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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pakistan Champions withdraw from World Championship of Legends after 2025 fallout

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meet top 5 players fastest to 4000 ODI runs

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

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

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

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

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

England beat Croatia 7-0 in their UEFA Nations League group-stage match on Saturday (Oct. 3), their second win in three matches so far, with their only loss coming against world champions Spain in their opening fixture. For England, Harry Kane (8', 53') and Bukayo Saka (45', 68') scored a brace each, while Jude Bellingham (21'), Anthony Gordon (39'), and Morgan Rogers (87') scored one goal each. Former Ireland footballer Roy Keane, however, opined that it is Bellingham who can become "one of the greatest players of all time."<h2>Why Keane thinks Bellingham can be one of the all-time greatest players</h2>The goal against Croatia was Bellingham's first in the UEFA Nations League, but the Real Madrid midfielder has scored in 11 of the 13 matches he has started for England since the FIFA World Cup. The 23-year-old, along with skipper Kane, has become the fulcrum of Thomas Tuchel's English side.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/portugal-coach-jesus-shares-update-on-ronaldo-s-future-with-national-side-1791182060249">Portugal coach Jesus shares update on Ronaldo's future with national side</a>"I have been praising him for being fantastic in possession, but what he is doing out of possession lifts all these players," Keane said to ITV after England's win, as quoted by Sky Sports. "If you have a player who is that good in your team, who is amazing in possession and is playing for Real Madrid and doing brilliant things, but his work rate off the ball, that will inspire all the other players."<h2>What's next for England?</h2>England next face Czechia on Tuesday (Oct. 6) in their next group-stage fixture and will take confidence from their 2-0 win against the same side nearly a week ago on September 29. After Czechia, England will again be up against Croatia on November 12 before closing out the group stage against Spain on November 15.England are currently second in the Group C standings with six points from two wins and one loss, while Spain are at the top of the group with nine points from three wins in three matches.

England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League as Jude Bellingham shone. Following the dominant win, former midfielder Roy Keane tipped Bellingham to become "one of the greatest of all time."

England beat Croatia 7-0 in their UEFA Nations League group-stage match on Saturday (Oct. 3), their second win in three matches so far, with their only loss coming against world champions Spain in their opening fixture. For England, Harry Kane (8', 53') and Bukayo Saka (45', 68') scored a brace each, while Jude Bellingham (21'), Anthony Gordon (39'), and Morgan Rogers (87') scored one goal each. Former Ireland footballer Roy Keane, however, opined that it is Bellingham who can become "one of the greatest players of all time." Why Keane thinks Bellingham can be one of the all-time greatest players The goal against Croatia was Bellingham's first in the UEFA Nations League, but the Real Madrid midfielder has scored in 11 of the 13 matches he has started for England since the FIFA World Cup. The 23-year-old, along with skipper Kane, has become the fulcrum of Thomas Tuchel's English side. Also Read - Portugal coach Jesus shares update on Ronaldo's future with national side "I have been praising him for being fantastic in possession, but what he is doing out of possession lifts all these players," Keane said to ITV after England's win, as quoted by Sky Sports. "If you have a player who is that good in your team, who is amazing in possession and is playing for Real Madrid and doing brilliant things, but his work rate off the ball, that will inspire all the other players." What's next for England? England next face Czechia on Tuesday (Oct. 6) in their next group-stage fixture and will take confidence from their 2-0 win against the same side nearly a week ago on September 29. After Czechia, England will again be up against Croatia on November 12 before closing out the group stage against Spain on November 15. England are currently second in the Group C standings with six points from two wins and one loss, while Spain are at the top of the group with nine points from three wins in three matches.

England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League as Jude Bellingham shone. Following the dominant win, former midfielder Roy Keane tipped Bellingham to become "one of the greatest of all time."

