Nuwanidu was given out on a length ball that turned away from him, though replays showed he missed it by a distance.
Elite umpire Nitin Menon raised his finger to dismiss Sri Lanka's Nuwanidu for one in the Asian Games men's cricket bronze medal match at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday. The left-hander was given caught behind off Al Islam despite replays showing a clear gap between bat and ball.
The match was played without DRS, leaving Nuwanidu with no review option. Sri Lanka lost three wickets in the first three overs and slipped to 54 for five before Tharindu Ratnayake's 65 helped them recover to 165 for nine.
Bangladesh fell 63 runs short chasing the target, handing Sri Lanka the bronze medal. India later defeated Pakistan in the gold medal match to claim their second successive Asian Games cricket title.
Report says Abhishek Sharma is unhappy with SRH’s decision to name Ishan Kishan captain; franchise denies claims.
A report in the Times of India claims that Abhishek Sharma is frustrated with Sunrisers Hyderabad after the franchise appointed Ishan Kishan as captain for the 2026 season while Pat Cummins was injured. The left-handed opener scored 563 runs in 15 matches last season, including an unbeaten 135.
The report suggests Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals could be interested if Abhishek becomes available. SRH CEO K Shanmugam denied the speculation, stating there is nothing to the claims. Abhishek’s father was seen wearing an SRH jersey while celebrating India’s Asian Games gold medal.
Abhishek has been with SRH since 2019 and is currently ranked second in the ICC T20I batting rankings.
South Africa’s Tony de Zorzi will miss the first Test against Australia at Kingsmead starting October 9 due to a hamstring injury sustained in the third ODI on September 30. The 17-Test batter was included in the preliminary squad but will not feature in the 15-member squad for the series opener.
Marques Ackerman could make his Test debut and bat at No. 3. Ackerman scored a double century for South Africa A against Bangladesh A in September. Wiaan Mulder and Tristan Stubbs are also competing for the position.
Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje returned to training at Kingsmead after missing the ODI series through injury.
Anshul Kamboj received his first ODI cap from Virat Kohli after Prasidh Krishna was ruled out injured ahead of the third ODI against West Indies at New Chandigarh.
Kamboj got his cap from Virat Kohli before the third ODI against West Indies at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh. He replaced Prasidh Krishna, who suffered a left hamstring injury in Guwahati. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj also came back into the side, with Ravindra Jadeja and Auqib Nabi making way.
Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat on a surface he called good for batting. He noted India's bowling attack lacks experience and said the team must keep improving. West Indies made three changes too, bringing in Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde and Gudakesh Motie.
The 27-year-old Kamboj had been called up from India A's second four-day match against Australia A in Puducherry. He has already played one Test and represented North Zone in the Duleep Trophy.
Abhishek Sharma made 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls. Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel each took wickets in the victory that retained India's title from Hangzhou 2023.
India captain Shreyas Iyer said the team's refusal to complain about rain-disrupted preparation was a sign of a champion mindset after beating Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final. India posted 211 for six before restricting Pakistan to 192 for six at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday. Iyer noted that the squad arrived on September 20 and received their first proper training session only before the semi-final on October 1.
Abhishek's 61 and Tilak's unbeaten 51 set up India's 211 for six. Pakistan fell 19 runs short despite Hasan Nawaz's 96.
Abhishek Sharma scored 61 off 28 balls with seven sixes as India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to retain the Asian Games men's cricket gold medal at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls while Shivam Dube added late runs. India posted 211 for six after Shreyas Iyer won the toss and batted first.
Pakistan replied with 192 for six. Hasan Nawaz made 96 off 51 balls before Dube dismissed him on the final ball. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar each took two wickets. Ahmed Daniyal and Arafat Minhas claimed two wickets each for Pakistan.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made 15 off nine balls before Saim Ayub dismissed him. Abhishek reached his fifty in 20 balls, equalling Yuvraj Singh's record for most sixes in an India-Pakistan T20I innings. India had beaten Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semi-final.
on October 6. Ruturaj Gaikwad captains India A after Hardik Pandya was ruled out.
The first ODI between India A and Australia A in Puducherry has been moved from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 6. The second and third ODIs remain at 9:30 a.m. on October 8 and 10.
Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain India A for the three-match series. Hardik Pandya has been ruled out with an injury.
