Aakash Chopra questioned why Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj were left out of India's second ODI against West Indies. India won by eight wickets.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra criticised the team management for dropping Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj from the second ODI against West Indies. He said Reddy needs consistent opportunities to build confidence rather than being rotated in and out of the side. Siraj also remained on the bench despite being available for selection.
Chopra noted that both players were fit and bowling substantial workloads in the nets. He questioned the logic of keeping Siraj in the squad but not playing him when established fast bowlers were unavailable. Reddy had taken one wicket in five overs during the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram.
India won the match by eight wickets after chasing 406. Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 and Rohit Sharma made 101 to complete the series victory.
Gautam Gambhir said the Guwahati pitch offered no contest between bat and ball after India chased 406 against West Indies.
India coach Gautam Gambhir said the batting-friendly pitch in Guwahati was unfair on bowlers after his side completed the second-highest successful chase in ODI history on Wednesday. India overhauled West Indies' 405 for seven with an eight-wicket victory.
Gambhir said there needs to be more contest between bat and ball, and that young bowlers should not be judged solely by their figures on surfaces offering no assistance. He expressed sympathy for bowlers operating under fielding restrictions and two new balls.
Gambhir said India has limited time to settle on combinations ahead of the 2027 World Cup and will try different options until the Zimbabwe series. The third ODI is scheduled for New Chandigarh on Saturday.
Abdul Samad said he fell short of his personal target of 1,000 to 1,200 Ranji Trophy runs after scoring 748 at an average of 57.53 for Jammu and Kashmir last season. He told reporters he focused on spending time at the crease without overthinking and waiting for the right delivery. Samad converted several half-centuries but missed out on additional centuries.
He described his role as steering the team out of trouble in difficult situations and said he has grown accustomed to batting in challenging circumstances. Samad added that he enjoys red-ball cricket because the format's ebb and flow creates varied scenarios that test different aspects of batting. He said switching from multi-day to T20 cricket requires only about a week of practice to regain rhythm.
Green and Renshaw picked up injuries during the third ODI against South Africa.
Cameron Green suffered a blow to the groin while batting in the third ODI against South Africa and did not take the field. Matt Renshaw left the field after a blow to the wrist and did not return.
The injuries occurred during Australia's 45-run DLS victory in the rain-shortened third ODI at Potchefstroom. Australia posted 322 for 9 before rain ended South Africa's chase at 145 for 4.
The two players were set to feature in the upcoming Test series against South Africa.
Overton and Luff took the top PCA awards after standout seasons across formats. Baker and Corteen-Coleman won the young player prizes.
Somerset duo Craig Overton and Sophie Luff claimed the headline prizes at the 2026 PCA awards in partnership with Toyota at Exhibition White City. Overton won the men's player of the year, domestic overall MVP, County Championship player of the year and selection in the team of the year. The 32-year-old scored 951 runs and took 76 wickets across formats this season.
Overton becomes the first Somerset player to win the award since Nick Compton in 2012. He took 53 wickets at an average of 19.18 in the County Championship and scored three first-class hundreds. Luff won the women's player of the year after scoring more than 1,000 runs and captaining Trent Rockets to The Hundred title.
Pace bowler Sonny Baker and left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman won the two young player awards. Former captain Heather Knight received the outstanding contribution award following her international retirement. Overton said he wants to make England selectors' decisions as hard as possible by continuing his form for Somerset.
Nathan Ellis will miss the rest of Australia's tour of South Africa due to injury.
Nathan Ellis suffered a left-side strain during the second ODI against South Africa and has been ruled out of the third match. The 32-year-old will return to Australia for rehabilitation.
Joel Davies also suffered a hamstring injury while fielding as a substitute and will miss the remainder of the tour. Ellis had taken 12 wickets in five matches on the Africa tour before the injury.
Pat Cummins is expected to return for the final ODI after being rested for the first two games.
Australia beat South Africa by 45 runs under DLS in the rain-affected third ODI in Potchefstroom.
Australia won the third and final ODI against South Africa by 45 runs under the DLS method in Potchefstroom on Wednesday. Rain interrupted play after Australia posted 322 for nine, with South Africa reaching 145 for four in 28 overs when the match was called off.
Alex Carey scored 74 off 88 balls and Mitch Marsh made 56 off 42 balls for Australia. Ollie Peake added 48 runs. Adam Zampa took two for 34 and Xavier Bartlett claimed two for 25. Ryan Rickelton remained unbeaten on 71 for South Africa.
