Rishabh Pant acknowledges feeling bad about his continued absence from India's ODI side while maintaining belief in his comeback path.
Rishabh Pant said it feels bad to be out of India's ODI squad, but he insisted an athlete's mindset turns setbacks into comebacks. He hasn't played an ODI since August 2024 and was left out of the West Indies series again.
KL Rahul has settled in as India's main wicketkeeper-batter, with Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel also ahead of him. Pant noted that international cricket is changing, and sometimes players have to wait for their chance.
The 31-year-old knows how hard he's working and says he's clear on what he needs to do to stay ready. It's easier to pass opinions, he added, than to sit and wait for things to happen.
Pragyan Ojha will serve as interim chairman of India's selection panel while the BCCI identifies Ajit Agarkar's permanent successor.
Pragyan Ojha is expected to step in as interim chairman of India's senior men's selection panel once Ajit Agarkar's term ends on October 4. The former left-arm spinner sits ahead of RP Singh, SS Das and Ajay Ratra on the five-member committee because he has played the most Tests — 24.
The BCCI has given its office-bearers authority to name the committee, but the permanent replacement is expected to take weeks. Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel remains the name most often mentioned for the full-time role, though nothing has been confirmed.
Australia include injured captain Molineux and Hamilton in squads for series against Bangladesh and New Zealand.
Australia have named Sophie Molineux and Lucy Hamilton in their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Bangladesh and New Zealand despite fitness concerns. Molineux will lead the side in the three ODIs against Bangladesh starting in Brisbane on October 9, but her availability depends on a hip injury she has been managing. Hamilton suffered a mild quad strain at training and will miss the ODIs, though selectors hope she recovers for the three T20Is against New Zealand from October 18.
Darcie Brown was ruled out with a back injury, while Grace Harris was omitted from the T20 World Cup-winning squad. All players except Molineux and Hamilton are currently playing in the WNCL. Tahlia McGrath made a statement against Victoria, scoring 154 from 137 deliveries.
The T20Is will be Australia's first matches since winning the World Cup. New Zealand arrive with an interim head coach after parting ways with Ben Sawyer. The three matches at North Sydney Oval are Australia's only T20Is before the inaugural T20 Champions Trophy in India next February.
Pragyan Ojha takes interim charge of the selection committee ahead of the New Zealand tour.
Pragyan Ojha has been appointed interim chairman of India's national selection committee after Ajit Agarkar's tenure ends on October 4, 2026. Ojha, who played 24 Tests for India, is expected to lead the four-member panel that includes Shiv Sundar Das, Ajay Ratra and RP Singh.
The selectors met head coach Gautam Gambhir in Guwahati on Tuesday to discuss India's upcoming tour of New Zealand. The all-format series begins on October 22 and includes five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
The BCCI has not yet named a permanent successor. Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel is among the candidates under consideration for the full-time position.
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves ruled out of second ODI against India with calf injury sustained during his century in the series opener.
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the second ODI against India after sustaining a calf injury during his century in the series opener in Thiruvananthapuram. Cricket West Indies confirmed the 32-year-old picked up the injury while scoring 101 off 108 balls in the first match, where the visitors posted 295 for seven before India chased the target in 41.4 overs.
The injury leaves a gap at the top of the order after Greaves and John Campbell put on 135 for the first wicket. Teenager Jewel Andrew is in line to be promoted in the second ODI as West Indies attempt to level the three-match series in Guwahati on Wednesday.
India return to a venue where they have won both previous ODIs, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma among those with centuries there. The Barsapara Stadium has seen all four completed innings exceed 300 runs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru released Australian batter Grace Harris and England left-arm spinner Linsey Smith ahead of the Women's Premier League 2027 auction. RCB also let go of D Hemalatha and Gautami Naik. The franchise retained Ellyse Perry, who confirmed her availability for the January 14 start.
UP Warriorz released the most players, nine in total, including Deandra Dottin and Chloe Tryon. The team enters the auction with the biggest purse at INR 3.65 crore. Delhi Capitals released leg-spinner Alana King among six players, while Mumbai Indians released G Kamalini and Saika Ishaque.
BCCI confirmed that 27 slots remain available, including seven overseas slots. The auction will be held in Kochi on October 28.
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi received his maiden ODI cap for India ahead of the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati. Nabi replaced Nitish Kumar Reddy in the playing XI. Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara.
West Indies made four changes to their XI. Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul, Shamar Joseph and Vitel Lawes came into the side. Justin Greaves was ruled out with a calf injury sustained during the opening match.