Bellingham only has one Nations League goal, so why does Roy Keane think England star can become one of the 'greatest of all time'

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

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

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

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

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

India will wrap up their three-match FIFA international friendly schedule when they take on two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay on Tuesday (Oct 6) at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The Blue Tigers will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 0-4 defeat against five-time World Cup winners Brazil in their previous outing on Saturday (Oct 3).&nbsp;Despite enjoying the backing of more than 50,000 passionate fans, India could not prevent Brazil from securing a comfortable victory.&nbsp;However, India showed some positive signs early in the game, especially during the first quarter, as Manvir Singh and Ryan Williams impressed with their performances against the South American giants.&nbsp;&nbsp;India will now look to put up another strong fight and hope to score against Uruguay.&nbsp;Uruguay, meanwhile, head into the game as favourites after beating South Korea 4-2 in their previous friendly. However, they will not be able to take India lightly, considering the Blue Tigers held Panama to a 1-1 draw in Bengaluru last month.&nbsp;India will also benefit from the absence of Uruguay captain and Real Madrid star Federico Valverde. The midfielder will miss Tuesday’s match after suffering a Grade 3 sprain in his left ankle last month.&nbsp;Despite Valverde’s absence, Uruguay have plenty of top-class players in their squad, including Jose Maria Gimenez, Ronald Araujo, Lucas Torreira, Rodrigo Bentancur and Darwin Nunez.<h2>All you need to know about the India vs Uruguay international friendly</h2><h2>When and where will the India vs Uruguay international friendly take place?</h2>The India vs Uruguay international friendly will be played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday (Oct 6).&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/portugal-coach-jesus-shares-update-on-ronaldo-s-future-with-national-side-1791182060249">Portugal coach Jesus shares update on Ronaldo's future with national side</a><h2>What time will the India vs Uruguay international friendly start?</h2>The match between India and Uruguay will kick off at 7:30 pm IST.<h2>Which TV channel will telecast the India vs Uruguay international friendly in India?</h2>The international friendly between India and Uruguay will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nations-league-portugal-without-ronaldo-move-to-quarter-finals-germany-held-back-by-greece-1791166049906">Nations League: Portugal, sans Ronaldo, move to QF; Germany held back by Greece</a><h2>How can fans watch the India-Uruguay friendly online in India?</h2>Fans in India can watch the friendly live on the SonyLIV app and website.

With the friendly between India and Uruguay approaching, here’s everything fans in India need to know about the live-streaming details.

India will wrap up their three-match FIFA international friendly schedule when they take on two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay on Tuesday (Oct 6) at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The Blue Tigers will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 0-4 defeat against five-time World Cup winners Brazil in their previous outing on Saturday (Oct 3). Despite enjoying the backing of more than 50,000 passionate fans, India could not prevent Brazil from securing a comfortable victory. However, India showed some positive signs early in the game, especially during the first quarter, as Manvir Singh and Ryan Williams impressed with their performances against the South American giants. India will now look to put up another strong fight and hope to score against Uruguay. Uruguay, meanwhile, head into the game as favourites after beating South Korea 4-2 in their previous friendly. However, they will not be able to take India lightly, considering the Blue Tigers held Panama to a 1-1 draw in Bengaluru last month. India will also benefit from the absence of Uruguay captain and Real Madrid star Federico Valverde. The midfielder will miss Tuesday’s match after suffering a Grade 3 sprain in his left ankle last month. Despite Valverde’s absence, Uruguay have plenty of top-class players in their squad, including Jose Maria Gimenez, Ronald Araujo, Lucas Torreira, Rodrigo Bentancur and Darwin Nunez. All you need to know about the India vs Uruguay international friendly When and where will the India vs Uruguay international friendly take place? The India vs Uruguay international friendly will be played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday (Oct 6). Also Read - Portugal coach Jesus shares update on Ronaldo's future with national side What time will the India vs Uruguay international friendly start? The match between India and Uruguay will kick off at 7:30 pm IST. Which TV channel will telecast the India vs Uruguay international friendly in India? The international friendly between India and Uruguay will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Also Read - Nations League: Portugal, sans Ronaldo, move to QF; Germany held back by Greece How can fans watch the India-Uruguay friendly online in India? Fans in India can watch the friendly live on the SonyLIV app and website.

