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Posted on 1 October 2026 | 9:01 pm
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Wanderers to host 2027 men's ODI World Cup final as well as India vs Pakistan
Newlands in Cape Town will host the opening game of the main round on October 7 with the tournament running through to November 21
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 6:23 pm
Carson back in NZ squad for Australia T20Is; James, Rowe, Penfold recalled
Izzy Gaze was unavailable for selection following surgery to a thumb injury and is working towards returning to play in early 2027
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 5:12 pm
Klinger: Wyatt-Hodge release driven by GG's overseas combination, England commitments
GG head coach also said it was a "no-brainer" to retain Yastika Bhatia and backed Bharti Fulmali to come good as a finisher
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 3:19 pm
Rizwan questions NCCIA over changing explanation for investigation
While the initial enquiry was about betting and gambling in Pakistan cricket, the NCCIA letter on Wednesday said he was being investigated under "relevant provisions of PECA 2016"
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 2:31 pm
Maddinson, Harper added to Australia's Test squad in South Africa
Cameron Green is in doubt for the opening Test after suffering an abdominal injury while Josh Inglis has been ruled out
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 2:01 pm
Kamboj replaces injured Prasidh for final India vs West Indies ODI
Washington Sundar has meanwhile been withdrawn from the T20I series against WI, with Naman Dhir named his replacement
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 1:44 pm
Fast bowlers' day in Srinagar as J&K bowl Rest of India out for 237
Akash Deep and Mukesh Choudhary returned the favour leaving J&K at 21 for 2 at stumps on day one
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 1:11 pm
Batters face five-run penalty for time wasting in new ICC playing conditions
Women's cricket now has a distinctly-specified cricket ball size different from the men's game
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 12:52 pm
Australia A strike after setting India A target of 365
The hosts lost Sai Sudharsan a few minutes before stumps on day three, still needing another 337 runs for victory
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 12:45 pm
Vaishnavi, Prasad power India A to thumping win over Australia A
Vaishnavi picked up a match-haul of 9 for 110, while Prasad scored 91 and returned 7 for 77 in the game
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 12:42 pm
Faf du Plessis, Trent Boult and Kieron Pollard in SA20 mini-auction shortlist
A total of 156 players are up for grabs on October 7
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 12:37 pm
India enter Asian Games final after Kishan and Bumrah ride roughshod over Sri Lanka
The result sets up the first India vs Pakistan final this year, with the Asian Games gold medal at stake
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 8:27 am
India bring in Sooryavanshi; Sri Lanka hand three debuts and field
Both teams have picked spin-heavy bowling attacks with Jasprit Bumrah India's only specialist fast bowler
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 4:56 am
Samad special books Pakistan's spot in gold-medal clash
Samad and Nawaz took Pakistan home after a scratchy start in a shortened game
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 4:20 am
J&K opt to bowl vs Rest of India in Irani Cup match in Srinagar
Rest of India captain Rishabh Pant also wanted to bowl first on a green pitch in Srinagar
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 4:13 am
Ashes antagonist Jonny Bairstow signs with Melbourne Renegades in the BBL
Bairstow set for his first stint in the BBL after three Ashes tours to Australia
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 3:32 am
'This is not cricket, this is only batting' - Gambhir after India's record ODI chase
India coach also felt that wickets offering so little for bowlers were "not fair", making it difficult for them to have a meaningful impact on the game
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 3:15 pm
Craig Overton, Sophie Luff land top honours at PCA Awards
Baker, Corteen-Coleman pick up young player awards at end-of-season event in White City
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 8:11 am
Green, Renshaw pick up injuries ahead of Test series
Green suffered a blow in the groin while batting and did not field despite being set to bowl while Renshaw was forced off the field due to a blow on the wrist and did not return
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 6:16 am
Ireland allrounder Simi Singh announces retirement
Simi played 35 ODIs and 53 T20Is, scoring over 2000 runs and taking 83 wickets
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 8:11 pm
Carey, Marsh, Zampa star as Australia win rain-affected finale
Bosch takes four but South Africa's bid for a 3-0 clean sweep comes unstuck at Potschefstroom
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 7:58 pm
Gill 223* sets up record chase for India
India absolutely strolled to the second successful chase of over 400 in ODI cricket in just 43.3 overs
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 6:57 pm
Gill and Rohit flip the script - 'After the powerplay, the pressure wasn't on us'
The India captain scored his second ODI double-century and shared a 255-run opening partnership with Rohit Sharma, who scored a 75-ball 101 himself
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 6:07 pm
Mark Boucher appointed MI Emirates head coach
He has previously been associated with MI franchise as coach of Mumbai Indians and MI New York
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 3:33 pm
Matthews 118, Campbelle 96 power West Indies to 2-1 win over Zimbabwe
They added 160 in WI's total of 271, before Zimbabwe were bowled out for 180
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 3:09 pm
Uncapped Biswas, Habiba in Nigar Sultana-led Bangladesh squad for Australia ODIs
Nigar had stepped down from T20I captaincy after the Asian Games but the board remains confident in her leadership abilities
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 1:56 pm
Rizwan instructed to appear before the NCCIA on October 2
Cricinfo understands that Rizwan intends to appear before the NCCIA, but will write to the agency, pressing them to reveal the charges, if any, against him.