KL Rahul was set to play his 100th ODI, needing 35 runs to reach 10,000 international runs. A 96 percent chance of rain was forecast for the afternoon, raising the possibility of a truncated match.
Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said India will continue assessing Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel as they firm up spin options for the 2027 World Cup. Jadeja returned to the ODI side against West Indies after Axar and Washington Sundar were unavailable due to Asian Games duty.
Jadeja went wicketless and conceded 54 runs in ten overs in the first ODI. In his last ten ODIs he has taken five wickets, with only one in the last seven matches. Bahutule said Jadeja has improved as a bowler over the last six months and brings batting utility.
Bahutule confirmed that Kuldeep Yadav remains a match-winner and noted the team is using the current series to experiment with combinations ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Kapil Dev expressed regret over Kohli's Test retirement while acknowledging the batter's right to make his own choices about his career.
Kapil Dev said Virat Kohli should have continued playing Test cricket longer and believes the former captain will realise this in a few years. Kohli retired from the format in May 2025 after 123 Tests, finishing as India's fourth-highest run-scorer.
The 1983 World Cup-winning captain said he feels sorry about the decision and that Kohli has the ability to play more Tests. Kapil added that he would not ask Kohli to reverse his retirement, noting that the 37-year-old knows what is best for himself.
Kohli has found form in ODIs since his Test retirement, scoring an unbeaten 139 in the opening match against West Indies. Kapil said people in his position should not advise established players on career decisions.
England defeated Sri Lanka in the third ODI at The Oval to complete their summer programme. The result capped a successful white-ball season that also included series wins in other formats.
Tom Banton scored his maiden international hundred during the campaign. England improved their ODI standing after earlier struggles in the format.
The summer also saw Warwickshire win the County Championship title.
TMS asks listeners to rank ten major scandals ahead of Australia's return to South Africa for Tests.
Test Match Special has asked listeners to rank ten of the most famous scandals in Test cricket history ahead of Australia's first Test in South Africa since the 2018 sandpaper incident. The list includes Bodyline, the D'Oliveira affair, the 1975 Headingley pitch vandalism and Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket.
Bodyline saw England use short-pitched bowling against Don Bradman in 1932-33, creating a diplomatic incident between the two countries. The D'Oliveira case led to the cancellation of England's 1968-69 tour of South Africa and contributed to the country's 20-year isolation from international cricket.
The Headingley pitch was vandalised in 1975 by supporters of George Davis, forcing the third Ashes Test to be abandoned as a draw. World Series Cricket emerged when Kerry Packer's broadcast offer was rejected, leading to a rival competition that changed player contracts worldwide.
Test Match Special invites listeners to rank ten historic Test cricket scandals ahead of Australia's first Test in South Africa since Sandpapergate.
Test Match Special has compiled a list of ten famous scandals in Test cricket history and is asking listeners to rank them by significance. The vote results will be revealed on the TMS podcast.
The list includes the Bodyline series of 1932-33, the D'Oliveira affair of 1968, the Headingley pitch vandalism of 1975, and the Sandpapergate incident of 2018. Each scandal is presented with historical context and consequences.
Australia are due to play their first Test in South Africa since the sandpaper scandal eight years ago, providing the immediate backdrop for the ranking exercise.
Mohammad Rizwan asked Pakistan's NCCIA to return his phone and clarify the scope of its investigation.
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has written to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency asking the body to comply with Lahore High Court directions and return his mobile phone. The device has been held by the NCCIA since August 31, when Rizwan voluntarily handed it over during Pakistan's tour of England.
Rizwan's legal team requested written clarification on the specific incident under investigation. The Lahore High Court had dismissed Rizwan's petition challenging the NCCIA's jurisdiction but directed the agency not to subject him to harassment or unnecessary inconvenience.
The investigation concerns Rizwan and fellow batter Imam-ul-Haq and emerged after Pakistan's defeat in the second Test at Lord's. Imam chose to complete a questionnaire provided by the agency, while Rizwan sought legal advice throughout the proceedings.
Pakistan wicketkeeper seeks formal explanation from cybercrime agency over phone held since August 31.
Mohammad Rizwan has written to Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency demanding clarity on the investigation against him. He also seeks the return of his mobile phone seized on August 31 in England. The device has been held for nearly four weeks.
Rizwan's legal team stated that he voluntarily handed over the phone after investigators promised its return within three hours. The Lahore High Court dismissed his jurisdictional challenge two weeks ago but directed the NCCIA to avoid harassment. Rizwan now requests written details on the specific incident under investigation.
The inquiry involves Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq and emerged after Pakistan's Lord's defeat. Imam cooperated with investigators while Rizwan sought legal advice throughout the process.