With the friendly between India and Uruguay approaching, here’s everything fans in India need to know about the live-streaming details.

IND vs URU, international friendly: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has kept the door open for star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the side. Jesus, who also managed Ronaldo previously at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, made the comments after his side's 2-1 win over Norway in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday (Oct. 4). The win also sealed defending champion Portugal's place in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Ronaldo had left the Portugal camp after being an unused substitute in Portugal's previous group-stage match against Norway on September 27 and being left out of the starting XI against Denmark in the next match.<h2>What Portugal coach Jesus said about Ronaldo's future with national team</h2>Ronaldo, 41, has 146 goals for Portugal in 234 appearances - both world records. Against Norway (Sep. 27), it was the first time since 2008 that he was an unused substitute in a competitive match for Portugal. Ronaldo had played in the match against Wales, which the side had won 1-0. Jesus then replaced him with Gonçalo Ramos, who has since scored in all three matches.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nations-league-portugal-without-ronaldo-move-to-quarter-finals-germany-held-back-by-greece-1791166049906">Nations League: Portugal, sans Ronaldo, move to QF; Germany held back by Greece</a>"If he wants to, he'll return to the national team," said Jesus while talking to reporters after the match against Norway. "We can talk before the next call-up, but Cris is the one who's going to decide. Cristiano should end his time in the national team the way he wants, he's the one who will decide how he wants it. In my first call-up, I said, 'I need you, I need you to be close to me, playing or not playing, I need you'. And now I'm saying the same thing."<h2>When will Portugal play next?</h2>Portugal next plays Denmark in its second-to-last group-stage match of the UEFA Nations League on November 14 at home. The defending champions then visit Wales three days later for the last group fixture.It remains to be seen if Ronaldo — who wrote on social media after leaving the team's camp in Copenhagen, Denmark that "in due course, I will tell the truth to all the Portuguese people about my reasons for leaving the national team, to which I have always been dedicated" — plays again for the national side or not.

Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has left the door open for 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team following his abrupt departure from camp during their UEFA Nations League run.

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has kept the door open for star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the side. Jesus, who also managed Ronaldo previously at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, made the comments after his side's 2-1 win over Norway in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday (Oct. 4). The win also sealed defending champion Portugal's place in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Ronaldo had left the Portugal camp after being an unused substitute in Portugal's previous group-stage match against Norway on September 27 and being left out of the starting XI against Denmark in the next match. What Portugal coach Jesus said about Ronaldo's future with national team Ronaldo, 41, has 146 goals for Portugal in 234 appearances - both world records. Against Norway (Sep. 27), it was the first time since 2008 that he was an unused substitute in a competitive match for Portugal. Ronaldo had played in the match against Wales, which the side had won 1-0. Jesus then replaced him with Gonçalo Ramos, who has since scored in all three matches. Also Read - Nations League: Portugal, sans Ronaldo, move to QF; Germany held back by Greece "If he wants to, he'll return to the national team," said Jesus while talking to reporters after the match against Norway. "We can talk before the next call-up, but Cris is the one who's going to decide. Cristiano should end his time in the national team the way he wants, he's the one who will decide how he wants it. In my first call-up, I said, 'I need you, I need you to be close to me, playing or not playing, I need you'. And now I'm saying the same thing." When will Portugal play next? Portugal next plays Denmark in its second-to-last group-stage match of the UEFA Nations League on November 14 at home. The defending champions then visit Wales three days later for the last group fixture. It remains to be seen if Ronaldo — who wrote on social media after leaving the team's camp in Copenhagen, Denmark that "in due course, I will tell the truth to all the Portuguese people about my reasons for leaving the national team, to which I have always been dedicated" — plays again for the national side or not.

Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has left the door open for 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team following his abrupt departure from camp during their UEFA Nations League run.

