Ravindra Jadeja said he performed an Emraan Hashmi-inspired dance step after taking two wickets in the second ODI against West Indies because he is a fan of the actor. He dismissed Amir Jangoo and Alzarri Joseph during India's eight-wicket chase of 406 in Guwahati.

Jadeja took 2 for 65 in ten overs and ended an extended wicket drought in ODIs that began after the Champions Trophy 2025. He told the BCCI he felt like doing something different on the day and acted on instinct after the first scalp.

India completed their highest successful ODI chase and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Shubman Gill produced contrasting ODI innings against West Indies within three days, scoring 110 off 108 balls in Thiruvananthapuram and 223 not out off 133 balls in Guwahati. The first innings was marked by patience and control, while the second showcased controlled aggression in a 406-run chase.

In Thiruvananthapuram, Gill helped set the platform before Virat Kohli finished unbeaten on 139. In Guwahati, Rohit Sharma's 101 off 75 balls gave Gill the platform to accelerate, reaching his hundred in 62 balls and his double century in 117 balls, the fastest ODI double century by an Indian.

Gill's movements remained economical in both innings. The distinction lies in purpose: absorbing the game in one match and taking control of it in the other.

India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre revealed that he contacted Rohit Sharma for guidance after his appointment ahead of the U19 World Cup 2026. Mhatre, who made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings in 2025, led India to a sixth U19 World Cup title by beating England by 100 runs.

Mhatre said he texted Rohit after being named captain and was invited to his home. Rohit explained how to handle the team and spoke to Mhatre's father for half an hour. Mhatre described Rohit as humble and always available to talk.

Mhatre also recalled feeling nervous when he first met MS Dhoni during CSK trials. He only asked for a photograph on the final day of the trials.

KL Rahul was named in Karnataka's Ranji Trophy squad for their season opener against Andhra in Vijayawada from October 11. The move follows Washington Sundar, who was pulled from India's T20Is against West Indies for the same reason. Rahul hasn't batted in four of his last 15 ODIs and has faced only 37 deliveries across his last seven appearances. Ravichandran Smaran leads the side after Devdutt Padikkal was dropped. Prasidh Krishna is in the squad, though his fitness remains uncertain. The Ranji matches double as preparation for the all-format series in New Zealand that starts October 22.

Ajinkya Rahane said Yashasvi Jaiswal does not need to play the third ODI against West Indies. He argued that India's top order is settled after Shubman Gill's unbeaten 223 and Rohit Sharma's century in the eight-wicket win in Guwahati.

Rahane called for Mohammed Siraj's return and Nitish Kumar Reddy's inclusion instead. He said giving Reddy match practice now matters because his role will be crucial at the 2027 World Cup.

India have already sealed the series. Dinesh Karthik said selectors can either test combinations with Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel or stay with the winning XI.

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel said Pakistan will be happy with the 2027 ODI World Cup schedule after the ICC released the fixtures on Thursday. He suggested Pakistan's target is reaching the Super 7 rather than the semi-finals, contrasting this with India's stated ambition to reach at least the last four.

Pakistan sit in Group A with India, Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and one qualifier. The top three from each group plus the best fourth-placed team advance to the Super 7 stage, where teams play six matches with no points carried over from the group phase. India opens against Australia in Cape Town on October 7 and faces Pakistan in Johannesburg three days later.

The tournament runs from October 2 to November 21 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Australia are the defending champions after beating India by six wickets in the 2023 final in Ahmedabad.

Essex County Cricket Club confirmed that top-order batter Robin Das has been suspended after being charged with two counts of rape. The 24-year-old was arrested in August 2025 following reports of a woman being raped in Brixton in March 2024. Das is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court on October 9. Essex stated that the incident took place outside club activities and that the club has remained in contact with the ECB, PCA and The Cricket Regulator. Das made his Essex debut in the Vitality Blast as an 18-year-old in September 2020, with his most recent appearance coming in a One-Day Cup match against Middlesex on July 21.

Beau Webster's role in Australia's three-Test series against South Africa could expand after Cameron Green sustained a lower abdominal strain in the final ODI. Webster has been training as cover and said he is preparing without assuming selection. Australia's selectors are weighing middle-order options including Cooper Connolly and Nic Maddinson if Green is ruled out of the Durban opener on October 9.

Green starred in two Tests against Bangladesh in August. Josh Inglis is already ruled out of the first Test with a fractured finger. Webster can bowl seam and off-spin, giving selectors a multi-role option on a surface expected to turn at Kingsmead.

Australia play a tour match against a Cricket South Africa XI this weekend before the series begins. The selectors must decide whether to pick two or three middle-order alternatives if Green is unavailable.

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced ticketing details for the men's team's upcoming home international assignments, including bilateral T20I and Test series against Sri Lanka and an ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka and England.

The three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka begins on October 9 in Rawalpindi, with online ticket sales starting Saturday afternoon. General tickets for the first two matches start at PKR 300, while the third match offers entry from PKR 200. Physical tickets go on sale from October 5.

The ODI tri-series runs from October 18 to 31 across Lahore and Rawalpindi, with tickets available from PKR 200. The two-Test series against Sri Lanka follows from November 9 to 21, with all enclosures priced at PKR 200 for the Rawalpindi Test.

MI Emirates paid USD 380,000 for Afghanistan left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi at the ILT20 Season 5 auction on October 1. The bid broke the previous record set earlier in the same auction when Gulf Giants bought Liam Livingstone for USD 350,000.

Gulf Giants had earlier retained Rahmanullah Gurbaz for USD 310,000 using their Right-to-Match card before signing Alzarri Joseph for USD 230,000. Desert Vipers acquired Babar Azam at his base price of USD 80,000 for his first ILT20 season.

MI Emirates also retained Muhammad Waseem for USD 210,000, establishing him as the highest-priced UAE player in league history. Each of the six franchises entered the auction with purses between USD 1.3 million and USD 1.39 million.

Gujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger said the franchise enters the 2027 Women's Premier League mini-auction with the least work to do among all teams. The Ahmedabad side retained 11 players after the 2026 season, releasing only Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Titas Sadhu, Ayushi Soni and Shivani Singh. Klinger said the squad already meets the minimum requirement of 15 players and needs only depth additions rather than a rebuild.

The franchise finished second in the league phase last season before losing in the Eliminator for the second consecutive year. Klinger said the side has a settled starting XI and a strong squad with multiple combinations available. He praised wicketkeeper Yastika Bhatia, signed at the 2026 mega-auction despite an injury, and expects her to return fit for the 2027 season.

The 2027 mini-auction takes place two days after the domestic season begins, a scheduling change Klinger said adds complexity for all franchises. He said Gujarat Giants remain confident of taking the next step beyond the Eliminator this season.