Australia have rested Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood for the three-match ODI series in Zimbabwe that begins on Tuesday. Mitchell Marsh will captain the side and play his 100th ODI during the tour. The decision comes ahead of a packed schedule that includes three ODIs and three Tests in South Africa immediately after.
Brendan Taylor returns behind the stumps for Zimbabwe in his first ODI appearance in a year. Marsh won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening match at Harare Sports Club. Australia have not played a Test series in South Africa since the 2018 tour.
The rotation leaves Australia with a largely inexperienced pace attack for the opening fixture. Marsh said the series offers valuable preparation for the 2027 World Cup.
India aim to wrap up the T20I series against Afghanistan in Delhi with Ravi Bishnoi likely to replace the injured Varun Chakravarthy.
India will look to seal the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan when the teams meet in the second match at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 15. The hosts lead 1-0 after a seven-wicket win in the opener. Varun Chakravarthy has been ruled out with a side strain, and Ravi Bishnoi is expected to take his place in the playing XI.
Samson keeps his place while Sooryavanshi waits for a debut.
India have retained Sanju Samson in the XI for the second T20I against Afghanistan. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains on the bench after missing the first match.
Samson opened alongside Abhishek Sharma in the series opener after selectors opted for experience over the 15-year-old. The team management has not indicated whether Sooryavanshi will feature in the remaining matches.
The second T20I takes place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. India lead the series 1-0 after their seven-wicket win in the opener.
Namibia chose to bat first with two changes while South Africa included Corbin Bosch and Bjorn Fortuin for the third ODI.
Namibia opted to bat first in the third ODI against South Africa with two changes to their lineup. South Africa included Corbin Bosch and Bjorn Fortuin in their squad for the match. The visitors will chase for the first time in the series while aiming for a clean sweep.
Bosch and Matthew Breetzke were called up as replacements for the three-match ODI series that begins on September 9, 2026. The changes come as South Africa look to complete a 3-0 series victory. Namibia made their alterations after losing the first two matches.
The match marks the final opportunity for both sides to make adjustments before the series concludes. South Africa have dominated proceedings so far and will look to maintain their unbeaten record in the rubber.
India and Afghanistan will begin their three-match T20I series at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, September 13. All three matches will be played at the same venue. The series serves as preparation for the Asian Games later this year.
Delhi Traffic Police have issued an advisory ahead of the opening fixture due to expected congestion near the stadium. Afghanistan's spin trio of Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will challenge India's batting depth. Both teams have named full-strength squads.
The matches will be broadcast live on Sports18 and streamed on JioCinema. India have dominated Afghanistan in T20Is, winning eight of nine completed matches between the sides.
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.
India advanced to the Asian Games semi-finals after rain washed out their quarter-final against Afghanistan in Nisshin on Monday. No ball was bowled, and the match was abandoned 16 minutes before the scheduled toss. India progressed on the basis of their higher ICC T20I ranking.
Pakistan also reached the last four after their quarter-final against Hong Kong was abandoned. All four men's quarter-finals at the Asian Games were washed out due to rain. Sri Lanka advanced after their match against Nepal was called off, and Bangladesh progressed past Malaysia.
India will face Sri Lanka in one semi-final on Thursday, while Pakistan meets Bangladesh in the other. Shreyas Iyer leads the Indian squad, with VVS Laxman as stand-in coach. The team is defending the gold medal won in Hangzhou in 2023.
India reached the final with a 40-run win over Bangladesh.
Former India seamer Vivek Razdan said vice-captain Smriti Mandhana must anchor the innings and play to her natural strengths rather than copying the high-risk approach of opening partner Shafali Verma in Sunday's Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka.
India reached the final with a 40-run win over Bangladesh in Dubai, where Shafali Verma scored 64 and Deepti Sharma took 3 for 26. Harmanpreet Kaur's side will face Sri Lanka at the same venue.
The seven-time champions will again rely on Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma to deliver against a Sri Lanka side that reached the final after beating Pakistan.
Harmanpreet Kaur called on India's middle order to step up in Sunday's Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur called on the middle order to take responsibility in Sunday's Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka in Dubai. She stressed the need to stick to strengths, make fewer mistakes and trust the process.
India reached their tenth consecutive final with a 40-run win over Bangladesh. Sri Lanka booked their place in the final with a four-wicket win over Pakistan.
Harmanpreet said fielding remains a concern for India despite their strong record in the tournament. The team will chase a record eighth title when they meet Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
England face top-order selection decisions ahead of their Test series against South Africa following Bethell's return from injury.
England must decide their top-order composition for the Test series against South Africa after completing their 3-0 sweep of Pakistan. Jacob Bethell's return from a knee injury creates competition for places among the batting group.
Bethell missed the Pakistan series and will compete with players who performed during the sweep. England play the world champions in December.
The squad must balance recent form against the different challenge South Africa present after Pakistan struggled throughout the tour.
The BCCI is considering match availability as a criterion for awarding central contracts to ensure player commitment across formats.
The BCCI is considering match availability as a new criterion for awarding central contracts to players. The move aims to ensure that contracted players remain committed to all formats and domestic commitments.
The board wants to address concerns about players opting out of matches due to franchise commitments or personal reasons. The new criterion would link contract value to actual participation across formats.
The proposal comes as the board looks to balance player workload with the demands of an increasingly packed international calendar. Details of the implementation are expected to be announced after consultations with the players' association.
India players posted AI-generated 1980s-style portraits on social media before the Afghanistan T20I series.
