England has announced its white-ball squad for the upcoming tour of Pakistan. The 16-player selection sees fast bowler Jofra Archer rested from the trip. Leg-spinner Mason Crane has been included in the squad. The decisions were made by the England selectors as part of their management of player workloads.
India has defeated Sri Lanka to advance to the men's cricket final at the Asian Games. They will now compete against Pakistan for the gold medal. The final will be the first India-Pakistan match of the year. The contest will decide the Asian Games champion.
The first Test between India and Sri Lanka began with both teams selecting bowling lineups dominated by spin bowlers. India included only one specialist fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, in their attack. Sri Lanka introduced three new players, handing them their Test debuts. The match strategy clearly favored spin on the pitch conditions, with Sri Lanka choosing to field first after winning the toss.
Pakistan has secured a place in the Asian Games cricket gold-medal match. They defeated their opponent in a rain-shortened contest. Batter Samad, supported by Nawaz, guided the chase after a shaky beginning. The team will now compete for the championship.
Jammu & Kashmir chose to field after winning the toss in the Irani Cup match. The game is being played in Srinagar. Rest of India captain Rishabh Pant also expressed a preference to bowl first. The decision was influenced by the presence of a green pitch at the venue.
England cricketer Jonny Bairstow has signed with the Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL). This move marks his first stint in the Australian T20 franchise competition. The wicketkeeper-batter has previously toured Australia three times for Ashes Test series. His signing follows a high-profile Ashes tour where his performances and interactions drew significant attention.
Australian cricketers Cameron Green and Matthew Renshaw were injured during a practice session. Green was hit in the groin while batting and did not take the field to bowl. Renshaw left the field after a blow to his wrist and did not return. These incidents occurred as the team prepares for an upcoming Test series, raising concerns about their availability.
Cricketers Craig Overton and Sophie Luff received the top honors at the Professional Cricketers' Association awards. The annual ceremony took place in White City at the conclusion of the domestic season. In the young player categories, Kasey Aldridge and Chloe Brewer were recognized. The awards celebrate standout performances in English county and regional cricket.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir criticized the nature of pitches following his team's record ODI chase against England. He argued that wickets offering too little assistance to bowlers are 'not fair' and make it difficult for them to influence the match. Gambhir distinguished such conditions from genuine cricket, stating the game showcased 'only batting'. The remarks came after India successfully chased down a formidable target in the recent match.
Shubman Gill scored his second ODI double-century while leading India as captain in a commanding batting display. Opening partner Rohit Sharma complemented the effort with a rapid 101 off just 75 balls. The two batters shared a massive 255-run opening partnership, putting India in a position of complete control. Gill noted that after the powerplay, the pressure had shifted entirely away from India's side.
Australia posted a competitive total of 322 runs in their innings against South Africa, with wicketkeeper Alex Carey and allrounder Mitchell Marsh both contributing half-centuries. The two batters played key roles in building Australia's score to a challenging total. South Africa bowler Lungi Ngidi's teammate Glenton Stuurman Bosch was the pick of the visitors' bowlers, claiming four wickets to help limit the damage. South Africa's disciplined bowling effort in the closing overs helped restrict Australia from posting an even bigger total.
West Indies claimed a 2-1 series victory over Zimbabwe in their final ODI clash. Hayley Matthews scored 118 while Shemaine Campbelle fell just short of a century with 96, combining for a 160-run partnership. Their dominant stand powered West Indies to a strong total of 271. Zimbabwe were unable to chase the target and were bowled out for 180, falling 91 runs short of victory.
Bangladesh have announced their ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia, with Nigar Sultana retained as captain. The squad includes two uncapped players, Biswas and Habiba, marking potential international debuts for both. Nigar had previously stepped down from T20I captaincy following the Asian Games, but the Bangladesh cricket board has maintained confidence in her ODI leadership. The selection signals a degree of continuity in Bangladesh's women's cricket setup despite the recent captaincy change in the shorter format.
Pakistani cricketer Rizwan has been instructed to appear before the National Cricket Council Integrity Agency (NCCIA) on October 2. According to ESPNcricinfo, Rizwan is willing to comply with the summons and plans to present himself before the body. However, before doing so, he intends to write to the NCCIA requesting that they disclose any specific charges levelled against him. The move suggests Rizwan wants transparency from the agency regarding the nature of the inquiry ahead of his appearance.
West Indies set India a massive 406-run target after three batters — Campbell, Hope, and Jangoo — each scored centuries in their innings. This was a rare team effort with multiple hundred-makers powering the total to 405. India now face a record-breaking chase, needing to surpass the highest score ever achieved by a side batting second. Historically, only one team has ever lost a match after posting 400 or more, making West Indies strong favourites. The target puts India under enormous pressure to rewrite batting history to win the game.
India A ended the second day's play at 122 for 5 in their first innings, facing a significant deficit against Australia A. The hosts had posted a competitive total of 358 in their first innings, putting India A under considerable pressure. Bowler Murphy was among the standout performers for Australia A, keeping the Indian batting lineup in check throughout the day. India A still need 236 more runs just to match Australia A's total, with only five wickets remaining.
Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi claimed an impressive 6 for 52 to bowl out Australia A for just 176 runs in a match against India A. Her outstanding bowling performance put India A in a commanding position in the game. Following the dismissal of Australia A, India A batted again and extended their overall lead to 322 runs. The multi-day fixture is part of the India A vs Australia A women's series. India A now hold a dominant position with a substantial lead heading into the next phase of the match.
South Africa, having already sealed the series, opted to bowl first in the final match. Stand-in captain Aiden Markram led the side after regular skipper Temba Bavuma was rested. The team made five changes to their playing XI, rotating key personnel ahead of upcoming commitments. The decision reflects South Africa's cautious management of their core players, particularly with a Test series on the horizon.
England cricketers are set to receive No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to participate in the Afghanistan Premier League T20 tournament. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will treat the league on par with other sanctioned T20 competitions around the world. This comes despite the ECB's existing position of not engaging in bilateral cricket with Afghanistan. The key condition for the NOCs to be granted is that the league receives official sanctioning from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Irish cricket allrounder Simi Singh has announced his retirement from international cricket. Over his career, Singh represented Ireland in 35 One Day Internationals and 53 T20 Internationals. He made significant contributions with both bat and ball, accumulating over 2,000 runs across formats. Singh also claimed 83 wickets during his international stint, establishing himself as a key figure in Irish cricket.