Pat Cummins returned for his first ODI in almost two years but did not captain the side. Mitch Marsh retained the captaincy. Mitchell Starc also came back into the XI while Nathan Ellis was ruled out with a side strain.
England players can join the Afghanistan Premier League after ECB approval, subject to ICC sanction.
The England and Wales Cricket Board will allow its players to participate in the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League scheduled to begin on December 27 in the UAE. The ECB has maintained it will not play bilateral cricket with Afghanistan over concerns about women's rights but will treat the APL like any other franchise league once it receives ICC sanction.
Ollie Pope and Luke Wood are among ECB-contracted players already registered. James Vince, Moeen Ali, Jason Roy, Reece Topley, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Laurie Evans have also entered their names.
The ECB has faced political pressure over its stance on Afghanistan but treats ICC events as an exemption. The players' draft has been postponed from September 27 to October 24.
India chased 406 to beat West Indies by eight wickets, completing only the second successful 400-plus chase in men's ODI history.
India chased 406 to beat West Indies by eight wickets in Guwahati on September 30. Shubman Gill remained not out on 223 off 133 balls while Rohit Sharma scored 101 off 75 balls in an opening stand of 255 runs. The target beat India's previous best successful chase and became only the second time a men's ODI side has hunted down 400 or more.
West Indies posted 405 for seven, their first 400-plus total in ODI cricket, with centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo. India completed the chase in 43.3 overs with 39 balls remaining. Gill reached his double century in 117 balls, the fastest in ODI history.
The result took India to an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Gill now has two ODI double centuries, joining Rohit as the only players with multiple scores of 200 or more in the format.
Ruturaj Gaikwad hit the winning single as India completed their highest successful ODI chase, reaching 406 against West Indies with eight wickets in hand. The target was overhauled in 43.3 overs at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.
It was the second time a target above 400 has been chased in ODI history, after South Africa's 435 against Australia in 2006. India also recorded their ninth innings above 400 in ODIs, the most by any team.
Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 223 and Rohit Sharma made 101 in the record chase. The win sealed the three-match series 2-0 with one game remaining. The final ODI will be played in Mullanpur on Saturday.
Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been appointed captain of the Karnataka team for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. The one-day U-19 tournament will be played in Visakhapatnam from October 8 to 16. The 17-year-old right-handed wicketkeeper-batter recently featured in India U-19's three-match ODI series against Australia in Rajkot.
Anvay played two matches in the series and earlier represented India U-19 on their tour of Sri Lanka in July. Karnataka are placed in Elite Group E alongside Gujarat, Jharkhand, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi.
In the rain-shortened first Youth ODI against Australia U-19, Anvay scored 38 off 18 balls with two fours and three sixes, helping India post 182 for 6 and win by seven runs.
Peter Hemp replaces Sarwar Imran as Bangladesh women's head coach ahead of Australia tour.
Peter Hemp has been appointed head coach of the Bangladesh women's national team ahead of their tour of Australia. He replaces Sarwar Imran, who had been in charge since February 2025.
The appointment comes as the Tigresses prepare for a challenging assignment against Australia. Hemp takes over with the team looking to build on recent progress in the shorter formats.
Bangladesh women's cricket has seen increased investment in recent years, and the new coach will be tasked with maintaining that momentum during the Australia tour and beyond.
Bumrah and Axar each claimed two wickets as Sri Lanka slipped to 31 for six chasing 170 in the Asian Games semi-final.
Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel each took two wickets as Sri Lanka reached 31 for six in the Asian Games men's cricket semi-final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Thursday. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field after clear skies replaced the rain that washed out all four quarter-finals. India had posted 169 for seven, with Ishan Kishan unbeaten on 80 off 46 balls and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi making 38 off 21.
Pakistan had earlier beaten Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semi-final to reach the gold-medal match. The winner of India versus Sri Lanka will face Pakistan on Saturday.
Both sides named spin-heavy attacks. Bumrah remained India's only specialist seamer, while Sri Lanka handed debuts to three players.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made 38 off 21 before India slipped to 58 for two against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semifinal. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck 38 off 21 balls before falling in the Asian Games men's cricket semifinal against Sri Lanka at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Thursday. India reached 58 for two after losing Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson inside the first 10 overs. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first.
