India's assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak has lauded KL Rahul's exceptional ability to adapt to various team requirements, highlighting his versatility across formats and his consistent performance on challenging pitches.
India's ODI skipper Shubman Gill has highlighted the significant impact of Hardik Pandya's prolonged injury absence on the team's balance, particularly in the lower middle-order, stating that his return is crucial for a more balanced side.
Young Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar's four-wicket haul was crucial in India's narrow four-run DLS victory over New Zealand in the second ODI. Brar credited the extra bounce and pace in New Zealand conditions for his success, while captains Shubman Gill and Mitchell Santner reflected on the challenging pitch and the tight contest.
Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant were not picked in Indian team for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies, while Ruturaj Gaikwad made a return to the one-day team.
Arshdeep Singh dedicated his trademark wicket celebration to his girlfriend, Punjabi actress Samreen Kaur, during the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland, a gesture he explained as a shared dance step.
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel emphasises giving opportunities to second-line bowlers like Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar in the upcoming ODI series against West Indies. He believes this match time is crucial for building a strong bowling group for next year's World Cup. Morkel also highlighted the importance of exposing bowlers to tough match situations to develop their temperament.
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award following her impressive performances in both batting and bowling against Zimbabwe. She scored an unbeaten 106 and took five wickets in the ODI series, and contributed with 49 runs and two wickets in the T20Is. Other nominees include Marco Jansen, Arafat Minhas, Shai Hope, Annabel Sutherland, and Sobhana Mostary.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir indicated that top batters might be rested from white-ball cricket to prepare for Tests during the upcoming New Zealand tour. He emphasised the importance of Test cricket, the challenge of multi-format players, and discussed preparations for the 2027 World Cup, highlighting the crucial roles of Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, and praising Shubman Gill's captaincy.
Indian pacer Anshul Kamboj, playing his first series in New Zealand, has found success adapting to the cold weather and seamer-friendly pitches. He attributes his comfort to his experience playing in Haryana's winter months. Kamboj has impressed with his accurate bowling, taking 2/22 and 2/25 in the first two ODIs.
Organisers have received nearly 8.4 million ticket applications for the India and Pakistan group-stage clash at the 2027 ODI World Cup in Johannesburg, with almost eight million requests for the final.
A security delegation from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has arrived in Pakistan to review arrangements for England's upcoming ODI tri-nation series tour. The delegation will inspect venues and meet officials to ensure security plans are robust for the series, which also involves Sri Lanka and runs from October 18 to 31.
The West Indies have announced their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming series against India, with John Campbell returning to the ODI side and Kamil Pooran earning his maiden T20I call-up.
India U-19 secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Australia U-19 in the third and final Youth ODI, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Skipper Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with an unbeaten 110, while Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan starred with the ball. The teams will now prepare for a two-match Youth Test series.
Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia's One-Day International and T20 International squads against England, with most frontline Test players rested after their recent South Africa series. The move aims to manage player workload ahead of the upcoming New Zealand Test series.
Australia have strengthened their ODI squad for South Africa with returns for Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, while Jack Edwards could debut amid Cameron Green's shoulder concern.
A clean sweep in New Zealand would have been a significant statement. Now, India's ODI team will have to deliver that statement, points out K R Nayar.
New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner backs his team to bounce back against India in the second ODI, insisting the hosts have the quality to level the three-match series.
South African opener Jordan Hermann smashed an unbeaten 150 runs off just 126 balls on his One Day International (ODI) debut against Namibia, equalling the world record for the highest score by a batter on ODI debut.
All-rounder Suryansh Shedge has been named as a replacement for the injured Hardik Pandya in the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, with Pandya ruled out due to a fresh injury concern preventing him from bowling pain-free.
India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been declared fit for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand, recovering from a left hamstring injury that had sidelined him from the preceding ODI series.
Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, along with Prasidh Krishna, are set to gain valuable red-ball preparation in the third and final four-day game for India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln, ahead of the upcoming two-Test series.
