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Harmanpreet Kaur, India's Women's ODI World Cup winning captain, has stepped down from her duties as skipper across all formats. Kaur announced the decision in an Instagram post on Tuesday (Oct. 6) where she mentioned that the decision was "difficult" but she's "leaving with peace." Harman led India in 51 WODIs, a world record 155 WT20Is, and five WTests as well. The 37-year-old became the India T20I captain in 2016, followed by Tests and ODIs after the departure of Mithali Raj. Her 171 not out against Australia women in the Women's ODI World Cup 2017 semi-final is considered one of the watershed moments in Indian women's cricket, which helped popularize the game like never before.<h2>Harman steps down as India women's skipper across formats</h2>Harman led India to multiple titles, including a Women's ODI World Cup victory in 2025. Announcing her decision, Harman wrote on Instagram: "This is not an easy decision. It carries years of memories, emotions, sacrifices, and moments that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I have given everything I had to this team and to Indian women’s cricket — my blood, my sweat, my time, and many times, a part of my own game and personal ambitions."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-india-bowling-coach-morkel-exicted-to-see-how-prince-mayank-step-up-in-bumrah-s-absence-1791260740646">IND vs WI: India bowling coach Morkel 'excited to see' how Prince, Mayank step up in Bumrah's absence</a>Explaining her decision to quit captaincy, Harman added: "I leave the captaincy today with a heart full of emotions, but also with peace. Because I genuinely believe my team is in a good place. A team with talent, character, belief and a future that I am incredibly excited to watch and be a part of. I feel I have done my duty."

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<h2>Harman's record as India captain</h2>In the 51 ODIs captained - second most for India behind Mithali (155) - Harman led India to 30 wins, 19 losses, 1 tie, and one no result. In women's T20Is, Harman led India to 92 wins - the most for any skipper - 57 losses, 1 tie, and five no results. In women's Tests, India won four out of five matches played under Harman.Harman, since making her debut in WT20Is back in 2009, scored 4,346 runs, and 3,416 of those came as the captain. In ODIs, she made her debut in March 2009 and went on to score 4,541 runs, including 1,804 as captain. In Tests, Harman scored 304 runs in 13 innings, including 266 as skipper.&nbsp;

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India women's captain across all formats. Leaving with a world-record 155 WT20Is led, Kaur finishes as one of the country's most decorated cricket skippers.

Harmanpreet Kaur, India's Women's ODI World Cup winning captain, has stepped down from her duties as skipper across all formats. Kaur announced the decision in an Instagram post on Tuesday (Oct. 6) where she mentioned that the decision was "difficult" but she's "leaving with peace." Harman led India in 51 WODIs, a world record 155 WT20Is, and five WTests as well. The 37-year-old became the India T20I captain in 2016, followed by Tests and ODIs after the departure of Mithali Raj. Her 171 not out against Australia women in the Women's ODI World Cup 2017 semi-final is considered one of the watershed moments in Indian women's cricket, which helped popularize the game like never before. Harman steps down as India women's skipper across formats Harman led India to multiple titles, including a Women's ODI World Cup victory in 2025. Announcing her decision, Harman wrote on Instagram: "This is not an easy decision. It carries years of memories, emotions, sacrifices, and moments that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I have given everything I had to this team and to Indian women’s cricket — my blood, my sweat, my time, and many times, a part of my own game and personal ambitions." Also Read - IND vs WI: India bowling coach Morkel 'excited to see' how Prince, Mayank step up in Bumrah's absence Explaining her decision to quit captaincy, Harman added: "I leave the captaincy today with a heart full of emotions, but also with peace. Because I genuinely believe my team is in a good place. A team with talent, character, belief and a future that I am incredibly excited to watch and be a part of. I feel I have done my duty."

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India women's captain across all formats. Leaving with a world-record 155 WT20Is led, Kaur finishes as one of the country's most decorated cricket skippers.

Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women's skipper across formats as 'team is in a good place'

India will take on the West Indies in the first of five T20Is on Tuesday (Oct. 6) and the thing to watch will be the bowlers. India have rested ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the series and named Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav in the squad. Bumrah was recently part of the Asian Games 2026, in which India won gold, and is expected to play in the upcoming New Zealand tour next. India bowling coach Morne Morkel, meanwhile, is excited to see how Mayank and Prince - who made their name with pace in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - take on this opportunity.<h2>Morkel wants bowlers like Prince, Mayank in India team</h2>India are three-time T20 World Cup champions with the last two trophies coming back-to-back in 2024 and 2026. The next T20 World Cup is in 2028 and so is the LA Olympics, which will see cricket for the first time. Morkel, keeping those two trophies in sight, wants Mayank and Prince to learn the trade.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-west-indies-1st-t20i-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-morne-morkel-playing-xi-1791225422811">No guarantee for Sooryavanshi in West Indies T20Is but Morkel backs youngster</a>"They are both young and are still learning their trade," Morkel said while talking to reporters in Lucknow on the eve of the first T20I. "Sometimes the challenge is that you have them for a small window of time and then they go away. Although we keep in touch and stay connected, it is hard to keep your personal touch as a bowling coach on them. Then they come back and we work on a couple of things. That is something we can try in the future to make better. I am excited to see how they go with this opportunity."<h2>How Prince and Mayank have fared in IPL</h2>Mayank first made an impression in IPL 2024 with his raw pace when he hurried the best of the batters. The pacer, however, has been plagued by injuries so far but has returned in better fitness, as was evident in the June T20Is against Zimbabwe earlier this year. He has even developed a slower ball, which was on show in IPL 2026 when he foxed Rohit Sharma.Prince, on the other hand, rose to fame with his ability to swing the ball both ways. He can also surprise batters with a short ball and a laser-guided yorker. His nip-backer to dismiss Virat Kohli in IPL 2026 also established his wicket-taking capabilities.

With Jasprit Bumrah rested, India will test young pacers Mayank and Prince Yadav against the West Indies in the T20I series as coach Morne Morkel prepares the team for future major tournaments.

India will take on the West Indies in the first of five T20Is on Tuesday (Oct. 6) and the thing to watch will be the bowlers. India have rested ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the series and named Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav in the squad. Bumrah was recently part of the Asian Games 2026, in which India won gold, and is expected to play in the upcoming New Zealand tour next. India bowling coach Morne Morkel, meanwhile, is excited to see how Mayank and Prince - who made their name with pace in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - take on this opportunity. Morkel wants bowlers like Prince, Mayank in India team India are three-time T20 World Cup champions with the last two trophies coming back-to-back in 2024 and 2026. The next T20 World Cup is in 2028 and so is the LA Olympics, which will see cricket for the first time. Morkel, keeping those two trophies in sight, wants Mayank and Prince to learn the trade. Also Read - No guarantee for Sooryavanshi in West Indies T20Is but Morkel backs youngster "They are both young and are still learning their trade," Morkel said while talking to reporters in Lucknow on the eve of the first T20I. "Sometimes the challenge is that you have them for a small window of time and then they go away. Although we keep in touch and stay connected, it is hard to keep your personal touch as a bowling coach on them. Then they come back and we work on a couple of things. That is something we can try in the future to make better. I am excited to see how they go with this opportunity." How Prince and Mayank have fared in IPL Mayank first made an impression in IPL 2024 with his raw pace when he hurried the best of the batters. The pacer, however, has been plagued by injuries so far but has returned in better fitness, as was evident in the June T20Is against Zimbabwe earlier this year. He has even developed a slower ball, which was on show in IPL 2026 when he foxed Rohit Sharma. Prince, on the other hand, rose to fame with his ability to swing the ball both ways. He can also surprise batters with a short ball and a laser-guided yorker. His nip-backer to dismiss Virat Kohli in IPL 2026 also established his wicket-taking capabilities.

With Jasprit Bumrah rested, India will test young pacers Mayank and Prince Yadav against the West Indies in the T20I series as coach Morne Morkel prepares the team for future major tournaments.

IND vs WI: India bowling coach Morkel 'excited to see' how Prince, Mayank step up in Bumrah's absence

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has enjoyed an impressive start to his brief T20I career. Still, Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel said the batting prodigy must wait for his turn during the West Indies T20Is. Lucknow will host the series opener on Tuesday (Oct 6). As Morkel indicated, the left-hander could start on the bench, with regular T20I openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma set to open.&nbsp;Morkel stressed that Sooryavanshi can gain exposure by rubbing shoulders with T20I greats and by just spending time in the dressing room. The former South African pacer also said that Sooryavanshi must learn by watching his seniors go through their processes.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pragyan-ojha-chair-selection-meeting-india-squads-new-zealand-series-1791211931544">Pragyan Ojha to chair New Zealand series selection meet; squads expected in next 48 hours</a>&nbsp;“We all know the talent of Vaibhav. I think the more time he spends in this environment with the quality players, the more time he trains at this standard, will only be great for his cricket. And if he's not getting that game time, he's still on a bus, in the dugout, in the hotel with guys with a lot of experience.&nbsp;“And I think with him sharing that sort of dressing room and talking through guys, just actually watching how the guys go through their processes and how they set up innings will be key for him,” said Morkel on the eve of the first T20I between India and the West Indies.&nbsp;Morkel believes that if Vaibhav is put in the right environment and can ask the right questions and observe, he can prosper.&nbsp;“And I'm a big believer that sometimes, if you put guys in the right environment and they can ask the right questions and they can observe. So, I always challenge them.&nbsp;“I said, ‘Watch what this guy is doing in training.’ How does he face his first 15 balls? When we get to stuff, what sort of game plan does he come up with? And for any young player, whether he gets game time or that game time is a little limited, it's still our job to make sure these guys learn, grow, and ask questions. I think that for me is a fantastic growth sort of mind map,” Morkel added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, just three days after defending their Asian Games gold against Pakistan in the final, India’s T20I squad arrived home to play the West Indies.<h3>T20I Squads -</h3>India: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Naman Dhir&nbsp;West Indies: Shai Hope(w/c), Kamil Pooran, Amir Jangoo, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde, Keemo Paul, Quentin Sampson and Shamar Springer

Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel says prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait for his turn as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma open in IND vs WI T20Is.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has enjoyed an impressive start to his brief T20I career. Still, Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel said the batting prodigy must wait for his turn during the West Indies T20Is. Lucknow will host the series opener on Tuesday (Oct 6). As Morkel indicated, the left-hander could start on the bench, with regular T20I openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma set to open. Morkel stressed that Sooryavanshi can gain exposure by rubbing shoulders with T20I greats and by just spending time in the dressing room. The former South African pacer also said that Sooryavanshi must learn by watching his seniors go through their processes. Also read| Pragyan Ojha to chair New Zealand series selection meet; squads expected in next 48 hours “We all know the talent of Vaibhav. I think the more time he spends in this environment with the quality players, the more time he trains at this standard, will only be great for his cricket. And if he's not getting that game time, he's still on a bus, in the dugout, in the hotel with guys with a lot of experience. “And I think with him sharing that sort of dressing room and talking through guys, just actually watching how the guys go through their processes and how they set up innings will be key for him,” said Morkel on the eve of the first T20I between India and the West Indies. Morkel believes that if Vaibhav is put in the right environment and can ask the right questions and observe, he can prosper. “And I'm a big believer that sometimes, if you put guys in the right environment and they can ask the right questions and they can observe. So, I always challenge them. “I said, ‘Watch what this guy is doing in training.’ How does he face his first 15 balls? When we get to stuff, what sort of game plan does he come up with? And for any young player, whether he gets game time or that game time is a little limited, it's still our job to make sure these guys learn, grow, and ask questions. I think that for me is a fantastic growth sort of mind map,” Morkel added. Meanwhile, just three days after defending their Asian Games gold against Pakistan in the final, India’s T20I squad arrived home to play the West Indies. T20I Squads - India: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Naman Dhir West Indies: Shai Hope(w/c), Kamil Pooran, Amir Jangoo, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde, Keemo Paul, Quentin Sampson and Shamar Springer

Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel says prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait for his turn as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma open in IND vs WI T20Is.