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 1:14 pm
Markram-led South Africa make five changes and opt to bowl
Having already won the series, South Africa rested their key players, including Temba Bavuma, with an eye on the Test series
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 1:04 pm
Murphy, Australia A bowlers keep India A in check
India A are 122 for 5 at stumps and still 236 runs behind Australia A's 358
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 12:52 pm
Vaishnavi's six-for puts India A in driver's seat against Australia A
Left-arm spinner's 6 for 52 bowled Australia A out for 176, before India A extended their lead to 322
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 12:16 pm
England players to get NOCs for Afghanistan Premier League T20
Despite ECB's stance on playing Afghanistan in bilateral cricket, it is understood that the league will be treated the same way as any other, provided it receives an ICC sanction
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 11:18 am
Kohli closes in on Gill at the top of men's ODI batters' rankings
There were plenty of movement among bowlers too, with Keshav Maharaj now ranked third, Kuldeep Yadav fifth and Josh Hazlewood tenth
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 10:15 am
ODI tri-series in Pakistan set to be scrapped with Zimbabwe unable to travel
Ireland, the third team in the planned competition, are still expected to make the tour and play a white-ball series instead
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 9:34 am
Nabi handed debut as India field; West Indies make four changes
Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul, Shamar Joseph and Vitel Lawes have come in for Justin Greaves, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde and Gudakesh Motie for West Indies
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 8:30 am
Rain stays away as India and Sri Lanka look for fair contest to enter final
The forecast is for a sunny, warm day in Nisshin; in case of another washout, India will enter the gold-medal round for being the higher-ranked team
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 6:27 am
Bangladesh and Pakistan hope the sun keeps rising in Nisshin
The forecast for semi-finals day in Nisshin is excellent; if that changes and there is no play, Pakistan will enter the final by virtue of their higher seeding
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 5:03 am
Jadeja or Axar? India to make 'utility' decision ahead of 2027 World Cup
Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule said they'll take a call after India's upcoming series and also based on conditions at the World Cup venues
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 8:52 am
Molineux, Hamilton out of Bangladesh ODIs; McGrath to captain
Molineux is battling a hip injury while Hamilton has a minor quad strain with both hoping to be fit for the New Zealand T20Is
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 3:01 am
Sam Harper century leads Australia A fightback
The Victoria keeper rescued Australia A after Bhute and Mulani had reduced them to 104 for 5
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 9:15 pm
Maharaj and Lyon resume their bromance, ten years after first meeting
SA spinner talks about watching and learning from his Australian counterpart, whose brain he tries to pick "as much as possible"
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 4:38 pm
Greaves ruled out of Guwahati ODI due to calf injury
The centurion from the opening game is also in doubt for the third ODI which will be played in New Chandigarh
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 3:53 pm
Eyes on weather as Australia look to avoid clean sweep against South Africa
Australia have been troubled by left-arm spinn and this will be their last ODI in conditions they are likely to face in 2027 World Cup
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 3:31 pm
India look to solidify 2027 World Cup plans, West Indies seek more bowling bite
While both teams will mainly be looking to win, they have their own questions to address
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 3:12 pm
Tanisha, Prasad, Satheesh fifties drive India A on opening day
Mills and Knott picked up three wickets apiece as India A ended the first day on 351 for 9 in Mohali
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 12:53 pm
UAE players availability uncertain ahead of ILT20 auction
The ILT20 will take place from November 22 to December 20 this year, but will run parallelly to the ODI World Cup qualifiers, for which UAE is still in contention
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 11:23 am
Raichandani 240 sets up innings win for India U-19
Australia U-19 could only manage 229 in their second innings as Om and Yashbhardan shared all ten wickets
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 11:13 am
Shree Charani stays No. 1 T20I bowler, breaks all-time record for rating points
The India spinner reached a record peak of 817 rating points after winning the Asia Cup and the gold medal in the Asian Games
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 10:44 am
John Simpson departs Sussex for Nottinghamshire
Experienced wicketkeeper-batter moves to Trent Bridge for Championship and One-Day Cup
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 10:33 am
Rizwan asks NCCIA to return phone and specify nature of inquiry
The phone has remained with the NCCIA since it was taken from Rizwan on August 31, with the Pakistan batter saying he has demonstrated his cooperation with the inquiry