Sooryavanshi replaced Sanju Samson in the playing XI after the wicketkeeper-batter was omitted from the starting lineup. Jasprit Bumrah returned to the side after missing the warm-up match against Japan. The match began under clear skies following multiple rain washouts that forced all four quarterfinals to be abandoned.
Pakistan earlier defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semifinal to reach the gold-medal match. The winner of India versus Sri Lanka will face Pakistan on Saturday for the gold medal.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replaced Sanju Samson in India's playing XI for the Asian Games semi-final against Sri Lanka.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named in India's playing XI for the men's cricket Asian Games semi-final against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Sooryavanshi replaced Sanju Samson in the side, while Jasprit Bumrah returned after missing the Japan T20I.
India's full-strength squad features Shreyas Iyer as captain and includes Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan as openers. Sri Lanka fielded a second-string side captained by Sahan Arachchige. The match began at 10:00 AM IST after earlier rain concerns.
Pakistan earlier defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semi-final to qualify for the gold-medal match. The winner of India versus Sri Lanka will face Pakistan on Saturday.
Fifteen-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named in TIME magazine's TIME 100 Next list, which highlights emerging talents shaping the future. Sooryavanshi is the youngest person on the list and the only Indian athlete among seven sports figures selected. The list includes American football quarterback Arch Manning, NBA star Tyrese Maxey, footballers Naomi Girma and Folarin Balogun, tennis player Alexandra Eala and basketball player Olivia Miles.
Jammu and Kashmir dismissed Rest of India for 237 on day one of the Irani Cup despite missing injured seamer Auqib Nabi.
Jammu and Kashmir bowled out Rest of India for 237 on the opening day of the Irani Cup in Srinagar on October 1. Rishabh Pant's side lost five wickets for 49 runs between lunch and tea after reaching 106 for two. Pant scored 10 off 36 balls.
Shikhar Mohan scored 60 and Ravichandran Smaran made 68 for Rest of India. Sunil Kumar took three for 36 and Lone Nasir claimed three for 59 for Jammu and Kashmir. Auqib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season, was unavailable due to India's ODI series against West Indies.
Jammu and Kashmir reached 21 for two at stumps after Akash Deep removed night-watchman Umar Nazir. Mukesh Choudhary had earlier dismissed opener Shubham Pundir.
Rishabh Pant scored 10 as Rest of India were bowled out for 237 on the opening day of the Irani Cup against Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar. Medium pacers Umar Nazir Mir, Sunil Kumar and Lone Nassir took three wickets each as the defending Ranji Trophy champions bowled out the visitors despite missing injured spearhead Auqib Nabi. J&K captain Paras Dogra won the toss and elected to bowl on a green pitch.
Shikhar Mohan scored 60 and Ravichandran Smaran made 68 for Rest of India, but both failed to convert their starts into centuries. Sarfaraz Khan was dismissed for 45 after a 76-run stand with Mohan. Pant was caught at short cover after being set on 10, attempting an inside-out drive.
Jammu and Kashmir reached 21 for two at stumps, with Akash Deep removing night-watchman Nazir for four. Mukesh Choudhary had earlier dismissed opener Shubham Pundir for one. J&K will resume on the second morning with nine wickets in hand.
India A lost their top order and ended the second day at 122 for 5 against Australia A.
Australia A reached 358 in the second unofficial Test against India A in Puducherry. Sam Harper scored 128 as the visitors added 79 runs on the second morning.
India A replied with 122 for 5 at stumps, still 236 runs behind. Todd Murphy took two wickets and Corey Rocchiccioli dismissed both Devdutt Padikkal and B Sai Sudharsan.
Shaik Rasheed remained unbeaten on 36 as the middle order attempted to rebuild after early setbacks.
Pooran's seven sixes led Toronto Sixers while Brampton Blitz and Mississauga Masters also secured opening-day victories in the T10 competition.
Nicholas Pooran smashed 64 off 33 balls with seven sixes as Toronto Sixers posted 110 for 7, then bowled Montreal Royal Tigers out for 94 to win by 16 runs on Tuesday in Vancouver.
Brampton Blitz defended their title with a three-wicket chase of 89 against White Rock Warriors, finishing at 90 for 7 inside nine overs. Mississauga Masters rounded out the men's results, reaching 141 for 5 to beat Vancouver Kings by five wickets while chasing 136.
Vancouver Warriors Women started the women's tournament with a seven-wicket win over Toronto Sixers Women. The six-team event mixes overseas stars with local talent.