No guarantee for Sooryavanshi in West Indies T20Is but Morkel backs youngster

Pakistan has appointed Sahibzada Farhan as the new T20I captain, replacing Salman Ali Agha, who was sacked and dropped from the squad for the home T20I series against Sri Lanka. The opening batter Sahibzada, who led Pakistan to a silver medal in the recently concluded Asian Games final against India, will lead the Men in Green in the three-match series starting October 9. Pakistan has also recalled batter Hasan Nawaz, who scored a blistering 96 in the gold medal match, after a year, with premium quick Naseem Shah also earning a call-up to the T20I side.&nbsp;The right-handed batter Sahibzada, who made his T20I debut eight years ago in 2018, reemerged on the international scene following his heroics in the Asia Cup last year. Taking India’s premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah to the cleaners made him an overnight star, before his consistent performances earned him an ODI cap in March this year. Farhan was Pakistan’s most experienced batter at the Asian Games and led them to a second-place finish behind arch-rivals India.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-champions-withdraw-from-world-championship-of-legends-after-2025-fallout-1791211750982">Pakistan Champions withdraw from World Championship of Legends after 2025 fallout</a>&nbsp;Hasan last featured for Pakistan during the 2025 Asia Cup before dropping out of contention following mediocre outings. Naseem Shah, who last played an international game during the T20 World Cup in the subcontinent in February this year, is back in Pakistan colours. The right-arm seamer has also returned to the ODI squad for the tri-series including Sri Lanka and England.&nbsp;Razaullah, the right-arm quick, who impressed with his pace on his Test debut in Birmingham and followed it up with a breathtaking cameo with the bat, earned his maiden ODI and T20I call-up.&nbsp;Salman Agha, however, is part of the ODI squad.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the ODI setup sees fewer drastic changes, with premier quick Shaheen Shah Afridi retaining his ODI captaincy. The One-Day squad also includes talismanic Pakistan batter Babar Azam but not Mohammad Rizwan, who is under investigation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Authority (NCCIA).&nbsp;Pakistan's T20I series against Sri Lanka begins on October 9, with Rawalpindi hosting all three matches. The ODI tri-series starts on October 18, with Pakistan taking on Sri Lanka in the opener in Rawalpindi.<h3>Pakistan T20I Squad against Sri Lanka –</h3>Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Arafat Minhas, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Imran Randhawa, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Maaz Sadaqat, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Moqim<h3>Pakistan ODI squad for Tri-Series against Sri Lanka and England -</h3>Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wk), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Moqim

Sahibzada Farhan replaces the sacked Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan’s T20I captain for the Sri Lanka series, while Naseem Shah returns to the squad.

Pakistan has appointed Sahibzada Farhan as the new T20I captain, replacing Salman Ali Agha, who was sacked and dropped from the squad for the home T20I series against Sri Lanka. The opening batter Sahibzada, who led Pakistan to a silver medal in the recently concluded Asian Games final against India, will lead the Men in Green in the three-match series starting October 9. Pakistan has also recalled batter Hasan Nawaz, who scored a blistering 96 in the gold medal match, after a year, with premium quick Naseem Shah also earning a call-up to the T20I side. The right-handed batter Sahibzada, who made his T20I debut eight years ago in 2018, reemerged on the international scene following his heroics in the Asia Cup last year. Taking India’s premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah to the cleaners made him an overnight star, before his consistent performances earned him an ODI cap in March this year. Farhan was Pakistan’s most experienced batter at the Asian Games and led them to a second-place finish behind arch-rivals India. Also read| Pakistan Champions withdraw from World Championship of Legends after 2025 fallout Hasan last featured for Pakistan during the 2025 Asia Cup before dropping out of contention following mediocre outings. Naseem Shah, who last played an international game during the T20 World Cup in the subcontinent in February this year, is back in Pakistan colours. The right-arm seamer has also returned to the ODI squad for the tri-series including Sri Lanka and England. Razaullah, the right-arm quick, who impressed with his pace on his Test debut in Birmingham and followed it up with a breathtaking cameo with the bat, earned his maiden ODI and T20I call-up. Salman Agha, however, is part of the ODI squad. Meanwhile, the ODI setup sees fewer drastic changes, with premier quick Shaheen Shah Afridi retaining his ODI captaincy. The One-Day squad also includes talismanic Pakistan batter Babar Azam but not Mohammad Rizwan, who is under investigation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Authority (NCCIA). Pakistan's T20I series against Sri Lanka begins on October 9, with Rawalpindi hosting all three matches. The ODI tri-series starts on October 18, with Pakistan taking on Sri Lanka in the opener in Rawalpindi. Pakistan T20I Squad against Sri Lanka – Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Arafat Minhas, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Imran Randhawa, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Maaz Sadaqat, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Moqim Pakistan ODI squad for Tri-Series against Sri Lanka and England - Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wk), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Moqim

Sahibzada Farhan replaces the sacked Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan’s T20I captain for the Sri Lanka series, while Naseem Shah returns to the squad.

Sahibzada Farhan named Pakistan T20I captain as Salman Agha sacked for Sri Lanka series

Pakistan has officially withdrawn from World Championship of Legends (WCL) Season 3 due to “unforeseen circumstances”, ending its campaign in the 2026 tournament. The Pakistan Champions’ opening match against Bangladesh Champions on Oct 3 was postponed due to technical reasons, after which the team confirmed its decision to pull out of the ongoing season.&nbsp;“Pakistan Champions will not be participating in WCL Season 3 due to unforeseen circumstances. WCL Season 3 continues with six teams. The game is still on. The legends continue,” WCL said in a statement.&nbsp;Pakistan Champions had finished runners-up in the first two editions of the tournament. They lost to India in the 2024 final before suffering a defeat against South Africa in the 2025 title clash.&nbsp;During the 2025 edition, India Champions refused to play their scheduled semi-final against Pakistan Champions, citing geopolitical tensions and public sentiment following the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pragyan-ojha-chair-selection-meeting-india-squads-new-zealand-series-1791211931544">Pragyan Ojha to chair New Zealand series selection meet; squads expected in next 48 hours</a>&nbsp;As a result, Pakistan Champions advanced directly to the final without playing the semi-final.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Indian squad, featuring former internationals such as Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Yusuf Pathan and Robin Uthappa, chose not to take the field amid tensions between the two countries.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-1st-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1791199543127">IND vs WI, 1st T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;It was the second time in the 2025 tournament that India Champions pulled out of a match against Pakistan Champions. The two teams were initially scheduled to meet in the group stage, but India Champions also decided not to play that fixture.

Pakistan Champions have withdrawn from the third season of the World Championship of Legends after the Pakistan Cricket Board refused to issue No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to the players, bringing weeks of uncertainty to an end and ruling the team out of the tournament.

Pakistan has officially withdrawn from World Championship of Legends (WCL) Season 3 due to “unforeseen circumstances”, ending its campaign in the 2026 tournament. The Pakistan Champions’ opening match against Bangladesh Champions on Oct 3 was postponed due to technical reasons, after which the team confirmed its decision to pull out of the ongoing season. “Pakistan Champions will not be participating in WCL Season 3 due to unforeseen circumstances. WCL Season 3 continues with six teams. The game is still on. The legends continue,” WCL said in a statement. Pakistan Champions had finished runners-up in the first two editions of the tournament. They lost to India in the 2024 final before suffering a defeat against South Africa in the 2025 title clash. During the 2025 edition, India Champions refused to play their scheduled semi-final against Pakistan Champions, citing geopolitical tensions and public sentiment following the Pahalgam terror attack. Also Read - Pragyan Ojha to chair New Zealand series selection meet; squads expected in next 48 hours As a result, Pakistan Champions advanced directly to the final without playing the semi-final. The Indian squad, featuring former internationals such as Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Yusuf Pathan and Robin Uthappa, chose not to take the field amid tensions between the two countries. Also Read - IND vs WI, 1st T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India? It was the second time in the 2025 tournament that India Champions pulled out of a match against Pakistan Champions. The two teams were initially scheduled to meet in the group stage, but India Champions also decided not to play that fixture.

Pakistan Champions have withdrawn from the third season of the World Championship of Legends after the Pakistan Cricket Board refused to issue No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to the players, bringing weeks of uncertainty to an end and ruling the team out of the tournament.

Pakistan Champions withdraw from World Championship of Legends after 2025 fallout

With question marks being raised about Ajit Agarkar’s future as the head of the men’s selection committee, former Indian spinner and interim chief selector Pragyan Ojha will chair the meeting for the forthcoming New Zealand tour. The selectors postponed the squad announcement meeting on Monday (Oct 5) amid seamer Prasidh Krishna’s pending fitness report, but will likely announce T20I, ODI, Test and ‘A’ squads in the next 48 hours.&nbsp;A Times of India (TOI) report claims that with ‘A’ matches, starting on October 24, overlapping with the five T20Is, beginning October 22, the selection conundrum has gripped the Ojha-led committee. Even though the selectors will not dilute the two squads, handing red-ball exposure to the Test regulars remains at the top of their agenda during the squad announcement meeting.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dinesh-karthik-verdict-joe-root-virat-kohli-sachin-tendulkar-records-1791206628324">Root 'Can', 'Tough' for Kohli: Dinesh Karthik's verdict on passing Sachin Tendulkar</a>&nbsp;A few India A fast bowlers might stay back to assist the Test team with preparations. Irani Cup hero Mukesh Kumar, who picked up eight wickets in Rest of India's victory over Ranji Trophy champions Jammu &amp; Kashmir, is back on the selectors’ radar, with the committee set to hand him an India-A call-up. His Bengal and India bowling partner, Akash Deep, is also back in the reckoning for a spot in the Test squad, with the selectors deliberating on ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah’s readiness. The management wants him to increase his workload before joining the India squad for two Tests against New Zealand.<h2>Ishan Kishan set for Test call-up</h2>A T20I mainstay and a formidable One-Day batter, Ishan Kishan, could be back in the Test side for the New Zealand series, per the report. The selectors are said to have initiated plans to keep Kishan in line for a Test recall. While they wanted to pick him for the ‘A’ games, the overlap of the white-ball series could force them to look towards Dhruv Jurel and Kumar Kushagra.&nbsp;Rishabh Pant is also expected to complete his preparations for the Test series by featuring in at least one ‘A’ game.&nbsp;Besides Pant, other Test regulars including Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan and even KL Rahul are expected to feature in one ‘A’ match. Since KL Rahul is also a key member of the ODI setup, he could feature in only the first ‘A’ match, before linking up with the One-Day squad in Auckland.<h3>Reddy Ahead of Kuldeep</h3>Unlike how India picked several spinners for their concluded Test tour of Sri Lanka, where Manav Suthar earned big praise for his standout performance, he could potentially miss out on the Test squad, alongside Kuldeep Yadav. With more focus on batters and batting all-rounders, Nitish Kumar Reddy could also be back playing Test cricket. Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja would also retain his place in the Test squad.<h3>Fast Bowlers in Mix</h3>Barring Bumrah, who is a sure starter, India would have options to pick from an army of pacers, including Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar and Akash Deep. In case of an injury to any of the pacers, the door could be open for either Auqib Nabi or Mukesh Kumar.

Pragyan Ojha will chair the selection meeting for the New Zealand series as India prepares to announce T20I, ODI, Test, and 'A' squads shortly.

With question marks being raised about Ajit Agarkar’s future as the head of the men’s selection committee, former Indian spinner and interim chief selector Pragyan Ojha will chair the meeting for the forthcoming New Zealand tour. The selectors postponed the squad announcement meeting on Monday (Oct 5) amid seamer Prasidh Krishna’s pending fitness report, but will likely announce T20I, ODI, Test and ‘A’ squads in the next 48 hours. A Times of India (TOI) report claims that with ‘A’ matches, starting on October 24, overlapping with the five T20Is, beginning October 22, the selection conundrum has gripped the Ojha-led committee. Even though the selectors will not dilute the two squads, handing red-ball exposure to the Test regulars remains at the top of their agenda during the squad announcement meeting. Also read| Root 'Can', 'Tough' for Kohli: Dinesh Karthik's verdict on passing Sachin Tendulkar A few India A fast bowlers might stay back to assist the Test team with preparations. Irani Cup hero Mukesh Kumar, who picked up eight wickets in Rest of India's victory over Ranji Trophy champions Jammu & Kashmir, is back on the selectors’ radar, with the committee set to hand him an India-A call-up. His Bengal and India bowling partner, Akash Deep, is also back in the reckoning for a spot in the Test squad, with the selectors deliberating on ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah’s readiness. The management wants him to increase his workload before joining the India squad for two Tests against New Zealand. Ishan Kishan set for Test call-up A T20I mainstay and a formidable One-Day batter, Ishan Kishan, could be back in the Test side for the New Zealand series, per the report. The selectors are said to have initiated plans to keep Kishan in line for a Test recall. While they wanted to pick him for the ‘A’ games, the overlap of the white-ball series could force them to look towards Dhruv Jurel and Kumar Kushagra. Rishabh Pant is also expected to complete his preparations for the Test series by featuring in at least one ‘A’ game. Besides Pant, other Test regulars including Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan and even KL Rahul are expected to feature in one ‘A’ match. Since KL Rahul is also a key member of the ODI setup, he could feature in only the first ‘A’ match, before linking up with the One-Day squad in Auckland. Reddy Ahead of Kuldeep Unlike how India picked several spinners for their concluded Test tour of Sri Lanka, where Manav Suthar earned big praise for his standout performance, he could potentially miss out on the Test squad, alongside Kuldeep Yadav. With more focus on batters and batting all-rounders, Nitish Kumar Reddy could also be back playing Test cricket. Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja would also retain his place in the Test squad. Fast Bowlers in Mix Barring Bumrah, who is a sure starter, India would have options to pick from an army of pacers, including Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar and Akash Deep. In case of an injury to any of the pacers, the door could be open for either Auqib Nabi or Mukesh Kumar.