India's squad shared retro-style AI-generated images of themselves ahead of the T20I series against Afghanistan. The players posted 1980s-themed portraits on social media, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Axar Patel among those reacting to the trend.
The light-hearted posts come as the team prepares for three matches in Delhi. The images show squad members in vintage clothing and studio settings typical of the era.
No competitive significance has been attached to the posts. The series begins later this week at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran confirmed his side has prepared specific plans to counter Jasprit Bumrah and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of Sunday's opening T20I in Delhi. Bumrah returns to the India side after recovering from a left knee injury.
Bumrah tested Sooryavanshi with an intense net session this week, repeatedly beating the 15-year-old's bat. Indian captain Shreyas Iyer said Bumrah needs game time to regain match sharpness.
Team India joined a viral 1980s AI photo trend before the series, with players reacting to their retro makeovers. The three-match series serves as preparation for the Asian Games in Japan.
AB de Villiers flags Tilak Varma's batting position as a selection issue ahead of Afghanistan T20Is.
AB de Villiers said India's batting balance remains tricky because it is unclear where vice-captain Tilak Varma will bat in the T20I series against Afghanistan.
The former South Africa captain said selection issues around the middle order need quick resolution ahead of the three-match series starting Sunday. India have been inconsistent in recent limited-overs outings.
Clear batting roles will matter when India begin their Asian Games campaign after the Afghanistan series.
via Times of India, Hindustan Times, Indian Express
The first India-Afghanistan T20I will proceed on September 13 despite Delhi Police requesting a possible date change for security reasons.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association confirmed that the first T20I between India and Afghanistan will go ahead as scheduled on September 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi Police had asked the DDCA to consider rescheduling the fixture due to security arrangements for the BRICS Summit.
The DDCA stated that the final decision rests with the BCCI. The three-match series will be played entirely at the Arun Jaitley Stadium under day-night conditions.
Afghanistan arrive in India after competing in the Asian Games and the Women's Asia Cup. The series marks their first bilateral engagement with India since 2024.
Deepti Sharma climbs to sixth in T20I rankings ahead of India-Bangladesh semi-final.
Deepti Sharma moved up two places to sixth in the latest ICC women's T20I bowling rankings. The India spinner overtook Pakistan's Nashra Sandhu after strong performances in the Women's Asia Cup. India face Bangladesh in the first semi-final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Bangladesh advanced after beating UAE by 34 runs in their final group match. Sharmin Akhter rescued Bangladesh from 55 for 6 to reach 103 for 7 before their bowlers restricted UAE to 69. India enter as strong favourites after dominant group-stage wins.
The two sides have met 24 times in women's T20Is, with India winning 21 encounters. Bangladesh will need to produce their best performance to challenge India's dominance.
Santner wants Kohli and Rohit tested by home pitches during India's November tour after both have historically enjoyed batting in New Zealand.
New Zealand limited-overs captain Mitchell Santner said he hopes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma encounter more challenging conditions when India tours in November. Santner noted that both batters have historically enjoyed batting in New Zealand and expressed hope that the pattern changes during the upcoming series.
New Zealand's first target remains winning the five-match ODI series at home. The tour also includes three ODIs against Sri Lanka and preparatory matches ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Santner said the Black Caps are preparing for a full three-format series against India later this year. India last toured New Zealand for ODIs in 2022. Kohli and Rohit have combined for multiple centuries on previous visits.
Wahab Riaz defended Pakistan after their record loss to India in the Women's Asia Cup, insisting the team remains the best side in the tournament. The former Pakistan captain spoke after India bowled his side out for 55 and won by seven wickets.
Pakistan reached 27 for 0 before losing six wickets for nine runs. Shree Charani took 3 for 7 and Prema Rawat claimed 3 for 9 as India completed the chase in 8.4 overs.
Pakistan now sit second in Group A with a win and a loss from two matches. Their semi-final hopes depend on the final group fixture against Hong Kong.
Shafali Verma reached 3000 Women's T20I runs at 22 years and 220 days during India's seven-wicket win over Pakistan.
Shafali Verma reached 3,000 runs in Women's T20Is at 22 years and 220 days during India's seven-wicket win over Pakistan. She became the youngest and fastest player to the landmark in the format. Shafali achieved the milestone in 2,182 balls faced.
She is also the first player to hit a six off the first ball of a WT20I innings on multiple occasions. India bowled Pakistan out for 55 and won by seven wickets in 8.4 overs. Shree Charani took 3 for 7 and Prema Rawat claimed 3 for 9 as India completed a dominant victory.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana dismissed Shafali and gave her a send-off. The gesture drew attention after the one-sided contest at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
India will wear BCCI colours against Japan before switching to the official Asian Games kit once the medal campaign begins.
India captain Shreyas Iyer said the team must adapt quickly to unfamiliar conditions ahead of their Asian Games title defence in Japan. The side leaves for Aichi-Nagoya this weekend and begins its campaign in the quarter-finals on 28 September.
Iyer spoke after the team resolved a kit-sizing issue with supplier JSW Inspire. Players will wear their regular BCCI jerseys for the standalone T20I against Japan on 22 September before switching to the official Asian Games apparel. VVS Laxman will serve as head coach for the tournament, with Gautam Gambhir absent.
The squad includes Jasprit Bumrah, Abhishek Sharma and teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. India will face the winner of Group A, which includes Afghanistan, Nepal and Japan, in the last eight.
