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Indian opener Shafali Verma expressed her happiness after hitting her maiden T20I century against Bangladesh in the Asian Games semi-final. Reflecting on the milestone, she highlighted the “time, patience and belief” that helped her achieve the feat. Shafali smashed an unbeaten 100 off 49 balls, including three fours and nine sixes, to help India post 195/4 and book their place in the gold medal match against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Sharing a post on Instagram, Shafali wrote, “Dreamed it. Manifested it. Worked for it. Hitting my first ever T20I hundred meant more than I can put into words. It took a lot of time, patience and belief, but some dreams are worth waiting for. Feeling truly blessed and grateful to finally live this moment. Now, onto the Finals.”&nbsp;Smriti Mandhana supported her with a quick 37 off 19 balls, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 40 off 33 deliveries.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-pv-sindhu-shines-as-india-crush-kazakhstan-to-reach-quarterfinals-1789901512607">Asian Games: PV Sindhu shines as India crush Kazakhstan to reach quarterfinals</a>&nbsp;Bangladesh’s chase never got going as they were bowled out for 81 in 15.4 overs. Deepti Sharma and Nandani Sharma claimed three wickets each, while Sree Charani took two.&nbsp;Shafali’s century made her the third Indian women’s batter to score a T20I hundred after Mandhana and Harmanpreet. She now has 3,277 runs in 118 T20Is at a strike rate of 140.70, includin g a century and 21 fifties.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-shafali-verma-century-india-bangladesh-semifinal-1789893890849">Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;The nine sixes also took her tally to 104 in women’s T20Is. In 2026, Shafali has scored 815 runs and eight 50-plus scores, matching Mandhana’s record for most such scores in a calendar year.&nbsp;Her 49-ball hundred is tied with Harmanpreet’s 49-ball century and remains among the fastest T20I hundreds by a Full Member women’s batter. Deandra Dottin holds the record with a 38-ball hundred against South Africa in 2010.&nbsp;Shafali has continued to produce strong performances in knockout matches, with her latest century adding to an impressive run on the big stage.

Shafali Verma struck a brilliant unbeaten century as India defeated Bangladesh by 114 runs to book their place in the women's cricket final at the Asian Games.

Indian opener Shafali Verma expressed her happiness after hitting her maiden T20I century against Bangladesh in the Asian Games semi-final. Reflecting on the milestone, she highlighted the “time, patience and belief” that helped her achieve the feat. Shafali smashed an unbeaten 100 off 49 balls, including three fours and nine sixes, to help India post 195/4 and book their place in the gold medal match against Sri Lanka. Sharing a post on Instagram, Shafali wrote, “Dreamed it. Manifested it. Worked for it. Hitting my first ever T20I hundred meant more than I can put into words. It took a lot of time, patience and belief, but some dreams are worth waiting for. Feeling truly blessed and grateful to finally live this moment. Now, onto the Finals.” Smriti Mandhana supported her with a quick 37 off 19 balls, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 40 off 33 deliveries. Also Read - Asian Games: PV Sindhu shines as India crush Kazakhstan to reach quarterfinals Bangladesh’s chase never got going as they were bowled out for 81 in 15.4 overs. Deepti Sharma and Nandani Sharma claimed three wickets each, while Sree Charani took two. Shafali’s century made her the third Indian women’s batter to score a T20I hundred after Mandhana and Harmanpreet. She now has 3,277 runs in 118 T20Is at a strike rate of 140.70, includin g a century and 21 fifties. Also Read - Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold The nine sixes also took her tally to 104 in women’s T20Is. In 2026, Shafali has scored 815 runs and eight 50-plus scores, matching Mandhana’s record for most such scores in a calendar year. Her 49-ball hundred is tied with Harmanpreet’s 49-ball century and remains among the fastest T20I hundreds by a Full Member women’s batter. Deandra Dottin holds the record with a 38-ball hundred against South Africa in 2010. Shafali has continued to produce strong performances in knockout matches, with her latest century adding to an impressive run on the big stage.

Shafali Verma struck a brilliant unbeaten century as India defeated Bangladesh by 114 runs to book their place in the women's cricket final at the Asian Games.

'Dreamed it, manifested it...': Shafali Verma reflects on maiden T20I ton

Harry Brook’s biggest priority is playing for England and he wants to represent his country in as many matches as possible. This is why he has stayed away from franchise cricket leagues around the world, except for The Hundred in England. Speaking at the post-match presentation after being named Player of the Series for scoring 170 runs in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, Brook made it clear that playing for England remains his main focus.&nbsp;“I have said plenty of times I want to play as much cricket as I can for England. That’s my main priority, hence why I don’t play any franchise cricket, bar the Hundred. So yeah, that’s my main focus: trying to stay as fit and as ready as I possibly can for England,” Brook said.&nbsp;Brook, the only England captain to score a T20I century, has previously played a season each in the Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League and Indian Premier League.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also entered the IPL 2025 auction and was bought by Delhi Capitals for INR 6.25 crore, however, he withdrew before the season began and was subsequently handed a two-year suspension from the IPL.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-shafali-verma-century-india-bangladesh-semifinal-1789893890849">Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;Brook was still eligible to enter the auction for the 2027 IPL season. However, his latest comments suggest that a return to the league may be unlikely.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-elavenil-valarivan-silver-women-10m-air-rifle-1789888255969">Asian Games: India's Elavenil Valarivan bags silver in women's 10m air rifle</a><h3>Brook praises England teammates</h3>After England completed a one-sided win over Sri Lanka in the third T20I at Old Trafford, Brook praised his teammates and singled out Sonny Baker, who was named Player of the Match after taking 2/17 in 3.5 overs.&nbsp;“I think everybody stepped up in this series, especially lads who haven’t played as much. Sonny, for example, bowling three overs in the powerplay in two games is an amazing achievement. To not go for the amount of runs that a lot of people do in the powerplay, while also taking wickets, is really impressive.&nbsp;“Daws (Liam Dawson) again, awesome performer, Jos (Buttler) again. I could go through that whole team, but yeah, we’re adapting to the conditions really well. Every game has been slightly different, and we’re playing the conditions extremely well,” he added.

Brook has featured for one season each in the Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League and Indian Premier League, but now limits his franchise cricket to the Men's Hundred.

Harry Brook’s biggest priority is playing for England and he wants to represent his country in as many matches as possible. This is why he has stayed away from franchise cricket leagues around the world, except for The Hundred in England. Speaking at the post-match presentation after being named Player of the Series for scoring 170 runs in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, Brook made it clear that playing for England remains his main focus. “I have said plenty of times I want to play as much cricket as I can for England. That’s my main priority, hence why I don’t play any franchise cricket, bar the Hundred. So yeah, that’s my main focus: trying to stay as fit and as ready as I possibly can for England,” Brook said. Brook, the only England captain to score a T20I century, has previously played a season each in the Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League and Indian Premier League. He also entered the IPL 2025 auction and was bought by Delhi Capitals for INR 6.25 crore, however, he withdrew before the season began and was subsequently handed a two-year suspension from the IPL. Also Read - Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold Brook was still eligible to enter the auction for the 2027 IPL season. However, his latest comments suggest that a return to the league may be unlikely. Also Read - Asian Games: India's Elavenil Valarivan bags silver in women's 10m air rifle Brook praises England teammates After England completed a one-sided win over Sri Lanka in the third T20I at Old Trafford, Brook praised his teammates and singled out Sonny Baker, who was named Player of the Match after taking 2/17 in 3.5 overs. “I think everybody stepped up in this series, especially lads who haven’t played as much. Sonny, for example, bowling three overs in the powerplay in two games is an amazing achievement. To not go for the amount of runs that a lot of people do in the powerplay, while also taking wickets, is really impressive. “Daws (Liam Dawson) again, awesome performer, Jos (Buttler) again. I could go through that whole team, but yeah, we’re adapting to the conditions really well. Every game has been slightly different, and we’re playing the conditions extremely well,” he added.

Brook has featured for one season each in the Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League and Indian Premier League, but now limits his franchise cricket to the Men's Hundred.

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Shafali Verma’s maiden T20I hundred propelled the Indian women’s team into the final and the gold medal match against Sri Lanka at the ongoing Asian Games 2026. India thrashed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the second semifinal on Sunday (Sep 20), whereas Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in the first semifinal to enter the final. India beat Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup final last Sunday (Sep 13) in Dubai. A 114-run win over Bangladesh is also India’s third-biggest win in the T20Is.&nbsp;India batted first and smashed 195 for four in the 20 overs. Both openers Shafali and Smriti Mandhana entered history books for respective feats. While seasoned opener Mandhana surpassed New Zealand’s Suzie Bates to become the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is, Shafali smashed her maiden T20I hundred, also becoming the first woman to score a hundred in this competition.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-smriti-mandhana-t20i-record-sri-lanka-final-1789885818343">Asian Games 2026: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20I run record; Sri Lanka crush Pakistan to reach final</a>&nbsp;Mandhana departed on a quickfire 37, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur also missed her fifty by just 10 runs, after being stumped late in India’s innings. Shafali, however, was India’s best batter against Bangladesh. Impeccable with her timing, the 22-year-old, who made her T20I debut seven years ago in 2019, finally reached the three-digit score in this format.&nbsp;Shafali clobbered nine massive sixes and three fours to reach her first T20I hundred off 49 deliveries, on the last ball of the innings.<h2>Nandani, Deepti Pick 3 Wickets Each</h2>Bangladesh was never in the run chase, having lost three wickets for just 38 inside the Powerplay. Opener Dilara Akter was their best batter against India, scoring 27 runs as others failed to get going.&nbsp;For India, seamer Nandani Sharma and veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma picked up three wickets each, with Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil also contributing with the wickets.&nbsp;India and Sri Lanka will face off in the final on Tuesday (Sep 22), while Pakistan and Bangladesh will compete in the bronze medal match earlier on the same day.

Shafali Verma hits a historic 49-ball century as India crush Bangladesh by 114 runs to set up an Asian Games 2026 gold medal clash with Sri Lanka.

Shafali Verma’s maiden T20I hundred propelled the Indian women’s team into the final and the gold medal match against Sri Lanka at the ongoing Asian Games 2026. India thrashed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the second semifinal on Sunday (Sep 20), whereas Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in the first semifinal to enter the final. India beat Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup final last Sunday (Sep 13) in Dubai. A 114-run win over Bangladesh is also India’s third-biggest win in the T20Is. India batted first and smashed 195 for four in the 20 overs. Both openers Shafali and Smriti Mandhana entered history books for respective feats. While seasoned opener Mandhana surpassed New Zealand’s Suzie Bates to become the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is, Shafali smashed her maiden T20I hundred, also becoming the first woman to score a hundred in this competition. Also read| Asian Games 2026: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20I run record; Sri Lanka crush Pakistan to reach final Mandhana departed on a quickfire 37, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur also missed her fifty by just 10 runs, after being stumped late in India’s innings. Shafali, however, was India’s best batter against Bangladesh. Impeccable with her timing, the 22-year-old, who made her T20I debut seven years ago in 2019, finally reached the three-digit score in this format. Shafali clobbered nine massive sixes and three fours to reach her first T20I hundred off 49 deliveries, on the last ball of the innings. Nandani, Deepti Pick 3 Wickets Each Bangladesh was never in the run chase, having lost three wickets for just 38 inside the Powerplay. Opener Dilara Akter was their best batter against India, scoring 27 runs as others failed to get going. For India, seamer Nandani Sharma and veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma picked up three wickets each, with Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil also contributing with the wickets. India and Sri Lanka will face off in the final on Tuesday (Sep 22), while Pakistan and Bangladesh will compete in the bronze medal match earlier on the same day.

Shafali Verma hits a historic 49-ball century as India crush Bangladesh by 114 runs to set up an Asian Games 2026 gold medal clash with Sri Lanka.

Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold

Talismanic Indian women’s team opener Smriti Mandhana broke the record for most T20I runs, going past New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, during the ongoing semifinal against Bangladesh at the 2026 Asian Games. Opening the batting with Shafali Verma – who also broke the record for hitting the most T20I sixes during this game – Mandhana created history by becoming the all-time leading run-scorer in the shortest format. She sits at the top with 4788 runs, 30 more than Bates.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 83 off 50 balls to help her team beat Pakistan and qualify for the gold medal match.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-squads-india-tour-hetmyer-recalled-kamil-pooran-1789878804100">West Indies Squad for India Series: Hetmyer included for T20Is, Holder rested</a>&nbsp;After India won the toss and elected to bat first, the two openers unleashed the attack on the Bangladeshi bowlers inside the Powerplay. Early in the innings, Mandhana went past Bates to become the leading T20I run-scorer, with Shafali going about smashing boundaries for fun. The two added 72 for the first wicket inside the first six overs, before Mandhana departed for a quickfire 37 off 19 balls. Gunalan Kamalini fell for three next, with Shafali and captain Harmanpreet Kaur continuing to hurt Bangladesh.<h3>Shafali's 49-ball ton propels India to 195</h3>While Shafali completed her maiden T20I hundred seven years after her T20I debut, Harmanpreet failed to capitalise on the start, getting stumped for 40 off 33 balls. Verma, who completed her fifty in just 24 balls, notched up India’s first hundred in this competition in just 49 balls, hitting nine sixes and three fours.&nbsp;India posted 195 for four in the first innings.<h3>Athapaththu shines as Sri Lanka crush Pakistan</h3>Chasing 178 in 20 overs, Sri Lanka needed a strong foundation at the top to set the tone, and who better to do that than the captain and team’s veteran opener Athapaththu. Alongside her fellow opener Imesha Dulani, the left-handed batter added 36 for the first wicket and 95 for the second with Hasini Perera, who scored 42 off 26 balls.&nbsp;Chamari Athapaththu remained unbeaten on 83 as Sri Lanka completed the run chase with eight wickets and 13 balls remaining.

Smriti Mandhana becomes the all-time leading T20I run-scorer as India reach the Asian Games final. Plus, Chamari Athapaththu powers Sri Lanka past Pakistan.

Talismanic Indian women’s team opener Smriti Mandhana broke the record for most T20I runs, going past New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, during the ongoing semifinal against Bangladesh at the 2026 Asian Games. Opening the batting with Shafali Verma – who also broke the record for hitting the most T20I sixes during this game – Mandhana created history by becoming the all-time leading run-scorer in the shortest format. She sits at the top with 4788 runs, 30 more than Bates. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 83 off 50 balls to help her team beat Pakistan and qualify for the gold medal match. Also read| West Indies Squad for India Series: Hetmyer included for T20Is, Holder rested After India won the toss and elected to bat first, the two openers unleashed the attack on the Bangladeshi bowlers inside the Powerplay. Early in the innings, Mandhana went past Bates to become the leading T20I run-scorer, with Shafali going about smashing boundaries for fun. The two added 72 for the first wicket inside the first six overs, before Mandhana departed for a quickfire 37 off 19 balls. Gunalan Kamalini fell for three next, with Shafali and captain Harmanpreet Kaur continuing to hurt Bangladesh. Shafali's 49-ball ton propels India to 195 While Shafali completed her maiden T20I hundred seven years after her T20I debut, Harmanpreet failed to capitalise on the start, getting stumped for 40 off 33 balls. Verma, who completed her fifty in just 24 balls, notched up India’s first hundred in this competition in just 49 balls, hitting nine sixes and three fours. India posted 195 for four in the first innings. Athapaththu shines as Sri Lanka crush Pakistan Chasing 178 in 20 overs, Sri Lanka needed a strong foundation at the top to set the tone, and who better to do that than the captain and team’s veteran opener Athapaththu. Alongside her fellow opener Imesha Dulani, the left-handed batter added 36 for the first wicket and 95 for the second with Hasini Perera, who scored 42 off 26 balls. Chamari Athapaththu remained unbeaten on 83 as Sri Lanka completed the run chase with eight wickets and 13 balls remaining.

Smriti Mandhana becomes the all-time leading T20I run-scorer as India reach the Asian Games final. Plus, Chamari Athapaththu powers Sri Lanka past Pakistan.

Asian Games 2026: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20I run record; Sri Lanka crush Pakistan to reach final

West Indies announced white-ball squads for the away India series, starting September 27. India will host the West Indies for three ODIs and five T20Is, with the visitors recalling CPL 2026’s second-highest run-getter Shimron Hetmyer. While the left-handed batter is not part of the ODI squad to manage workload post-CPL, the seasoned all-rounder Jason Holder has been officially rested for the whole tour. Holder last played an ODI in 2023, although he was picked for the Sri Lanka series in June this year. The visitors, however, have also picked uncapped opener Kamil Pooran for the T20I series.<h3>Check out West Indies’ white-ball squads for India series –</h3>West Indies ODI squad - Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales&nbsp;West Indies T20I squad - Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, 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<h3>Kamil Pooran receives maiden call-up</h3>Pooran has been handed his maiden T20I call-up, thanks to his impressive showing for St. Lucia Kings, where he smashed 273 runs in eight innings at 159.64. His selection is a ‘deliberate approach towards identifying and developing emerging talent ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup’, as also mentioned in the CWI release.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-vs-sri-lanka-t20i-harry-brook-icc-rankings-number-one-1789873381081">Harry Brook targets long reign at top of T20I rankings after Sri Lanka sweep</a>&nbsp;Hetmyer, on the other hand, recently featured in the last two ODIs against New Zealand in July, scoring an unbeaten 69 in the winning cause in the fifth and final ODI. In form with the bat, Hetmyer has been given an ‘extended recovery period post CPL’, which is why he is not part of the ODI series.&nbsp;"Playing against the top team in the world presents us with a chance to fine-tune and improve our performances as an ODI team which has seen quality performances across the cycle,” West Indies head coach Daren Sammy said. "The series also creates a valuable platform to assess players who are stepping into important roles for this series with a long-term target of competing in the World Cup in 2027."&nbsp;While the ODI series begins on September 27, the five-match T20Is get underway on October 6. The series will end on October 18, after which India will travel to New Zealand for a full tour, including five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.&nbsp;The West Indies squad will leave home on September 21 before arriving in Thiruvananthapuram on September 23.

West Indies recall Shimron Hetmyer and hand Kamil Pooran a maiden T20I call-up for the India tour. Check full ODI and T20I squads and schedule here.

West Indies announced white-ball squads for the away India series, starting September 27. India will host the West Indies for three ODIs and five T20Is, with the visitors recalling CPL 2026’s second-highest run-getter Shimron Hetmyer. While the left-handed batter is not part of the ODI squad to manage workload post-CPL, the seasoned all-rounder Jason Holder has been officially rested for the whole tour. Holder last played an ODI in 2023, although he was picked for the Sri Lanka series in June this year. The visitors, however, have also picked uncapped opener Kamil Pooran for the T20I series. Check out West Indies’ white-ball squads for India series – West Indies ODI squad - Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales West Indies T20I squad - Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, 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 Kamil Pooran receives maiden call-up Pooran has been handed his maiden T20I call-up, thanks to his impressive showing for St. Lucia Kings, where he smashed 273 runs in eight innings at 159.64. His selection is a ‘deliberate approach towards identifying and developing emerging talent ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup’, as also mentioned in the CWI release. Also read| Harry Brook targets long reign at top of T20I rankings after Sri Lanka sweep Hetmyer, on the other hand, recently featured in the last two ODIs against New Zealand in July, scoring an unbeaten 69 in the winning cause in the fifth and final ODI. In form with the bat, Hetmyer has been given an ‘extended recovery period post CPL’, which is why he is not part of the ODI series. "Playing against the top team in the world presents us with a chance to fine-tune and improve our performances as an ODI team which has seen quality performances across the cycle,” West Indies head coach Daren Sammy said. "The series also creates a valuable platform to assess players who are stepping into important roles for this series with a long-term target of competing in the World Cup in 2027." While the ODI series begins on September 27, the five-match T20Is get underway on October 6. The series will end on October 18, after which India will travel to New Zealand for a full tour, including five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests. The West Indies squad will leave home on September 21 before arriving in Thiruvananthapuram on September 23.

West Indies recall Shimron Hetmyer and hand Kamil Pooran a maiden T20I call-up for the India tour. Check full ODI and T20I squads and schedule here.

West Indies Squad for India Series: Hetmyer included for T20Is, Holder rested

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has challenged his upbeat side to retain its top-ranked status in the ICC rankings after sweeping Sri Lanka across three T20Is at home. England regained their number one ranking in the shortest format after completing a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I on Saturday in Manchester. Brook’s T20I captaincy has improved England’s numbers in this format, having won 23 of the last 26 T20Is. Moreover, England leapfrogged India to sit at the top.&nbsp;After the T20 World Cup in the subcontinent earlier this year, where England narrowly lost to India in the semifinal, the Brook-led&nbsp;side thrashed the Men in Blue 4-0 in five-match T20Is at home. The defending champions India also lost to Ireland 2-0 before travelling to England, even though they outclassed Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in their next two series.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-zim-adam-zampa-joins-shane-warne-in-elite-list-becomes-second-australian-spinner-to-claim-200-odi-wickets-1789817530037">AUS vs ZIM: Adam Zampa joins Shane Warne in elite list, becomes second Australian spinner to claim 200 ODI wickets</a>&nbsp;"I think we should be extremely proud to win another series, another whitewash series, and go back to world number one is an extremely good effort," Brook said after the 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka. "Everybody in that changing room should be really proud of themselves.&nbsp;"I think everything's running so smoothly, especially in the field. Lads are taking it upon themselves to make sure they're in the right spots, and we're really nailing down and buying into everything that we're talking about in the outfield. Especially, we're putting 100% in, which is all that we can ever ask for,” he continued.&nbsp;Thanks to Brook’s blistering unbeaten 114 in the series opener in Southampton, his second T20I hundred, he finished as the second-highest leading run-scorer (170) in the series after Jos Buttler (172). With England dominating Sri Lanka across all departments, Brook wants his team to keep doing so and push harder every time to retain the number-one T20I ranking.&nbsp;"That's why we went with our strongest side today. With the opportunity of whitewashing aside, you never want to take that for granted.&nbsp;"We obviously knew that we had the opportunity to go number one before the series if we had beaten them 3-0. So that was always in the back of our minds.&nbsp;"We've got to stay motivated to try and keep that spot for as long as possible. We probably don't play as much T20 as other nations, especially India, who play a hell of a lot of T20s. So, keeping that might not be as easy as it sounds, but every opportunity we get, we're going to try and dominate in opposition."&nbsp;England will now return to One-Day Cricket mode, with three ODIs against Sri Lanka scheduled to start on Tuesday (Sep 22).

