Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik wants two changes for Wednesday's second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati. He says India should drop Prasidh Krishna or Gurnoor Brar and bring in either Mohammed Siraj or Auqib Nabi.
India won the first ODI by eight wickets and lead the series 1-0. Prasidh and Brar bowled 20 overs between them and took just two wickets while conceding 120 runs. Karthik believes this series is the right time to test options ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Siraj hasn't played an ODI since January 2026. Nabi is still waiting for his international debut despite recent call-ups across formats. Ajinkya Rahane, though, wants the team to stick with Brar after one match.
Sophie Molineux will miss Australia's three-match ODI series against Bangladesh starting October 9 in Brisbane because of a hip injury. Tahlia McGrath will captain the side, with Ashleigh Gardner named as the other co-vice-captain.
Molineux sustained the injury after returning from The Hundred and recovery has been slower than expected. Lucy Hamilton is also unavailable for the ODIs with a quad strain, leaving Australia with 12 fit players.
Molineux is expected to be fit for the T20I series against New Zealand from October 18. Darcie Brown remains sidelined with a back injury that could keep her out for up to ten weeks.
Brown will miss the start of WBBL|12 after a disc injury sustained on Australia A duty in India.
Adelaide Strikers will be without Darcie Brown for the first part of WBBL|12. The 23-year-old fast bowler has a disc issue that will keep her out for up to 10 weeks. She picked it up on the Australia A tour of India.
The injury also rules her out of Australia's ODI series against Bangladesh next month. Brown needs at least three weeks of rest before she can start bowling again. Selectors hope she returns in time for the back end of the WBBL or the Champions Trophy.
The Strikers have already named 11 of their 15 players, including Sophie Ecclestone and Maia Bouchier. They'll lean on Eleanor Larosa, Megan Schutt and Tahlia McGrath while Brown recovers.
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi received his maiden India cap from KL Rahul before the second ODI against West Indies.
Auqib Nabi received his debut cap from senior statesman KL Rahul during the team huddle before the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati. The pacer was greeted with warm hugs from his teammates on the special moment.
Nabi is the 265th player to represent India in ODIs and the third from Jammu and Kashmir after Parvez Rasool and Umran Malik. He has taken 170 wickets in 45 first-class matches at an average of 18.88 and played a key role in Jammu and Kashmir's first Ranji Trophy title in 2025-26.
Nabi was named in India's squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka last month but did not play. He replaced Nitish Kumar Reddy in the playing XI after the all-rounder was dropped following the first ODI.
Sonam Yeshey claimed the first eight-wicket haul in T20I history with figures of 8/7.
Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey took 8/7 in four overs against Myanmar — the first eight-wicket haul in T20I history. The 22-year-old left-arm spinner bowled Myanmar out for 45, and the ICC confirmed the record on Wednesday.
Yeshey's figures are now the best individual bowling return in the format. He's already claimed 13 wickets in this series alone, and with matches still to come, he'll have a chance to add to that tally. For Bhutan, a team that rarely features in international headlines, this is the kind of performance that changes how people think about what associate nations can do when conditions — and a spinner of genuine skill — align.
Yas Lions became the sixth franchise confirmed for the 2026 Abu Dhabi T10. West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder will serve as the team's icon player. Entrepreneur Jeetu Kataria is the owner and former India batter Robin Uthappa has been appointed team director.
The tournament runs from 7 to 20 November at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Yas Lions join Arabian Aces, Emirates Eagles, UAE Bulls, United Tigers and Royal Desert Champions.
Uthappa will oversee cricketing strategy, player recruitment and squad culture. Kataria said the franchise aims to combine strong governance with competitive performance.
Hobart Hurricanes complete their overseas trio by signing Chinelle Henry from Brisbane Heat for WBBL|12.
Hobart Hurricanes have signed West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry from Brisbane Heat ahead of WBBL|12. She joins English pair Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Linsey Smith as the Hurricanes' overseas trio.
Henry, 31, chose Hobart after talking to former teammates Lizelle Lee and Nicola Carey and liking the family feel. She adds pace-bowling depth and middle-order batting for the defending champions.