Portugal coach Jesus shares update on Ronaldo's future with national side

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Portugal became the first team to reach the quarter-finals of the Nations League when they beat Norway 2-1 on Sunday, but Jurgen Klopp's Germany were frustrated by Greece. The Portuguese showed they did not need Cristiano Ronaldo, who walked out of the camp on Wednesday when coach Jorge Jesus relegated him to the bench. Goncalo Ramos secured victory in the 86th minute after Joao Cancelo's powerful finish had levelled Kristoffer Ajer's stunning opener from outside the penalty area for World Cup quarter-finalists Norway.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/djokovic-beats-zverev-china-open-semis-medvedev-1791135764461">Novak Djokovic downs Zverev to book China Open semifinal against Medvedev</a>After the game, Jesus said he was prepared to allow 41-year-old Ronaldo to return to the national team -- but that it would have to be the player's decision."If he wants to, he'll return to the national team... we can talk before the next call-up, but Cris is the one who's going to decide," Jesus told reporters.Jurgen Klopp's Germany failed to break down a resolute Greek side in a goalless stalemate in Thessaloniki.Germany had the ball in the net through Eintracht Frankfurt forward Jonathan Burkardt in the first half but his effort was disallowed.Klopp's record as new German boss now reads: lost one, won one, drawn one.The Netherlands beat Serbia 2-1 thanks to Joshua Zirkzee's winner to move top of their Nations League group.The Manchester United forward was a second-half substitute in Eindhoven and applied the decisive touch with a tap-in from Tijjani Reijnders' cross.The match also marked Virgil van Dijk's 100th international appearance.New Netherlands coach Xavi is unbeaten after four games, with two wins and two draws.Israel's players wore black armbands in their 1-1 draw against Ireland to commemorate the victims of Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, after Irish players had worn them in the previous match in Hungary to protest the war in Gaza.The simple black armbands worn by the Israelis were inscribed with the numbers "7.10" to mark the date of the attack.Just as in last week's first match which Ireland won 3-0, the Irish players again bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem and the teams refused to shake hands before the match in the small Serbian town of Backa Topola.The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) had refused to host Israel on Irish soil for security reasons, following boycott calls.On Sunday, Troy Parrott put Ireland ahead from the penalty spot after 39 minutes after Dor Peretz fouled Jimmy Dunne.But Peretz stabbed in an equaliser two minutes after half-time, sending in from close range after a shot deflected off Ireland defender Liam Scales and into his path.The result complicates Ireland's qualification task as they now lie third in Group 3 of League B behind Austria and Kosovo. Israel are bottom with two points.Wales lost again, as Rasmus Hojlund slotted in a 75th minute penalty to earn Denmark a 1-0 win in Cardiff.Welsh goalkeeper Danny Ward had kept the Danes at bay with a string of saves but he conceded the penalty when he fouled Denmark midfielder Gustav Isaksen.

The Portuguese showed they did not need Cristiano Ronaldo, who walked out of the camp on Wednesday when coach Jorge Jesus relegated him to the bench.

