Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan said he learned of his removal as T20I captain only when the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the decision on 5 March 2026. The board named Ibrahim Zadran as his successor, citing alignment with its long-term strategic vision.

Rashid had led Afghanistan in 48 T20Is, recording 26 wins. His side reached the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup under his leadership. He told Cricinfo he has moved on from the decision and remains focused on representing Afghanistan.

Ibrahim Zadran's first assignment as captain was a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka in Sharjah beginning 13 March 2026.

Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath has stated that Chennai Super Kings should retain Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain for IPL 2027. Badrinath argued that with only one more season remaining before the mega auction, the franchise should maintain continuity in leadership. Gaikwad has led CSK in 33 matches, winning 14 and losing 19.

Gaikwad's batting performance declined in IPL 2026 as he scored 337 runs at a strike rate of 123.44. Sanju Samson, traded from Rajasthan Royals, emerged as CSK's highest run-scorer with 477 runs at a strike rate of 165.62. Samson had a strong captaincy record with RR, leading them to the IPL final in 2022.

Badrinath made the comments while responding to a fan question on social media platform X. CSK finished eighth in the IPL 2026 points table under Gaikwad's leadership.

Shashank Singh and Priyansh Arya were among the players at Punjab Kings' four-day off-season conditioning camp in Bengaluru that concluded on September 17.

The camp, run in partnership with Stance Health, focused on strength, conditioning, mobility, nutrition and recovery rather than match-specific skills. It was the franchise's second such initiative this year.

Shashank said the daily routine of morning gym work, afternoon conditioning and evening recovery sessions helped players build bonds off the field. Priyansh highlighted the franchise's year-round logistical support across multiple cities.

A reported disagreement over Rohit Sharma's future in ODIs played a significant role in Ajit Agarkar's decision to step down as chairman of selectors, according to PTI. The selection committee had planned to move on from Sharma after the Lord's ODI against England, but the BCCI publicly backed the former captain, blindsiding Agarkar.

Agarkar also clashed with VVS Laxman over India A scheduling and the handling of injured players. Key India A matches overlapped with domestic tournaments, and an injury list of centrally contracted players was leaked to the media.

Agarkar did not attend a BCCI review meeting in Mumbai after India's series defeat to England. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the meeting was called at short notice while Agarkar was away.

Axar Patel was named Impact Player of the Series after India's 3-0 T20I sweep against Afghanistan. The left-arm spinner took four wickets across three matches, including 2 for 9 in three overs in the final game.

BCCI head physio Kamlesh Jain presented the award in the dressing room and praised Patel for maintaining pressure in the powerplay and death overs. Patel also contributed with the bat and in the field throughout the series.

Patel said the team implemented its plans across all three matches and expressed pride in the group's performance. Head coach Gautam Gambhir urged the players to switch focus to the Asian Games, where India are defending champions.

Ajinkya Rahane said Abhishek Sharma accepts that outside criticism will continue throughout his career regardless of performance. The former India batter made the comments after Abhishek's 30-ball century in the third T20I against Afghanistan.

Abhishek scored 11 runs across three matches in Zimbabwe before responding with 229 runs in the Afghanistan series at a strike rate of 269.41. Rahane said the opener is mature enough not to try proving anything to critics and speaks freely without worrying about judgment.

Rahane also praised Nitish Reddy's bowling in the same series, noting the all-rounder took six wickets at an economy rate of 8.77. Mohit Sharma cautioned that expectations around Reddy replacing Hardik Pandya should remain low.

Glamorgan women have signed England off-spinner Georgia Davis on a three-year contract after she left Warwickshire. Davis, 27, made her England ODI debut against Ireland in September 2024 and captained Warwickshire's women's team in 2025.

She featured for Welsh Fire in The Hundred across 2024 and 2025, giving her prior knowledge of the Glamorgan environment. The county is preparing for elevation to Tier One cricket in 2027.

Glamorgan women's head coach Aimee Rees said Davis already understands the club's ambitions through her Welsh Fire connection. Davis will join Seren Smale, who also moved from Lancashire this week.

Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath has voiced support for the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League, stating that it makes the competition more interesting and gives an extra player an opportunity to contribute. Badrinath made 95 IPL appearances for Chennai Super Kings between 2008 and 2013.

The BCCI introduced the rule in 2023, allowing teams to substitute one player from their starting XI during matches. India captain Shubman Gill has criticised the rule, arguing that adding an extra batter makes the game more one-dimensional and reduces the skill required when wickets fall.

Gill said chasing 180 or 160 on challenging wickets is more exciting than pursuing 220 on flat surfaces. The debate over the rule's future continues ahead of IPL 2027.

Aakash Chopra believes Indian selectors have made up their mind about Rishabh Pant's immediate future in white-ball cricket. Pant was left out of the ODI squad for the upcoming West Indies series despite being named captain of the Rest of India side for the Irani Cup.

Chopra said Pant remains important in Test cricket but his position in the ODI setup appears to have changed. Dhruv Jurel has been preferred as the second-choice wicketkeeper-batter behind KL Rahul, edging Pant out of white-ball plans.

The three-match ODI series against the West Indies begins in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27. Shubman Gill will lead the side, while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the 15-member squad.

Northamptonshire fell 23 runs short of victory when umpires halted play due to bad light on the final day of their County Championship match against Derbyshire. The hosts reached 326 for six in their second innings while chasing 349, leaving them four points behind second-placed Kent in Division Two.

Ricardo Vasconcelos scored 132 and Calvin Harrison made 50 as Northants built a strong position after Derbyshire posted 372 in their first innings. George Bartlett remained unbeaten on 24 when the players left the field with 22.2 overs remaining.

Northants face Middlesex at Lord's in their final match of the season. A win would have lifted them above Kent into second place with one round remaining.

A report in The Telegraph India states that Ajit Agarkar was near Mumbai and could have joined the BCCI's early-September performance review meeting online, contrary to the board's claim that he was out of station. Agarkar's term as men's chief selector ends on 4 October and he has confirmed he will not seek renewal. Former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel leads the race to replace him, while Pragyan Ojha may serve as interim chairman.

Mohammad Rizwan has approached the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit seeking clarity over the procedure followed in the NCCIA inquiry into alleged links with online betting and gambling websites. The development comes after the Lahore High Court declined to entertain his challenge against the agency's proceedings.

Rizwan wanted to know whether the prescribed anti-corruption process was followed after allegations emerged during Pakistan's recent England tour. The ICC's anti-corruption framework provides for its Anti-Corruption Unit to investigate suspected corruption involving players.

Rizwan has represented Pakistan in around 250 international matches across formats. This is the first time he has faced allegations of this nature during his international career, and no wrongdoing has been established against him.