Rajkumar Sharma said Virat Kohli's place in the 2027 ODI World Cup squad should not be a discussion.
Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli's childhood coach, said Kohli's place in the 2027 ODI World Cup squad should not be a discussion. Sharma highlighted Kohli's exceptional form and long-standing consistency.
Kohli met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in London on September 11. They discussed sports, infrastructure and various government schemes initiated by the state government.
The ODI World Cup begins in October 2027. India will play a packed ODI calendar before that tournament, with workload management expected to influence selection decisions.
Kamlesh Jain resigned as India's senior physiotherapist before the Afghanistan T20I series, ending his association with the national setup that began in June 2022. The BCCI has not named a replacement for the three-match series that starts on September 13.
Jain had worked closely with players on injury management, rehabilitation and recovery during his tenure. Several squad members have dealt with persistent niggles that have affected availability throughout the current cycle.
The timing of the resignation coincides with fitness concerns around multiple players ahead of the Afghanistan tour and the Asian Games. The BCCI has not issued an official statement on the change.
Fazilka Falcons win by 49 runs but fail to reach Sher-E-Punjab T20 League semi-finals.
Fazilka Falcons closed their Sher-E-Punjab T20 League season with a 49-run win over Bathinda Royals at IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. They had to keep Bathinda to 162 or lower to sneak into the semi-finals, but the margin wasn't enough.
Fazilka's total proved too much for Bathinda, yet the gap between what they posted and what they needed to qualify left them just short.
Mohammed Siraj said long breaks affected his rhythm after he conceded 187 runs and took one wicket in the Duleep Trophy final against East Zone at Chennai's Chidambaram Stadium. The pacer believes his rhythm is returning after playing the final and said he is not disappointed by the lacklustre performance. Delhi Capitals have appointed Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach and Amit Mishra as spin bowling coach ahead of IPL 2026.
East Zone won the Duleep Trophy after 13 years on first-innings lead, with Ishan Kishan named Player of the Match.
East Zone ended a 13-year Duleep Trophy drought at Chennai, taking the title on first-innings lead against South Zone. Ishan Kishan, the captain, scored 270 and 80 to earn Player of the Match.
Mohammed Shami struck twice and broke a stubborn partnership, while five Jharkhand players each played their part. After the final wicket, Kishan shared a laugh with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, ribbing him about the DRS reviews the teenager had reviewed.
Sourav Ganguly said Mohammed Shami has not been neglected by selectors and compared his situation to Kohli and Rohit.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said Mohammed Shami has not been neglected by the selection committee. Ganguly cited his own experience while addressing concerns over Shami's absence from India's plans.
The last time Shami played for India was during the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. Ganguly also clarified the situation surrounding Shami's chances of featuring in the 2027 ODI World Cup as India assess their bowling options.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra dismissed suggestions that Shami is being overlooked purely because of his age, comparing the situation to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Shami took 2 for 42 as East Zone won the Duleep Trophy; veteran pacer marked his 100th first-class match.
Mohammed Shami took 2 for 42 in South Zone's first innings during East Zone's Duleep Trophy final win in Chennai. The 36-year-old marked his 100th first-class match with a title-winning performance on a flat Chepauk track.
Shami relied on discipline and reverse swing to break through on a surface offering little assistance to pace. He said he remains motivated and is still eyeing the next level in his career despite his long absence from the India side.
David Warner revived two separate on-field incidents from the 2014 Adelaide Test in an Instagram reply to Rohit Sharma's television promo. The exchange has renewed debate over their past confrontations.
Rohit Sharma has begun preparations for the upcoming West Indies ODI series and sparked speculation about his 2027 World Cup plans. His recent form has led to questions about whether he will continue in ODIs.
Warner and Rohit have had multiple on-field exchanges throughout their careers. The latest social media interaction has drawn attention to their competitive history.
The BCCI has reportedly decided to remove a senior member of India's sports science team after head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar flagged the run of injuries. The timing is awkward, with India due to play Afghanistan in a T20I series and key players already breaking down in rehab and simulated matches.
Selectors and coaches have been pushing for the change because the same pattern keeps repeating. No statement has come from the board, and the person's name and departure date remain unknown.
Somerset remained top of Division One after beating Leicestershire by 377 runs at Taunton. Craig Overton finished with four for 33 and Jack Leach took three for 30 as the visitors were bowled out twice inside three days.
Tom Nicholls scored his maiden Championship hundred in Somerset's first innings. The total gave the bowlers a platform once the pitch began to wear.
Leicestershire's second collapse followed a familiar pattern. Pace damaged the top order early, spin finished the lower order, and the surface offered increasing assistance as the match progressed.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised her team's all-round performance after they defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs to reach the Women's Asia Cup final on Sunday.
