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West Indies chase 250 to level T20I series against India
West Indies chased down India’s 249-run target in 18.3 overs on October 9, winning the second T20I by six wickets and leveling the five-match series at 1-1.
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- West Indies chase 250 to level T20I series against India
- Samson’s 82 powers India to 249 for five against West Indies
- Rain Threat Ahead of India West Indies T20I in Ranchi
- Arunachal Ranji opener in doubt amid court dispute
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar recalled for New Zealand T20I series
- Maddinson Sets Australian Opener Record With 33-Ball Duck
- Pakistan and Sri Lanka Set for T20I Opener in Rawalpindi
- New Zealand replace injured Chapman and Foulkes for India T20Is
- South Africa leave Rabada out of Australia Test opener
- Bangladesh elect to bat in Abu Dhabi Test
- Dhir’s three wickets spark debate over Sundar’s India place
- Gambhir Praises Agarkar as BCCI Seeks Chief Selector
Samson’s 82 powers India to 249 for five against West Indies
India scored 249 for five in 20 overs against West Indies in the second T20I in Ranchi on October 9, powered by Sanju Samson’s 82 from 41 balls.
Rain Threat Ahead of India West Indies T20I in Ranchi
India was scheduled to face the West Indies in the second T20I in Ranchi on October 9, with forecasts warning of a significant chance of rain during the evening match.
Arunachal Ranji opener in doubt amid court dispute
Arunachal Pradesh’s participation in its opening Ranji Trophy match against Nagaland is uncertain as a court dispute has left the state cricket association unable to organise teams, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar recalled for New Zealand T20I series
India has recalled fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar for its five-match T20I series against New Zealand, reopening debate over whether the selection could lead to a return to one-day cricket before the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Maddinson Sets Australian Opener Record With 33-Ball Duck
Nic Maddinson was dismissed for zero after facing 33 balls on his return to Test cricket, setting a record for an Australian Test opener and ranking third among openers in the format’s longest ducks.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka Set for T20I Opener in Rawalpindi
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are scheduled to open their three-match T20I series on October 9 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with Sahibzada Farhan named to captain Pakistan and Kusal Mendis leading Sri Lanka.
New Zealand replace injured Chapman and Foulkes for India T20Is
New Zealand have ruled Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes out of the five-match T20I series against India because of injuries, and have named Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner in their 16-player squad as replacements.
South Africa leave Rabada out of Australia Test opener
South Africa will begin its three-Test series against Australia without fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, after captain Temba Bavuma said the team chose not to rush him back from a hamstring injury for the opening match on O...
Bangladesh elect to bat in Abu Dhabi Test
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat against Afghanistan in their one-off Test at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 9, leaving the teams level in their history of meetings in the format as play began...
Dhir’s three wickets spark debate over Sundar’s India place
Naman Dhir took three wickets on his T20 international debut as India beat West Indies by eight wickets in the first match of their series in Lucknow on October 6.
Gambhir Praises Agarkar as BCCI Seeks Chief Selector
India head coach Gautam Gambhir publicly praised departing chief selector Ajit Agarkar, crediting his team-first approach as a factor in India’s three ICC tournament victories during Agarkar’s tenure.
Cummins says Australia has moved on from ball-tampering scandal
Australia captain Pat Cummins said the team has moved on from the 2018 ball-tampering scandal and is comfortable with Usman Khawaja telling his account in an upcoming memoir.
PCB Sets PSL 12 for March 18 to May 2, 2027
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that the 12th Pakistan Super League will run from March 18 to May 2, 2027, with all eight franchises returning for a second consecutive season in the expanded format.
Jaiswal Practising Wicketkeeping, Mumbai Captain Says
Yashasvi Jaiswal is practising wicketkeeping alongside his batting, with Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad saying the opener may hope to keep for Mumbai or India in the future.
De Silva Steps Down as Sri Lanka Test Captain
Dhananjaya de Silva has stepped down as Sri Lanka’s Test captain with immediate effect, ending his tenure in the role while remaining available for selection as a player.
Hopes and Haddin leave Punjab Kings coaching staff
James Hopes and Brad Haddin have left Punjab Kings’ coaching staff after the 2026 Indian Premier League season, with both taking head-coaching jobs in Australian cricket.
Joburg Super Kings sign Rowles and Pollard at SA20 auction
Joburg Super Kings signed 18-year-old Jason Rowles for US$174,248, making him the highest-priced player at the SA20 Season 5 auction, and added veteran allrounder Kieron Pollard for R1.5 million.
Travis Head defends Australia players and Maddinson selection
Australia opener Travis Head defended current players and Nic Maddinson’s selection from criticism by former Test cricketers, saying the team could handle scrutiny and that batting conditions have changed from earlier...
Baloda takes 14 wickets as India beat Australia by 10 wickets
India Under-19 defeated Australia Under-19 by 10 wickets in the second Youth Test in Ahmedabad on October 7, with Tanmay Baloda taking 14 wickets in the match.