Harry Brook leads England to the top of the ICC T20I rankings after a 3-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka. Read Brook's reaction and series stats here.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has challenged his upbeat side to retain its top-ranked status in the ICC rankings after sweeping Sri Lanka across three T20Is at home. England regained their number one ranking in the shortest format after completing a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I on Saturday in Manchester. Brook’s T20I captaincy has improved England’s numbers in this format, having won 23 of the last 26 T20Is. Moreover, England leapfrogged India to sit at the top. After the T20 World Cup in the subcontinent earlier this year, where England narrowly lost to India in the semifinal, the Brook-led side thrashed the Men in Blue 4-0 in five-match T20Is at home. The defending champions India also lost to Ireland 2-0 before travelling to England, even though they outclassed Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in their next two series. Also read| AUS vs ZIM: Adam Zampa joins Shane Warne in elite list, becomes second Australian spinner to claim 200 ODI wickets "I think we should be extremely proud to win another series, another whitewash series, and go back to world number one is an extremely good effort," Brook said after the 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka. "Everybody in that changing room should be really proud of themselves. "I think everything's running so smoothly, especially in the field. Lads are taking it upon themselves to make sure they're in the right spots, and we're really nailing down and buying into everything that we're talking about in the outfield. Especially, we're putting 100% in, which is all that we can ever ask for,” he continued. Thanks to Brook’s blistering unbeaten 114 in the series opener in Southampton, his second T20I hundred, he finished as the second-highest leading run-scorer (170) in the series after Jos Buttler (172). With England dominating Sri Lanka across all departments, Brook wants his team to keep doing so and push harder every time to retain the number-one T20I ranking. "That's why we went with our strongest side today. With the opportunity of whitewashing aside, you never want to take that for granted. "We obviously knew that we had the opportunity to go number one before the series if we had beaten them 3-0. So that was always in the back of our minds. "We've got to stay motivated to try and keep that spot for as long as possible. We probably don't play as much T20 as other nations, especially India, who play a hell of a lot of T20s. So, keeping that might not be as easy as it sounds, but every opportunity we get, we're going to try and dominate in opposition." England will now return to One-Day Cricket mode, with three ODIs against Sri Lanka scheduled to start on Tuesday (Sep 22).

Harry Brook leads England to the top of the ICC T20I rankings after a 3-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka. Read Brook's reaction and series stats here.

Former India spinner Ramesh Powar is likely to be appointed as the new chairman of the BCCI’s national junior selection committee. According to media reports, the BCCI is in the process of forming a new junior selection panel, with Powar expected to head the committee. Powar, who previously coached the Indian women’s team, most recently served as the head coach of Gujarat’s senior men’s side during the 2025-26 season. He has now decided to step away from the role.&nbsp;The BCCI had invited applications for five positions on the junior cricket committee on 24 Aug, 2026. The panel will select India’s age-group teams up to the Under-22 level for domestic and international matches, coaching camps, tours and tournaments.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-begin-in-aichi-nagoya-as-manu-and-pawan-lead-indian-contingent-1789820537840">Asian Games begin in Aichi-Nagoya as Manu and Pawan lead Indian contingent</a>&nbsp;The committee will also scout young talent, monitor player development, assess team performances and help build a strong bench strength for India’s junior teams. It will also appoint captains, organise junior tournaments and promote awareness about issues such as drugs, betting and match-fixing.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-zim-adam-zampa-joins-shane-warne-in-elite-list-becomes-second-australian-spinner-to-claim-200-odi-wickets-1789817530037">Zampa becomes second Australian spinner to reach 200 ODI wickets</a>&nbsp;Former players with at least 25 First-Class appearances and a minimum of five years since retirement were eligible to apply for the positions.

The BCCI is set to appoint a new junior selection panel, with Ramesh Powar likely to take over as chairman.

Former India spinner Ramesh Powar is likely to be appointed as the new chairman of the BCCI’s national junior selection committee. According to media reports, the BCCI is in the process of forming a new junior selection panel, with Powar expected to head the committee. Powar, who previously coached the Indian women’s team, most recently served as the head coach of Gujarat’s senior men’s side during the 2025-26 season. He has now decided to step away from the role. The BCCI had invited applications for five positions on the junior cricket committee on 24 Aug, 2026. The panel will select India’s age-group teams up to the Under-22 level for domestic and international matches, coaching camps, tours and tournaments. Also Read - Asian Games begin in Aichi-Nagoya as Manu and Pawan lead Indian contingent The committee will also scout young talent, monitor player development, assess team performances and help build a strong bench strength for India’s junior teams. It will also appoint captains, organise junior tournaments and promote awareness about issues such as drugs, betting and match-fixing. Also Read - Zampa becomes second Australian spinner to reach 200 ODI wickets Former players with at least 25 First-Class appearances and a minimum of five years since retirement were eligible to apply for the positions.

The BCCI is set to appoint a new junior selection panel, with Ramesh Powar likely to take over as chairman.

BCCI set to appoint Ramesh Powar as junior selection committee chairman

From Chris Gayle to Punit Bisht, here's a look at the top five batters with the most sixes hit in a T20 innings. This list also includes Finn Allen and Sahil Chauhan

From Chris Gayle to Punit Bisht, here's a look at the top five batters with the most sixes hit in a T20 innings. This list also includes Finn Allen and Sahil Chauhan

Meet top 5 batters with most sixes in a T20 innings

Australian spinner Adam Zampa joined Shane Warne as the second Australian spinner to complete 200 ODI wickets during the second ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare. Zampa finished with figures of 2/62 in nine overs, dismissing Innocent Kaia and Craig Ervine as Australia successfully defended 356 to win the series. He also became the seventh Australian bowler to reach the 200-wicket mark in ODIs.&nbsp;Glenn McGrath remains Australia’s leading ODI wicket-taker with 380 wickets from 249 matches. Among spinners, Warne leads the charts with 291 wickets in 193 ODIs.&nbsp;Zampa has now taken 201 wickets in 123 ODIs at an average of 29.48 and his tally also includes 12 four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul.&nbsp;Travis Head also returned to form with a brilliant eighth ODI century. He scored 112 off 84 balls, including 15 fours and three sixes and also crossed 9,000 international runs. Head now has 9,111 runs in 201 matches and 243 innings at an average of 40.31 and his international tally includes 20 centuries and 43 fifties.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-india-men-s-cricket-team-faces-kit-delays-ahead-of-nagoya-departure-1789813873789">Asian Games: India men’s cricket team faces kit delays ahead of Nagoya departure</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Australia were asked to bat first after Zimbabwe won the toss. Head added 130 runs with captain Mitchell Marsh, who made 53 off 63 balls. Head then shared a 60-run partnership with Cooper Connolly, who scored 78 off 69 balls.&nbsp;A quick 41* off just 18 balls from Oliver Peake helped Australia finish on 356/6. Brad Evans was Zimbabwe’s best bowler with 3/56.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/adam-voges-perth-scorchers-bbl-16-opener-chennai-india-1789815399265">Perth Scorchers coach Voges hails historic first foreign BBL game in Chennai</a>&nbsp;Zimbabwe’s chase saw several batters get starts, but none could convert them into big scores. Sikandar Raza scored 45, Brendan Taylor made 39 and Craig Ervine contributed 38 as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 272 in 48.3 overs.&nbsp;Josh Hazlewood, Connolly, Matthew Renshaw and Zampa took two wickets each as Australia secured a 2-0 series win with one match still to play.

Adam Zampa took 2/62 in nine overs as Australia defended 356 against Zimbabwe in the second ODI, securing a 2-0 series lead.

Australian spinner Adam Zampa joined Shane Warne as the second Australian spinner to complete 200 ODI wickets during the second ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare. Zampa finished with figures of 2/62 in nine overs, dismissing Innocent Kaia and Craig Ervine as Australia successfully defended 356 to win the series. He also became the seventh Australian bowler to reach the 200-wicket mark in ODIs. Glenn McGrath remains Australia’s leading ODI wicket-taker with 380 wickets from 249 matches. Among spinners, Warne leads the charts with 291 wickets in 193 ODIs. Zampa has now taken 201 wickets in 123 ODIs at an average of 29.48 and his tally also includes 12 four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. Travis Head also returned to form with a brilliant eighth ODI century. He scored 112 off 84 balls, including 15 fours and three sixes and also crossed 9,000 international runs. Head now has 9,111 runs in 201 matches and 243 innings at an average of 40.31 and his international tally includes 20 centuries and 43 fifties. Also Read - Asian Games: India men’s cricket team faces kit delays ahead of Nagoya departure Earlier, Australia were asked to bat first after Zimbabwe won the toss. Head added 130 runs with captain Mitchell Marsh, who made 53 off 63 balls. Head then shared a 60-run partnership with Cooper Connolly, who scored 78 off 69 balls. A quick 41* off just 18 balls from Oliver Peake helped Australia finish on 356/6. Brad Evans was Zimbabwe’s best bowler with 3/56. Also Read - Perth Scorchers coach Voges hails historic first foreign BBL game in Chennai Zimbabwe’s chase saw several batters get starts, but none could convert them into big scores. Sikandar Raza scored 45, Brendan Taylor made 39 and Craig Ervine contributed 38 as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 272 in 48.3 overs. Josh Hazlewood, Connolly, Matthew Renshaw and Zampa took two wickets each as Australia secured a 2-0 series win with one match still to play.

Adam Zampa took 2/62 in nine overs as Australia defended 356 against Zimbabwe in the second ODI, securing a 2-0 series lead.

AUS vs ZIM: Adam Zampa joins Shane Warne in elite list, becomes second Australian spinner to claim 200 ODI wickets

India’s men’s cricket team is set to leave for the Asian Games early on Sunday, but a few players are still waiting for their official kits in the correct sizes. According to PTI, most of the sizing issues have been sorted out after repeated communication between the BCCI and JSW Inspire, the Indian Olympic Association’s kit supplier. However, some players are yet to receive their kits.&nbsp;Shreyas Iyer-led India will travel from New Delhi to Nagoya, where they will play a one-off T20I against Japan on Sep 22. The team will wear its regular kit for that match before switching to the official Asian Games jersey for the tournament. India will begin its campaign in the men’s quarter-finals on Sep 28.&nbsp;The kit issue has also affected other Indian athletes, as two-time Asian Games shot-put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor was replaced as one of India’s flag-bearers for the opening ceremony after he could not travel from the training base in Tsukuba because he had not received his official Games kit. Kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat replaced him alongside Manu Bhaker.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/on-this-day-yuvraj-singh-6-sixes-stuart-broad-2007-t20-world-cup-1789813081156">On This Day: Relive Yuvraj Singh’s historic 6 sixes Off Stuart Broad in T20 World Cup</a>&nbsp;The BCCI has also arranged separate accommodation for the men’s cricket team in Nagoya after concerns over the rooms provided by the organisers. The rooms reportedly did not have enough space for the players’ cricket kit bags. The women’s cricket team, meanwhile, continues to stay in accommodation arranged through the IOA.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/adam-voges-perth-scorchers-bbl-16-opener-chennai-india-1789815399265">Perth Scorchers coach Voges hails historic first foreign Big Bash game in Chennai</a>&nbsp;India’s women’s team has already reached the semi-finals after beating Japan by eight wickets. Shree Charani took four wickets before Shafali Verma smashed an unbeaten 40 off 15 balls to help India chase 58 in just five overs. India will face Bangladesh on Sep 20.&nbsp;The men’s tournament starts on Sep 24, with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh entering directly in the quarter-finals. For India, the immediate priority is to complete the remaining kit deliveries before departure and prepare for the Japan T20I.

India’s men’s cricket team is facing kit-sizing issues ahead of its Asian Games departure, with some players yet to receive the correct jerseys. The delay follows a similar issue involving Tajinderpal Singh Toor, which led to a late change in India’s flag-bearer.

