A former India player has called on Chennai Super Kings to seriously consider appointing a new captain for IPL 2027. The franchise has missed the playoffs in each of the last two seasons since winning the title in 2023.

The suggestion follows ongoing discussion about leadership direction inside the CSK setup. No official statement has come from the franchise on future captaincy plans.

CSK are expected to finalise their leadership group during the pre-auction meetings later this year.

India could play two separate cricket matches on 3 October during the Asian Games. One fixture is scheduled in Hangzhou, China, while the other takes place in Ahmedabad as part of a bilateral series.

The last time India played in two different countries on the same day was 12 September 1998, during the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur and the Sahara Friendship Cup in Toronto.

The BCCI has not yet confirmed squad splits or travel logistics for the overlapping dates.

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl in the first ODI against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban. Jack Edwards was handed an ODI debut while Josh Inglis took the gloves in place of Alex Carey.

Cameron Green returned to the XI as Australia opted for a pace-heavy attack. South Africa made two changes, bringing back Gerald Coetzee after three years and adding Bjorn Fortuin to a spin-heavy side.

Aiden Markram was unavailable for personal reasons. Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs were omitted as the hosts prepared for a 10am local start with a breeze across the ground expected to assist movement early on.

BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla said India's cricketers will stay in designated accommodation in Nagoya for the Asian Games, with organisers addressing concerns over the ground, wickets and dressing rooms.

The board confirmed the players will not stay in five-star hotels. Shukla said the facilities are good and comfortable despite not being five-star.

India are expected to field a star-studded squad at the Games. The board expressed satisfaction with the arrangements two weeks before the tournament begins.

The BCCI Electoral Officer A.K. Joti has rejected JKCA secretary Desh Rattan Dubey's nomination for the BCCI AGM. The order followed objections filed by JKCA president Javid Ahmad Kitab and Sudershan Mehta, along with replies from Dubey and the JKCA secretary.

Baroda's Pranav Amin was also declared ineligible to attend the meeting. Both decisions were conveyed ahead of the scheduled AGM.

The BCCI has not issued further comment on the eligibility rulings.

The BCCI has named three associate partners for India's home matches over the next two seasons. The deals start with the West Indies series next month and run through March 2028.

Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT are the partners signed so far. A title sponsor remains unsigned with the first ODI just weeks away on September 27. The tour itself features three ODIs and two Tests spread across October and November.

The BCCI has signed new associate partnerships with Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT worth a combined Rs 130 crore. The deals run through March 2028 and represent a 44 per cent increase over the previous cycle.

The agreements cover India's home cricket calendar and will support fan engagement initiatives across domestic and international matches. ChatGPT becomes the board's first technology partner of its kind.

BCCI officials said the partnerships reflect growing commercial interest in Indian cricket. The revenue will be distributed among state associations as per existing revenue-sharing models.

The BCCI has named Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT as associate partners for India's home cricket through March 2028. The three contracts are worth more than 130 crore rupees combined. The deals represent a 44 percent increase on the previous associate cycle.

The board invited bids in July and finalised the partnerships after extending the deadline to 7 September. The agreements cover branding rights across India's home international calendar and domestic tournaments. The partnerships will support the board's commercial operations through the next two years.

The 44 percent growth in deal value reflects increased advertiser interest in Indian cricket properties. The BCCI will announce further commercial partnerships in the coming weeks.

Pakistan batter Gull Feroza was fined 10 per cent of her match fee and handed a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct. The offence occurred during Pakistan's Women's Asia Cup Group A match against Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday.

The sanction takes Feroza's demerit points tally to four in the ongoing 24-month period. Pakistan's next match in the tournament is against India on September 9. Feroza remains available for selection pending further breaches.

The Pakistan team management has not commented on the incident. The ICC Code of Conduct breach carries standard penalties for the level of offence committed.

BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla confirmed on Tuesday that India's cricketers will stay at the designated Asian Games accommodation in Nagoya. The board is satisfied with the arrangements after earlier concerns over facilities. Organisers addressed issues raised about the ground, wickets and dressing rooms.

India will not stay in a five-star hotel but the accommodation is described as comfortable and adequate. Several other countries also raised concerns about the facilities. The Games begin in two weeks.

Shukla said the Organising Committee had responded to queries and the team is now happy with the arrangement.

The BCCI has secured a 44 per cent increase in associate sponsorship revenue by signing Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT for India's home international cricket through March 2028. The combined value of the three deals exceeds ₹130 crore, achieved after the board extended its bidding deadline when no title sponsor emerged.

The new partners replace traditional cricket-focused sponsors and mark a deliberate shift toward consumer brands and technology platforms. The BCCI said the agreements give businesses access to a large, passionate audience across formats and age groups.

West Indies arrive for ODIs on 27 September, marking the first series under the new commercial arrangement. The board continues to seek a title sponsor for the same cycle.

UAE won the toss and chose to bowl first in a must-win Women's Asia Cup T20I against Bangladesh in Doha. Both sides made two changes to their playing XIs for the match.

The pitch is expected to offer early assistance to seamers, which influenced UAE's decision to bowl first. Bangladesh have already secured their semifinal berth but still need to improve their tournament standing.

UAE must win to stay in contention for a top-two finish in Group B. The match is part of a tri-series also involving Sri Lanka.

The BCCI has confirmed that Indian cricketers will use Organising Committee accommodation at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The board addressed earlier concerns about room quality raised by some players.

The clarification follows reports that the team had requested upgraded facilities. The BCCI stated that the accommodation meets required standards and that no alternative arrangements are being pursued.

India is scheduled to compete in both the men's and women's cricket events at the Games.