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Senior team vice-captain KL Rahul, his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal, and No. 3 batter Devdutt Padikkal are among 11 Test players picked in the 15-member India A squad that will play three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A starting October 24. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kl-rahul-rishabh-pant-headline-star-studded-india-a-squad-for-new-zealand-tour-12147707#publisher=newsstand

According to the reports cited, Imran Khan's health has deteriorated in jail, and he has only 15 per cent vision left in his right eye. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ravi-shastri-shows-the-mirror-to-pakistan-over-inhumane-imran-khan-treatment-whether-you-like-it-or-not-12141157#publisher=newsstand

Ashutosh Sharma has switched allegiance from Railways to Gujarat for the 2026/27 domestic season, Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) Secretary Anil Patel told IANS on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ashutosh-sharma-switches-from-railways-to-gujarat-for-2026-27-domestic-season-12142241#publisher=newsstand

Ahead of their friendly against India, the Uruguayan football team visited the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium and tried out cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/uruguay-players-visit-eden-gardens-get-a-taste-of-cricket-ahead-of-friendly-vs-india-photos-viral-12138191#publisher=newsstand

India lost to the West Indies in the third ODI despite scoring 351 in the first innings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/team-is-going-backwards-india-stars-explosive-verdict-on-bowlers-after-3rd-odi-loss-vs-west-indies-12137915#publisher=newsstand

Player of the Match Ravichandran Smaran attributed his match-winning composure to hit a match-winning 135 in the Irani Cup clash against Jammu & Kashmir to his extensive experience of playing age-group domestic cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/irani-cup-age-group-cricket-experience-helped-me-stay-calm-under-pressure-says-smaran-12136841#publisher=newsstand