Player SpotlightKL Rahul on the Challenge of Middle-Order Batting Under the New ODI Ball Rule
India vice-captain KL Rahul explains how the single-ball rule from the 35th over has changed life at Nos. 5 and 6, and how he is adapting his game.
ODI news
50 SportCricket stories and 31 match previews tagged ODI, published between 17 Apr 2026 and 5 Oct 2026.
Key names in the coverage
ICC Men’s Cricket World CupVirat KohliShubman GillRohit SharmaShreyas IyerLord’s Cricket GroundKL RahulJoe RootICC Men’s T20 World CupKuldeep Yadav
ODI match previews
All previewsWest Indies tour of India 2026
INDIndia
VSWIWest Indies
3rd ODI · 3 Oct 2026
PCA International Cricket Stadium, Ground A, New Chandigarh
PCA International Cricket Stadium, Ground A, New Chandigarh
Our pick: India
Australia tour of South Africa 2026
SASouth Africa
VSAUSAustralia
2nd ODI · 27 Sep 2026
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Our pick: South Africa
West Indies tour of India 2026
INDIndia
VSWIWest Indies
1st ODI · 27 Sep 2026
Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Our pick: India
Sri Lanka tour of England 2026
ENGEngland
VSSLSri Lanka
2nd ODI · 24 Sep 2026
Headingley, Leeds
Headingley, Leeds
Our pick: England
Sri Lanka tour of England 2026
ENGEngland
VSSLSri Lanka
1st ODI · 22 Sep 2026
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Our pick: England
Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026
ZIMZimbabwe
VSAUSAustralia
2nd ODI · 18 Sep 2026
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Our pick: Australia
Latest ODI stories
Player Spotlight
NewsIndia and West Indies Penalised for Slow Over-Rates in Mullanpur ODI
India lost 20 per cent of their match fees and West Indies 10 per cent for slow over-rates in the third ODI won by West Indies.
Player SpotlightShai Hope Credits MS Dhoni’s Advice for Unbeaten 162 Against India
West Indies captain Shai Hope says a tip from MS Dhoni shaped his match-winning 162 not out in the third ODI against India, a chase praised by Daren Sammy.
Team NewsKusal Mendis to Captain Sri Lanka in Pakistan ODI Tri-Series
Sri Lanka have named a 16-man ODI squad led by Kusal Mendis for the tri-nation series in Pakistan, with opener Pathum Nissanka subject to a fitness check.
Player SpotlightShreyas Iyer Explains His Situation-Based Approach to ODI Batting
Shreyas Iyer says he adapts to match conditions, targets powerplay field restrictions and turns pressure back on bowlers once he has settled at the crease.
AnalysisAjinkya Rahane Says India Should Use Third ODI to Settle All-Rounder Role
Ajinkya Rahane expects Mohammed Siraj to return and wants Nitish Kumar Reddy back, saying Yashasvi Jaiswal’s absence changes little for India.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Team NewsCummins Likely to Sit Out First South Africa ODI as Australia Rotate Test Quicks
Australia may stagger Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood across the three ODIs in South Africa to protect their Test bowlers, opening a door for Nathan Ellis.
NewsRaza Stands by Madhevere After Zimbabwe Lose Last-Ball Thriller to Australia
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says he will keep trusting Wessly Madhevere after Australia chased 271 for 8 with a ball to spare and one wicket in hand.
Team NewsAll-Rounder Jack Edwards Added to Australia’s ODI Squad for South Africa
Jack Edwards has been called into Australia’s ODI squad for South Africa while Spencer Johnson is released for workload reasons after the Zimbabwe sweep.
AnalysisYuvraj Singh Wants India to Stay Settled Before the 2027 ODI World Cup
Yuvraj Singh says India should avoid big last-minute changes and give ODI players plenty of game time as the 2027 World Cup approaches.
NewsRenshaw’s Maiden ODI Hundred Against Zimbabwe Fuels World Cup Hopes
Matt Renshaw hit a record-setting 109 as Australia beat Zimbabwe, and Nathan Ellis took a career-best 5 for 31 in the opening ODI.
Team NewsCoetzee Recalled as South Africa Pick 16 for Australia ODI Series
South Africa have named a 16-player squad for three ODIs against Australia from September 24 to 30, with Gerald Coetzee back in the 50-over side.
Team NewsHazlewood Plans to Play Two of Three ODIs Before South Africa Tests
Josh Hazlewood intends to manage his workload through the Zimbabwe and South Africa ODI series as Australia build towards a Test tour starting in Durban.
Player SpotlightFrom Nangarhar to Glasgow: Zainullah Ihsan Eyes Scotland ODI Debut
Afghan-born pacer Zainullah Ihsan, who reached Glasgow as a refugee in 2022, could win his first ODI cap for Scotland in the CWC League 2 tri-series.
NewsECB’s Gould Signals Return of ODI Tri-Series as Gill Backs the Idea
Richard Gould points to tri-series plans within 12–18 months, while Shubman Gill argues multi-team events could lift interest in 50-over cricket.
Team NewsAfghanistan Bring in Shane McDermott as Fielding Coach for Ireland Series
Australian Shane McDermott joins Afghanistan on August 1 as assistant and fielding coach, with a five-match ODI series in Ireland about to begin.
Team NewsHashmatullah Shahidi Steps Down as Afghanistan ODI Captain
Hashmatullah Shahidi has resigned the ODI captaincy after 55 matches and 27 wins, but will stay in the side as a player. A new captain is due before the Ireland series.
Player SpotlightRohit Sharma Reflects on Lord’s Hundred and His Love of Playing in England
After a century in the Lord’s ODI defeat, Rohit Sharma said he enjoys being tested in England, and he now holds big overseas batting records there.