Portugal became the first team to reach the quarter-finals of the Nations League when they beat Norway 2-1 on Sunday, but Jurgen Klopp's Germany were frustrated by Greece. The Portuguese showed they did not need Cristiano Ronaldo, who walked out of the camp on Wednesday when coach Jorge Jesus relegated him to the bench. Goncalo Ramos secured victory in the 86th minute after Joao Cancelo's powerful finish had levelled Kristoffer Ajer's stunning opener from outside the penalty area for World Cup quarter-finalists Norway. Also Read - Novak Djokovic downs Zverev to book China Open semifinal against Medvedev After the game, Jesus said he was prepared to allow 41-year-old Ronaldo to return to the national team -- but that it would have to be the player's decision. "If he wants to, he'll return to the national team... we can talk before the next call-up, but Cris is the one who's going to decide," Jesus told reporters. Jurgen Klopp's Germany failed to break down a resolute Greek side in a goalless stalemate in Thessaloniki. Germany had the ball in the net through Eintracht Frankfurt forward Jonathan Burkardt in the first half but his effort was disallowed. Klopp's record as new German boss now reads: lost one, won one, drawn one. The Netherlands beat Serbia 2-1 thanks to Joshua Zirkzee's winner to move top of their Nations League group. The Manchester United forward was a second-half substitute in Eindhoven and applied the decisive touch with a tap-in from Tijjani Reijnders' cross. The match also marked Virgil van Dijk's 100th international appearance. New Netherlands coach Xavi is unbeaten after four games, with two wins and two draws. Israel's players wore black armbands in their 1-1 draw against Ireland to commemorate the victims of Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, after Irish players had worn them in the previous match in Hungary to protest the war in Gaza. The simple black armbands worn by the Israelis were inscribed with the numbers "7.10" to mark the date of the attack. Just as in last week's first match which Ireland won 3-0, the Irish players again bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem and the teams refused to shake hands before the match in the small Serbian town of Backa Topola. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) had refused to host Israel on Irish soil for security reasons, following boycott calls. On Sunday, Troy Parrott put Ireland ahead from the penalty spot after 39 minutes after Dor Peretz fouled Jimmy Dunne. But Peretz stabbed in an equaliser two minutes after half-time, sending in from close range after a shot deflected off Ireland defender Liam Scales and into his path. The result complicates Ireland's qualification task as they now lie third in Group 3 of League B behind Austria and Kosovo. Israel are bottom with two points. Wales lost again, as Rasmus Hojlund slotted in a 75th minute penalty to earn Denmark a 1-0 win in Cardiff. Welsh goalkeeper Danny Ward had kept the Danes at bay with a string of saves but he conceded the penalty when he fouled Denmark midfielder Gustav Isaksen.

The Portuguese showed they did not need Cristiano Ronaldo, who walked out of the camp on Wednesday when coach Jorge Jesus relegated him to the bench.

Nations League: Portugal, without Ronaldo, move to quarter-finals; Germany held back by Greece

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

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

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

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

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

Novak Djokovic rolled back the years to oust Alexander Zverev from the China Open on Sunday, beating the top seed 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to set up a blockbuster semi-final with Daniil Medvedev. The 39-year-old Serbian electrified a packed crowd in Beijing, where he extended an astonishing winning streak to 32 matches and is a firm fan favourite.&nbsp;&nbsp;Djokovic called it one of his best matches of the year, alongside his epic five-set win over Italy's Jannik Sinner to reach the final at the Australian Open.&nbsp;&nbsp;He told reporters such battles were "evidence to me that I can still beat the best players in the world on the biggest stage".&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/china-open-2026-nikola-bartunkova-stuns-aryna-sabalenka-in-third-round-clash-1791107648023">China Open 2026: Nikola Bartunkova stuns Aryna Sabalenka in third-round clash</a>&nbsp;"Things are a bit different nowadays. It's hard to be consistently playing on the highest level like the youngsters," he said.&nbsp;He needed to play a mix of shots in "high-risk tennis" against the German, but he said feeling "physically pretty good" on the court after dealing all year with health issues helped him fight back. Djokovic got off to a poor start, double-faulting twice in the first game to help Zverev, a decade his junior, break serve instantly. Boos filled the stadium soon afterward when the umpire agreed to replay a point Djokovic had won, after Zverev complained about a flicker in the LED panels during play.&nbsp;The German saw out the first set from there, but a valiant Djokovic roared back to seal the second with a cross-court winner to break serve and force a decider.&nbsp;The 24-time Grand Slam champion faced 19 Zverev aces throughout the match but held steady on his own serve to go 5-4 ahead in the final set. He then broke the world number two to take the set and the match, seemingly defying his recent physical difficulties with victory in a gruelling two hours and 34 minutes.&nbsp;Djokovic will face Medvedev in the final four after the former world number one dispatched Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (7/4), 6-3.&nbsp;Poland's Hubert Hurkacz also advanced to the semi-finals after beating Karen Khachanov, and will play Australia's Alex de Minaur, who survived a gruelling test to beat Andrey Rublev 1-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Novak Djokovic rallied from a set down to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 at the China Open, extending his unbeaten Beijing streak to 32 matches and setting up a blockbuster semi-final against Daniil Medvedev. 