India posted 145 for 6 and restricted Bangladesh to 105 for 8 in the rain-affected semifinal. Deepti Sharma took 3 for 18 while Radha Yadav claimed 2 for 15.
India will face the winner of the second semifinal in Tuesday's final.
England dominate third Test as Pakistan trail by 268 runs with two days remaining.
England are 268 runs ahead with eight wickets in hand after rain ended play early on day two of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday.
Pakistan were bowled out for 133 in the first innings and reached 52 for 2 in their second innings when bad light and rain stopped play. Azan Awais and Shan Masood were the unbeaten batters.
Esterhuizen's century and Bosch's 83 powered South Africa to a 155-run win and an unassailable series lead.
Rivaldo Esterhuizen scored 119 as South Africa beat Namibia by 155 runs in the second ODI in Windhoek. The innings gave South Africa an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Corbin Bosch contributed 83 to the total before South Africa's bowlers restricted Namibia to 198. Esterhuizen was named player of the match for his innings.
South Africa will complete the series in the final ODI on Sunday. Namibia have now lost both completed matches by large margins.
Shafali Verma scored 64 and Deepti Sharma took 3 for 26 as India beat Bangladesh by 40 runs to reach the Women's Asia Cup final.
Shafali Verma scored 64 off 40 balls as India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 semi-final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India posted 149 for 6 after Shafali added a 50-run stand with Pratika Rawal following early wickets. Deepti Sharma took 3 for 26 to restrict Bangladesh to 109 for 7 in their chase.
Bangladesh never established momentum and fell well short of the target despite reaching double figures in the first 10 overs. India reached their tenth consecutive Asia Cup final and will face the winner of Pakistan versus Sri Lanka on September 13. The result extends India's unbeaten run in the tournament.
Both teams struggled with their fielding throughout the match. India dropped four chances during the semi-final but still prevailed comfortably over Bangladesh.
Pakistan set England a target of 130 runs on Day 3 of the third Test at Edgbaston. The visitors fought back after trailing by 268 runs at the end of Day 2. England had established a significant first-innings lead before Pakistan responded with the bat.
The match has been closely contested with both teams finding periods of dominance. Pakistan's second-innings total gave them a chance to defend a small target on the final day. England will need to bat carefully to chase down the runs.
The series-deciding Test continues with England needing 130 runs for victory. The result will determine the winner of the three-match series between the two sides.
Dan Lawrence out for 75 as England declare at 453, taking a 320-run lead in the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
Dan Lawrence was dismissed for 75 as England reached 453 all out on the second day of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston. He was one of five England batters who scored between 50 and 75 in the innings.
England's total gave them a 320-run lead. The visitors had been bowled out for 133 in their first innings, extending a difficult series for Pakistan's batting line-up.
Lawrence expressed disappointment at missing out on a century after reaching his fifty with relative ease on a flat pitch.
Hasan Mahmud shortlisted alongside Ollie Robinson and Sonal Dinusha for ICC Men's Player of the Month for August 2026.
Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud has been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for August 2026 after a memorable tour of Australia. He joins England pacer Ollie Robinson and Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha on the shortlist.
The award recognises the best individual performances across international cricket during the month. Past winners have included players who delivered match-defining contributions in Test, ODI and T20I cricket.
Jack Carson took his 200th first-class wicket as Sussex's match against Surrey at Hove ended in a draw on Sunday.
The off-spinner finished with 3 for 87 in Surrey's first innings of 312 for 7 declared. Half-centuries from Ryan Patel, Ben Foakes and Mahipal Lomror ensured Surrey avoided defeat on a rain-affected final day.
Carson reached the milestone in his 47th first-class match.
Notts pace attack puts Hampshire on the brink of defeat at Trent Bridge.
Nottinghamshire are on the verge of victory against Hampshire after their pace bowlers dominated day three of the County Championship match at Trent Bridge on Sunday.
Hampshire were dismissed for 187 in their first innings, with Brett Hutton taking 4 for 42. Nottinghamshire enforced the follow-on and reduced the visitors to 98 for 5 by stumps.
The result would keep Nottinghamshire at the top of Division One standings with two rounds left.
Charani reaches 50 T20I wickets in record 29 matches for India.
Shree Charani reached 50 T20I wickets in just 29 matches, the fewest by any Indian bowler in the format.
The 22-year-old spinner achieved the landmark during India's Asia Cup semifinal against Bangladesh on Sunday. She has taken her wickets at an average of 18.4 and an economy rate of 5.8.
Charani made her debut in January 2025 and has featured in every T20I series since.