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 9:59 am
Pakistan meet Bangladesh, India meet Sri Lanka in Asian Games men's semi-finals
All four semi-finalists are yet to contest a ball in the tournament so far
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 6:31 am
Bangladesh to take on Pakistan in semis after another washout
Bangladesh went through because of their higher seeding compared to Malaysia
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 3:38 am
Sri Lanka to face India in semi-finals after washout
Sri Lanka's progression was assured by virtue of their higher seeding in terms of the ICC T20I rankings
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 3:13 am
Ellis and Davies out of the South Africa tour with injury
No replacements named for the final ODI while Doggett, O'Neill and Kellaway have departed the Australia A tour of India to return home for Shield cricket
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 12:11 am
WPL 2027: RCB release Grace Harris, Linsey Smith; Ellyse Perry confirms availability
UP Warriorz released Deandra Dottin and Chloe Tryon and go into the auction with seven vacancies and the biggest purse
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 2:32 pm
Buttler out of Pakistan tour and doubt for Australia after hamstring injury
McCullum says Cox will be given extended opportunity in veteran's absence, ahead of World Cup
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 1:28 pm
Leicestershire fight on as eight points cut from pitch penalty by tribunal
CDP withdraws additional penalty as appeal to stay in first division continues
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 4:59 pm
Ireland appoint Ed Joyce as high performance batting coach
He will coach the senior men's team and also be involved with their male talent pathway
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 4:49 pm
Tom Westley steps down as Essex captain after tough season
Veteran had been at helm since 2020, but resigns with club still in danger of relegation
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 4:27 pm
Najmul Hossain Shanto ruled out of Asian Games due to illness
He has been suffering from fever since his arrival in Nagoya for men's cricket competition
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 12:19 pm
Raichandani 210* puts India Under-19 in commanding position
Hosts ended day two 213 runs ahead of Australia Under-19
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 12:03 pm
Malaysia face Bangladesh in Asian Games quarter-final repeat from 2023
The last time these two teams met, Malaysia fell just two runs short
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 11:45 am
Ryan Campbell steps up as Durham director of cricket following promotion
Former head coach will lead search for his own replacement, as well as open discussions with Stokes over playing future
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 10:38 am
Rabada in South Africa's preliminary squad for Australia Tests
Kagiso Rabada's fitness will be assessed in an intra-squad match before the series
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 9:45 am
'There is clarity within the team, there is clarity in me' - Prasidh on his growth as a bowler
The fast bowler is relishing leading an inexperienced pace attack in the ODI series against West Indies
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 7:36 am
Nepal vs Sri Lanka - cracking contest on the cards if the rain stays away
Nepal have been on a winning streak, but whether they can continue that run against Sri Lanka, who have lost their last four T20Is, depends on the weather
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 7:29 am
Molineux a doubt for Bangladesh ODIs with hip injury
A CA spokesperson said Molineux's involvement in the series 'will continue to be assessed'
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 5:05 am
Washout against Afghanistan sends India into semi-finals
Persistent rain and a damp outfield forced the abandonment of the quarter-final 16 minutes before the scheduled toss
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 4:39 am
Pakistan through to Asian Games semi-finals after washout against Hong Kong
Pakistan qualified on the basis of being the higher ranked team over Hong Kong
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 2:59 am
Baird resigns as Cricket Australia chair amid BBL fallout
David Boon will take the role in an interim capacity at the AGM in late October while a long-term successor is appointed
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 1:42 am
Out, not-out, out: England secure bizarre run-out in Oval victory
Wicketkeeper knocks bails, but shy plucks stump out of ground in Rathnayake dismissal
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 3:15 am
Kohli determined to 'unlock a new version' of himself
India batter says he is "grateful" and "blessed" to have crossed 15,000 ODI runs
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 3:01 am
Kuldeep reels West Indies in, Gill and Kohli tons knock them out
Kuldeep's 4 for 40 on ODI comeback to restrict West Indies to 295 despite a 135-run opening stand between Greaves and Campbell
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 3:00 am
Lancashire announce review after wet conclusion to forgettable summer
Lancashire finished seventh, while Division Two champions Durham bump up winning margin to 47 points
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 8:00 pm
New-look Pakistan take on inconsistent Hong Kong for semi-final spot