Novak Djokovic rolled back the years to oust Alexander Zverev from the China Open on Sunday, beating the top seed 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to set up a blockbuster semi-final with Daniil Medvedev. The 39-year-old Serbian electrified a packed crowd in Beijing, where he extended an astonishing winning streak to 32 matches and is a firm fan favourite. Djokovic called it one of his best matches of the year, alongside his epic five-set win over Italy's Jannik Sinner to reach the final at the Australian Open. He told reporters such battles were "evidence to me that I can still beat the best players in the world on the biggest stage". Also read| China Open 2026: Nikola Bartunkova stuns Aryna Sabalenka in third-round clash "Things are a bit different nowadays. It's hard to be consistently playing on the highest level like the youngsters," he said. He needed to play a mix of shots in "high-risk tennis" against the German, but he said feeling "physically pretty good" on the court after dealing all year with health issues helped him fight back. Djokovic got off to a poor start, double-faulting twice in the first game to help Zverev, a decade his junior, break serve instantly. Boos filled the stadium soon afterward when the umpire agreed to replay a point Djokovic had won, after Zverev complained about a flicker in the LED panels during play. The German saw out the first set from there, but a valiant Djokovic roared back to seal the second with a cross-court winner to break serve and force a decider. The 24-time Grand Slam champion faced 19 Zverev aces throughout the match but held steady on his own serve to go 5-4 ahead in the final set. He then broke the world number two to take the set and the match, seemingly defying his recent physical difficulties with victory in a gruelling two hours and 34 minutes. Djokovic will face Medvedev in the final four after the former world number one dispatched Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (7/4), 6-3. Poland's Hubert Hurkacz also advanced to the semi-finals after beating Karen Khachanov, and will play Australia's Alex de Minaur, who survived a gruelling test to beat Andrey Rublev 1-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Novak Djokovic rallied from a set down to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 at the China Open, extending his unbeaten Beijing streak to 32 matches and setting up a blockbuster semi-final against Daniil Medvedev.&nbsp;

Novak Djokovic downs Zverev to book China Open semifinal against Medvedev

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock third-round defeat at the China Open after Czech Republic’s Nikola Bartunkova beat her in straight sets on Sunday (Oct 4). A day after World No. 1 Elena Rybakina was knocked out, Sabalenka also exited the tournament following a 6-4, 6-3 loss to the 20-year-old in 1 hour and 35 minutes.&nbsp;Bartunkova, ranked 34th in the world, broke Sabalenka three times and did not drop her own serve throughout the match. The win was her second career victory over a Top 10 player, after defeating then-World No. 10 Belinda Bencic at the 2026 Australian Open.&nbsp;"First of all, I focused on myself to be calm. Aryna is great. She's a legend. She's a Grand Slam Champion. I'm really happy I won the match," Bartunkova said after the match.&nbsp;Bartunkova made a strong start by breaking Sabalenka in the opening set. She then saved five break points in the sixth game to take a 4-2 lead.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/they-played-a-good-game-carlo-ancelotti-lauds-india-s-fighting-spirit-despite-4-0-loss-1791100160433">'Played a good game': Ancelotti lauds India's fighting spirit despite 4-0 loss</a>&nbsp;The Czech player had three chances to break again in the following game but could not convert them and she remained composed, won her next two service games to love and closed out the first set 6-4.&nbsp;Bartunkova continued her impressive display in the second set, breaking Sabalenka early to move 3-1 ahead. She protected her serve and broke the Belarusian again in the ninth game. Bartunkova did not face a single break point in the set as she completed a 6-3 win.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/amazing-to-get-a-chance-to-stand-on-podium-anahat-singh-reflects-on-historic-asian-games-silver-1791096230481">‘Amazing to get...’: Anahat Singh reflects on historic Asian Games silver</a>&nbsp;Sabalenka’s early exit continues her disappointing record in Beijing and she has now failed to reach the quarterfinals in all five of her main-draw appearances at the China Open.&nbsp;With Sabalenka and Rybakina both eliminated, neither of the top two seeds will feature in the round of 16. It is the first time in 12 years that the China Open has lost both top seeds before the pre-quarterfinal stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;The last such instance came in 2015, when top seed Simona Halep and second seed Petra Kvitova failed to reach the last 16.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock third-round defeat at the China Open, losing in straight sets to Czech player Nikola Bartunkova.