India’s men’s cricket team is set to leave for the Asian Games early on Sunday, but a few players are still waiting for their official kits in the correct sizes. According to PTI, most of the sizing issues have been sorted out after repeated communication between the BCCI and JSW Inspire, the Indian Olympic Association’s kit supplier. However, some players are yet to receive their kits. Shreyas Iyer-led India will travel from New Delhi to Nagoya, where they will play a one-off T20I against Japan on Sep 22. The team will wear its regular kit for that match before switching to the official Asian Games jersey for the tournament. India will begin its campaign in the men’s quarter-finals on Sep 28. The kit issue has also affected other Indian athletes, as two-time Asian Games shot-put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor was replaced as one of India’s flag-bearers for the opening ceremony after he could not travel from the training base in Tsukuba because he had not received his official Games kit. Kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat replaced him alongside Manu Bhaker. Also Read - On This Day: Relive Yuvraj Singh’s historic 6 sixes Off Stuart Broad in T20 World Cup The BCCI has also arranged separate accommodation for the men’s cricket team in Nagoya after concerns over the rooms provided by the organisers. The rooms reportedly did not have enough space for the players’ cricket kit bags. The women’s cricket team, meanwhile, continues to stay in accommodation arranged through the IOA. Also Read - Perth Scorchers coach Voges hails historic first foreign Big Bash game in Chennai India’s women’s team has already reached the semi-finals after beating Japan by eight wickets. Shree Charani took four wickets before Shafali Verma smashed an unbeaten 40 off 15 balls to help India chase 58 in just five overs. India will face Bangladesh on Sep 20. The men’s tournament starts on Sep 24, with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh entering directly in the quarter-finals. For India, the immediate priority is to complete the remaining kit deliveries before departure and prepare for the Japan T20I.

India’s men’s cricket team is facing kit-sizing issues ahead of its Asian Games departure, with some players yet to receive the correct jerseys. The delay follows a similar issue involving Tajinderpal Singh Toor, which led to a late change in India’s flag-bearer.

Asian Games: India men’s cricket team faces kit delays ahead of Nagoya departure

Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges has described the Big Bash League’s first match outside Australia as a historic opportunity to deepen cricket ties with India, the world’s largest cricket market. The defending champions will face Melbourne Renegades at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on 12 December to open BBL|16, the first fixture by a foreign franchise league on Indian soil. &nbsp;Voges, speaking to WION’s Sidhant Sibal in Delhi, called it an “incredibly exciting” and “historic moment”.&nbsp;“What better place to bring the Big Bash than to the biggest cricket market in the world,” he said. Hosting the season opener in Chennai was something the club was “incredibly excited about”. &nbsp;Voges captained the Scorchers to Big Bash titles in BBL|04 and BBL|06 before taking over as head coach for the 2018-19 season. He has since guided the club to championships in BBL|11, BBL|12 and BBL|15, becoming the joint-most successful head coach in BBL history alongside Justin Langer. &nbsp;A former Australia international, who played 58 times across formats, scored 1,485 Test runs at an average of 62, including five centuries, in 20 matches. After retiring from first-class cricket, he also oversaw Western Australia’s three consecutive Sheffield Shield titles.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rachin-ravindra-freak-injury-promo-shoot-doubtful-india-t20is-1789789179308">Rachin Ravindra doubtful for India T20Is after suffering 'freak injury' during promo shoot</a> &nbsp;“India was the natural destination,” Voges said, because it is “the biggest cricketing nation and the biggest cricketing market in the world”.&nbsp;Taking the competition to “the most knowledgeable fans in the world” offered a chance “to create some new relationships and some new fans for the Perth Scorchers”, alongside the immediate aim of winning the opening game. &nbsp;Bringing the BBL to India was “the starting point” for something longer-term between Australia and India, and specifically between Western Australia and India. Sport, he added, remains “a great connector”.&nbsp;Beyond the field, the focus on high performance created scope to “tap into local Indian knowledge [and] local Indian resources” and share expertise in ways that could benefit both sides.&nbsp;Voges, who played against Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, highlighted the enduring Australia-India rivalry. He cited VVS Laxman’s double-century that helped India win after following on, Australia’s recent World Cup success in the country, and the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.&nbsp;The next generation of Indian talent also impressed him. “Some of the talent in this country is amazing,” he said.

Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges calls the BBL 16 opener in Chennai against Melbourne Renegades a historic milestone to deepen Australia-India cricket ties.

Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges has described the Big Bash League’s first match outside Australia as a historic opportunity to deepen cricket ties with India, the world’s largest cricket market. The defending champions will face Melbourne Renegades at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on 12 December to open BBL|16, the first fixture by a foreign franchise league on Indian soil. Voges, speaking to WION’s Sidhant Sibal in Delhi, called it an “incredibly exciting” and “historic moment”. “What better place to bring the Big Bash than to the biggest cricket market in the world,” he said. Hosting the season opener in Chennai was something the club was “incredibly excited about”. Voges captained the Scorchers to Big Bash titles in BBL|04 and BBL|06 before taking over as head coach for the 2018-19 season. He has since guided the club to championships in BBL|11, BBL|12 and BBL|15, becoming the joint-most successful head coach in BBL history alongside Justin Langer. A former Australia international, who played 58 times across formats, scored 1,485 Test runs at an average of 62, including five centuries, in 20 matches. After retiring from first-class cricket, he also oversaw Western Australia’s three consecutive Sheffield Shield titles. Also read| Rachin Ravindra doubtful for India T20Is after suffering 'freak injury' during promo shoot “India was the natural destination,” Voges said, because it is “the biggest cricketing nation and the biggest cricketing market in the world”. Taking the competition to “the most knowledgeable fans in the world” offered a chance “to create some new relationships and some new fans for the Perth Scorchers”, alongside the immediate aim of winning the opening game. Bringing the BBL to India was “the starting point” for something longer-term between Australia and India, and specifically between Western Australia and India. Sport, he added, remains “a great connector”. Beyond the field, the focus on high performance created scope to “tap into local Indian knowledge [and] local Indian resources” and share expertise in ways that could benefit both sides. Voges, who played against Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, highlighted the enduring Australia-India rivalry. He cited VVS Laxman’s double-century that helped India win after following on, Australia’s recent World Cup success in the country, and the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The next generation of Indian talent also impressed him. “Some of the talent in this country is amazing,” he said.

Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges calls the BBL 16 opener in Chennai against Melbourne Renegades a historic milestone to deepen Australia-India cricket ties.

Perth Scorchers coach Voges hails historic first foreign Big Bash game in Chennai

Cricket, and not just T20 cricket, changed forever on this day (September 19) 19 years ago. An upbeat Indian Team was in action against England in a marquee Super 8 match of the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup at Kingsmead in Durban, when India’s talismanic all-rounder Yuvraj Singh unleashed the dangerous batter in him. England had a potent attack, with Andrew Flintoff at the helm, who, however, was solely responsible for what happened later in India’s innings.&nbsp;Facing a young Stuart Broad in the 19th over, a charged-up Yuvraj Singh racked up six sixes in an over – becoming the first batter in T20I cricket to achieve this feat, and second after former South African opener Herschelle Gibbs in international cricket. Gibbs entered history books for hitting six sixes in an over against the Netherlands during the 2007 ODI World Cup.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ajit-agarkar-bcci-chief-selector-contract-future-update-1789797309027">Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector to be decided at right time, says BCCI secretary</a>&nbsp;Yuvraj started with a massive six at deep mid-wicket, before clobbering the next two in backward square leg and extra cover for clean sixes. With three sixes off the first three balls, Yuvraj geared up for more. He hammered one on the off-side off the full toss and the fifth one to deep mid-wicket. On the final ball of the over, Yuvraj went on his left knee, positioned himself and smashed it to the deep long on, completing six sixes in an over and creating a world record.<h2>WATCH VIDEO -&nbsp;</h2>

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In the next over, bowled by Flintoff, who, before Broad’s over, had been involved in a verbal spat with Yuvraj, the left-hander smashed more before departing on a game-changing 58 off just 16 balls. He also completed a record 12-ball fifty in the meantime, which is the quickest among Test-playing nations in T20Is to date.&nbsp;India posted 218 for four in the first innings and restricted England to 200/6 to win the match by 18 runs. India faced South Africa and Australia in their next two matches, beating them convincingly and qualifying for the final against Pakistan, which they narrowly beat to lift the trophy.

On This Day in 2007: Relive Yuvraj Singh smashing Stuart Broad for 6 sixes in an over in Durban, reaching the fastest T20 World Cup fifty in just 12 balls.

Cricket, and not just T20 cricket, changed forever on this day (September 19) 19 years ago. An upbeat Indian Team was in action against England in a marquee Super 8 match of the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup at Kingsmead in Durban, when India’s talismanic all-rounder Yuvraj Singh unleashed the dangerous batter in him. England had a potent attack, with Andrew Flintoff at the helm, who, however, was solely responsible for what happened later in India’s innings. Facing a young Stuart Broad in the 19th over, a charged-up Yuvraj Singh racked up six sixes in an over – becoming the first batter in T20I cricket to achieve this feat, and second after former South African opener Herschelle Gibbs in international cricket. Gibbs entered history books for hitting six sixes in an over against the Netherlands during the 2007 ODI World Cup. Also read| Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector to be decided at right time, says BCCI secretary Yuvraj started with a massive six at deep mid-wicket, before clobbering the next two in backward square leg and extra cover for clean sixes. With three sixes off the first three balls, Yuvraj geared up for more. He hammered one on the off-side off the full toss and the fifth one to deep mid-wicket. On the final ball of the over, Yuvraj went on his left knee, positioned himself and smashed it to the deep long on, completing six sixes in an over and creating a world record. WATCH VIDEO -

On This Day in 2007: Relive Yuvraj Singh smashing Stuart Broad for 6 sixes in an over in Durban, reaching the fastest T20 World Cup fifty in just 12 balls.

On This Day: Relive Yuvraj Singh’s historic 6 sixes Off Stuart Broad in T20 World Cup

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will aim to secure a place in the final of the Asian Games women’s cricket competition when they face Bangladesh, led by Nigar Sultana Joty, in the semi-final on Sunday (Sept 20) in Nisshin. India began their title defence with a convincing eight-wicket win over hosts Japan on Friday, chasing down the 58-run target with 15 overs to spare.&nbsp;Bangladesh, meanwhile, reached the semi-finals based on their higher ICC ranking after their quarter-final against China was called off due to a wet outfield.&nbsp;India’s bowlers made good use of the turn and bounce on offer against Japan. Left-arm spinner Shree Charani continued her impressive form from the Asia Cup, while Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil also contributed with the ball. Shreyanka made her return after a three-month injury layoff.&nbsp;India did not need Smriti Mandhana or Harmanpreet Kaur with the bat against Japan, as Shafali comfortably chased down the target on her own.&nbsp;Both senior batters are expected to feature against Bangladesh. The Bangladesh spinners, meanwhile, will look to make the most of the conditions and put India under pressure.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-indian-residents-japan-standby-house-athletes-1789807940196">2,000 Indian residents in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes</a><h2>India vs Bangladesh Women's Asian Games Semifinal: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the India vs Bangladesh Women’s Asian Games semifinal be played?</h2>The semifinal between India and Bangladesh Women will be played on Sunday (Sept 20). The toss is scheduled for 10:00 pm IST.<h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ajit-agarkar-bcci-chief-selector-contract-future-update-1789797309027">Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector to be decided at right time: Saikia</a><h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the semifinal between India and Bangladesh Women will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream India vs Bangladesh in the Women’s Asian Games semifinal?</h2>The semifinal between India and Bangladesh Women will be livestreamed on the SonyLIV app and website.

As the crucial semifinal clash between India and Bangladesh Women approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will aim to secure a place in the final of the Asian Games women’s cricket competition when they face Bangladesh, led by Nigar Sultana Joty, in the semi-final on Sunday (Sept 20) in Nisshin. India began their title defence with a convincing eight-wicket win over hosts Japan on Friday, chasing down the 58-run target with 15 overs to spare. Bangladesh, meanwhile, reached the semi-finals based on their higher ICC ranking after their quarter-final against China was called off due to a wet outfield. India’s bowlers made good use of the turn and bounce on offer against Japan. Left-arm spinner Shree Charani continued her impressive form from the Asia Cup, while Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil also contributed with the ball. Shreyanka made her return after a three-month injury layoff. India did not need Smriti Mandhana or Harmanpreet Kaur with the bat against Japan, as Shafali comfortably chased down the target on her own. Both senior batters are expected to feature against Bangladesh. The Bangladesh spinners, meanwhile, will look to make the most of the conditions and put India under pressure. Also Read - 2,000 Indian residents in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes India vs Bangladesh Women's Asian Games Semifinal: Match Details When will the India vs Bangladesh Women’s Asian Games semifinal be played? The semifinal between India and Bangladesh Women will be played on Sunday (Sept 20). The toss is scheduled for 10:00 pm IST. Where is the match being played? The match will be held at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Also Read - Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector to be decided at right time: Saikia Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the semifinal between India and Bangladesh Women will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to livestream India vs Bangladesh in the Women’s Asian Games semifinal? The semifinal between India and Bangladesh Women will be livestreamed on the SonyLIV app and website.