Pragyan Ojha will chair the selection meeting for the New Zealand series as India prepares to announce T20I, ODI, Test, and 'A' squads shortly.

Pragyan Ojha to chair New Zealand series selection meet; squads expected in next 48 hours

India will now turn their attention to the five-match T20I series against the West Indies after winning the three-match ODI series 2-1, with the first T20I set to be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday (Oct 6). The remaining four matches will take place in Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru on Oct 9, 11, 14 and 17, respectively.&nbsp;Shreyas Iyer, who recently guided India to gold in the men’s cricket event at the Asian Games 2026, will lead the team in the T20I series. Tilak Varma has been named his deputy.&nbsp;Ten players from India’s Asian Games gold medal-winning squad have been included in the T20I team, while, three players who featured in the ODI series have also retained their places.&nbsp;West Indies, meanwhile, have made several changes to their squad, bringing in eight new players, including T20I specialists Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hosein for the series in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;The visitors will hope their experienced T20 players can help them register a rare T20I series victory on Indian soil.<h2>IND vs WI, 1st T20I: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs WI, 1st T20I be played?</h2>The first T20I between India and West Indies will be played on Tuesday (Oct 6). The toss is scheduled for 6:30 pm IST.<h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-add-warm-up-match-western-australia-tour-2026-schedule-1791200666054">England lock in 50-over warm-up match ahead of Australia ODIs, T20Is</a><h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the first T20I between India and West Indies will be available on Star Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs WI, 1st T20I?</h2>The livestream of the first T20I between India and West Indies will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-name-strong-squad-for-hong-kong-sixes-2026-bhuvneshwar-to-lead-1791196768178">India name strong squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026, Bhuvneshwar to lead</a><h2>Squads</h2>India: Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav and Naman Dhir&nbsp;West Indies: Shai Hope (C &amp; WK), Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer

As the crucial T20I clash between India and West Indies approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

India will now turn their attention to the five-match T20I series against the West Indies after winning the three-match ODI series 2-1, with the first T20I set to be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday (Oct 6). The remaining four matches will take place in Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru on Oct 9, 11, 14 and 17, respectively. Shreyas Iyer, who recently guided India to gold in the men’s cricket event at the Asian Games 2026, will lead the team in the T20I series. Tilak Varma has been named his deputy. Ten players from India’s Asian Games gold medal-winning squad have been included in the T20I team, while, three players who featured in the ODI series have also retained their places. West Indies, meanwhile, have made several changes to their squad, bringing in eight new players, including T20I specialists Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hosein for the series in India. The visitors will hope their experienced T20 players can help them register a rare T20I series victory on Indian soil. IND vs WI, 1st T20I: Match Details When will the IND vs WI, 1st T20I be played? The first T20I between India and West Indies will be played on Tuesday (Oct 6). The toss is scheduled for 6:30 pm IST. Where is the match being played? The match will be held at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Also Read - England lock in 50-over warm-up match ahead of Australia ODIs, T20Is Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the first T20I between India and West Indies will be available on Star Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs WI, 1st T20I? The livestream of the first T20I between India and West Indies will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. Also Read - India name strong squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026, Bhuvneshwar to lead Squads India: Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav and Naman Dhir West Indies: Shai Hope (C & WK), Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer

As the crucial T20I clash between India and West Indies approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs WI, 1st T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Virat Kohli and Joe Root are the only two active players who are closest to breaking master blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s two different records. While the talismanic Indian batter is closing in on Sachin’s record of 100 international centuries, having already registered 86 across formats, Root is 1,643 runs short of Tendulkar’s Test run tally of 15,921. Though Kohli has confirmed the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last, leaving little room for him to equal or break Sachin’s century feat, Root has committed to representing England in Tests for a few years, which makes him the frontrunner of the two to get past the cricketing great.&nbsp;Cricketer-turned-broadcaster Dinesh Karthik, also the batting coach at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL franchise Kohli represents, feels it would be tougher for the batting genius to break Sachin’s overall century record, but feels that Root can go past Sachin’s Test tally at some stage. His comments, however, came after Kohli notched up his 55th ODI hundred in the series opener against the West Indies.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kl-rahul-century-3rd-odi-india-world-cup-plans-1791202999667">‘Players crucial to World Cup plans getting longer ropes’: KL Rahul</a>&nbsp;“I really wish he (Kohli) does, but I think it is very hard,” Dinesh Karthik said of Kohli’s chances on Cricbuzz. “Good chance (on Root’s chances). They play a lot of Test cricket. He still looks quite fit. He is happily scoring runs every time he goes out to bat. So, I think it looks very possible for him,” Karthik noted.&nbsp;For Kohli to equal his idol’s 100-century mark, he has just over a year and a half of bilateral ODIs and tournament fixtures before the 2027 World Cup concludes on November 21, 2027. Root, however, is lined up to play an away Test series against South Africa and two one-off Tests against Australia and Bangladesh, respectively, before the current WTC cycle ends in June 2027.&nbsp;Should he remain fit, Root would likely feature in the home Ashes that begins shortly after the WTC Final on June 9, which gives him five more Tests in favourable conditions to break Sachin’s overall run tally.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Kohli’s next ODI assignment is an away five-match ODI series against New Zealand starting November 4 in Auckland. A three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in December and a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe in early January will give Kohli more games to chase history. &nbsp;

Dinesh Karthik explains why Joe Root can break Sachin Tendulkar's Test run record, while calling Virat Kohli's 100-century pursuit "very hard."

Virat Kohli and Joe Root are the only two active players who are closest to breaking master blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s two different records. While the talismanic Indian batter is closing in on Sachin’s record of 100 international centuries, having already registered 86 across formats, Root is 1,643 runs short of Tendulkar’s Test run tally of 15,921. Though Kohli has confirmed the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last, leaving little room for him to equal or break Sachin’s century feat, Root has committed to representing England in Tests for a few years, which makes him the frontrunner of the two to get past the cricketing great. Cricketer-turned-broadcaster Dinesh Karthik, also the batting coach at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL franchise Kohli represents, feels it would be tougher for the batting genius to break Sachin’s overall century record, but feels that Root can go past Sachin’s Test tally at some stage. His comments, however, came after Kohli notched up his 55th ODI hundred in the series opener against the West Indies. Also read| ‘Players crucial to World Cup plans getting longer ropes’: KL Rahul “I really wish he (Kohli) does, but I think it is very hard,” Dinesh Karthik said of Kohli’s chances on Cricbuzz. “Good chance (on Root’s chances). They play a lot of Test cricket. He still looks quite fit. He is happily scoring runs every time he goes out to bat. So, I think it looks very possible for him,” Karthik noted. For Kohli to equal his idol’s 100-century mark, he has just over a year and a half of bilateral ODIs and tournament fixtures before the 2027 World Cup concludes on November 21, 2027. Root, however, is lined up to play an away Test series against South Africa and two one-off Tests against Australia and Bangladesh, respectively, before the current WTC cycle ends in June 2027. Should he remain fit, Root would likely feature in the home Ashes that begins shortly after the WTC Final on June 9, which gives him five more Tests in favourable conditions to break Sachin’s overall run tally. Meanwhile, Kohli’s next ODI assignment is an away five-match ODI series against New Zealand starting November 4 in Auckland. A three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in December and a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe in early January will give Kohli more games to chase history.

Dinesh Karthik explains why Joe Root can break Sachin Tendulkar's Test run record, while calling Virat Kohli's 100-century pursuit "very hard."

Root 'Can', 'Tough' for Kohli: Dinesh Karthik's verdict on passing Sachin Tendulkar

Seasoned ODI keeper-batter KL Rahul reflected on his ninth One-Day hundred in New Chandigarh, which he scored in a losing cause, as West Indian captain Shai Hope’s 162* helped the visitors complete their highest successful run chase in One-Dayers. Rahul scored an unbeaten 129 after India elected to bat first. His blistering knock included 10 fours and six sixes, helping India register a formidable 351/7. Revealing a bit of India’s plan in the middle overs for the World Cup, Rahul also insisted on how the management wants to give probable World Cup squad members an extended run in this format.&nbsp;While India’s top order pulled off their highest successful run chase in the second ODI in Guwahati, hunting 406 with eight wickets remaining, the West Indies turned the tables in the final game in New Chandigarh by completing their highest successful chase in the 50-over format.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-fines-india-west-indies-slow-over-rate-3rd-odi-1791196909351">ICC fines India and West Indies over slow over-rate in Chandigarh ODI</a>&nbsp;"We don't want to go too far away from the plan but also experiment a little bit as a batting unit. The goal so far has been about can we score 330-340 while batting first, but we're seeing that 340s and 350s get chased down very easily in one-day cricket.&nbsp;"So, how can batters, once set, keep pressing on and get 370s and 380s, or push for 400 on a given day? The minute we, as middle-order batters, go in, the aim is to ensure that we do not take too much time to get going and start rotating the strike and keep hitting a boundary every six or seven balls.&nbsp;"The coach and captain have been very clear on the personnel they want to bring in. They want to give a longer rope to certain players who we feel might be important for the World Cup," Rahul explained in a chat with JioStar after the third ODI.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Rahul has also expressed keenness in spending more time in the middle in the lead-up to the showpiece event in Africa late next year. While he did not get to bat in the first two ODIs, with India’s top three completing the job, Rahul made the most of his chance in the final One-Dayer, smashing an unbeaten hundred.&nbsp;"I wanted to spend more time with the bat out there in the middle, and the last time I really got to bat for a long duration in ODI cricket, in the middle-order, was in early January this year against New Zealand, and since then I haven't really got a lot of time to play a long innings,” Rahul said.&nbsp;The middle-order batter will be seen in action next in the ODI series in New Zealand.

KL Rahul scored a century in the 3rd ODI vs West Indies and shared insights into India's middle-order plans ahead of the World Cup. Read details.

Seasoned ODI keeper-batter KL Rahul reflected on his ninth One-Day hundred in New Chandigarh, which he scored in a losing cause, as West Indian captain Shai Hope’s 162* helped the visitors complete their highest successful run chase in One-Dayers. Rahul scored an unbeaten 129 after India elected to bat first. His blistering knock included 10 fours and six sixes, helping India register a formidable 351/7. Revealing a bit of India’s plan in the middle overs for the World Cup, Rahul also insisted on how the management wants to give probable World Cup squad members an extended run in this format. While India’s top order pulled off their highest successful run chase in the second ODI in Guwahati, hunting 406 with eight wickets remaining, the West Indies turned the tables in the final game in New Chandigarh by completing their highest successful chase in the 50-over format. Also read| ICC fines India and West Indies over slow over-rate in Chandigarh ODI "We don't want to go too far away from the plan but also experiment a little bit as a batting unit. The goal so far has been about can we score 330-340 while batting first, but we're seeing that 340s and 350s get chased down very easily in one-day cricket. "So, how can batters, once set, keep pressing on and get 370s and 380s, or push for 400 on a given day? The minute we, as middle-order batters, go in, the aim is to ensure that we do not take too much time to get going and start rotating the strike and keep hitting a boundary every six or seven balls. "The coach and captain have been very clear on the personnel they want to bring in. They want to give a longer rope to certain players who we feel might be important for the World Cup," Rahul explained in a chat with JioStar after the third ODI. Meanwhile, Rahul has also expressed keenness in spending more time in the middle in the lead-up to the showpiece event in Africa late next year. While he did not get to bat in the first two ODIs, with India’s top three completing the job, Rahul made the most of his chance in the final One-Dayer, smashing an unbeaten hundred. "I wanted to spend more time with the bat out there in the middle, and the last time I really got to bat for a long duration in ODI cricket, in the middle-order, was in early January this year against New Zealand, and since then I haven't really got a lot of time to play a long innings,” Rahul said. The middle-order batter will be seen in action next in the ODI series in New Zealand.

KL Rahul scored a century in the 3rd ODI vs West Indies and shared insights into India's middle-order plans ahead of the World Cup. Read details.

