New Zealand batter Tim Robinson signed with Brisbane Heat for his first Big Bash League stint ahead of the BBL 16 season. The 23-year-old will join the Queensland franchise as an overseas player for the upcoming tournament.

Robinson has impressed in domestic cricket for Wellington and earned call-ups to the New Zealand side across formats. His aggressive batting style suits the shorter format and provides the Heat with an additional option at the top of the order.

Heat officials confirmed the signing as part of their overseas player allocation for the season. Robinson will link up with the squad when pre-season training begins later this year.

AB de Villiers raised concerns over Tilak Varma's positioning in India's T20I batting order ahead of the Afghanistan series. The former South Africa batter said the team's batting balance remains tricky with selection decisions looming.

India face a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan starting Sunday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. De Villiers said establishing clear batting roles is essential with the Asian Games also approaching.

The vice-captain's form and placement in the middle order have become talking points as India prepare for a full-strength squad after several changes in the top order.

Shree Charani became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 50 T20I wickets during the Women's Asia Cup semi-final against Bangladesh. The 22-year-old spinner achieved the milestone in 29 matches and surpassed Kuldeep Yadav, who took 30 matches to reach the same landmark.

Charani claimed four wickets on her T20I debut against England in mid-2025. The Delhi Capitals player has become a central figure in India's T20I bowling attack.

Her rapid rise has positioned her among the team's leading wicket-takers across formats. Charani's record now stands as the fastest by an Indian player in both men's and women's cricket.

Former Indian cricketer Jacob Martin has been acquitted of all charges related to a 2004 case of forgery and cheating. The court's ruling highlighted the absence of credible evidence against Martin, allowing him to close this challenging chapter of his life and career.

Martin spent two decades in legal turmoil following the case. The proceedings had restricted his post-playing options and kept the 2004 allegations active through multiple court hearings.

The acquittal now permits Martin to pursue future opportunities without the legal constraints that followed the original charges.

The Bangladesh Premier League has been brought forward to ensure a rain-free window for national team preparation ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. The ICC World Cup is scheduled in Africa from October 4 to November 21 next year, and Bangladesh is expected to secure a direct berth based on current rankings.

The domestic tournament's early shift allows the Bangladesh Cricket Board to complete the league without weather interruptions before the national side begins its full-scale build-up. Officials have not announced revised dates for the competition.

Bangladesh has seven titles in the Asia Cup across both formats and will use the extended preparation period to fine-tune its squad for the global event.

Quinton de Kock smashed a six onto the stadium roof off Jason Holder during Barbados Tridents' Caribbean Premier League match against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The former Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper produced the shot while batting for Barbados Tridents.

Holder, who captains St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, was the bowler on the receiving end of the massive hit. De Kock plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL.

The CPL match showcased de Kock's continued power-hitting ability ahead of the franchise season.

Cameron Green's batting helped Barbados Tridents secure a victory that lifted them from the bottom of the Caribbean Premier League table. The Mumbai Indians all-rounder contributed with both bat and ball in the match.

Wanindu Hasaranga and Jason Holder put in useful shifts for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots but the side faltered across departments. Green was the standout performer for the winning team.

The result improved Tridents' position in the CPL standings as the tournament progresses.

Wanindu Hasaranga struck back-to-back boundaries off an Afghan mystery spinner during a Caribbean Premier League match. The Sri Lanka all-rounder plays for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the competition.

Hasaranga will be part of Sri Lanka's squad for upcoming white-ball assignments. His CPL form provides preparation ahead of the team's international schedule.

The boundaries came during a match between St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and another CPL franchise.

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.

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.

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.