K Srikkanth, S Venkataraghavan and R Ashwin will be honoured with stands at Chepauk ahead of the first BBL match outside Australia.
K Srikkanth, S Venkataraghavan and R Ashwin will have stands named after them at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk. The stands will be unveiled before the Big Bash League opener between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades on December 12.
Srikkanth played 43 Tests and 146 ODIs, scoring over 6,000 international runs and captaining India in 1989. Venkataraghavan took 156 Test wickets and later became an elite international umpire.
Ashwin claimed 537 Test wickets in 106 matches, including 37 five-wicket hauls and a joint-record 11 Player of the Series awards. He also scored 3,503 Test runs with six centuries before retiring in 2024.
Shoaib Akhtar is set for a significant PCB position as the board restructures following Pakistan’s clean sweep loss in England.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar met PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi last week to discuss the national team’s future. Naqvi has invited Akhtar to visit the National Cricket Academy and training camps. The pair strengthened ties after Naqvi offered support following the death of Akhtar’s elder brother.
Akhtar reportedly presented his own ideas and conditions for Pakistan cricket’s improvement. The PCB is also considering overseas coaches and consultants after the departures of fielding coach Shane McDermott and batting coach Ashley Noffke. A permanent head coach for the women’s team is under discussion.
Pakistan’s 0-3 Test series defeat in England has added urgency to the overhaul. Naqvi wants better results across the men’s, women’s, Shaheens and junior sides. Changes to the coaching setup are expected soon.
Greaves will miss Wednesday's second ODI after injuring his calf while scoring 101 off 108 balls in the series opener.
West Indies opener Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the second ODI against India in Guwahati after sustaining a calf injury during his century in the series opener at Thiruvananthapuram. Cricket West Indies confirmed the injury occurred during his 101 off 108 balls in the first match, which India won by eight wickets.
Greaves and John Campbell had given the visitors a strong platform by reaching 135 without loss in the opening 19 overs. Kuldeep Yadav's four for 40 then restricted West Indies to 295 for seven, and India's chase was completed in 41.4 overs. The 32-year-old's absence is a significant blow for a side that needs to win both remaining matches to claim the series.
It remains unclear whether Greaves will recover in time for the third ODI in New Chandigarh on October 3. No replacement has been named, though Jewel Andrew is among the options being considered to open alongside Campbell. Sherfane Rutherford is expected to return after missing the first match for personal reasons.
Ashwin publicly endorses Kuldeep for the 2027 ODI World Cup following the spinner’s match-winning return against West Indies.
Ravichandran Ashwin said Kuldeep Yadav must be part of India’s squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup after the wrist-spinner took 4 for 40 against West Indies on September 27. Ashwin argued that Kuldeep’s nearly 200 ODI wickets and proven ability make him indispensable on South African pitches. He praised the bowler’s recent county stint with Yorkshire for restoring rhythm.
Kuldeep had not played an ODI since early 2026 before returning for the series opener in Thiruvananthapuram. Ashwin rejected any notion of a comeback narrative, stating that Kuldeep has remained a champion spinner throughout his limited opportunities. India won the match by eight wickets after Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139.
The second ODI is scheduled for September 30 in Guwahati. Ashwin’s comments add to public pressure on selectors to settle on a consistent role for the wrist-spinner ahead of the World Cup cycle.
Nitish Reddy's expensive spell raises selection questions ahead of the second ODI in Guwahati.
India are considering changes to their playing XI for the second ODI against West Indies after Nitish Reddy conceded 45 runs in five overs in the series opener. The all-rounder was used with the new ball and bowled two no-balls. Kuldeep Yadav took 4 for 40 to restrict West Indies to 295 for 7.
India chased the target with eight wickets and 50 balls to spare. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill scored centuries. The team used six bowlers in the match.
Selectors must decide whether to persist with Reddy as a fifth bowler or bring in a specialist seamer. Mohammed Siraj and uncapped Auqib Nabi are the most likely replacements.
Rohit Sharma says his long-standing bond with Virat Kohli remains the same despite changing team roles.
Rohit Sharma says his relationship with Virat Kohli hasn't shifted, even though their roles inside the Indian setup have changed. They've been teammates since Rohit debuted in 2007 and Kohli a year later, and Rohit told JioStar they still swap ideas about batting and team goals. Appreciation has always run both ways, he added, though each brings a different approach to the job.
Kohli made an unbeaten 139 in the first ODI against West Indies; Rohit scored 32 in the chase. Both are set to play the rest of the series.