Rain could have a major say, which means Pakistan will advance as the higher-ranked side if the match is washed out
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 6:47 pm
BCB launches franchise-based all-format domestic competition
The tournament, called D3, will feature six franchises who will play three tournaments - first-class, List A and T20 - each season
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 6:30 pm
Miller, Bavuma, spinners seal South Africa's series win
Ellis suffered a side injury and bowled just four overs, leaving Australia's attack depleted
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 5:35 pm
Banton hundred drives England to series-sealing 223-run win
Third-wicket stand of 150 off 117 balls sets tone as Sri Lanka surrender series in batting collapse
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 5:34 pm
Tom Abell 307 as Somerset dominate drawn final day with Surrey
Batter becomes the eighth Somerset player to score a first-class triple-century
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 4:14 pm
Essex look over shoulder as draw turns eyes to Leicestershire's appeal
Just nine points in contest leave them in danger of the drop if appeal for Grace Road sanction is successful
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 2:31 pm
Gwanzura's all-round show helps Zimbabwe stun West Indies
Gwanzura, Mavunga and Chipare shared nine wickets as West Indies folded for 139, before Zimbabwe levelled the series
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 2:30 pm
Kuldeep four-for trips West Indies up after Greaves' century
Visitors were 135 for 0 in the 20th over but finished with 295 for 7
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 2:05 pm
Cox called up, England bat first in series decider
Wicketkeeper steps in as one of three changes, to replace injured Jos Buttler
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 12:32 pm
Om five-for bowls Australia Under-19 out for 217 despite Cattle century
Visitors in Rajkot had done well to recover from 27 for 3, before India U-19 hit back
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 12:00 pm
CSA reports loss as broadcast challenges loom
The board is also predicting another loss in the 2026-27 summer despite hosting the Australia and England men's teams
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 11:46 am
Shreyas Iyer: 'There is rain, but we can't use that as an excuse'
"We have set a standard as a team, and we must try to transcend that in every match," Shreyas Iyer says of his goal as India's T20I captain
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 10:45 am
Rain threat looms over lopsided India vs Afghanistan quarter-final
In case of a washout, India will go through to the semis on account of their higher seeding
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 8:47 am
Naman Dhir makes his debut, India ask West Indies to bat in ODI series opener
India have brought in Kuldeep Yadav and left out Mohammed Siraj, and have three allrounders in Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Naman Dhir
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 8:30 am
South Africa make four changes, Australia opt to bowl without Cummins
Rickelton out for personal reasons, Markram returns, Jansen twins play together for the first time in an international, Starc rested while Cummins remains unavailable
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 7:56 am
Kohli has 'unfinished business' at his 'last World Cup' in 2027
"My dream is to play a match-winning, finishing knock in the finals, like chasing a score - that's the ideal scenario," Virat Kohli says about the perfect sign-off
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 7:43 am
Tom Abell 284*, Tom Lammonby 229 as Somerset make hay
Record fourth-wicket stand of 334 grinds Surrey into the dirt at Taunton
Posted on 27 September 2026 | 8:59 am
India start their final lap for 2027 ODI World Cup without Bumrah, Hardik
West Indies, who will have to go through the Qualifier, have not won a bilateral ODI series against India since 2006
Posted on 26 September 2026 | 8:09 pm
Bamber, Woakes seal County Championship glory for Warwickshire
Victory wrapped up shortly after lunch on third day at Edgbaston
Posted on 26 September 2026 | 6:28 pm
Hope: 'Playing India in their backyard is always a challenge'
The West Indies captain wants to see the progress some of his more inexperienced team-mates make on their first tour to India
Posted on 26 September 2026 | 6:14 pm
Bohannon finds form at last as Lancashire show some fight
Maiden century of season gives struggling club chance to salvage final match
Posted on 26 September 2026 | 5:35 pm
Dean Elgar signs off with one last ton as Essex battle in follow-on
Glamorgan made to work harder for their rewards but still comfortably on top after day three
Posted on 26 September 2026 | 5:32 pm
Kent secure promotion with victory over Gloucestershire
Matt Milnes takes five before hosts knock off target of 118 in comfort
Posted on 26 September 2026 | 4:42 pm
Bairstow holds nerve to seal one-wicket win after Notts collapse
Liam Patterson-White and Mohammad Ali share seven wickets but can't deny Yorkshire
Posted on 26 September 2026 | 4:29 pm
Price rises with five to seal thrashing of Hampshire
Haines century followed by second dominant showing with ball as Sussex guarantee top-three finish
Posted on 26 September 2026 | 4:01 pm
Kotak: We have not been 'unfair' to Jaiswal, he needs to 'wait for his opportunity'
Jaiswal has had to bide his time despite superb numbers in the six ODIs he has played, with India's top three locked
Posted on 26 September 2026 | 2:44 pm