World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock third-round defeat at the China Open after Czech Republic’s Nikola Bartunkova beat her in straight sets on Sunday (Oct 4). A day after World No. 1 Elena Rybakina was knocked out, Sabalenka also exited the tournament following a 6-4, 6-3 loss to the 20-year-old in 1 hour and 35 minutes. Bartunkova, ranked 34th in the world, broke Sabalenka three times and did not drop her own serve throughout the match. The win was her second career victory over a Top 10 player, after defeating then-World No. 10 Belinda Bencic at the 2026 Australian Open. "First of all, I focused on myself to be calm. Aryna is great. She's a legend. She's a Grand Slam Champion. I'm really happy I won the match," Bartunkova said after the match. Bartunkova made a strong start by breaking Sabalenka in the opening set. She then saved five break points in the sixth game to take a 4-2 lead. Also Read - 'Played a good game': Ancelotti lauds India's fighting spirit despite 4-0 loss The Czech player had three chances to break again in the following game but could not convert them and she remained composed, won her next two service games to love and closed out the first set 6-4. Bartunkova continued her impressive display in the second set, breaking Sabalenka early to move 3-1 ahead. She protected her serve and broke the Belarusian again in the ninth game. Bartunkova did not face a single break point in the set as she completed a 6-3 win. Also Read - ‘Amazing to get...’: Anahat Singh reflects on historic Asian Games silver Sabalenka’s early exit continues her disappointing record in Beijing and she has now failed to reach the quarterfinals in all five of her main-draw appearances at the China Open. With Sabalenka and Rybakina both eliminated, neither of the top two seeds will feature in the round of 16. It is the first time in 12 years that the China Open has lost both top seeds before the pre-quarterfinal stage. The last such instance came in 2015, when top seed Simona Halep and second seed Petra Kvitova failed to reach the last 16. With inputs from agencies

World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock third-round defeat at the China Open, losing in straight sets to Czech player Nikola Bartunkova.

China Open 2026: Nikola Bartunkova stuns Aryna Sabalenka in third-round clash

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen secured his and Red Bull's first win this year with an imperious drive on Sunday (Oct 4) in chaotic conditions in a storm-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Nine years after winning the last F1 race at the Sepang International Circuit, the 29-year-old Dutchman came through a wild afternoon of accidents and incidents for his 72nd victory and first since Abu Dhabi last year.&nbsp;In a race of shifting tyre strategies, he came home 2.307 seconds ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton who took third after a thrilling recovery drive.&nbsp;His Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc was fourth, having fallen to last place in the early laps, ahead of Isack Hadjar in the second Red Bull, McLaren's Oscar Piastri and the Racing Bull of Liam Lawson.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/newcastle-car-crash-at-least-nine-including-children-injured-as-vehicle-ploughs-into-crowd-waiting-for-knights-team-bus-1790995828260">Newcastle car crash: At least nine injured, witnesses describe children flying as vehicle ploughs into Knights fans</a>&nbsp;Two-time champion Fernando Alonso finished a season-best eighth for Aston Martin ahead of world champion Lando Norris and Racing Bull rookie Arvid Lindblad.&nbsp;The result extended Antonelli's lead to 84 points ahead of teammate George Russell, who retired after a late power failure under a safety car.&nbsp;"It is really nice to win after the year, we've had and all the progression we've made," said a delighted Verstappen. "It is super-nice to win here. It was very hectic with a lot of different things, but we made the right call with the inters (intermediate tyres)."&nbsp;Antonelli congratulated him and added: “It was the maximum we could have done. We struggled, but I am happy to come away with P2.”<h2>'Tough race'</h2>Hamilton was greeted by a roar from the big crowd.&nbsp;"What a tough race that was," he said. "I was more than a minute back after we made the wrong call on tyres at the start and everyone was pulling away."&nbsp;The race had followed a protracted 100-minute delay following a tropical rainstorm, and began with half the field on intermediate tyres. Both Mercedes promptly swamped Verstappen, Antonelli taking the lead in turn one, followed by Russell. Hamilton, on soft slicks, had no grip and tumbled down the order from second on the grid as it became clear that the conditions remained treacherous.&nbsp;It all changed on lap nine when Valtteri Bottas slid off into the gravel and the safety car was deployed, bringing nearly everyone in for dry tyres with Antonelli taking mediums and Verstappen softs.&nbsp;Hamilton stayed out and upon the resumption Verstappen pounced to sweep round Antonelli and regain a lead he would not relinquish.&nbsp;Hamilton continued his recovery, slicing through the field and by lap 23 had dispensed with Lawson to take fifth. He closed up within six seconds of the Frenchman before the pair pitted on lap 31. "This tyre feels terrible," said Hamilton of his new mediums.A late virtual and then full safety car saw everyone pit for fresh softs.&nbsp;Russell's retirement enabled Hamilton to get on to the podium when he passed Hadjar in the final four-lap dash to the chequered flag.

