, Starc and Nathan Lyon took 17 wickets in the match at an average of 22.18.
The four bowlers have now claimed 615 wickets together in 38 Tests. The second Test begins in Gqeberha on Sunday.
Starc says no decision yet on IPL 2027 amid clash with packed Australia Test schedule.
Mitchell Starc confirmed ongoing discussions about his IPL 2027 participation but said nothing is concrete yet. The left-arm pacer is contracted to Delhi Capitals, who paid Rs 11.75 crore for him at the 2024 mega auction.
Australia's packed Test calendar includes a five-Test tour of India from January 21 to March 3, 2027, followed by a one-off 150th Anniversary Test against England. Head coach Andrew McDonald said final decisions on IPL availability will be made at the back end of the India tour.
Starc played only six matches for Delhi Capitals in the 2026 season due to injury.
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.
West Indies Cricket CEO Chris Dehring said the Caribbean board receives no share of revenue from series against India despite the contests generating an estimated 20 to 30 million dollars. He traced the arrangement to a 1997 ICC vote that allowed member nations to retain domestic television rights rather than share them with touring teams. Dehring said the shift left West Indies dependent on smaller local markets while larger boards keep their own earnings.
The comments come as India and West Indies prepare to complete a T20I series currently locked at 2-2. Dehring argued that the current system disadvantages smaller boards that once relied on touring fees to sustain operations. He said the model benefits countries with large populations and lucrative domestic markets.
The series finale in Bengaluru could be affected by rain, which adds another layer of uncertainty to the outcome.
Wade warned that South Africa's attack will pose a greater threat with Kagiso Rabada returning for the second Test.
Matthew Wade said Australia should expect a more dangerous South African bowling attack when Kagiso Rabada returns for the second Test in Gqeberha on Sunday. Rabada missed the first Test, which South Africa lost by 214 runs in Durban, due to injury.
Wade, Australia's assistant coach, said Rabada's competitiveness and ability to take short spells with Anrich Nortje would give South Africa more attacking options. The hosts used two spinners in the first Test but may adjust their combination with Rabada available. Australia will also be without all-rounder Cameron Green, who is recovering from an abdominal strain.
Wade dismissed criticism about Australia's batting order changes, saying the team would adapt to conditions as needed. The second Test starts at St George's Park on Sunday.
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 join Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad after injuries and national call-ups altered the original lineup.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Suryansh Shedge have been added to Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy side ahead of Sunday’s fixture with Himachal Pradesh. The squad arrived in Bilaspur on Thursday evening.
Raghuvanshi steps in for Ayush Mhatre, who is sidelined for four to six weeks after suffering a right hamstring tear during the opening win over Chandigarh. Shedge takes the place of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has been called up to the India A squad touring New Zealand.
Raghuvanshi is likely to open the innings with Divyaansh Saxena. Mumbai wrapped up their three-day victory over Chandigarh earlier this week. The full squad names Siddhesh Lad as captain, together with Musheer Khan, Sarfaraz Khan and Shams Mulani.
Abhishek Nayar wants India to hand Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a game once the series is secured.
Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said India should give Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a chance in the fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru. Nayar suggested India should first secure a 3-1 series lead and then field the 15-year-old in the decider.
Sooryavanshi has played eight T20Is, scoring 246 runs at a strike rate of 186.36 with two half-centuries. His cryptic Instagram post with the caption "Stay seated" has added to speculation about his possible return to the XI. Nayar said the teenager should bat only in his natural opening position and argued that changes should come in the bowling attack, not the batting order.
India currently open with Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. Captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Gautam Gambhir are expected to retain that pair for the fourth match in Hyderabad.
Teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi urged airport photographers to prioritise safety over filming while in New Delhi.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi told airport photographers in New Delhi to prioritise safety over filming while he posed for pictures on Thursday. The 15-year-old arrived with India's Asian Games contingent for a felicitation ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
Sooryavanshi's remark, "Reel ke chakkar mein thuk jaoge," went viral on social media. PM Modi praised young athletes who won medals at the 2026 Asian Games and highlighted the importance of identifying talent at an early age through Khelo India programmes.