India A defeated Australia A 1-0 in the preceding two-match unofficial Test series. Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan are also in the India A squad.
New Zealand batter Devon Conway said Pakistan U-19 player Sameer Minhas is a standout talent among the younger generation of Pakistani cricketers in the PSL. Conway, who represented Islamabad United, told journalist Saj Sadiq that Minhas is a really classy right-handed batter full of talent.
Minhas scored three half-centuries in PSL 2026 and finished the league phase with an average of 38.77. He also accumulated 286 runs across four first-class matches at an average of 47.66, including three half-centuries. In T20 cricket, he has scored 373 runs at a strike rate of 151.01 across 13 matches.
Pakistan are looking for young batters to support Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in the national team. Minhas was born in Multan and has yet to make his international debut.
Karthik highlighted Rahul's ability to deliver under pressure despite receiving limited batting time during the three-match series.
Dinesh Karthik praised KL Rahul for his unbeaten 129 after the wicketkeeper-batter scored his ninth ODI century in the third match against West Indies. Rahul reached the milestone in 80 balls and finished with 129 off 87 deliveries, his highest ODI score.
Rahul walked in at 141 for three in the 25th over and accelerated after his half-century, hitting six sixes and nine fours. His innings included four maximums in the final 10 balls as India posted 351 for seven.
The knock came in Rahul's first innings of the series and reinforced his value in the middle order. He also passed 10,000 international runs during the innings, becoming the 15th Indian to reach the landmark. Rohit Sharma scored 92 and Ruturaj Gaikwad made 57 in the same match.
Shubman Gill said he sees captaincy as a responsibility rather than a childhood dream and values input from senior players including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Shubman Gill said he views captaining India in two formats as a responsibility rather than a childhood ambition. The 26-year-old told JioStar that his primary goal has always been to represent the country and win matches, and that the right intent helps him handle the pressures of leadership. Gill has scored 894 runs in 11 ODIs this year at an average of 127.71, including three centuries.
Gill said he is fortunate to have the experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the team. He added that he often approaches KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer for advice and values everyone's opinion before making decisions. Gill said learning comes from listening to everyone and then deciding what works best in a given situation.
Gill scored an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls in India's chase of 406 in the second ODI against West Indies, the highest score in an ODI run-chase. He reached his century in 62 balls and his double century in 117 balls, the fastest double century in ODI history.
Rohit said lifting the 2027 World Cup trophy would let him relive the feeling he has experienced twice in T20 cricket.
Rohit Sharma said he wants to win the 2027 ODI World Cup to experience the feeling of lifting the trophy again after doing so twice in T20 cricket. The former captain told JioStar that winning a World Cup is a special feeling and he has experienced it twice in the T20 format. Rohit said the fun of winning cannot be described and he wants that feeling back.
Rohit praised Shubman Gill's captaincy, saying the 26-year-old has a great cricketing brain and is clear about what he wants. He added that Gill needs the support of players and staff around him. Rohit said he will do whatever he can to help Gill.
Rohit scored 101 off 75 balls in India's chase of 406 in the second ODI against West Indies. He needs two runs in the third ODI to become only the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to score 10,000 ODI runs as an opener.
Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said India did not win the Asian Games gold medal on a platter after defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final in Nagoya on Saturday. Samson credited the presence of experienced players for helping the team manage energy and stay focused during a tournament disrupted by rain.
India posted 211 for six with half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma before restricting Pakistan to 192 for six. Samson said the experienced squad knew how to manage energy levels when practice and match schedules were repeatedly interrupted.
He noted that fielding the regular T20 contingent gave the team both quality and composure for the high-stakes final. Samson said once the game started, players focused on match conditions rather than the occasion itself.
India retained the Asian Games men’s cricket gold with a 19-run win over Pakistan, completing a double after the women’s team secured gold earlier in the week.
India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games men’s cricket final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on October 3. India posted 211 for six after choosing to bat first. Abhishek Sharma scored 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22.
Pakistan slipped to 39 for three inside six overs before Hasan Nawaz’s 96 off 51 balls revived their chase. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar each took two wickets as India defended the target. The win marked India’s second consecutive Asian Games gold in men’s cricket.
BCCI president Mithun Manhas said Pakistan no longer offer the competition they once did, while praising India’s composure under pressure. He added that the team performed like defending champions throughout the tournament.