‘Players crucial to World Cup plans getting longer ropes’: KL Rahul

England want to leave no stone unturned in their quest for another 50-over world title, which begins with the ODI tri-series in Pakistan followed by the eight-match white-ball leg Down Under. England will tour Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is starting November 13. They have added one 50-over warm-up match ahead of the series. England will play Western Australia in Perth on November 7, six days before their series opener at the Optus Stadium. Adelaide and Hobart will host the second and third ODIs on Nov 15 and Nov 18, respectively.&nbsp;While England are expected to field a full-strength team for the three ODIs, keeping the 50-over World Cup in sight, most of their Test stars could be rested for the five T20Is from November 21 to December 2 as they prepare for the away Test tour of South Africa that follows.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-fines-india-west-indies-slow-over-rate-3rd-odi-1791196909351">ICC fines India and West Indies over slow over-rate in Chandigarh ODI</a>&nbsp;Similarly, the Aussie Test quicks need to be managed between the away South Africa Tests, which conclude on October 31, and the home four-match Test series against New Zealand that begins on December 9.&nbsp;Meanwhile, England were criticised for not scheduling a warm-up match in Perth ahead of the 2025/26 Ashes tour. Instead, they played an intra-squad match on a relatively slower surface at Lilac Hill, a club ground in Perth’s eastern suburbs, before losing the opener at the Optus Stadium inside two days.&nbsp;Brendon McCullum, who was England’s Test head coach during the last Ashes, revealed a change in approach ahead of the white-ball leg in Australia.&nbsp;"Aside from Jos [Buttler], Joe [Root] and Adil Rashid, there's not a lot of experience in that side," McCullum said last month. "You've got to try to navigate what you can and try to include what you can alongside the opposition you're playing and make sure they are of high quality."&nbsp;While WA’s ODI A-listers like Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and Cooper Connolly are unlikely to be made available just six days after the completion of the third Test in South Africa, quicks including Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson and Mahli Beardman could be possible inclusions.<h3>England vs Australia 2026 Full Schedule –</h3><ul><li>1st ODI, Nov 13 – Perth</li><li>2nd ODI, Nov 15 – Adelaide</li><li>3rd ODI, Nov 18 – Hobart</li><li>1st T20I, Nov 21 – Melbourne</li><li>2nd T20I, Nov 24 – Gold Coast</li><li>3rd T20I, Nov 27 – Brisbane</li><li>4th T20I, Nov 29 – Sydney</li><li>5th T20I, Dec 2 -- Canberra</li></ul>

England add a 50-over warm-up match against Western Australia in Perth ahead of their white-ball tour Down Under. Check the full schedule and details.

England want to leave no stone unturned in their quest for another 50-over world title, which begins with the ODI tri-series in Pakistan followed by the eight-match white-ball leg Down Under. England will tour Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is starting November 13. They have added one 50-over warm-up match ahead of the series. England will play Western Australia in Perth on November 7, six days before their series opener at the Optus Stadium. Adelaide and Hobart will host the second and third ODIs on Nov 15 and Nov 18, respectively. While England are expected to field a full-strength team for the three ODIs, keeping the 50-over World Cup in sight, most of their Test stars could be rested for the five T20Is from November 21 to December 2 as they prepare for the away Test tour of South Africa that follows. Also read| ICC fines India and West Indies over slow over-rate in Chandigarh ODI Similarly, the Aussie Test quicks need to be managed between the away South Africa Tests, which conclude on October 31, and the home four-match Test series against New Zealand that begins on December 9. Meanwhile, England were criticised for not scheduling a warm-up match in Perth ahead of the 2025/26 Ashes tour. Instead, they played an intra-squad match on a relatively slower surface at Lilac Hill, a club ground in Perth’s eastern suburbs, before losing the opener at the Optus Stadium inside two days. Brendon McCullum, who was England’s Test head coach during the last Ashes, revealed a change in approach ahead of the white-ball leg in Australia. "Aside from Jos [Buttler], Joe [Root] and Adil Rashid, there's not a lot of experience in that side," McCullum said last month. "You've got to try to navigate what you can and try to include what you can alongside the opposition you're playing and make sure they are of high quality." While WA’s ODI A-listers like Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and Cooper Connolly are unlikely to be made available just six days after the completion of the third Test in South Africa, quicks including Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson and Mahli Beardman could be possible inclusions. England vs Australia 2026 Full Schedule – 1st ODI, Nov 13 – Perth 2nd ODI, Nov 15 – Adelaide 3rd ODI, Nov 18 – Hobart 1st T20I, Nov 21 – Melbourne 2nd T20I, Nov 24 – Gold Coast 3rd T20I, Nov 27 – Brisbane 4th T20I, Nov 29 – Sydney 5th T20I, Dec 2 -- Canberra

England add a 50-over warm-up match against Western Australia in Perth ahead of their white-ball tour Down Under. Check the full schedule and details.

England lock in 50-over warm-up match ahead of Australia ODIs, T20Is

India have named fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar and all-rounder Krunal Pandya in their squad for the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes tournament, which will be held from Oct 30 to Nov 1 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. The 12-team tournament will see India placed in Group C alongside arch-rivals Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. Bhuvneshwar has been appointed captain.&nbsp;Bhuvneshwar has played for India across all three formats since making his international debut against Pakistan in a T20I in Dec 2012. He has also captained Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and led Sunrisers Hyderabad as a stand-in skipper in the IPL.&nbsp;Krunal, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, will be joined by Nitish Rana, Shashank Singh, T Natarajan, Rahul Tewatia and Rahul Tripathi in India’s squad.&nbsp;All seven players are still active and have not retired from international cricket. They also featured in the 2026 IPL, with three of them playing in the final.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-fines-india-west-indies-slow-over-rate-3rd-odi-1791196909351">ICC fines India and West Indies over slow over-rate in Chandigarh ODI</a>&nbsp;Bhuvneshwar has not played for India since the T20I against New Zealand in Nov 2022. He attracted attention for a possible return to the national white-ball teams after finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker in the 2026 IPL, but he has not received a call-up yet.&nbsp;Among the seven players selected for the Hong Kong Sixes, only Shashank Singh and Rahul Tewatia have not played for the senior India team. Tewatia was included in India’s T20I squad for the England series in Mar 2021 but did not get a game. Shashank, meanwhile, is yet to receive an India call-up.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/doing-things-for-social-media-akmal-criticises-ayub-s-celebration-after-sooryavanshi-s-wicket-1791189104409">‘Doing things for...’: Akmal on Ayub’s celebration after Sooryavanshi wicket</a>&nbsp;India will hope for a better run in the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes after their 2025 campaign ended early. They started last year’s tournament with a two-run DLS win over Pakistan but lost their next matches and were knocked out.&nbsp;Pakistan will enter the tournament as defending champions. They beat debutants Kuwait in last year’s final to win their record sixth Hong Kong Sixes title.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar will captain India at the Hong Kong Sixes, scheduled to take place from Oct 30 to Nov 1, with a strong squad featuring the likes of Krunal Pandya and Shashank Singh.

India have named fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar and all-rounder Krunal Pandya in their squad for the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes tournament, which will be held from Oct 30 to Nov 1 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. The 12-team tournament will see India placed in Group C alongside arch-rivals Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. Bhuvneshwar has been appointed captain. Bhuvneshwar has played for India across all three formats since making his international debut against Pakistan in a T20I in Dec 2012. He has also captained Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and led Sunrisers Hyderabad as a stand-in skipper in the IPL. Krunal, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, will be joined by Nitish Rana, Shashank Singh, T Natarajan, Rahul Tewatia and Rahul Tripathi in India’s squad. All seven players are still active and have not retired from international cricket. They also featured in the 2026 IPL, with three of them playing in the final. Also Read - ICC fines India and West Indies over slow over-rate in Chandigarh ODI Bhuvneshwar has not played for India since the T20I against New Zealand in Nov 2022. He attracted attention for a possible return to the national white-ball teams after finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker in the 2026 IPL, but he has not received a call-up yet. Among the seven players selected for the Hong Kong Sixes, only Shashank Singh and Rahul Tewatia have not played for the senior India team. Tewatia was included in India’s T20I squad for the England series in Mar 2021 but did not get a game. Shashank, meanwhile, is yet to receive an India call-up. Also Read - ‘Doing things for...’: Akmal on Ayub’s celebration after Sooryavanshi wicket India will hope for a better run in the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes after their 2025 campaign ended early. They started last year’s tournament with a two-run DLS win over Pakistan but lost their next matches and were knocked out. Pakistan will enter the tournament as defending champions. They beat debutants Kuwait in last year’s final to win their record sixth Hong Kong Sixes title.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar will captain India at the Hong Kong Sixes, scheduled to take place from Oct 30 to Nov 1, with a strong squad featuring the likes of Krunal Pandya and Shashank Singh.

India name strong squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026, Bhuvneshwar to lead

The ICC fined Indian and West Indian players for maintaining a slow over-rate in the third and final ODI in New Chandigarh last Saturday (Oct 3). Indian players were fined 20 per cent of their match fees, while West Indian players were fined 10 per cent. The hosts were found four overs short of the required target once time allowances were considered, and the visiting side was deemed two overs short, with the ICC imposing respective fines.India had already won the three-match ODI series 2-0 entering into the final One-Dayer, with the West Indies playing for pride in New Chandigarh.&nbsp;&nbsp;India won the series opener in Thiruvananthapuram by eight wickets, riding on hundreds from captain Shubman Gill and talismanic batter Virat Kohli.In the second ODI, the West Indies created history by breaching the 400-mark in ODIs for the first time, only for India to chase the 405-run target by eight wickets. Gill was again on song, hitting his second ODI double hundred (223*) and helping India complete their highest successful run chase and the second-highest overall (behind South Africa’s 438 vs Australia, 2006).&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hardik-pandya-harshit-rana-injury-setback-nz-tour-1791138228408">Double blow for India as Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana suffer fitness setbacks; unlikely for NZ tour: Report</a><h3>Hope Stars for WI in New Chandigarh</h3>Shai Hope’s latest century, however, surpassed West Indian veteran Brian Lara’s tally of most ODI hundreds in the second ODI, taking his career tally to 21 centuries. This knock, however, came in a winning cause as West Indies chased 352 to complete their highest successful chase in 50-over cricket.&nbsp;For India, KL Rahul smashed a brilliant 129*, helping them post a fighting total. The in-form West Indian captain registered his highest ODI total (162*) as the visitors won the final match to deny India a 3-0 series sweep.&nbsp;The two teams will now return to action in the five-match T20Is starting in Lucknow on Tuesday (Oct 6).

The ICC fined India and the West Indies match fees for maintaining slow over-rates in the 3rd ODI in New Chandigarh. Read team penalties and series recap.

The ICC fined Indian and West Indian players for maintaining a slow over-rate in the third and final ODI in New Chandigarh last Saturday (Oct 3). Indian players were fined 20 per cent of their match fees, while West Indian players were fined 10 per cent. The hosts were found four overs short of the required target once time allowances were considered, and the visiting side was deemed two overs short, with the ICC imposing respective fines. India had already won the three-match ODI series 2-0 entering into the final One-Dayer, with the West Indies playing for pride in New Chandigarh. India won the series opener in Thiruvananthapuram by eight wickets, riding on hundreds from captain Shubman Gill and talismanic batter Virat Kohli. In the second ODI, the West Indies created history by breaching the 400-mark in ODIs for the first time, only for India to chase the 405-run target by eight wickets. Gill was again on song, hitting his second ODI double hundred (223*) and helping India complete their highest successful run chase and the second-highest overall (behind South Africa’s 438 vs Australia, 2006). Also read| Double blow for India as Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana suffer fitness setbacks; unlikely for NZ tour: Report Hope Stars for WI in New Chandigarh Shai Hope’s latest century, however, surpassed West Indian veteran Brian Lara’s tally of most ODI hundreds in the second ODI, taking his career tally to 21 centuries. This knock, however, came in a winning cause as West Indies chased 352 to complete their highest successful chase in 50-over cricket. For India, KL Rahul smashed a brilliant 129*, helping them post a fighting total. The in-form West Indian captain registered his highest ODI total (162*) as the visitors won the final match to deny India a 3-0 series sweep. The two teams will now return to action in the five-match T20Is starting in Lucknow on Tuesday (Oct 6).

The ICC fined India and the West Indies match fees for maintaining slow over-rates in the 3rd ODI in New Chandigarh. Read team penalties and series recap.

ICC fines India and West Indies over slow over-rate in Chandigarh ODI

From Joe Root to Hashim Amla, here's a look at the top five players fastest to 4000 ODI runs. This list also includes Babar Azam, Viv Richards and Shai Hope

From Joe Root to Hashim Amla, here's a look at the top five players fastest to 4000 ODI runs. This list also includes Babar Azam, Viv Richards and Shai Hope

Meet top 5 players fastest to 4000 ODI runs

Pakistan all-rounder Saim Ayub dismissed Indian teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Asian Games 2026 gold medal match on Saturday and celebrated the wicket with a baby cradle gesture. Sooryavanshi did not respond and quietly walked back to the pavilion. However, Pakistan failed to build on the early breakthrough and could not stop India from posting a strong total and eventually failed to chase down the target.&nbsp;Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal criticised Ayub’s celebration and said players should focus more on their performances instead of trying to attract attention on social media.&nbsp;“These things have been happening for a long time. Our performance hasn’t been great, but we are doing things for social media,” Akmal said on a sports discussion show.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The management should think about this. It’s international cricket. No matter whether he is 13, 14, or 15, he’s playing international cricket. Saim Ayub is not a kid. He should focus on his performances.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bellingham-only-has-one-nations-league-goal-so-why-does-roy-keane-think-england-star-can-become-one-of-the-greatest-of-all-time-1791189907788">Bellingham only has one Nations League goal, so why does Roy Keane think England star can become one of the 'greatest of all time'</a>&nbsp;Ayub’s celebration also quickly backfired, as in the same over, Indian batter Abhishek Sharma hit back by smashing Ayub for a six and two boundaries. India went on to post a commanding total and eventually won the match to claim the gold medal.&nbsp;As a result, Ayub’s celebration was remembered more as an unnecessary distraction than a significant moment in the match.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/portugal-coach-jesus-shares-update-on-ronaldo-s-future-with-national-side-1791182060249">Portugal coach Jesus shares update on Ronaldo's future with national side</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi is the only Indian athlete on TIME magazine’s prestigious list, which the American publication announced last week. The Bihar-born youngster is also the youngest person on the list and one of just seven athletes selected.&nbsp;“This year’s list-makers are pushing boundaries, creating new possibilities, and advancing their fields and communities around the world,” said TIME CEO Jessica Sibley.&nbsp;Sooryavanshi was included in the ‘Phenom’ category, with TIME describing him as someone who “is fast becoming one of global sport’s most electrifying figures.”