As the crucial semifinal clash between India and Bangladesh Women approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND-W vs BAN-W Asian Games Semifinal: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Days after the Indian women’s cricket team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC president, also the PCB chief and an interior minister in the Pakistan government, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the trophy would land at BCCI’s headquarters one day. A similar situation occurred last year when the Indian men’s team beat Pakistan to retain their Asia Cup crown in Dubai, with Suryakumar Yadav and his triumphant unit refusing to accept the trophy from Naqvi.&nbsp;Moreover, such an episode could happen again at the cricket competitions at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, conducted under the aegis of the ACC, where the Indian men’s and women’s teams are expected to win gold medals.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ajit-agarkar-bcci-chief-selector-contract-future-update-1789797309027">Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector to be decided at right time, says BCCI secretary</a>&nbsp;"Asia Cup trophies… we hope it will come one day," Saikia said in Mumbai on Friday (Sep 18) after the BCCI's 95th Annual General Meeting. "I will not give you a timeline, but I can assure you that both the trophies will come up and land up in this BCCI head office at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai."&nbsp;Saikia’s comments come amidst ongoing diplomatic friction, with Naqvi scheduled to remain ACC President until April 2027.&nbsp;After crushing Sri Lanka in a one-sided affair in the Asia Cup final in Dubai last Sunday (Sep 13), the Indian women’s team decided against attending the presentation ceremony. Instead, they conducted their own, with fielding coach Munish Bali handing out the best fielder award to Nandani Sharma, who grabbed two diving catches in the final. A day later, Saikia said that it was a ‘firm institutional decision’ to refuse to take the trophy from Naqvi.&nbsp;"Our position had been communicated to the ACC in advance that the Indian team would not participate in the trophy presentation under the circumstances," Saikia had told PTI. "Given the circumstances and the sentiments prevailing in the country, the BCCI felt that it would not be appropriate for the team to receive the trophy in the proposed manner.&nbsp;"This was a firm institutional decision, reflective of the position we have maintained, and was not directed at the players, the tournament or the sport."&nbsp;Amid cross-border tensions between two nuclear powers in April 2025, when four Pakistani terrorists killed 25 civilians in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in broad daylight, India retaliated with Operation Sindoor midway through IPL 2025, later halting all proceedings until a ceasefire was announced. While India cut all bilateral ties with Pakistan following the barbaric attack on innocents, the two countries played for the first time since the 2025 Asia Cup, where Indian players refused to shake hands with Pakistan and later also refused to accept the winning trophy from Naqvi.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia assures that the Asia Cup trophies will eventually reach BCCI headquarters in Mumbai following the standoff with ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi.

Days after the Indian women’s cricket team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC president, also the PCB chief and an interior minister in the Pakistan government, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the trophy would land at BCCI’s headquarters one day. A similar situation occurred last year when the Indian men’s team beat Pakistan to retain their Asia Cup crown in Dubai, with Suryakumar Yadav and his triumphant unit refusing to accept the trophy from Naqvi. Moreover, such an episode could happen again at the cricket competitions at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, conducted under the aegis of the ACC, where the Indian men’s and women’s teams are expected to win gold medals. Also read| Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector to be decided at right time, says BCCI secretary "Asia Cup trophies… we hope it will come one day," Saikia said in Mumbai on Friday (Sep 18) after the BCCI's 95th Annual General Meeting. "I will not give you a timeline, but I can assure you that both the trophies will come up and land up in this BCCI head office at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai." Saikia’s comments come amidst ongoing diplomatic friction, with Naqvi scheduled to remain ACC President until April 2027. After crushing Sri Lanka in a one-sided affair in the Asia Cup final in Dubai last Sunday (Sep 13), the Indian women’s team decided against attending the presentation ceremony. Instead, they conducted their own, with fielding coach Munish Bali handing out the best fielder award to Nandani Sharma, who grabbed two diving catches in the final. A day later, Saikia said that it was a ‘firm institutional decision’ to refuse to take the trophy from Naqvi. "Our position had been communicated to the ACC in advance that the Indian team would not participate in the trophy presentation under the circumstances," Saikia had told PTI. "Given the circumstances and the sentiments prevailing in the country, the BCCI felt that it would not be appropriate for the team to receive the trophy in the proposed manner. "This was a firm institutional decision, reflective of the position we have maintained, and was not directed at the players, the tournament or the sport." Amid cross-border tensions between two nuclear powers in April 2025, when four Pakistani terrorists killed 25 civilians in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in broad daylight, India retaliated with Operation Sindoor midway through IPL 2025, later halting all proceedings until a ceasefire was announced. While India cut all bilateral ties with Pakistan following the barbaric attack on innocents, the two countries played for the first time since the 2025 Asia Cup, where Indian players refused to shake hands with Pakistan and later also refused to accept the winning trophy from Naqvi.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia assures that the Asia Cup trophies will eventually reach BCCI headquarters in Mumbai following the standoff with ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi.

Asia Cup trophies will reach BCCI headquarters one day, assures Devajit Saikia

Indian Cricket stands at a crossroads, with talks about current chief selector Ajit Agarkar not wanting to extend his contract, which ends in 15 days. With reports of the BCCI heads trying to convince him to stay until the 2027 ODI World Cup, board secretary Devajit Saikia said 15 days is a long time in the cricket world, and that the decision on Agarkar’s future will be made at the right time.&nbsp;BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday morning may have decided on Agarkar’s future, but no details were shared during the media interaction.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ajit-agarkar-wants-to-quit-as-chief-selector-informs-bcci-1789747771278">Ajit Agarkar wants to quit as chief selector, informs BCCI</a>&nbsp;“There’s still 15 days left (for Agarkar to complete his term)...15 days is a long time in the world of cricket. We have 15 days; we will take a decision in appropriate time, we will let you know about it,” Saikia said to the media.&nbsp;Earlier reports stated that BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla had said that the ‘office-bearers have been authorised to decide on the senior men’s selection committee.’&nbsp;Meanwhile, if recent developments are to be believed, Team India’s squad selection for the home white-ball series against the West Indies was Agarkar’s last in charge as the head of the men’s selection committee.&nbsp;The board will advertise for the position, followed by interviews, with the whole exercise likely to take some time. In the meantime, the BCCI could appoint an interim chief selector, if the need arises, and former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha, having played 24 Tests, leads the race owing to test seniority.&nbsp;The BCCI, however, has started to prepare for life after Agarkar, with several names likely doing the rounds. Ex-India keeper-batter Parthiv Patel is the frontrunner to replace Agarkar for the role. On the other hand, VVS Laxman, who often fills in for head coach Gautam Gambhir, was the board’s first choice, but reports suggest that he wasn’t keen on taking up the responsibility.&nbsp;Laxman is the head of BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, and wishes to continue overseeing that role.<h3>BCCI Meet Absence Indicated Agarkar’s Exit</h3>Agarkar was not part of BCCI’s recently concluded high-profile meeting in Mumbai, which eventually dropped the biggest hint that he has made up his mind. The meeting was attended by the two Indian captains Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, board secretary Saikia, Laxman and even Gambhir.&nbsp;Although Saikia had then dismissed his absence by saying that Agarkar was out of town and in no internet zone for personal reasons, the BCCI’s official remarks indicated the separation.&nbsp;“It wasn’t that the meeting was decided upon within 48 hours. The chief selector missing such an important conclave where the way forward for Indian cricket was discussed doesn’t make sense,” a BCCI official said. “You have got to be indifferent to what’s happening around to miss such an occasion, and Agarkar is not the sort to do so. He had his plans in place and so skipped it.”<h3>What led to Agarkar’s departure?</h3>Agarkar’s tenure as the chief selector coincided with Indian Cricket’s glorious years, when they won two T20 World Cups and an ICC Champions Trophy, all in the space of three years; however, like how all good things come to an end, so did his tenure.&nbsp;What possibly triggered it was Rohit Sharma’s retirement episode during the UK tour this year, when several reports claimed that the Indian veteran would retire after the final ODI at Lord’s, where he smashed a brilliant hundred in a losing cause.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addresses Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector ahead of his contract deadline. Read the latest updates and contenders.

Indian Cricket stands at a crossroads, with talks about current chief selector Ajit Agarkar not wanting to extend his contract, which ends in 15 days. With reports of the BCCI heads trying to convince him to stay until the 2027 ODI World Cup, board secretary Devajit Saikia said 15 days is a long time in the cricket world, and that the decision on Agarkar’s future will be made at the right time. BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday morning may have decided on Agarkar’s future, but no details were shared during the media interaction. Also read| Ajit Agarkar wants to quit as chief selector, informs BCCI “There’s still 15 days left (for Agarkar to complete his term)...15 days is a long time in the world of cricket. We have 15 days; we will take a decision in appropriate time, we will let you know about it,” Saikia said to the media. Earlier reports stated that BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla had said that the ‘office-bearers have been authorised to decide on the senior men’s selection committee.’ Meanwhile, if recent developments are to be believed, Team India’s squad selection for the home white-ball series against the West Indies was Agarkar’s last in charge as the head of the men’s selection committee. The board will advertise for the position, followed by interviews, with the whole exercise likely to take some time. In the meantime, the BCCI could appoint an interim chief selector, if the need arises, and former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha, having played 24 Tests, leads the race owing to test seniority. The BCCI, however, has started to prepare for life after Agarkar, with several names likely doing the rounds. Ex-India keeper-batter Parthiv Patel is the frontrunner to replace Agarkar for the role. On the other hand, VVS Laxman, who often fills in for head coach Gautam Gambhir, was the board’s first choice, but reports suggest that he wasn’t keen on taking up the responsibility. Laxman is the head of BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, and wishes to continue overseeing that role. BCCI Meet Absence Indicated Agarkar’s Exit Agarkar was not part of BCCI’s recently concluded high-profile meeting in Mumbai, which eventually dropped the biggest hint that he has made up his mind. The meeting was attended by the two Indian captains Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, board secretary Saikia, Laxman and even Gambhir. Although Saikia had then dismissed his absence by saying that Agarkar was out of town and in no internet zone for personal reasons, the BCCI’s official remarks indicated the separation. “It wasn’t that the meeting was decided upon within 48 hours. The chief selector missing such an important conclave where the way forward for Indian cricket was discussed doesn’t make sense,” a BCCI official said. “You have got to be indifferent to what’s happening around to miss such an occasion, and Agarkar is not the sort to do so. He had his plans in place and so skipped it.” What led to Agarkar’s departure? Agarkar’s tenure as the chief selector coincided with Indian Cricket’s glorious years, when they won two T20 World Cups and an ICC Champions Trophy, all in the space of three years; however, like how all good things come to an end, so did his tenure. What possibly triggered it was Rohit Sharma’s retirement episode during the UK tour this year, when several reports claimed that the Indian veteran would retire after the final ODI at Lord’s, where he smashed a brilliant hundred in a losing cause.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addresses Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector ahead of his contract deadline. Read the latest updates and contenders.

Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector to be decided at right time, says BCCI secretary

In a massive blow to New Zealand, all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a ‘freak injury’ during a promotional shoot in Auckland earlier this week. The left-handed batter dislocated his shoulder after landing awkwardly on the safety mat while attempting a diving catch during filming. Rachin underwent initial assessments on Friday, with medical specialists clearing him of any major structural damage. Although the NZC statement on the subject did not mention how long Rachin would be out of action, it said that his return would be determined by ‘his progress during the first few weeks of his rehabilitation.’&nbsp;New Zealand will host India for a full tour, starting with five T20Is late next month. With the T20I squad set to be announced next week, the NZC said it was unclear if Rachin will feature in the marquee series.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brydon-carse-derby-nightclub-incident-police-drop-charges-1789787431585">Fast bowler Brydon Carse faces no charges over Derby nightclub incident</a>&nbsp;"It was a really unfortunate injury," New Zealand performance manager Mike Sandle said. "We're gutted for Rachin and our key priority is making sure he recovers well and gets back on the field as soon as he can.&nbsp;"As with all commercial shoots involving our players, the activities were agreed in advance by all parties, with appropriate safety measures in place. It was a bit of a freak accident, and we'll continue to review our processes around events like this in the future,” he continued.&nbsp;New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said they will not rush Rachin’s comeback.&nbsp;"With a heavy schedule of Test cricket in the next six months, we don't want to rush Rachin back sooner than we need to," he said. "He's in great hands in terms of his rehab, and we look forward to welcoming him back soon."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Rachin has been New Zealand’s brightest prospect across formats. Since making headlines for his whirlwind knock against England in the 2023 ODI World Cup opener, where he smashed an unbeaten 123 during the successful chase, Rachin has built on the momentum. Impressive showings in the remaining two formats made him a key member of New Zealand’s core.&nbsp;India will tour New Zealand for five T20Is, as many ODIs and two Tests.&nbsp;

Rachin Ravindra faces a race against time for the India T20Is after suffering a 'freak' shoulder injury during a promotional shoot. Get the latest update.

In a massive blow to New Zealand, all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a ‘freak injury’ during a promotional shoot in Auckland earlier this week. The left-handed batter dislocated his shoulder after landing awkwardly on the safety mat while attempting a diving catch during filming. Rachin underwent initial assessments on Friday, with medical specialists clearing him of any major structural damage. Although the NZC statement on the subject did not mention how long Rachin would be out of action, it said that his return would be determined by ‘his progress during the first few weeks of his rehabilitation.’ New Zealand will host India for a full tour, starting with five T20Is late next month. With the T20I squad set to be announced next week, the NZC said it was unclear if Rachin will feature in the marquee series. Also read| Fast bowler Brydon Carse faces no charges over Derby nightclub incident "It was a really unfortunate injury," New Zealand performance manager Mike Sandle said. "We're gutted for Rachin and our key priority is making sure he recovers well and gets back on the field as soon as he can. "As with all commercial shoots involving our players, the activities were agreed in advance by all parties, with appropriate safety measures in place. It was a bit of a freak accident, and we'll continue to review our processes around events like this in the future,” he continued. New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said they will not rush Rachin’s comeback. "With a heavy schedule of Test cricket in the next six months, we don't want to rush Rachin back sooner than we need to," he said. "He's in great hands in terms of his rehab, and we look forward to welcoming him back soon." Meanwhile, Rachin has been New Zealand’s brightest prospect across formats. Since making headlines for his whirlwind knock against England in the 2023 ODI World Cup opener, where he smashed an unbeaten 123 during the successful chase, Rachin has built on the momentum. Impressive showings in the remaining two formats made him a key member of New Zealand’s core. India will tour New Zealand for five T20Is, as many ODIs and two Tests.

Rachin Ravindra faces a race against time for the India T20Is after suffering a 'freak' shoulder injury during a promotional shoot. Get the latest update.

Rachin Ravindra doubtful for India T20Is after suffering 'freak injury' during promo shoot

England fast bowler Brydon Carse will not face any charges in the Derby nightclub incident after the police dropped their probe into an alleged assault that took place last month. Videos surfaced on social media showing the Ashes participant in handcuffs after being arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in the early hours of August 23. Carse was de-arrested soon after.&nbsp;The incident occurred after Carse was released from England's squad for the first Test against Pakistan in Leeds, which England lost by an innings and 103 runs, to play for Durham against Derbyshire. The ECB selectors dropped Carse from the remainder of the series, after which the Derbyshire Police confirmed it was looking into allegations of assault. Later, Carse was also omitted from the T20I and ODI squads for the home series against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jos-buttler-creates-history-as-first-batter-to-reach-15-000-t20-runs-1789725058738">Jos Buttler creates history as first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the police enquiry concluded that the alleged victim did not want to make any complaints against Carse, and thus, no further action was taken.&nbsp;"An investigation into reports of an assault in Derby city centre has been closed,” a Police statement released on Friday (Sep 18) read. "Officers attended Molly Malones in the Wardwick, Derby, in the early hours of Sunday, 23 August.&nbsp;"A man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and was then de-arrested after his details were taken by officers."&nbsp;The Cricket Regulator, which also investigated former England Test captain Ben Stokes and paceman Gus Atkinson over a nightclub brawl in London after the conclusion of the first Test against New Zealand, will now investigate Carse over the matter.&nbsp;Reappointed England Test captain Joe Root said he was ‘hacked off’ while addressing the situation ahead of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s.&nbsp;Earlier, last week, England’s white-ball coach Brendon McCullum said that Carse needed to ‘get his house in order’, after which the ECB said Carse must ‘work through the issues that led to the Derby incident and take time for a proper reset’.

Derbyshire Police have dropped their probe into England fast bowler Brydon Carse following a Derby nightclub incident. Carse faces no charges but now awaits a Cricket Regulator review.

England fast bowler Brydon Carse will not face any charges in the Derby nightclub incident after the police dropped their probe into an alleged assault that took place last month. Videos surfaced on social media showing the Ashes participant in handcuffs after being arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in the early hours of August 23. Carse was de-arrested soon after. The incident occurred after Carse was released from England's squad for the first Test against Pakistan in Leeds, which England lost by an innings and 103 runs, to play for Durham against Derbyshire. The ECB selectors dropped Carse from the remainder of the series, after which the Derbyshire Police confirmed it was looking into allegations of assault. Later, Carse was also omitted from the T20I and ODI squads for the home series against Sri Lanka. Also read| Jos Buttler creates history as first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs Meanwhile, the police enquiry concluded that the alleged victim did not want to make any complaints against Carse, and thus, no further action was taken. "An investigation into reports of an assault in Derby city centre has been closed,” a Police statement released on Friday (Sep 18) read. "Officers attended Molly Malones in the Wardwick, Derby, in the early hours of Sunday, 23 August. "A man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and was then de-arrested after his details were taken by officers." The Cricket Regulator, which also investigated former England Test captain Ben Stokes and paceman Gus Atkinson over a nightclub brawl in London after the conclusion of the first Test against New Zealand, will now investigate Carse over the matter. Reappointed England Test captain Joe Root said he was ‘hacked off’ while addressing the situation ahead of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s. Earlier, last week, England’s white-ball coach Brendon McCullum said that Carse needed to ‘get his house in order’, after which the ECB said Carse must ‘work through the issues that led to the Derby incident and take time for a proper reset’.

Derbyshire Police have dropped their probe into England fast bowler Brydon Carse following a Derby nightclub incident. Carse faces no charges but now awaits a Cricket Regulator review.

Fast bowler Brydon Carse faces no charges over Derby nightclub incident

Ajit Agarkar is set to step down as chairman of the BCCI’s senior men’s selection committee after his current term concludes on Oct 4, according to media reports. Agarkar became India’s chief selector in 2023 and was involved in several major selection decisions during his time as chairman.&nbsp;“Agarkar has formally informed the BCCI just before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that he doesn’t wish to continue as a selector after his term ends on October 4,” a BCCI office-bearer told The Hindu publication.&nbsp;Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel is reportedly one of the names being considered as his replacement.&nbsp;Hindustan Times also reported that the BCCI has started looking for a new chief selector after receiving communication from Agarkar.&nbsp;“In his communication, Agarkar has cited his previous discussions with the board in February, when he had first alerted top decision makers to look for alternatives at the end of his current term,” a BCCI official told HT.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-returns-to-portugal-squad-for-nations-league-under-new-coach-1789736820269">Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad for Nations League under new coach</a><h3>BCCI office-bearers to decide on Agarkar’s future</h3>Agarkar’s decision came hours after PTI reported that BCCI member units had authorised the board’s office-bearers to decide whether to extend his tenure or appoint a replacement.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-cannot-bowl-10-overs-gautam-gambhir-reveals-clear-plan-for-hardik-pandya-s-india-return-1789734043605">'He cannot bowl..;': Gambhir reveals clear plan for Hardik Pandya's India return</a>&nbsp;With Agarkar’s contract set to end on Oct 4, he has been in focus as the BCCI considers its options regarding the senior selection committee.&nbsp;“The office bearers have been authorised to take decisions on the matters concerning the selection committees,” a senior BCCI official said after the meeting.&nbsp;Apart from deciding on the chairman of the senior selection committee, the BCCI is also looking to fill all five positions in the junior selection committee.

As chairman of the selection committee, Agarkar was involved in several important selection calls and major decisions concerning India’s squad across formats.

Ajit Agarkar is set to step down as chairman of the BCCI’s senior men’s selection committee after his current term concludes on Oct 4, according to media reports. Agarkar became India’s chief selector in 2023 and was involved in several major selection decisions during his time as chairman. “Agarkar has formally informed the BCCI just before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that he doesn’t wish to continue as a selector after his term ends on October 4,” a BCCI office-bearer told The Hindu publication. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel is reportedly one of the names being considered as his replacement. Hindustan Times also reported that the BCCI has started looking for a new chief selector after receiving communication from Agarkar. “In his communication, Agarkar has cited his previous discussions with the board in February, when he had first alerted top decision makers to look for alternatives at the end of his current term,” a BCCI official told HT. Also Read - Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad for Nations League under new coach BCCI office-bearers to decide on Agarkar’s future Agarkar’s decision came hours after PTI reported that BCCI member units had authorised the board’s office-bearers to decide whether to extend his tenure or appoint a replacement. Also Read - 'He cannot bowl..;': Gambhir reveals clear plan for Hardik Pandya's India return With Agarkar’s contract set to end on Oct 4, he has been in focus as the BCCI considers its options regarding the senior selection committee. “The office bearers have been authorised to take decisions on the matters concerning the selection committees,” a senior BCCI official said after the meeting. Apart from deciding on the chairman of the senior selection committee, the BCCI is also looking to fill all five positions in the junior selection committee.

As chairman of the selection committee, Agarkar was involved in several important selection calls and major decisions concerning India’s squad across formats.

Ajit Agarkar wants to quit as chief selector, informs BCCI

From Tilak Varma to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries. This list also includes Rohit Sharma and Sanju Samson

From Tilak Varma to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries. This list also includes Rohit Sharma and Sanju Samson

Indian men’s team head coach Gautam Gambhir said on Thursday that Hardik Pandya is currently not fit enough to bowl ten overs in an ODI, adding that India does not want to rush the all-rounder back into international cricket as he has played very little competitive cricket in the last four months. Pandya remains an important part of India’s limited-overs setup but has regularly been managed due to fitness issues and workload concerns.&nbsp;Gambhir indicated that once Pandya becomes fully fit to bowl, India could potentially play both him and young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the same XI.&nbsp;“Hardik Pandya can’t bowl 10 overs at the moment. We don’t want to rush him into international cricket. When he is fit, there is a possibility of both he and Nitish playing,” Gambhir said at the post-match press conference.&nbsp;India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I to complete a 3-0 series sweep.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jos-buttler-creates-history-as-first-batter-to-reach-15-000-t20-runs-1789725058738">Jos Buttler creates history as first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs</a> &nbsp;Gambhir’s comments suggest that Pandya’s return will depend largely on his ability to contribute with the ball as a genuine all-rounder, rather than being picked only for his batting.&nbsp;Pandya was named in the India A squad for the one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, subject to a final fitness assessment by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.&nbsp;He has not played competitive cricket since IPL 2026 due to a series of injuries and was selected for India’s ODI series against Afghanistan in June but suffered a leg injury before the matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-north-korean-anthem-plays-during-south-korea-hockey-match-1789728476565">Asian Games 2026: North Korean anthem plays during South Korea hockey match</a>&nbsp;Earlier, he had missed four games for Mumbai Indians due to back spasms and was undergoing conditioning work at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence when he suffered another setback. &nbsp;The 32-year-old is expected to undergo a fitness test next week. While he is likely to be cleared, the selectors remain cautious about rushing him back, given his importance to India’s balance in the 50-over format.