Natalie Sciver-Brunt is sitting out to recover from injury, leaving the Hurricanes with one list spot open after the T20 Spring Challenge.
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 have named Sophie Molineux in both their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming series against Bangladesh and New Zealand despite ongoing concerns over a hip injury. The captain faces a race against time to recover before the first ODI in Brisbane on October 9.
Lucy Hamilton has been ruled out of the ODIs with a quad strain but selectors remain hopeful she will recover for the T20Is starting October 18. Darcie Brown was omitted from the squads with a back injury. Grace Harris is the only other omission from the T20 World Cup-winning squad.
The T20Is will be Australia's first matches since winning the World Cup at Lord's in July. The series against New Zealand will be played with an interim head coach after the White Ferns parted ways with Ben Sawyer earlier this month.
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.
Shubham Sharma will lead Madhya Pradesh in the absence of Rajat Patidar and Arshad Khan for the opening round.
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association named Shubham Sharma captain of its 17-member Ranji Trophy squad for the 2026-27 season. Regular captain Rajat Patidar and left-arm seamer Arshad Khan are unavailable for the opening round after selection for India A. Venkatesh Iyer is also sidelined while recovering from shoulder surgery.
Madhya Pradesh will begin its campaign against Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar on 11 October. The side reached the quarter-finals last season before losing to eventual champions Jammu and Kashmir.
The squad includes Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Sen in the pace attack. Saransh Jain and Kumar Karthikeya form the spin options. Chandrakant Pandit continues as head coach.
Akash Deep will return to competitive cricket for the first time since February when he plays for Rest of India against Jammu and Kashmir in the Irani Cup starting Thursday at Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar. The 29-year-old missed seven months with a stress fracture in his lower back. The injury was detected after Bengal's Ranji Trophy semifinal against J&K last season.
Jammu and Kashmir enter the match as defending Ranji Trophy champions. They will be without their leading wicket-taker Auqib Nabi, who is with India for the ODI series against the West Indies, and injured fast bowler Yudhvir Singh Charak.
Rest of India are led by Rishabh Pant. The match runs from October 1 to 5.
Half-centuries from Tanisha Singh, Niki Prasad and Shubha Satheesh lifted India Women's A to 351 for 9.
India Women's A scored 351 for 9 on the first day of their one-off unofficial Test against Australia A in Mohali. Tanisha Singh made 92, Niki Prasad remained unbeaten on 78 and Shubha Satheesh scored 59. The innings was built on a strong opening stand of 102 between Shubha and Priya Punia.
Tanisha fell 8 runs short of a century after batting 166 balls and striking 12 fours. Niki Prasad hit 11 fours and two sixes during her 99-ball knock. Australia’s Charli Knott and Lilly Mills took three wickets each.
The match continues on day two on Wednesday. India Women’s A will look to build on their first-innings total against an Australia side that has yet to bat.
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.
WPL teams released several overseas players with RCB, UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants parting ways with experienced names.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru released Grace Harris and Linsey Smith. UP Warriorz let go of Deandra Dottin and Chloe Tryon ahead of the WPL 2027 auction. Gujarat Giants released Danielle Wyatt-Hodge.
Delhi Capitals released Alana King among six players. Mumbai Indians let go of G Kamalini and Saika Ishaque. The five teams retained 63 players including 23 overseas recruits.
Ellyse Perry confirmed her availability for RCB after missing the 2026 season for personal reasons. 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.
Jadeja's recent ODI returns have placed his World Cup prospects under scrutiny as Axar Patel moves ahead in selection calculations.
India's spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said the team will continue assessing Ravindra Jadeja alongside Axar Patel ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Jadeja returned for the West Indies series after Axar and Washington Sundar were unavailable.
In his last 10 ODIs Jadeja has taken five wickets, with only one in the past seven matches. He has not scored a half-century in nearly six years and has conceded more than six runs an over in three of his last seven outings.
Bahutule noted Jadeja's improved bowling in recent Tests and his utility with bat and ball. The selectors must now decide whether experience alone justifies his place when Axar offers similar skills and greater recent impact.
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.