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal criticised Saim Ayub for his send-off to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final, suggesting that the all-rounder was doing it for social media attention.

Pakistan all-rounder Saim Ayub dismissed Indian teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Asian Games 2026 gold medal match on Saturday and celebrated the wicket with a baby cradle gesture. Sooryavanshi did not respond and quietly walked back to the pavilion. However, Pakistan failed to build on the early breakthrough and could not stop India from posting a strong total and eventually failed to chase down the target. Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal criticised Ayub’s celebration and said players should focus more on their performances instead of trying to attract attention on social media. “These things have been happening for a long time. Our performance hasn’t been great, but we are doing things for social media,” Akmal said on a sports discussion show. “The management should think about this. It’s international cricket. No matter whether he is 13, 14, or 15, he’s playing international cricket. Saim Ayub is not a kid. He should focus on his performances.” Also Read - Bellingham only has one Nations League goal, so why does Roy Keane think England star can become one of the 'greatest of all time' Ayub’s celebration also quickly backfired, as in the same over, Indian batter Abhishek Sharma hit back by smashing Ayub for a six and two boundaries. India went on to post a commanding total and eventually won the match to claim the gold medal. As a result, Ayub’s celebration was remembered more as an unnecessary distraction than a significant moment in the match. Also Read - Portugal coach Jesus shares update on Ronaldo's future with national side Meanwhile, the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi is the only Indian athlete on TIME magazine’s prestigious list, which the American publication announced last week. The Bihar-born youngster is also the youngest person on the list and one of just seven athletes selected. “This year’s list-makers are pushing boundaries, creating new possibilities, and advancing their fields and communities around the world,” said TIME CEO Jessica Sibley. Sooryavanshi was included in the ‘Phenom’ category, with TIME describing him as someone who “is fast becoming one of global sport’s most electrifying figures.”

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal criticised Saim Ayub for his send-off to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final, suggesting that the all-rounder was doing it for social media attention.

'Doing things for social media’: Akmal criticises Ayub’s celebration after Sooryavanshi’s wicket

West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo has been added to the team’s T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against India as cover for Jewel Andrew, who suffered a finger injury during the third ODI on Saturday. The 19-year-old hurt his finger while taking a catch to dismiss Naman Dhir at cover. He was taken to hospital for scans, which confirmed that there was no fracture, however, he did not bat later in West Indies’ successful run chase.&nbsp;Andrew remains under observation by the West Indies medical team and has not yet been ruled out of the T20I series.&nbsp;Jangoo joins the squad after an impressive ODI series against India. The wicketkeeper-batter scored an unbeaten 58 in the first ODI, followed it with a 114 in the second game and made 67 in the third, finishing the three-match series with 239 runs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-uru-international-friendly-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1791184084523">IND vs URU, international friendly: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;His tally was the third-highest across both teams, behind India captain Shubman Gill and West Indies skipper Shai Hope.&nbsp;Jangoo has played seven T20Is since making his international debut in Dec 2024 and has scored 163 runs at a strike rate of 120.74. His addition gives West Indies another wicketkeeping and batting option ahead of the T20I series.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/skipper-iyer-reveals-what-changed-momentum-in-india-s-favour-vs-pakistan-in-asian-games-2026-final-1791170904470">Iyer reveals what changed momentum in India's favour vs Pak in Asian Games final</a>&nbsp;The first T20I between India and West Indies will be played in Lucknow on Tuesday (Oct 6), with Jangoo hoping to continue his strong form in the shortest format.<h2>West Indies updated T20I squad</h2>Shai Hope (c), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer

Jangoo has featured in seven T20Is for the West Indies, scoring 163 runs. He was also part of the ODI series against India last week, where he impressed with a century and a fifty.

West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo has been added to the team’s T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against India as cover for Jewel Andrew, who suffered a finger injury during the third ODI on Saturday. The 19-year-old hurt his finger while taking a catch to dismiss Naman Dhir at cover. He was taken to hospital for scans, which confirmed that there was no fracture, however, he did not bat later in West Indies’ successful run chase. Andrew remains under observation by the West Indies medical team and has not yet been ruled out of the T20I series. Jangoo joins the squad after an impressive ODI series against India. The wicketkeeper-batter scored an unbeaten 58 in the first ODI, followed it with a 114 in the second game and made 67 in the third, finishing the three-match series with 239 runs. Also Read - IND vs URU, international friendly: When and where to watch live streaming in India? His tally was the third-highest across both teams, behind India captain Shubman Gill and West Indies skipper Shai Hope. Jangoo has played seven T20Is since making his international debut in Dec 2024 and has scored 163 runs at a strike rate of 120.74. His addition gives West Indies another wicketkeeping and batting option ahead of the T20I series. Also Read - Iyer reveals what changed momentum in India's favour vs Pak in Asian Games final The first T20I between India and West Indies will be played in Lucknow on Tuesday (Oct 6), with Jangoo hoping to continue his strong form in the shortest format. West Indies updated T20I squad Shai Hope (c), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer

Jangoo has featured in seven T20Is for the West Indies, scoring 163 runs. He was also part of the ODI series against India last week, where he impressed with a century and a fifty.

West Indies call up Amir Jangoo as cover for injured Jewel Andrew for India T20Is

India skipper Shubman Gill has identified pacers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi as the bowlers who will be part of the ODI mix ahead of the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. The statement comes after Gill admitted that there is no time to experiment for India following the team's five-wicket loss against the West Indies on Saturday (Oct. 3) in the third ODI of the three-match series. India, however, won the series 2-1, but the bowlers took a beating in all three matches. Nabi conceded 84/0 in 8.5 overs in the second ODI, and Kamboj went for 82/0 in 9 overs in the third ODI, both on debut.<h2>Gill earmarks Kamboj and Nabi for India's upcoming ODIs ahead of World Cup 2027</h2>India is dealing with an injury to star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who offers balance to the team. Harshit Rana was first identified as the bowler who could replace Pandya and bat a bit as well, but he is injured as well. Gill's logic for backing Kamboj and Nabi is to find someone who can bowl and bat at number eight.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/skipper-iyer-reveals-what-changed-momentum-in-india-s-favour-vs-pakistan-in-asian-games-2026-final-1791170904470">Skipper Iyer reveals what changed momentum in India's favour vs Pakistan in Asian Games 2026 final</a>"Anshul and Auqib are the kind of players who are going to be in the mix a lot. (With Prasidh injured) we had an opportunity to experiment with another player with the series being in the bag. So, we wanted to take that opportunity. And Anshul is someone who can bat at number 8. And that number is very crucial for us. We don’t know who will be fit at the World Cup. And if we want someone who can bowl and can bat a bit at number 8, Anshul and even Auqib can do the job," the skipper said at the press conference post the third ODI against the West Indies."They would have liked to have done a much better job. But it’s a little bit harsh on them. It’s not easy to come and be able to deliver straight away. In international cricket, sometimes you require a bit of time. Very few players just come in and start delivering for the team. I hope that they learn from their mistakes, from the opportunities that they get," Gill added.<h2>When is the next ODI series for India?</h2>India next play ODIs against New Zealand when it travels for a full-fledged tour comprising five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests. The tour begins with a T20I series on October 22 in Christchurch. The ODI series starts on November 4 in Auckland, and the Test series starts on November 19 in Wellington.

Following a 2-1 series win over the West Indies, Indian captain Shubman Gill backed debuting pacers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi as potential number eight options ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

India skipper Shubman Gill has identified pacers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi as the bowlers who will be part of the ODI mix ahead of the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. The statement comes after Gill admitted that there is no time to experiment for India following the team's five-wicket loss against the West Indies on Saturday (Oct. 3) in the third ODI of the three-match series. India, however, won the series 2-1, but the bowlers took a beating in all three matches. Nabi conceded 84/0 in 8.5 overs in the second ODI, and Kamboj went for 82/0 in 9 overs in the third ODI, both on debut. Gill earmarks Kamboj and Nabi for India's upcoming ODIs ahead of World Cup 2027 India is dealing with an injury to star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who offers balance to the team. Harshit Rana was first identified as the bowler who could replace Pandya and bat a bit as well, but he is injured as well. Gill's logic for backing Kamboj and Nabi is to find someone who can bowl and bat at number eight. Also Read - Skipper Iyer reveals what changed momentum in India's favour vs Pakistan in Asian Games 2026 final "Anshul and Auqib are the kind of players who are going to be in the mix a lot. (With Prasidh injured) we had an opportunity to experiment with another player with the series being in the bag. So, we wanted to take that opportunity. And Anshul is someone who can bat at number 8. And that number is very crucial for us. We don’t know who will be fit at the World Cup. And if we want someone who can bowl and can bat a bit at number 8, Anshul and even Auqib can do the job," the skipper said at the press conference post the third ODI against the West Indies. "They would have liked to have done a much better job. But it’s a little bit harsh on them. It’s not easy to come and be able to deliver straight away. In international cricket, sometimes you require a bit of time. Very few players just come in and start delivering for the team. I hope that they learn from their mistakes, from the opportunities that they get," Gill added. When is the next ODI series for India? India next play ODIs against New Zealand when it travels for a full-fledged tour comprising five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests. The tour begins with a T20I series on October 22 in Christchurch. The ODI series starts on November 4 in Auckland, and the Test series starts on November 19 in Wellington.

Following a 2-1 series win over the West Indies, Indian captain Shubman Gill backed debuting pacers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi as potential number eight options ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Wicketless on debut but India skipper Gill backs pacers Kamboj, Nabi for India ODIs ahead of World Cup 2027

Shreyas Iyer led India to a 19-run win over Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final to successfully defend the gold medal. Chasing 212, Pakistan gave a good fight, scoring 192/6, but lost the match by 19 runs to settle for the silver. India had pinned Pakistan down at 39/2 in the powerplay, which became 39/3 on the first ball after the powerplay before Hasan Nawaz and Saim Ayub put up a fight. Iyer also acknowledged that the wicket of Ayub was what changed the momentum in India's favor.<h2>Skipper Iyer on what changed the momentum in India's favor in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final</h2>Nawaz and Ayub had added 87 runs for the fourth wicket before Shivam Dube struck to break the partnership. Nawaz, who scored 96 off 51 balls, couldn't get enough support from the other end after Ayub was dismissed for 29.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hardik-pandya-harshit-rana-injury-setback-nz-tour-1791138228408">Pandya, Harshit suffer fitness setbacks; unlikely for New Zealand tour: Report</a>"I basically paced their [fifth and sixth bowlers'] overs pretty well, that's what I felt, and especially when the run rate is about 13 to 14, we know that the batter, he is going to take charge, and one wicket is going to change the momentum, shift the momentum towards us," Iyer said to the broadcaster after the final on Saturday (Oct. 3). "So that's what happened, and that crucial wicket of [Ayub] - I don't remember the name of the batsman - that changed the momentum."<h2>What's next for India?</h2>India will now take on the West Indies in a five-match T20I series at home, which begins on October 6 in Lucknow. The second match of the series is on October 9 (Ranchi), the third T20I on October 11 (Indore), the fourth T20I on October 14 (Hyderabad), and the final T20I on October 17 (Bengaluru).India squad for West Indies T20Is: Shreyas Iyer [C], Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan [WK], Sanju Samson [WK], Tilak Varma [VC], Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav

Shreyas Iyer captained India to a 19-run Asian Games 2026 cricket final win over Pakistan. Defending 212, India broke a key 87-run fourth-wicket stand to take gold before facing West Indies next.