Coach Gautam Gambhir said that Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy could play together for India once Pandya regains full fitness and is able to bowl regularly.

Indian men’s team head coach Gautam Gambhir said on Thursday that Hardik Pandya is currently not fit enough to bowl ten overs in an ODI, adding that India does not want to rush the all-rounder back into international cricket as he has played very little competitive cricket in the last four months. Pandya remains an important part of India’s limited-overs setup but has regularly been managed due to fitness issues and workload concerns. Gambhir indicated that once Pandya becomes fully fit to bowl, India could potentially play both him and young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the same XI. “Hardik Pandya can’t bowl 10 overs at the moment. We don’t want to rush him into international cricket. When he is fit, there is a possibility of both he and Nitish playing,” Gambhir said at the post-match press conference. India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I to complete a 3-0 series sweep. Also Read - Jos Buttler creates history as first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs Gambhir’s comments suggest that Pandya’s return will depend largely on his ability to contribute with the ball as a genuine all-rounder, rather than being picked only for his batting. Pandya was named in the India A squad for the one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, subject to a final fitness assessment by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence. He has not played competitive cricket since IPL 2026 due to a series of injuries and was selected for India’s ODI series against Afghanistan in June but suffered a leg injury before the matches. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: North Korean anthem plays during South Korea hockey match Earlier, he had missed four games for Mumbai Indians due to back spasms and was undergoing conditioning work at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence when he suffered another setback. The 32-year-old is expected to undergo a fitness test next week. While he is likely to be cleared, the selectors remain cautious about rushing him back, given his importance to India’s balance in the 50-over format.

Coach Gautam Gambhir said that Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy could play together for India once Pandya regains full fitness and is able to bowl regularly.

'He cannot bowl...': Gautam Gambhir reveals clear plan for Hardik Pandya's India return

From Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Sikandar Raza, here's a look at the top five batters to score fastest T20I hundreds. This list also includes Sahil Chauhan, Muhammad Fahad and Abhishek Sharma

From Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Sikandar Raza, here's a look at the top five batters to score fastest T20I hundreds. This list also includes Sahil Chauhan, Muhammad Fahad and Abhishek Sharma.

From Abhishek Sharma to Sahil Chauhan, 5 batters with fastest T20I hundreds

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler made history on Thursday (Sep 17) by becoming the first batter to score 15,000 runs in T20 cricket. The 36-year-old reached the milestone during England’s second T20I against Sri Lanka and also went past West Indies great Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket.&nbsp;The England star reached 15,000 runs in his 528th T20 match and has scored the runs at an average of 35.46 and a strike rate of 147.46, including nine centuries and 107 fifties.&nbsp;Buttler has played T20 cricket for several teams and franchises, including England, Lancashire, Manchester Originals, Manchester Super Giants, Gujarat Titans, Somerset, Paarl Royals, Mumbai Indians, Sydney Thunder, Comilla Victorians, Durban’s Super Giants, Melbourne Renegades and England Lions. &nbsp;He moved ahead of Pollard, who finished his T20 career with 14,999 runs from 754 matches at an average of 31.71.&nbsp;Buttler completed the landmark with a single off Eshan Malinga in the fifth over of England’s chase.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-shafali-stars-as-india-thump-japan-by-8-wickets-to-book-semis-berth-1789720788288">Asian Games 2026: Shafali stars as India thump Japan by 8 wickets to book semis berth</a><h3>England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I</h3>England went on to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets at Sophia Gardens, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.&nbsp;&nbsp;After restricting Sri Lanka to 145/9 in 20 overs, England reached the target in just 12.1 overs, finishing on 146/4. The win also extended England’s winning streak against Sri Lanka in T20Is to 14 matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-from-transport-to-accomodation-athletes-face-multiple-issues-at-aichi-nayoga-1789714040001">Asian Games 2026: Athletes face multiple issues at Aichi-Nagoya</a>&nbsp;The third and final T20I will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, with England already secured the series.

Jos Buttler etched his name in the history books on Thursday (Sept 17) by becoming the first player in the world to reach 15,000 runs in T20 cricket.

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler made history on Thursday (Sep 17) by becoming the first batter to score 15,000 runs in T20 cricket. The 36-year-old reached the milestone during England’s second T20I against Sri Lanka and also went past West Indies great Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket. The England star reached 15,000 runs in his 528th T20 match and has scored the runs at an average of 35.46 and a strike rate of 147.46, including nine centuries and 107 fifties. Buttler has played T20 cricket for several teams and franchises, including England, Lancashire, Manchester Originals, Manchester Super Giants, Gujarat Titans, Somerset, Paarl Royals, Mumbai Indians, Sydney Thunder, Comilla Victorians, Durban’s Super Giants, Melbourne Renegades and England Lions. He moved ahead of Pollard, who finished his T20 career with 14,999 runs from 754 matches at an average of 31.71. Buttler completed the landmark with a single off Eshan Malinga in the fifth over of England’s chase. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: Shafali stars as India thump Japan by 8 wickets to book semis berth England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I England went on to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets at Sophia Gardens, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After restricting Sri Lanka to 145/9 in 20 overs, England reached the target in just 12.1 overs, finishing on 146/4. The win also extended England’s winning streak against Sri Lanka in T20Is to 14 matches. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: Athletes face multiple issues at Aichi-Nagoya The third and final T20I will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, with England already secured the series.

Jos Buttler etched his name in the history books on Thursday (Sept 17) by becoming the first player in the world to reach 15,000 runs in T20 cricket.

Jos Buttler creates history as first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs

India women's cricket team started their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a thumping eight-wicket win over hosts Japan on Friday (Sep 18) in the quarter-final in Nagoya. The Asia Cup champs made light work of the 58-run target and raced to it with one over left in the powerplay itself. Shafali Verma, Player of the Series (POTS) of the recently concluded Women's Asia Cup 2026, scored an unbeaten 40 off just 15 balls as India won with 90 balls remaining. The defending gold medalists now face Bangladesh in the semi-final on Sunday (Sep 20).<h2>India-W thrash Japan-W in Asian Games 2026 quarter-final</h2>Batting first, Japan went through the powerplay of the first six overs without losing a wicket but scoring only 24 runs. Shree Charani broke the opening partnership by dismissing Haruna Iwasaki (10) and then removed skipper Mai Yanagida (0) on the very next ball for a golden duck. Things started going downhill pretty fast for Japan from thereon.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-from-transport-to-accomodation-athletes-face-multiple-issues-at-aichi-nayoga-1789714040001">Asian Games 2026: From transport to accommodation- Athletes face multiple issues at Aichi-Nagoya</a>Erika Oda (5) was the next wicket to fall, taken by Shafali Verma, before Shree Charani dismissed the other opener Ayaka Kano-Stafford (25). Shafali then dismissed Shimako Kato for her second wicket, and Japan was 51/5 from being 24/0. The hosts lost their next five wickets for seven runs, with Shree Charani taking another wicket to return bowling figures of 4/10 in four overs with two maidens. Apart from her, Shafali took 2/13, while Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil picked up one wicket each.<h2>Shafali lights up India chase</h2>Chasing the below-par target, Shafali hit 17 runs in the opening over, taking care of more than one-fourth of the target in the first six balls. Her new opening partner Kamalini Gnanavel, however, could not make use of the opportunity and was dismissed for a two-ball duck. Bharti Fulmali also failed to grab her chance and was dismissed for 6 (7 balls) as India fell to 24/2 from 17/0. Shafali then took charge with Richa Ghosh (unbeaten 12 runs off 6 balls) as India romped home at the completion of the five-over mark.

India women's cricket team thrashed Japan by eight wickets in the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final. Shafali Verma's unbeaten 40 off 15 balls chased down 58 easily to setup a semi-final against Bangladesh.

India women's cricket team started their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a thumping eight-wicket win over hosts Japan on Friday (Sep 18) in the quarter-final in Nagoya. The Asia Cup champs made light work of the 58-run target and raced to it with one over left in the powerplay itself. Shafali Verma, Player of the Series (POTS) of the recently concluded Women's Asia Cup 2026, scored an unbeaten 40 off just 15 balls as India won with 90 balls remaining. The defending gold medalists now face Bangladesh in the semi-final on Sunday (Sep 20). India-W thrash Japan-W in Asian Games 2026 quarter-final Batting first, Japan went through the powerplay of the first six overs without losing a wicket but scoring only 24 runs. Shree Charani broke the opening partnership by dismissing Haruna Iwasaki (10) and then removed skipper Mai Yanagida (0) on the very next ball for a golden duck. Things started going downhill pretty fast for Japan from thereon. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: From transport to accommodation- Athletes face multiple issues at Aichi-Nagoya Erika Oda (5) was the next wicket to fall, taken by Shafali Verma, before Shree Charani dismissed the other opener Ayaka Kano-Stafford (25). Shafali then dismissed Shimako Kato for her second wicket, and Japan was 51/5 from being 24/0. The hosts lost their next five wickets for seven runs, with Shree Charani taking another wicket to return bowling figures of 4/10 in four overs with two maidens. Apart from her, Shafali took 2/13, while Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil picked up one wicket each. Shafali lights up India chase Chasing the below-par target, Shafali hit 17 runs in the opening over, taking care of more than one-fourth of the target in the first six balls. Her new opening partner Kamalini Gnanavel, however, could not make use of the opportunity and was dismissed for a two-ball duck. Bharti Fulmali also failed to grab her chance and was dismissed for 6 (7 balls) as India fell to 24/2 from 17/0. Shafali then took charge with Richa Ghosh (unbeaten 12 runs off 6 balls) as India romped home at the completion of the five-over mark.

India women's cricket team thrashed Japan by eight wickets in the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final. Shafali Verma's unbeaten 40 off 15 balls chased down 58 easily to setup a semi-final against Bangladesh.