Sooryavanshi has played eight T20Is for India, scoring 246 runs at a strike rate of 186.36 with two half-centuries. The teenager remains a contender for selection in the fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Wasim Jaffer said Rinku Singh's exclusion cost India in the 24-run defeat to West Indies in the fourth T20I. The former batter argued the left-hander's ability at numbers five and six makes his absence unfortunate since he does not bowl.
India were bowled out for 223 chasing 248 after Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 helped West Indies reach 247 for three. Rinku has scored 518 runs at an average of 43.15 and a strike rate of 156 in 22 T20I innings at those positions.
Jaffer also called it ambitious to expect Naman Dhir to bowl four overs as an off-spinner outside the powerplay. The series stands at 2-2 ahead of the final match in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra criticised India's bowling after a 24-run defeat to West Indies in Hyderabad on Wednesday. India bowled just nine slower deliveries, while the visitors used far more into-the-pitch variations.
Chopra said West Indies adapted to the conditions and India didn't. Full tosses cost them, and the plan never shifted. Prince Yadav was their best bowler, finishing with 1 for 36 from four overs.
The series is tied at 2-2, with the decider in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Karun Nair's unbeaten 155 helped Karnataka force a draw against Andhra in the Ranji Trophy, with the match ending after Andhra reached 51 for two in their chase.
Karun Nair scored an unbeaten 155 as Karnataka declared their second innings at 337 for nine against Andhra in the Ranji Trophy match at Vijayawada on Wednesday. The 34-year-old reached his century in 157 balls and added 55 more runs before the declaration, which set Andhra a target of 194 runs from 45 overs. Andhra finished at 51 for two from 19 overs, and the match ended in a draw.
Nair's innings helped Karnataka erase a first-innings deficit of 144 runs. He was particularly effective against the left-arm spinners, using paddle sweeps and reverse sweeps to keep the scoreboard moving. Lalith Mohan took five for 117 for Andhra, but the home side could not press for victory after losing early wickets in their chase.
Karnataka collected one point from the draw while Andhra took three points for their first-innings lead.
Three experienced bowlers produced standout performances as the first round of the Ranji Trophy concluded.
Mohammed Shami took four for 30 in 17.3 overs as Bengal dismissed Delhi for 240 in the opening round of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy. The fast bowler also claimed one for 29 in the second innings during Bengal's nine-wicket win.
Umesh Yadav, playing for Punjab after switching from Vidarbha, returned five for 70 in 24 overs against Assam. Lalith Mohan took five for 117 in 33 overs for Andhra against Karnataka.
Ravindra Jadeja scored 102 and took three for 40 for Saurashtra, while Rinku Singh made 112 for Uttar Pradesh. Karun Nair was Karnataka's top scorer in their drawn match against Andhra.
Kagiso Rabada will return for South Africa's second Test against Australia after missing the Durban opener with a hamstring injury.
Mhatre suffers Grade 4 tear, faces another extended spell on the sidelines after IPL hamstring issue.
Abhishek Sharma said he had to counter West Indies' plan against him in Indore, where he scored 69 off 30 balls to help India take a 2-1 series lead.
Powell and Rutherford each receive one demerit point after Ranchi T20I Code breaches.
Chahal called his RCB exit beneficial and confirmed retirement from red-ball cricket to focus on white-ball cricket.
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.
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.
Shreyas Iyer rose to fourth in the ICC T20I batting rankings after his century against West Indies.
Sanju Samson identified Tilak Varma's wicket as the decisive moment that swung the fourth T20I away from India.
T Natarajan rejoins Sunrisers Hyderabad while Zeeshan Ansari moves to Delhi Capitals in an IPL trade announced five months before the 2027 season.
Umesh Yadav asked selectors to give players clear guidance on selection chances instead of leaving them uncertain about India recalls.
Pacer buys Hyundai after making ODI debut for India in 2-1 series win over West Indies.
Mohammed Siraj expressed his unchanged drive to perform for Hyderabad after securing his first win as captain in the Ranji Trophy.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin attributed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I recall to consistent effort rather than any calculated pursuit of selection.
Abishek Porel scored 114 not out on his return to first-class cricket days after being released on bail in an alleged rape case.
Steve Smith returned to the field on day five after a helmet blow from Anrich Nortje.
Brydon Carse keeps his England central contract even as the Cricket Regulator charges him over the Derby nightclub incident.
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