Shreyas Iyer led India to a 19-run win over Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final to successfully defend the gold medal. Chasing 212, Pakistan gave a good fight, scoring 192/6, but lost the match by 19 runs to settle for the silver. India had pinned Pakistan down at 39/2 in the powerplay, which became 39/3 on the first ball after the powerplay before Hasan Nawaz and Saim Ayub put up a fight. Iyer also acknowledged that the wicket of Ayub was what changed the momentum in India's favor. Skipper Iyer on what changed the momentum in India's favor in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final Nawaz and Ayub had added 87 runs for the fourth wicket before Shivam Dube struck to break the partnership. Nawaz, who scored 96 off 51 balls, couldn't get enough support from the other end after Ayub was dismissed for 29. Also Read - Pandya, Harshit suffer fitness setbacks; unlikely for New Zealand tour: Report "I basically paced their [fifth and sixth bowlers'] overs pretty well, that's what I felt, and especially when the run rate is about 13 to 14, we know that the batter, he is going to take charge, and one wicket is going to change the momentum, shift the momentum towards us," Iyer said to the broadcaster after the final on Saturday (Oct. 3). "So that's what happened, and that crucial wicket of [Ayub] - I don't remember the name of the batsman - that changed the momentum." What's next for India? India will now take on the West Indies in a five-match T20I series at home, which begins on October 6 in Lucknow. The second match of the series is on October 9 (Ranchi), the third T20I on October 11 (Indore), the fourth T20I on October 14 (Hyderabad), and the final T20I on October 17 (Bengaluru). India squad for West Indies T20Is: Shreyas Iyer [C], Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan [WK], Sanju Samson [WK], Tilak Varma [VC], Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav

Shreyas Iyer captained India to a 19-run Asian Games 2026 cricket final win over Pakistan. Defending 212, India broke a key 87-run fourth-wicket stand to take gold before facing West Indies next.

Skipper Iyer reveals what changed momentum in India's favour vs Pakistan in Asian Games 2026 final

Team India has been hit by a double blow as Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana suffered fitness setbacks, making them doubtful for the New Zealand series. The two have been recovering at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Pandya has been away from competitive cricket since the conclusion of IPL 2026, and Harshit last featured during the England white-ball leg in July this year.&nbsp;A Dainik Jagran report claims that although Pandya was inching closer to recovery after completing batting, bowling and fielding workloads, he suffered a fresh setback during the match simulation and complained of pain in his right calf. The report also added that Pandya has been put on Vitamin D medication following an MRI scan and will undergo bisphosphonate therapy.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-jaiswal-or-kishan-jaffer-picks-surprise-left-hander-as-kohli-odi-heir-1791128373005">Not Jaiswal or Ishan Kishan: Wasim Jaffer picks surprise left-hander as Virat Kohli’s ODI successor at No. 3</a>&nbsp;Harshit Rana has suffered low-grade left quadriceps pain during the match simulation. The lanky bowling all-rounder is also said to be down with fever, sore throat and cold, and likely to be eased back into action upon fully recovering.&nbsp;Meanwhile, India will tour New Zealand for five T20Is, five One-Dayers and two Tests, starting October 22 in Christchurch. The white-ball leg concludes on November 15, with the first Test starting in Wellington on November 23. The second Test will get underway in Christchurch from November 27 to December 1.&nbsp;The two-match Test series falls under the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, where New Zealand (72.22 PCT) sit in third place and India at fifth (51.52 PCT). For India to qualify for the 2027 WTC Final, they must beat New Zealand 2-0.&nbsp;New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced the T20I squad for the India series, with seasoned all-rounder Mitchell Santner named the captain.<h3>New Zealand T20I Squad:&nbsp;</h3>Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert and Nathan Smith&nbsp;The BCCI has yet to announce the white-ball squad for the away New Zealand tour.

Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana have suffered fresh fitness setbacks at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, leaving both doubtful for India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand.

Team India has been hit by a double blow as Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana suffered fitness setbacks, making them doubtful for the New Zealand series. The two have been recovering at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Pandya has been away from competitive cricket since the conclusion of IPL 2026, and Harshit last featured during the England white-ball leg in July this year. A Dainik Jagran report claims that although Pandya was inching closer to recovery after completing batting, bowling and fielding workloads, he suffered a fresh setback during the match simulation and complained of pain in his right calf. The report also added that Pandya has been put on Vitamin D medication following an MRI scan and will undergo bisphosphonate therapy. Also read| Not Jaiswal or Ishan Kishan: Wasim Jaffer picks surprise left-hander as Virat Kohli’s ODI successor at No. 3 Harshit Rana has suffered low-grade left quadriceps pain during the match simulation. The lanky bowling all-rounder is also said to be down with fever, sore throat and cold, and likely to be eased back into action upon fully recovering. Meanwhile, India will tour New Zealand for five T20Is, five One-Dayers and two Tests, starting October 22 in Christchurch. The white-ball leg concludes on November 15, with the first Test starting in Wellington on November 23. The second Test will get underway in Christchurch from November 27 to December 1. The two-match Test series falls under the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, where New Zealand (72.22 PCT) sit in third place and India at fifth (51.52 PCT). For India to qualify for the 2027 WTC Final, they must beat New Zealand 2-0. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced the T20I squad for the India series, with seasoned all-rounder Mitchell Santner named the captain. New Zealand T20I Squad: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert and Nathan Smith The BCCI has yet to announce the white-ball squad for the away New Zealand tour.

Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana have suffered fresh fitness setbacks at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, leaving both doubtful for India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand.

Double blow for India as Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana suffer fitness setbacks; unlikely for NZ tour: Report

Talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli is approaching the end of his cricket career, having already confirmed his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup to be his last. Although still peaking in the only format he plays in, Kohli’s ODI successor must be finalised before he hangs up his boots. Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has named a surprise left-hander as Kohli’s replacement at number three in the One-Dayers; it’s neither Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, nor even Devdutt Padikkal, who emerged as a Test star recently.&nbsp;For what Kohli has achieved batting at that position in the 50-over format, he has cemented his place amongst the greatest ODI batters of all time, let alone from India. His numbers put him only second to the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, while Kohli has surpassed him in the number of ODI hundreds. Considering there is plenty of ODI cricket scheduled before the showpiece event gets underway on October 2, 2027, in Africa, Kohli could inch closer to breaking Sachin’s run tally.&nbsp;Jaffer has brought up T20I mainstay Tilak Varma’s name as Kohli’s potential replacement at number three. Having tasted immense success in the shortest format with one T20 World Cup title to his name, Tilak has shown quality even batting up the order.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shai-hope-credits-ms-dhoni-advice-west-indies-record-chase-chandigarh-odi-1791124335890">‘Dhoni told me you always…’: Shai Hope credits MS Dhoni for Chandigarh run chase masterclass</a>&nbsp;Pressing his case ahead of the regulars in the ODIs, Jaffer, on his YouTube Channel, said, “It feels great to see his versatility. He previously scored a century at No. 3, and now he has adapted to the No. 5 and No. 6 positions so beautifully. This is an amazing quality.”&nbsp;Explaining his decision behind not picking Jaiswal as Kohli’s potential replacement, Jaffer said, “It’s about time. When Virat and Rohit leave, Rohit, obviously, is a top-order batter, and Yashasvi Jaiswal is there to replace him, but I feel there will be a left-handed batter in Virat’s place. He has that game; we saw the way he scored runs in the Duleep Trophy. His first-class average is around 55. So, he can fit into all three formats pretty easily.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Tilak has limited experience leading up to the 50-over World Cup, having played five ODIs. He has batted twice at number three, and once each at number four and five, scoring 68 runs at an average of 22.67. Tilak’s last ODI appearance came against South Africa in December 2025.

Wasim Jaffer picked Tilak Varma over Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan as the ideal left-handed successor for Virat Kohli at No. 3 in India's ODI lineup.

Talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli is approaching the end of his cricket career, having already confirmed his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup to be his last. Although still peaking in the only format he plays in, Kohli’s ODI successor must be finalised before he hangs up his boots. Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has named a surprise left-hander as Kohli’s replacement at number three in the One-Dayers; it’s neither Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, nor even Devdutt Padikkal, who emerged as a Test star recently. For what Kohli has achieved batting at that position in the 50-over format, he has cemented his place amongst the greatest ODI batters of all time, let alone from India. His numbers put him only second to the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, while Kohli has surpassed him in the number of ODI hundreds. Considering there is plenty of ODI cricket scheduled before the showpiece event gets underway on October 2, 2027, in Africa, Kohli could inch closer to breaking Sachin’s run tally. Jaffer has brought up T20I mainstay Tilak Varma’s name as Kohli’s potential replacement at number three. Having tasted immense success in the shortest format with one T20 World Cup title to his name, Tilak has shown quality even batting up the order. Also read| ‘Dhoni told me you always…’: Shai Hope credits MS Dhoni for Chandigarh run chase masterclass Pressing his case ahead of the regulars in the ODIs, Jaffer, on his YouTube Channel, said, “It feels great to see his versatility. He previously scored a century at No. 3, and now he has adapted to the No. 5 and No. 6 positions so beautifully. This is an amazing quality.” Explaining his decision behind not picking Jaiswal as Kohli’s potential replacement, Jaffer said, “It’s about time. When Virat and Rohit leave, Rohit, obviously, is a top-order batter, and Yashasvi Jaiswal is there to replace him, but I feel there will be a left-handed batter in Virat’s place. He has that game; we saw the way he scored runs in the Duleep Trophy. His first-class average is around 55. So, he can fit into all three formats pretty easily.” Meanwhile, Tilak has limited experience leading up to the 50-over World Cup, having played five ODIs. He has batted twice at number three, and once each at number four and five, scoring 68 runs at an average of 22.67. Tilak’s last ODI appearance came against South Africa in December 2025.

Wasim Jaffer picked Tilak Varma over Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan as the ideal left-handed successor for Virat Kohli at No. 3 in India's ODI lineup.

Not Jaiswal or Ishan Kishan: Wasim Jaffer picks surprise left-hander as Virat Kohli’s ODI successor at No. 3

West Indies captain Shai Hope has credited talismanic MS Dhoni for his New Chandigarh masterclass, which scripted history for the visitors. Hope, who scored his 20th ODI hundred in the second One-Dayer in Guwahati, struck another in the third and final match, hitting a match-winning 162* in a record run chase. Hope stood as the visitors' main pillar after they lost their fifth wicket with over 60 runs required, and delivered for his team as West Indies completed their highest ODI run chase.&nbsp;Speaking about the impact he had on his game after chatting with the veteran Indian keeper-batter Dhoni, Hope said, “I had a great chat with the great man MS Dhoni; he was telling me you always have more time than you think. So just trying not to focus too much on the end result. Just look at the process, try to break the game down as best as I can and find ways to get the boundaries in the back end.”&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shubman-gill-death-bowling-fielding-concerns-india-west-indies-odi-series-1791118279344">Shubman Gill flags 2 major concerns for India after Chandigarh ODI defeat to WI</a>&nbsp;Hope smashed 17 fours and three sixes in his marathon innings, helping West Indies salvage pride with a win in the final ODI. The right-hander anchored the chase from start to finish, as West Indies finally had a reason to smile after conceding the three-match ODI series.&nbsp;Detailing the calculation of the chase, Hope said, “I even thought about the overs that the Indian team were behind. So, I knew they would have to bring a couple of fielders in, in the back end. So, it's always tough when you're trying to defend a score, and you got to have five men in the ring. So, all those things I calculated when I was batting. Just so happened that everything worked out for us in the back end.”<h3>Dhoni, CSK and IPL</h3>Hope's tribute underlines how Dhoni’s legendary finishing wisdom continues to inspire international stars. Meanwhile, Dhoni remains a talking point for his IPL franchise and its fans, with plenty to ponder. With the mini-IPL auction set for mid-December later this year, all eyes will be on Dhoni’s auction strategies and his future as an active player.&nbsp;Dhoni, who led CSK to a record five IPL titles, didn’t play a single game this edition as he remained on the bench with a calf issue. CSK, however, hasn’t won an IPL trophy since 2023.

Shai Hope credited MS Dhoni’s tactical advice after scoring a match-winning 162* in New Chandigarh to guide West Indies to their highest-ever ODI run chase against India.

West Indies captain Shai Hope has credited talismanic MS Dhoni for his New Chandigarh masterclass, which scripted history for the visitors. Hope, who scored his 20th ODI hundred in the second One-Dayer in Guwahati, struck another in the third and final match, hitting a match-winning 162* in a record run chase. Hope stood as the visitors' main pillar after they lost their fifth wicket with over 60 runs required, and delivered for his team as West Indies completed their highest ODI run chase. Speaking about the impact he had on his game after chatting with the veteran Indian keeper-batter Dhoni, Hope said, “I had a great chat with the great man MS Dhoni; he was telling me you always have more time than you think. So just trying not to focus too much on the end result. Just look at the process, try to break the game down as best as I can and find ways to get the boundaries in the back end.” Also read| Shubman Gill flags 2 major concerns for India after Chandigarh ODI defeat to WI Hope smashed 17 fours and three sixes in his marathon innings, helping West Indies salvage pride with a win in the final ODI. The right-hander anchored the chase from start to finish, as West Indies finally had a reason to smile after conceding the three-match ODI series. Detailing the calculation of the chase, Hope said, “I even thought about the overs that the Indian team were behind. So, I knew they would have to bring a couple of fielders in, in the back end. So, it's always tough when you're trying to defend a score, and you got to have five men in the ring. So, all those things I calculated when I was batting. Just so happened that everything worked out for us in the back end.” Dhoni, CSK and IPL Hope's tribute underlines how Dhoni’s legendary finishing wisdom continues to inspire international stars. Meanwhile, Dhoni remains a talking point for his IPL franchise and its fans, with plenty to ponder. With the mini-IPL auction set for mid-December later this year, all eyes will be on Dhoni’s auction strategies and his future as an active player. Dhoni, who led CSK to a record five IPL titles, didn’t play a single game this edition as he remained on the bench with a calf issue. CSK, however, hasn’t won an IPL trophy since 2023.