Asian Games 2026: Shafali stars as India thump Japan by 8 wickets to book semis berth

English county club Leicestershire, which is playing in Division 1 after an exile of 22 years, is once again looking at being relegated. The club finds itself in a dire situation after being handed a deduction of 27 points for a 'poor pitch' during their match against Glamorgan in August. The decision to penalize was taken by the independent Cricket Discipline Panel (CDP) during their ongoing penultimate match of the season against Hampshire. A loss in the match would confirm Leicestershire's relegation to Division 2 for the next county season. The club's head groundsman Callum Lewin, meanwhile, has blamed "unscheduled filming of a Bollywood movie" as the reason for the pitch not being up to par. Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly's biopic Dada is the movie which was shot at the ground.<h2>English county club on the brink of relegation because of "Dada"</h2>In the match, Leicestershire batted first and scored only 151 runs in the first innings, while Glamorgan managed only 152 in their first innings. The scores were slightly better in the second innings as Leicestershire scored 257 to set a target of 257 for Glamorgan, but the visitors could manage only 214 runs and lost the match by 42 runs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-will-always-be-ahead-india-coach-gambhir-says-sooryavanshi-won-t-walk-into-team-ahead-of-samson-1789702779379">'He will always be ahead': India coach Gambhir says Sooryavanshi won't walk into team ahead of Samson</a>After the match, Glamorgan admitted conditions were "tough" for batters, while home side coach Alfonso Thomas acknowledged the pitch was "a bit drier than what we wanted" in comparison to their innings victory against Yorkshire in June.The match referee reported the pitch as "poor" in his report, and head groundsman Lewin, in an interview with the Cricket Regulator before the CDP hearing, cited "circumstances leading up to the game that were just out of my control" which included an "unscheduled Bollywood filming event" four days prior to the match. The movie was shot only for a day at the Uptonsteel Grace Road."We have come across reports concerning the shoot of Dada - The Sourav Ganguly Story in Leicestershire. We would like to clarify that the shoot was duly planned and carried out with all requisite permissions and protocols in place. We are not aware of any incident or issue arising in relation to the shoot," said LUV Films in a statement as reported by Sports Now.<h2>What next for Leicestershire?</h2>After being penalized 19 points from the win for a poor pitch and an additional eight points along with a £5,000 fine, a further eight-point deduction, which is suspended for a year, has also been handed to the club. The points deduction means they are now at the bottom of the points table, and a loss against Hampshire in their ongoing match would see them relegated to Division 2.&nbsp;In response, <a href="https://leicestershireccc.co.uk/news/club-statement-glamorgan-pitch">Leicestershire also issued a statement</a> which read: “Having received the Panel’s decision, the Club is reviewing its position and considering all available options.”

Leicestershire faces County Championship Division 1 relegation after a 27-point penalty for a poor pitch against Glamorgan. Groundsman Callum Lewin blamed unscheduled filming for Sourav Ganguly's biopic.

English county club Leicestershire, which is playing in Division 1 after an exile of 22 years, is once again looking at being relegated. The club finds itself in a dire situation after being handed a deduction of 27 points for a 'poor pitch' during their match against Glamorgan in August. The decision to penalize was taken by the independent Cricket Discipline Panel (CDP) during their ongoing penultimate match of the season against Hampshire. A loss in the match would confirm Leicestershire's relegation to Division 2 for the next county season. The club's head groundsman Callum Lewin, meanwhile, has blamed "unscheduled filming of a Bollywood movie" as the reason for the pitch not being up to par. Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly's biopic Dada is the movie which was shot at the ground. English county club on the brink of relegation because of "Dada" In the match, Leicestershire batted first and scored only 151 runs in the first innings, while Glamorgan managed only 152 in their first innings. The scores were slightly better in the second innings as Leicestershire scored 257 to set a target of 257 for Glamorgan, but the visitors could manage only 214 runs and lost the match by 42 runs. Also Read - 'He will always be ahead': India coach Gambhir says Sooryavanshi won't walk into team ahead of Samson After the match, Glamorgan admitted conditions were "tough" for batters, while home side coach Alfonso Thomas acknowledged the pitch was "a bit drier than what we wanted" in comparison to their innings victory against Yorkshire in June. The match referee reported the pitch as "poor" in his report, and head groundsman Lewin, in an interview with the Cricket Regulator before the CDP hearing, cited "circumstances leading up to the game that were just out of my control" which included an "unscheduled Bollywood filming event" four days prior to the match. The movie was shot only for a day at the Uptonsteel Grace Road. "We have come across reports concerning the shoot of Dada - The Sourav Ganguly Story in Leicestershire. We would like to clarify that the shoot was duly planned and carried out with all requisite permissions and protocols in place. We are not aware of any incident or issue arising in relation to the shoot," said LUV Films in a statement as reported by Sports Now. What next for Leicestershire? After being penalized 19 points from the win for a poor pitch and an additional eight points along with a £5,000 fine, a further eight-point deduction, which is suspended for a year, has also been handed to the club. The points deduction means they are now at the bottom of the points table, and a loss against Hampshire in their ongoing match would see them relegated to Division 2. In response, Leicestershire also issued a statement which read: “Having received the Panel’s decision, the Club is reviewing its position and considering all available options.”

Leicestershire faces County Championship Division 1 relegation after a 27-point penalty for a poor pitch against Glamorgan. Groundsman Callum Lewin blamed unscheduled filming for Sourav Ganguly's biopic.

England county club Leicestershire staring at relegation after 27-point penalty because of 'Dada' shoot

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity to get in the playing XI. Gambhir's comments came after India won the third and final T20I against Afghanistan on Thursday (Sep 17) to complete the 3-0 whitewash. There was speculation that Sooryavanshi, 15, might play ahead of Sanju Samson in the final T20I, but Gambhir stayed with the tried and tested opening pair of Samson and Abhishek Sharma. Gambhir's decision paid off as both players scored two fifty-plus scores in three matches.<h2>Gambhir confirms Sooryavanshi will not walk into the team ahead of Samson</h2>"From Vaibhav’s point of view, it was again a very clear conversation that he has to wait for his opportunity. We know the kind of talent he has. We know what he can do, but again, someone who’s done extremely well over a period of two years (Sanju Samson), obviously, he will always be ahead of someone who’s just walked into the team. So, whenever he gets that run, he will get a longer run as well, and that is what Indian cricket is all about. You want competition, you want that talent in the dressing room, but sometimes that’s how cricket goes, whether you’re a 15-year-old or a 30-year-old. When you have to wait for your opportunity, you have to wait for your opportunity," Gambhir said at the post-match presentation.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-abhishek-sharma-scripts-history-surpasses-rohit-sharma-for-fastest-indian-t20i-ton-1789655941283">Abhishek Sharma surpasses Rohit Sharma for fastest Indian T20I ton</a><h2>How has Sooryavanshi performed in T20Is?</h2>The 15-year-old became India's youngest debutant two months ago in England when Samson was dropped after the first two matches of the five-match series. He managed 42 runs in the three games he got. In the next series against Zimbabwe, Sooryavanshi played all three matches and scored 151 runs at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 196.10.Gambhir, however, turned back to Samson, who helped India retain the T20 World Cup title earlier this year, for the Afghanistan series.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait his turn as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma remain the primary T20I openers following a 3-0 series win over Afghanistan.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity to get in the playing XI. Gambhir's comments came after India won the third and final T20I against Afghanistan on Thursday (Sep 17) to complete the 3-0 whitewash. There was speculation that Sooryavanshi, 15, might play ahead of Sanju Samson in the final T20I, but Gambhir stayed with the tried and tested opening pair of Samson and Abhishek Sharma. Gambhir's decision paid off as both players scored two fifty-plus scores in three matches. Gambhir confirms Sooryavanshi will not walk into the team ahead of Samson "From Vaibhav’s point of view, it was again a very clear conversation that he has to wait for his opportunity. We know the kind of talent he has. We know what he can do, but again, someone who’s done extremely well over a period of two years (Sanju Samson), obviously, he will always be ahead of someone who’s just walked into the team. So, whenever he gets that run, he will get a longer run as well, and that is what Indian cricket is all about. You want competition, you want that talent in the dressing room, but sometimes that’s how cricket goes, whether you’re a 15-year-old or a 30-year-old. When you have to wait for your opportunity, you have to wait for your opportunity," Gambhir said at the post-match presentation. Also Read - Abhishek Sharma surpasses Rohit Sharma for fastest Indian T20I ton How has Sooryavanshi performed in T20Is? The 15-year-old became India's youngest debutant two months ago in England when Samson was dropped after the first two matches of the five-match series. He managed 42 runs in the three games he got. In the next series against Zimbabwe, Sooryavanshi played all three matches and scored 151 runs at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 196.10. Gambhir, however, turned back to Samson, who helped India retain the T20 World Cup title earlier this year, for the Afghanistan series.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait his turn as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma remain the primary T20I openers following a 3-0 series win over Afghanistan.

'He will always be ahead': India coach Gambhir says Sooryavanshi won't walk into team ahead of Samson

India completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Afghanistan after securing a convincing 127-run win in the third and final match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday (Sep 17). Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking century set up the victory, while Ravi Bishnoi and Nitish Kumar Reddy took three wickets each as Afghanistan were bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs.&nbsp;Batting first, India posted 221 for seven. Abhishek started aggressively, smashing 16 runs off Azmatullah Omarzai before taking 22 off Fazalhaq Farooqi in the next over. He reached his fifty from just 16 balls as India raced to 85 without loss in the powerplay.&nbsp;Continuing his explosive knock, Abhishek smashed a 30-ball century to become the fastest Indian to score a hundred in T20Is, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball record. Rashid Khan eventually ended his innings at 108 off 34 balls, with the knock featuring nine fours and 11 sixes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-abhishek-sharma-scripts-history-surpasses-rohit-sharma-for-fastest-indian-t20i-ton-1789655941283">Abhishek Sharma surpasses Rohit Sharma for fastest Indian T20I ton</a>&nbsp;Sanju Samson also played a key role, scoring 50 off 35 balls and reaching 9,000 runs in T20 cricket. Shreyas Iyer added 29, while Shivam Dube scored 14 as India crossed 200 before finishing on 221 for seven.&nbsp;Afghanistan began the chase aggressively but quickly lost momentum as wickets fell. Axar Patel removed Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal, while Jasprit Bumrah and Yash Thakur also chipped in with wickets.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ind-vs-afg-5-records-abhishek-sharma-broke-during-his-108-run-knock-against-afghanistan-1789661249186">5 records Abhishek Sharma broke during his 108-run knock against Afghanistan</a>&nbsp;Bishnoi and Reddy then cleaned up the lower order. Reddy claimed three wickets in one over, while Bishnoi removed Rashid Khan and Abdullah Ahmadzai to bowl Afghanistan out for 94.&nbsp;The defeat was Afghanistan’s heaviest in T20Is, while 94 became their lowest total against India in the format.

Abhishek Sharma smashed a record-breaking 30-ball century as India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in Delhi to complete a 3-0 T20I series sweep before their departure for the Asian Games in Nagoya.

India completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Afghanistan after securing a convincing 127-run win in the third and final match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday (Sep 17). Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking century set up the victory, while Ravi Bishnoi and Nitish Kumar Reddy took three wickets each as Afghanistan were bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs. Batting first, India posted 221 for seven. Abhishek started aggressively, smashing 16 runs off Azmatullah Omarzai before taking 22 off Fazalhaq Farooqi in the next over. He reached his fifty from just 16 balls as India raced to 85 without loss in the powerplay. Continuing his explosive knock, Abhishek smashed a 30-ball century to become the fastest Indian to score a hundred in T20Is, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball record. Rashid Khan eventually ended his innings at 108 off 34 balls, with the knock featuring nine fours and 11 sixes. Also Read - Abhishek Sharma surpasses Rohit Sharma for fastest Indian T20I ton Sanju Samson also played a key role, scoring 50 off 35 balls and reaching 9,000 runs in T20 cricket. Shreyas Iyer added 29, while Shivam Dube scored 14 as India crossed 200 before finishing on 221 for seven. Afghanistan began the chase aggressively but quickly lost momentum as wickets fell. Axar Patel removed Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal, while Jasprit Bumrah and Yash Thakur also chipped in with wickets. Also Check - 5 records Abhishek Sharma broke during his 108-run knock against Afghanistan Bishnoi and Reddy then cleaned up the lower order. Reddy claimed three wickets in one over, while Bishnoi removed Rashid Khan and Abdullah Ahmadzai to bowl Afghanistan out for 94. The defeat was Afghanistan’s heaviest in T20Is, while 94 became their lowest total against India in the format.

Abhishek Sharma smashed a record-breaking 30-ball century as India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in Delhi to complete a 3-0 T20I series sweep before their departure for the Asian Games in Nagoya.

IND vs AFG, 3rd T20I: India complete 3-0 sweep as Abhishek smashes record 30-ball century

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