Hardik Pandya will miss the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy due to ongoing fitness issues, including a shin injury and back spasms. His brother Krunal Pandya will captain the Baroda squad. This absence raises concerns for India's T20 World Cup preparations.
Naman Dhir's batting flexibility and useful off-spin could address a missing role in India's ODI setup, with Irfan Pathan highlighting his potential following a standout domestic T20 campaign.
Matthew Breetzke's century led South Africa to a 67-run victory over Australia in the first ODI in Durban. Despite a strong start, Australia's chase faltered due to poor shot selection, losing nine wickets for 101 runs. South Africa posted 297/8, with Breetzke scoring 112 and Marco Jansen adding 75. Australian captain Mitch Marsh expressed disappointment over the team's inability to form partnerships.
Glenn Maxwell leaves behind a legacy of audacious stroke-play, breathtaking match-winning innings and unforgettable moments as one of cricket's most innovative limited-overs entertainers.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir discusses the crucial role of the team's inexperienced bowling attack in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, highlighting the challenges and potential for credit if they succeed. He also touched upon player development, specifically Abhishek Sharma's improvement against off-spin.
According to Ajinkya Rahane, Shubman Gill's growing confidence, tactical maturity and improved player management are strengthening his leadership as India prepare for crucial New Zealand and Australia assignments ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Mitchell Starc has returned to the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings after his stellar performance against South Africa. India's Shreyas Iyer also made significant gains, moving to seventh among T20I batters following India's series win over New Zealand. The latest ICC rankings update reflects shifts across Test, ODI, and T20I formats, with several players making notable progress.
Former Australian batter Michael Hussey has been appointed as a coaching consultant for Australia's 2027 Ashes and ODI World Cup campaigns, and will also serve as a T20 advisor for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the T20 World Cup.
Virat Kohli's arrival in Auckland for the ODI series against New Zealand caused a fan frenzy.
The Indian Women's A team lost a close encounter to their Australian counterparts in the second unofficial ODI, despite a magnificent century from Yastika Bhatia. Australia successfully chased down a formidable target of 339, levelling the series 1-1.
Ben Duckett's career-best 167 and Liam Dawson's 4-49 helped England secure a 55-run victory over Sri Lanka in their tri-series clash, marking their first ODI win in Pakistan since 2005.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has lauded the Shreyas Iyer-led T20 team for their impressive 3-2 series victory against New Zealand, achieved despite minimal preparation time and challenging conditions, setting a strong precedent for the upcoming ODI and Test matches.
Bravery, mastery and timing were among his greatest qualities. We have seen batters hit plenty of sixes, but Glenn Maxwell would leave spectators wondering where he would dispatch the next delivery, notes K R Nayar.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is preparing for a tough challenge against India's Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming five-match ODI series. Santner hopes the Indian stalwarts don't dominate on New Zealand pitches as they have in the past. He also discussed the importance of the series for World Cup preparations and the challenges of the two-Test series for a new-look Indian side.
India U-19 defeated Australia U-19 by 103 runs in the second Youth ODI, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Yashbardhan Chauhan scored 122 and VK Vineeth added 87, helping India post 341/7. Australia were bowled out for 238, with Chigurupati Venkata taking three wickets.
Pakistan has recalled all-rounder Aamir Jamal to their Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, starting November 9 in Rawalpindi. The squad features significant changes, including the release of Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal, and the inclusion of eight uncapped players. Jamal's return follows strong performances in the Presidents Cup, despite his earlier premature exit from the England tour.
Bjorn Fortuin's four-wicket haul sparked Namibia's collapse before Jordan Hermann and Connor Esterhuizen powered South Africa's chase, sealing a commanding nine-wicket win and 3-0 ODI series sweep.
Suresh Raina backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's experience and trophy-winning pedigree, saying their presence gives India a "90 per cent chance" of winning the World Cup.
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, scored a magnificent 160 runs to lead India to a 70-run victory over the UAE in the U-19 Asia Cup. This win secured India's spot in the semifinals, where they will face Afghanistan on Thursday.