Shai Hope credited MS Dhoni’s tactical advice after scoring a match-winning 162* in New Chandigarh to guide West Indies to their highest-ever ODI run chase against India.

‘Dhoni told me you always…’: Shai Hope credits MS Dhoni for Chandigarh run chase masterclass

Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill wants to fine-tune a few areas despite beating the West Indies 2-1 in the recently concluded ODI series. While the batting prospered for the hosts, with India posting 300-plus totals in all games, including their highest successful run chase in the second One-Dayer, their death bowling and fielding—mainly dropped catches—hurt them most. As Indian bowlers also leaked runs, Gill, who remained at the helm, flagged concerns.&nbsp;"I feel sometimes we are not really clear whether we are attacking or we are defending, especially when we are bowling in the death overs," Gill said after India conceded the final ODI in New Chandigarh by five wickets. "One-Day is such a game; if the opposition is five or six down, you are never really sure what fields to take, whether we are going for the death too early or we are still, you know, bowling kind of like middle overs. I think these are some areas which we definitely need to be better at."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shubman-gill-no-room-to-experiment-india-2027-world-cup-playing-xi-1791111849647">‘No Room to Experiment’: Shubman Gill wants India’s best XI in ODIs</a>&nbsp;While the Indian bowlers leaked 305 runs in the series opener in Trivandrum, they conceded 405 in the second and failed to defend 351 in the final match on Saturday night. India missed their frontline seamers, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya, due to other national commitments and injury; instead, they were forced to field an inexperienced pace attack in three matches, with seasoned quick Mohammed Siraj getting only one game.<h3>‘Disappointed to miss out on final ODI’</h3>Gill clobbered a hundred, a record-breaking double hundred and a single-digit score in three ODIs against the West Indies, earning the Player of the Series award. Although his match-winning 223* in the second ODI helped India complete their highest successful run chase, and second-highest overall (behind South Africa's 438 against Australia in 2006), his failure in the final game at his home venue in New Chandigarh left him disappointed.&nbsp;"I mean, you're always disappointed whenever you get out early, but I think today I don't think there could have been much that I would have done on that ball," he said.&nbsp;Days after India entered the record books with a stunning run chase in Guwahati, the West Indies registered their highest successful chase in the final ODI, hunting 352 with five wickets remaining.

Shubman Gill raised concerns over India’s death bowling and fielding after a 2-1 ODI series win against the West Indies, stressing key areas need fine-tuning.

Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill wants to fine-tune a few areas despite beating the West Indies 2-1 in the recently concluded ODI series. While the batting prospered for the hosts, with India posting 300-plus totals in all games, including their highest successful run chase in the second One-Dayer, their death bowling and fielding—mainly dropped catches—hurt them most. As Indian bowlers also leaked runs, Gill, who remained at the helm, flagged concerns. "I feel sometimes we are not really clear whether we are attacking or we are defending, especially when we are bowling in the death overs," Gill said after India conceded the final ODI in New Chandigarh by five wickets. "One-Day is such a game; if the opposition is five or six down, you are never really sure what fields to take, whether we are going for the death too early or we are still, you know, bowling kind of like middle overs. I think these are some areas which we definitely need to be better at." Also read| ‘No Room to Experiment’: Shubman Gill wants India’s best XI in ODIs While the Indian bowlers leaked 305 runs in the series opener in Trivandrum, they conceded 405 in the second and failed to defend 351 in the final match on Saturday night. India missed their frontline seamers, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya, due to other national commitments and injury; instead, they were forced to field an inexperienced pace attack in three matches, with seasoned quick Mohammed Siraj getting only one game. ‘Disappointed to miss out on final ODI’ Gill clobbered a hundred, a record-breaking double hundred and a single-digit score in three ODIs against the West Indies, earning the Player of the Series award. Although his match-winning 223* in the second ODI helped India complete their highest successful run chase, and second-highest overall (behind South Africa's 438 against Australia in 2006), his failure in the final game at his home venue in New Chandigarh left him disappointed. "I mean, you're always disappointed whenever you get out early, but I think today I don't think there could have been much that I would have done on that ball," he said. Days after India entered the record books with a stunning run chase in Guwahati, the West Indies registered their highest successful chase in the final ODI, hunting 352 with five wickets remaining.

Shubman Gill raised concerns over India’s death bowling and fielding after a 2-1 ODI series win against the West Indies, stressing key areas need fine-tuning.

Shubman Gill flags 2 major concerns for India after Chandigarh ODI defeat to WI

Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill said there is no room left to experiment with potential players or playing XIs, with the 2027 50-over World Cup in sight. Gill added that with so much cricket being played across formats and levels, it’s challenging to field your best XI, which he wants to do in each game leading up to the showpiece event.&nbsp;While India had their best and almost all first-team batters, barring Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, available for selection for the recently concluded ODI series against the West Indies, they had to play their backup quicks, with main players like Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh committing to Asian Games duties in Japan.&nbsp;Besides, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar — core members of the ODI setup for the 2027 World Cup — were also unavailable for the West Indies series. All, however, will be back in action for the five-match T20Is starting October 6.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-3rd-odi-shai-hope-motie-star-as-west-indies-defeat-india-by-five-wickets-1791039749152">IND vs WI, 3rd ODI: Shai Hope, Motie star as West Indies defeat India by five wickets</a>&nbsp;India handed debuts to Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, and Anshul Kamboj, played Ruturaj Gaikwad at number four, and eventually sealed the series 2-1.&nbsp;“I honestly think there is not that much time to experiment; the combination that we want to play, hopefully, we get all the players that are available from the next series, and the combination that we would like to play in the World Cup, we want to start playing with that combination,” Gill said after India lost the third and final ODI in New Chandigarh by five wickets.&nbsp;“I would say it’s been unfortunate, you know, with the injuries and with the scheduling with the other matches being around, it’s been a little bit unfortunate that we have not been able to play the bowling lineup that we would like to,” he continued.&nbsp;Gill, however, embraced the chance to hand out India caps to newcomers and try the bench strength in the lead-up to the cricket spectacle in Africa in late 2027.&nbsp;“I think it’s a good chance for the other players, you know, the players who might not have been in the team had the full-strength bowling lineup been there, so it’s a great chance for them to showcase their skills,” he said.&nbsp;After the T20I series against the West Indies, which concludes on October 17, the Shreyas Iyer-led Indian Team will face New Zealand for T20Is starting October 22 in Christchurch.

Shubman Gill flags lack of preparation time for the 2027 World Cup, stressing there is no room left to experiment after India’s ODI series against West Indies.

Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill said there is no room left to experiment with potential players or playing XIs, with the 2027 50-over World Cup in sight. Gill added that with so much cricket being played across formats and levels, it’s challenging to field your best XI, which he wants to do in each game leading up to the showpiece event. While India had their best and almost all first-team batters, barring Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, available for selection for the recently concluded ODI series against the West Indies, they had to play their backup quicks, with main players like Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh committing to Asian Games duties in Japan. Besides, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar — core members of the ODI setup for the 2027 World Cup — were also unavailable for the West Indies series. All, however, will be back in action for the five-match T20Is starting October 6. Also read| IND vs WI, 3rd ODI: Shai Hope, Motie star as West Indies defeat India by five wickets India handed debuts to Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, and Anshul Kamboj, played Ruturaj Gaikwad at number four, and eventually sealed the series 2-1. “I honestly think there is not that much time to experiment; the combination that we want to play, hopefully, we get all the players that are available from the next series, and the combination that we would like to play in the World Cup, we want to start playing with that combination,” Gill said after India lost the third and final ODI in New Chandigarh by five wickets. “I would say it’s been unfortunate, you know, with the injuries and with the scheduling with the other matches being around, it’s been a little bit unfortunate that we have not been able to play the bowling lineup that we would like to,” he continued. Gill, however, embraced the chance to hand out India caps to newcomers and try the bench strength in the lead-up to the cricket spectacle in Africa in late 2027. “I think it’s a good chance for the other players, you know, the players who might not have been in the team had the full-strength bowling lineup been there, so it’s a great chance for them to showcase their skills,” he said. After the T20I series against the West Indies, which concludes on October 17, the Shreyas Iyer-led Indian Team will face New Zealand for T20Is starting October 22 in Christchurch.

Shubman Gill flags lack of preparation time for the 2027 World Cup, stressing there is no room left to experiment after India’s ODI series against West Indies.

‘No Room to Experiment’: Shubman Gill wants India’s best XI in ODIs

The Rest of India (RoI) beat the reigning Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar by 167 runs on Sunday to lift the Irani Cup. Led by Rishabh Pant, who did not take the field on the fourth day due to illness, the RoI emerged victorious riding on the efforts of seamer Mukesh Kumar and middle-order batter Ravichandran Smaran. While the Bengal pacer returned with eight wickets in the match, including a match-winning 6/33 in the final innings, Smaran starred with the bat across two innings, hitting 68 and 135. Chasing 279, the domestic champions were all out for 111.&nbsp;J&amp;K won the toss and elected to bowl first, dismissing RoI for 237 in the first innings. Smaran and opener Shikhar Mohan each completed a fifty, and Sarfaraz Khan scored a valiant 45. For the hosts, Lone Nasir Muzaffar and Sunil Kumar returned with three wickets each.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ishan-kishan-scripts-history-becomes-2nd-indian-to-cross-1-000-t20i-runs-in-a-year-1791086762254">Ishan Kishan scripts history, becomes 2nd Indian to cross 1,000 T20I runs in a year</a>&nbsp;Riding on skipper Paras Dogra’s 75 and a crucial 57 from Abdul Samad, J&amp;K scored 278 in their reply, taking a 41-run lead in the first innings. For RoI, left-arm quick Mukesh Choudhary picked up a five-wicket haul, while Mukesh Kumar returned with two to his name in the first innings. His Bengal and India teammate Akash Deep also impressed with three wickets on his return.&nbsp;RoI’s second innings took the game away from the Ranji champions, as Smaran again starred with the bat, scoring a brilliant hundred (135), with the top order assisting at the start. A half-century (55) from opener Sanat Sangwan laid the platform for Smaran to rescue his team for the second time in this match and put up a 279-run target.&nbsp;Seasoned quick Mukesh Kumar produced his best in the second innings, as he completed his 11th first-class five-for and wrapped up J&amp;K for a mere 111. His five-wicket haul also included Dogra’s wicket on a first-ball duck, although the openers provided a handy start to the chase.&nbsp;Akash Deep, who remains in contention for a comeback to the Test side for the New Zealand tour, again picked up three wickets in the final innings to finish with six for the match.

Rest of India beat Ranji Trophy champions J&K by 167 runs to win the Irani Cup in Srinagar. Mukesh Kumar’s 6/33 and Smaran’s heroics sealed the victory. 

The Rest of India (RoI) beat the reigning Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar by 167 runs on Sunday to lift the Irani Cup. Led by Rishabh Pant, who did not take the field on the fourth day due to illness, the RoI emerged victorious riding on the efforts of seamer Mukesh Kumar and middle-order batter Ravichandran Smaran. While the Bengal pacer returned with eight wickets in the match, including a match-winning 6/33 in the final innings, Smaran starred with the bat across two innings, hitting 68 and 135. Chasing 279, the domestic champions were all out for 111. J&K won the toss and elected to bowl first, dismissing RoI for 237 in the first innings. Smaran and opener Shikhar Mohan each completed a fifty, and Sarfaraz Khan scored a valiant 45. For the hosts, Lone Nasir Muzaffar and Sunil Kumar returned with three wickets each. Also read| Ishan Kishan scripts history, becomes 2nd Indian to cross 1,000 T20I runs in a year Riding on skipper Paras Dogra’s 75 and a crucial 57 from Abdul Samad, J&K scored 278 in their reply, taking a 41-run lead in the first innings. For RoI, left-arm quick Mukesh Choudhary picked up a five-wicket haul, while Mukesh Kumar returned with two to his name in the first innings. His Bengal and India teammate Akash Deep also impressed with three wickets on his return. RoI’s second innings took the game away from the Ranji champions, as Smaran again starred with the bat, scoring a brilliant hundred (135), with the top order assisting at the start. A half-century (55) from opener Sanat Sangwan laid the platform for Smaran to rescue his team for the second time in this match and put up a 279-run target. Seasoned quick Mukesh Kumar produced his best in the second innings, as he completed his 11th first-class five-for and wrapped up J&K for a mere 111. His five-wicket haul also included Dogra’s wicket on a first-ball duck, although the openers provided a handy start to the chase. Akash Deep, who remains in contention for a comeback to the Test side for the New Zealand tour, again picked up three wickets in the final innings to finish with six for the match.