Russell's retirement enabled Hamilton to get on to the podium when he passed Hadjar in the final four-lap dash to the chequered flag.

Max Verstappen claimed his first win of 2026 in a chaotic, storm-delayed F1 race at Sepang, leading Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton to victory.

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen secured his and Red Bull's first win this year with an imperious drive on Sunday (Oct 4) in chaotic conditions in a storm-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Nine years after winning the last F1 race at the Sepang International Circuit, the 29-year-old Dutchman came through a wild afternoon of accidents and incidents for his 72nd victory and first since Abu Dhabi last year. In a race of shifting tyre strategies, he came home 2.307 seconds ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton who took third after a thrilling recovery drive. His Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc was fourth, having fallen to last place in the early laps, ahead of Isack Hadjar in the second Red Bull, McLaren's Oscar Piastri and the Racing Bull of Liam Lawson. Also read| Newcastle car crash: At least nine injured, witnesses describe children flying as vehicle ploughs into Knights fans Two-time champion Fernando Alonso finished a season-best eighth for Aston Martin ahead of world champion Lando Norris and Racing Bull rookie Arvid Lindblad. The result extended Antonelli's lead to 84 points ahead of teammate George Russell, who retired after a late power failure under a safety car. "It is really nice to win after the year, we've had and all the progression we've made," said a delighted Verstappen. "It is super-nice to win here. It was very hectic with a lot of different things, but we made the right call with the inters (intermediate tyres)." Antonelli congratulated him and added: “It was the maximum we could have done. We struggled, but I am happy to come away with P2.” 'Tough race' Hamilton was greeted by a roar from the big crowd. "What a tough race that was," he said. "I was more than a minute back after we made the wrong call on tyres at the start and everyone was pulling away." The race had followed a protracted 100-minute delay following a tropical rainstorm, and began with half the field on intermediate tyres. Both Mercedes promptly swamped Verstappen, Antonelli taking the lead in turn one, followed by Russell. Hamilton, on soft slicks, had no grip and tumbled down the order from second on the grid as it became clear that the conditions remained treacherous. It all changed on lap nine when Valtteri Bottas slid off into the gravel and the safety car was deployed, bringing nearly everyone in for dry tyres with Antonelli taking mediums and Verstappen softs. Hamilton stayed out and upon the resumption Verstappen pounced to sweep round Antonelli and regain a lead he would not relinquish. Hamilton continued his recovery, slicing through the field and by lap 23 had dispensed with Lawson to take fifth. He closed up within six seconds of the Frenchman before the pair pitted on lap 31. "This tyre feels terrible," said Hamilton of his new mediums. A late virtual and then full safety car saw everyone pit for fresh softs. Russell's retirement enabled Hamilton to get on to the podium when he passed Hadjar in the final four-lap dash to the chequered flag.

Max Verstappen claimed his first win of 2026 in a chaotic, storm-delayed F1 race at Sepang, leading Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton to victory.

Max Verstappen wins wild Bahrain GP in Malaysia for first victory of 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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