Shoaib Akhtar denies PCB chief selector offer and any meetings with board officials.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has dismissed reports claiming he was offered the PCB's chief selector role. Akhtar, speaking from Houston on a PTV sports programme, said there was no truth to the speculation.
Rumours had suggested the PCB was considering Akhtar for the position and that he had met chairman Mohsin Naqvi to discuss the role. Akhtar categorically denied both claims and said he had no interest in any position within the board.
The 51-year-old cited advice from his late mother, who had told him to stay away from the PCB. He added that he wants Pakistan cricket to improve but made clear he has no plans to work with the board.
AB de Villiers describes Virat Kohli’s current ODI form as a third peak ahead of the 2027 World Cup, praising his aggressive approach and relaxed mindset.
AB de Villiers said Virat Kohli is experiencing a third peak in his ODI career ahead of the 2027 World Cup. De Villiers highlighted Kohli’s aggressive approach and relaxed mindset, noting that the batter is making decisions on instinct rather than overthinking.
Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls with nine sixes in the first ODI against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. De Villiers said Kohli’s current form follows peaks from 2012-2014 and 2016-2019, with the batter now taking his game to another level.
De Villiers also backed Rohit Sharma’s inclusion in the 2027 World Cup squad, citing his leadership qualities and experience. He said strategic field placements can accommodate older players while their batting remains central to the team’s plans.
England return to Zimbabwe for a World Cup qualifier; Kris Srikkanth says India's bowling cannot win a World Cup.
England will return to Zimbabwe for the first time since 2004 when they face a World Cup qualifier in Harare on October 20. The match forms part of the 2027 World Cup draw confirmed this week.
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth criticised India's bowling after the team lost the third ODI to West Indies in New Chandigarh. He said the attack remains too weak to win a World Cup and questioned the decision to rest Mohammed Siraj for the final over.
Srikkanth also criticised the inclusion of Gurnoor Brar and Anshul Kamboj, who conceded 146 runs combined while taking one wicket. He added that Nitish Kumar Reddy lacks the skills required for the all-rounder role after scoring nine runs and conceding 50 without a wicket.
Brydon Carse faces an independent disciplinary hearing after being charged over a Derby nightclub incident in August, though he remains available for England.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been charged by the Cricket Regulator over an incident outside a Derby nightclub in August. The charge relates to alleged improper conduct under ECB Regulation 3.2. Police investigated allegations of assault but later dropped those claims. Carse was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. The matter has now been referred to an independent Cricket Discipline Panel. A hearing is expected within the next few weeks.
Carse remains available for England selection during the process. Multiple outlets including BBC Sport, The Guardian and Sky Sports confirmed the development on Friday. The 31-year-old had been dropped from the England squad following the original arrest.
England white-ball captain Harry Brook said last month that Carse needed time away from the international game. Head coach Brendon McCullum said the player would need to get his house in order before returning to the side.
Justin Greaves's calf injury ends his participation in the ODI series against India.
West Indies batter Justin Greaves was ruled out of the third ODI against India on Friday. Greaves missed the second match in Guwahati with a calf injury and has not recovered in time for the fixture in Mullanpur. The 26-year-old scored a century in the series opener in Thiruvananthapuram. Greaves is not part of the West Indies T20I squad and is expected to return home after the ODI series concludes.
Hope's unbeaten 162 powered West Indies to their highest successful ODI chase against India.
Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 as West Indies chased down 352 to beat India by five wickets in the third ODI at New Chandigarh. Hope's innings helped the visitors avoid a series whitewash after India had already secured the series 2-1. KL Rahul made 129 not out for India in a match that ended West Indies' eight-match losing streak against the hosts.
Rohit fell five runs short of a century but claimed the record during India's innings at Mullanpur.
Rohit Sharma became the fastest batter to reach 10,000 runs as an opener in ODIs during the third match against West Indies at Mullanpur on Saturday. The milestone came in his 202nd innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 226 innings.
India won the toss and batted first in the series finale. Rohit fell for 96 after adding 74 for the first wicket with Ruturaj Gaikwad, who made 57. Shubman Gill was dismissed for one and Virat Kohli for a golden duck in the same over from Jayden Seales.
Rohit also became the first player to hit 100 sixes in international cricket against West Indies. India have already secured the series after winning the first two ODIs, including a record chase of 406 in Guwahati.