Rest of India beat Ranji Trophy champions J&amp;K by 167 runs to win the Irani Cup in Srinagar. Mukesh Kumar’s 6/33 and Smaran’s heroics sealed the victory.&nbsp;

Mukesh, Smaran power Rest of India past Ranji champs J&K to lift Irani Cup

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan became only the second Indian to score 1,000 T20I runs in a calendar year after scoring 20 off 18 balls in the Asian Games final against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 3). He had played a crucial unbeaten knock of 80 off 46 balls in the semifinal against Sri Lanka, helping India post a defendable total.&nbsp;Kishan has now scored 1,005 runs in T20Is this year at an average of 37.22 and a strike rate of 169.47. His tally also includes one century and seven fifties, with a highest score of 103.&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav was the first Indian to cross the 1,000-run mark in T20Is in a calendar year. He scored 1,164 runs in 31 matches in 2022 at an average of 46.56 and a strike rate of more than 187. His tally included two centuries and nine fifties.&nbsp;Among batters from Test-playing nations, Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan holds the record for most T20I runs in a calendar year. He scored 1,326 runs in 2021 at an average of 73.66 and a strike rate of over 134, including one century and 12 fifties.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hockey-india-announces-cash-reward-for-men-s-team-after-asian-games-gold-1791085882018">Hockey India announces cash reward for men’s team after Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;Austria’s Karanbir Singh holds the overall record, scoring 1,488 runs in 32 matches in 2025 at an average of 51.31 and a strike rate of more than 174. He hit two centuries and 13 fifties that year.<h3>India defend Asian Games gold with 19-run win over Pakistan</h3>India successfully defended its men’s cricket title at the Asian Games 2026, beating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final at Korogi Sports Park. India posted 211/6, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma (51* off 22) and Shiv Dube (27 off 15) provided a late boost.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kolkata-finally-wakes-up-thousands-flock-to-salt-lake-stadium-for-historic-india-brazil-clash-1791039322125">Kolkata finds its voice as thousands pack Salt Lake stadium for India vs Brazil</a>&nbsp;Pakistan struggled early, slipping to 39/3 after the Powerplay, but Hasan Nawaz’s 96 off 51 kept them in the chase. However, India’s bowlers held their nerve as Pakistan needed 50 from the final 15 balls, securing a 19-run victory.

Before Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav was the only Indian to score 1,000-plus T20I runs in a calendar year, amassing 1,164 runs in 31 matches in 2022.

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan became only the second Indian to score 1,000 T20I runs in a calendar year after scoring 20 off 18 balls in the Asian Games final against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 3). He had played a crucial unbeaten knock of 80 off 46 balls in the semifinal against Sri Lanka, helping India post a defendable total. Kishan has now scored 1,005 runs in T20Is this year at an average of 37.22 and a strike rate of 169.47. His tally also includes one century and seven fifties, with a highest score of 103. Suryakumar Yadav was the first Indian to cross the 1,000-run mark in T20Is in a calendar year. He scored 1,164 runs in 31 matches in 2022 at an average of 46.56 and a strike rate of more than 187. His tally included two centuries and nine fifties. Among batters from Test-playing nations, Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan holds the record for most T20I runs in a calendar year. He scored 1,326 runs in 2021 at an average of 73.66 and a strike rate of over 134, including one century and 12 fifties. Also Read - Hockey India announces cash reward for men’s team after Asian Games gold Austria’s Karanbir Singh holds the overall record, scoring 1,488 runs in 32 matches in 2025 at an average of 51.31 and a strike rate of more than 174. He hit two centuries and 13 fifties that year. India defend Asian Games gold with 19-run win over Pakistan India successfully defended its men’s cricket title at the Asian Games 2026, beating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final at Korogi Sports Park. India posted 211/6, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma (51* off 22) and Shiv Dube (27 off 15) provided a late boost. Also Read - Kolkata finds its voice as thousands pack Salt Lake stadium for India vs Brazil Pakistan struggled early, slipping to 39/3 after the Powerplay, but Hasan Nawaz’s 96 off 51 kept them in the chase. However, India’s bowlers held their nerve as Pakistan needed 50 from the final 15 balls, securing a 19-run victory.

Before Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav was the only Indian to score 1,000-plus T20I runs in a calendar year, amassing 1,164 runs in 31 matches in 2022.

Ishan Kishan scripts history, becomes 2nd Indian to cross 1,000 T20I runs in a year

West Indies pulled off a stunning chase against India in the third and final ODI, chasing down 352 runs with five wickets in hand at the PCA International Cricket Stadium on Saturday (Oct 3). Captain Shai Hope led the way with a brilliant unbeaten 162 off 143 balls, hitting 17 fours and three sixes. He first built a strong partnership with Amir Jangoo, who scored 67 off 56 balls, to keep West Indies in the contest after John Campbell’s early dismissal.&nbsp;After Jangoo departed, Sherfane Rutherford scored 24 before Keemo Paul added a quick 44 off 35 balls. Hope then took control of the chase, joining hands with Gudakesh Motie for a match-winning 62-run stand off just 29 deliveries.&nbsp;Motie attacked the Indian bowlers in the closing stages and smashed Anshul Kamboj for a flurry of runs in the 48th over. West Indies reached the target with 10 balls remaining, completing their highest successful ODI chase.&nbsp;Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav and Naman Dhir took one wicket each for India, but the bowlers struggled to stop the visitors.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-brazil-ancelotti-s-selecao-run-riot-in-kolkata-beat-blue-tigers-4-0-1791047437975">India vs Brazil: Ancelotti's Selecao run riot in Kolkata, beat Blue Tigers 4-0</a>&nbsp;Earlier, India recovered from a poor start to post 351/7. KL Rahul led the scoring with a superb 129 off 80 balls, including 10 fours and two sixes.&nbsp;Rohit Sharma added 92 off 85 balls and also became only the fourth opener in ODI history to reach 10,000 runs at the top of the order. Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 57, while Naman Dhir and Anshul Kamboj scored 30 and 17 respectively.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kolkata-finally-wakes-up-thousands-flock-to-salt-lake-stadium-for-historic-india-brazil-clash-1791039322125">Kolkata finds its voice as thousands pack Salt Lake stadium for India vs Brazil</a>&nbsp;Jayden Seales was West Indies’ best bowler with 3/62, while Keemo Paul took two wickets and Gudakesh Motie claimed one.

Shai Hope played a key role in West Indies’ successful chase, finishing the job in 48.2 overs, while Amir Jangoo and Keemo Paul added valuable runs.

West Indies pulled off a stunning chase against India in the third and final ODI, chasing down 352 runs with five wickets in hand at the PCA International Cricket Stadium on Saturday (Oct 3). Captain Shai Hope led the way with a brilliant unbeaten 162 off 143 balls, hitting 17 fours and three sixes. He first built a strong partnership with Amir Jangoo, who scored 67 off 56 balls, to keep West Indies in the contest after John Campbell’s early dismissal. After Jangoo departed, Sherfane Rutherford scored 24 before Keemo Paul added a quick 44 off 35 balls. Hope then took control of the chase, joining hands with Gudakesh Motie for a match-winning 62-run stand off just 29 deliveries. Motie attacked the Indian bowlers in the closing stages and smashed Anshul Kamboj for a flurry of runs in the 48th over. West Indies reached the target with 10 balls remaining, completing their highest successful ODI chase. Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav and Naman Dhir took one wicket each for India, but the bowlers struggled to stop the visitors. Also Read - India vs Brazil: Ancelotti's Selecao run riot in Kolkata, beat Blue Tigers 4-0 Earlier, India recovered from a poor start to post 351/7. KL Rahul led the scoring with a superb 129 off 80 balls, including 10 fours and two sixes. Rohit Sharma added 92 off 85 balls and also became only the fourth opener in ODI history to reach 10,000 runs at the top of the order. Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 57, while Naman Dhir and Anshul Kamboj scored 30 and 17 respectively. Also Read - Kolkata finds its voice as thousands pack Salt Lake stadium for India vs Brazil Jayden Seales was West Indies’ best bowler with 3/62, while Keemo Paul took two wickets and Gudakesh Motie claimed one.

Shai Hope played a key role in West Indies’ successful chase, finishing the job in 48.2 overs, while Amir Jangoo and Keemo Paul added valuable runs.

IND vs WI, 3rd ODI: Shai Hope, Motie star as West Indies defeat India by five wickets

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla on Saturday (Oct 3) praised India’s men’s cricket team after its gold medal win over Pakistan at the 2026 Asian Games, calling the victory a matter of great pride. Shukla said the Indian players adapted well to the unfamiliar wicket conditions in Japan and delivered a strong performance to beat Pakistan in the final.&nbsp;India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the gold medal match in Nisshin. Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma and Axar Patel played key roles in India’s victory.&nbsp;“This is a matter of great pride that today we won the gold medal in cricket in the Asian Games by defeating Pakistan, and our players performed very well. If we look at the wicket conditions there, our players were not that familiar with the wicket there. Despite this, they performed very well and reached the final and by defeating Pakistan in the final, we got the gold medal in cricket in the Asian Games once again, so cricket is growing everywhere under the efforts of the BCCI. We have already won the Asia Cup, we have won in the Asian Games too, we have taken the World Cup too, so India’s cricket is continuously growing,” Shukla told ANI on Saturday in Meerut.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-india-defend-men-s-hockey-gold-qualify-for-la-2028-olympics-1791029278965">Asian Games 2026: India defend men’s hockey gold, qualify for LA 2028 Olympics</a>&nbsp;He also highlighted the depth in India’s squad, saying it has allowed the team to field different groups of players across multiple series and give more cricketers an opportunity.&nbsp;“One special thing to see in this is that our India vs West Indies series is going on, so different players are playing for there, and different players are playing there in T20, in one-day and T20, so our players’ bank has increased so much that through this we can give opportunities to all the players and there is victory everywhere, this is the most pleasant thing,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-india-defend-asian-games-gold-with-19-run-win-over-pakistan-1791015128531">IND vs PAK: India defend Asian Games gold with 19-run win over Pakistan</a>&nbsp;Chasing 212, Pakistan struggled to keep up with the required run rate despite Hasan Nawaz’s impressive 96 off 51 balls. India’s bowlers kept control of the chase, with Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Shivam Dube taking two wickets each.&nbsp;Earlier, India posted 211/6 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma gave the team a quick start with 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma stayed unbeaten on 51 off 22 deliveries. Shivam Dube also made a valuable contribution with 27 off 14 balls as India crossed the 200-run mark.&nbsp;India have now won 85 medals at the 2026 Asian Games, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze.

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla hailed India’s 19-run win over Pakistan in the Asian Games cricket final as a “matter of great pride”, praising the team’s adaptability and performance in unfamiliar conditions while highlighting the growing depth of Indian cricket.

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla on Saturday (Oct 3) praised India’s men’s cricket team after its gold medal win over Pakistan at the 2026 Asian Games, calling the victory a matter of great pride. Shukla said the Indian players adapted well to the unfamiliar wicket conditions in Japan and delivered a strong performance to beat Pakistan in the final. India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the gold medal match in Nisshin. Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma and Axar Patel played key roles in India’s victory. “This is a matter of great pride that today we won the gold medal in cricket in the Asian Games by defeating Pakistan, and our players performed very well. If we look at the wicket conditions there, our players were not that familiar with the wicket there. Despite this, they performed very well and reached the final and by defeating Pakistan in the final, we got the gold medal in cricket in the Asian Games once again, so cricket is growing everywhere under the efforts of the BCCI. We have already won the Asia Cup, we have won in the Asian Games too, we have taken the World Cup too, so India’s cricket is continuously growing,” Shukla told ANI on Saturday in Meerut. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: India defend men’s hockey gold, qualify for LA 2028 Olympics He also highlighted the depth in India’s squad, saying it has allowed the team to field different groups of players across multiple series and give more cricketers an opportunity. “One special thing to see in this is that our India vs West Indies series is going on, so different players are playing for there, and different players are playing there in T20, in one-day and T20, so our players’ bank has increased so much that through this we can give opportunities to all the players and there is victory everywhere, this is the most pleasant thing,” he added. Also Read - IND vs PAK: India defend Asian Games gold with 19-run win over Pakistan Chasing 212, Pakistan struggled to keep up with the required run rate despite Hasan Nawaz’s impressive 96 off 51 balls. India’s bowlers kept control of the chase, with Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Shivam Dube taking two wickets each. Earlier, India posted 211/6 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma gave the team a quick start with 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma stayed unbeaten on 51 off 22 deliveries. Shivam Dube also made a valuable contribution with 27 off 14 balls as India crossed the 200-run mark. India have now won 85 medals at the 2026 Asian Games, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze.

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla hailed India’s 19-run win over Pakistan in the Asian Games cricket final as a “matter of great pride”, praising the team’s adaptability and performance in unfamiliar conditions while highlighting the growing depth of Indian cricket.

'Matter of great pride': BCCI vice-president hails India’s Asian Games gold win over Pakistan

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'Matter of...': BCCI vice-president hails India’s Asian Games gold win over PAK