Team NewsAuqib Nabi Earns First India ODI Cap in Guwahati Against West Indies
Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi receives his India ODI cap from KL Rahul as the hosts field first against West Indies in the second match.
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Women's CricketTahlia McGrath to Captain Australia as Molineux and Hamilton Miss Bangladesh ODIs
Sophie Molineux and Hamilton are out of Australia Women’s ODI series against Bangladesh, with Tahlia McGrath stepping in as captain in Brisbane.
AnalysisBrendon McCullum Sets Out Plan to Make England the World’s Best White-Ball Side
Now focused only on white-ball cricket, England coach Brendon McCullum says he wants an aggressive, high-intensity team with a clear identity.
Player SpotlightKapil Dev Believes Virat Kohli May Come to Wish He Had Played More Tests
Kapil Dev says Virat Kohli’s fitness could keep him going for years and that he would have liked to see the batter play more Test cricket.
Player SpotlightKL Rahul Plays 100th ODI, Just 35 Runs Short of 10,000 International Runs
KL Rahul marks his 100th ODI for India in Guwahati and enters the match needing 35 runs to reach 10,000 across all international formats.
Team NewsMark Boucher Named MI Emirates Head Coach Ahead of ILT20 2026-27
Mark Boucher takes over from Robin Singh as MI Emirates head coach for the ILT20 season that runs from November 22 to December 20, 2026.
Player SpotlightRohit Sharma Talks Friendship With Kohli and Shared Goal of 2027 World Cup
Rohit Sharma describes his bond with Virat Kohli, says their methods differ but goals match, and notes Kohli needs no reminder about World Cups.
NewsAsian Games 2026: Rain Wipes Out Quarter-Finals, Bangladesh Advance on Seeding
All four men’s Asian Games quarter-finals in Aichi were washed out, so seedings decided the semis: Bangladesh meet Pakistan and India face Sri Lanka.
Women's CricketRCB Coach Rangarajan Says Ellyse Perry’s Return Strengthens Side for WPL 2027
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retained Ellyse Perry among 13 players before the WPL 2027 auction on October 28, and coach Rangarajan explains the plan.
Women's CricketBCB Confirms Nigar Sultana Will Captain Bangladesh Women in Australia ODIs
The BCB says Nigar Sultana remains Bangladesh Women’s ODI captain for the Australia series, and criticises recent remarks made by the team’s coach.
Team NewsChennai Super Kings Name Mohit Sharma as New Bowling Coach
Former India seamer Mohit Sharma, who retired in December 2025, joins Chennai Super Kings as bowling coach, replacing Eric Simmons on Zaheer Khan’s advice.
AnalysisAshwin: India Cannot Travel to South Africa for the World Cup Without Kuldeep
R Ashwin says Kuldeep Yadav’s 4/40 against the West Indies is no comeback but a reminder of a champion spinner India need at the 2027 World Cup.
Player SpotlightRahane Backs Virat Kohli to Chase 100 International Centuries
Ajinkya Rahane says Kohli thrives on pressure he puts on himself and believes the batter has Tendulkar’s 100 international hundreds in mind.
NewsViral Pakistan Women’s Fitness Video Sparks Criticism, but Its Origin Is Disputed
A viral training clip drew online criticism of Wahab Riaz, but a fact-check claims the players are Pakistan Under-19 women, not the senior team.
Team NewsAustralia Captain Sophie Molineux a Doubt for Bangladesh ODIs With Hip Problem
Sophie Molineux has been left out of Victoria’s WNCL opener with a hip injury, putting her Australia captaincy against Bangladesh in Brisbane in doubt.
Player SpotlightShubman Gill: Kohli Is Playing With Freedom and Can Win Games on His Own
India captain Shubman Gill says Virat Kohli is enjoying his batting more after a 55th ODI hundred, and talks up the need for more batting depth.
Player SpotlightJoe Root Named PCA Men’s ODI Player of the Summer for a Second Time
Joe Root retains the PCA ODI Player of the Summer award after 326 runs at 54.33 and says England are heading in the right direction for the 2027 World Cup.
AnalysisAbhinav Mukund Says Kuldeep Yadav Can Lock In a 2027 World Cup Place
Abhinav Mukund says Kuldeep Yadav’s 4/40 against the West Indies could secure his World Cup spot, and that India are still testing ODI combinations.
Player SpotlightPrasidh Krishna Wants to Return From Injury Far Stronger Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna talks about the grind of rehabilitation, the demands of ODI bowling and the prospect of a World Cup in South Africa.
Women's CricketSri Lanka Women to Welcome Australia for Three ODIs in Dambulla This December
Australia Women tour Sri Lanka in December 2026 for three ODIs in Dambulla, with ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29 points on offer. Full schedule inside.
Women's CricketPerth Scorchers Bring Back England’s Freya Kemp for WBBL|12
England left-hander Freya Kemp will rejoin Perth Scorchers for the 2026 WBBL season, adding late-innings hitting to a squad led by Mooney and King.
Player SpotlightSehwag Says Sons of Cricket Legends Deserve Space, Not Constant Comparison
Virender Sehwag says comparing Arjun Tendulkar and his own son Aaryavir with their famous fathers is unfair and asks for patience from fans and media.
Team NewsConrad Expects Edge in South Africa-Australia Tests After Lord’s Final Win
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad expects a spicy three-Test series against Australia, with WTC points close and the Lord’s final fresh in the memory.
NewsKusal Mendis Century Levels ODI Series as Sri Lanka Beat England at Headingley
Kusal Mendis made 121 and Dunith Wellalage took 3/49 as Sri Lanka beat England by 16 runs at Headingley, setting up a series decider at The Oval.
NewsJoe Root Has Not Retired: The Announcement Came from Brother Billy
Billy Root, 34, will retire from professional cricket at the end of the 2026 season after seven years at Glamorgan, not his brother Joe Root of England.
NewsGambhir Explains Long-Standing Bond with Rohit Sharma Ahead of West Indies ODIs
India coach Gautam Gambhir says his link with Rohit Sharma dates back to their playing days, and says all four captains he has worked with put India first.
Women's CricketLuke Williams Named Mumbai Indians Women’s Head Coach for WPL 2027
Luke Williams, a title winner with Adelaide Strikers and RCB, takes charge of Mumbai Indians in the WPL, with Harmanpreet Kaur staying on as captain.
NewsChopra Lauds Ashwin for Praising Agarkar as Chief Selector’s Exit Looms
Aakash Chopra says R Ashwin showed character by calling Ajit Agarkar a very good selection chairman, as Agarkar’s term is due to end on October 4, 2026.
NewsBabar Azam Back in First-Class Cricket After Seven Years, Playing for OGDCL
Babar Azam joins OGDCL as a guest player for their President’s Trophy match against KRL, his first first-class game since December 2019.
NewsGambhir Says Hardik Pandya Needs Game Time Before the 2027 World Cup
Gautam Gambhir says Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are vital for the 2027 World Cup, but Pandya must play more cricket first; he is due for India A.