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Japan all-rounder Benjamin Ito-Davis aims to show "Japanese spirit" against the reigning T20 champions India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/showing-japanese-spirit-getting-sooryavanshis-wicket-japan-cricketers-excited-for-historic-indian-t20i-12076432#publisher=newsstand

With roughly a year left until the ODI World Cup 2027, there are clouds of uncertainty over the participation of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the tournament source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-not-needed-ex-india-stars-bold-remark-regarding-odi-world-cup-turns-heads-12072383#publisher=newsstand

Josh Inglis and Nathan Ellis played key roles as Australia snatched a dramatic one-wicket win over Zimbabwe on Sunday in a tense climax to a three one-day internationals series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/josh-inglis-and-nathan-ellis-star-as-australia-complete-zimbabwe-odi-sweep-12073244#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has played 6 T20Is for India but he is yet to make his Test debut. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dont-think-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-has-got-the-technique-ex-england-stars-huge-test-claim-12068833#publisher=newsstand

There has been considerable debate over who Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could potentially replace as India's new opening batter, with Sanju Samson often finding himself at the centre of those discussions. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/exclusive-gautam-gambhir-and-co-cautioned-against-replacing-sanju-samson-with-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-12068370#publisher=newsstand

England returned to the summit of the T20 world rankings, surpassing India, with another thumping of Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 series whitewash in Manchester on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-lose-no-1-t20i-ranking-despite-3-0-sweep-of-afghanistan-new-leader-revealed-12069988#publisher=newsstand

With Afghanistan playing its home series against India in Delhi, the occasion was also a great reflection of the strong bond between the two countries and the power of sport to bring people closer. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ddca-president-rohan-jaitley-praises-successful-india-afghanistan-the-friendship-cup-in-delhi-12066052#publisher=newsstand

Fresh from their record-extending Asia Cup triumph, defending champions India will begin their Asian Games title defence as overwhelming favourites against hosts Japan in the women's quarterfinals in Nagoya on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/overwhelming-favourites-india-begin-asian-games-title-defence-against-japan-12058522#publisher=newsstand

Sunil Gavaskar also picked Venkatesh Iyer and Suryansh Shedge as two promising all-rounders whom India can bank on in the future source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sunil-gavaskar-sounds-alarm-bell-for-bcci-indian-team-over-two-players-dont-rush-them-in-12056640#publisher=newsstand

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) hosted 'Koh-e-Zafar' (Mountain of Triumph), a special event on Wednesday, bringing together officials from the ACB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shreyas-iyer-mohammad-nabi-highlight-strong-india-vs-afghanistan-cricketing-bond-at-koh-e-zafar-12056403#publisher=newsstand

The Indian skipper said his side would look to try different combinations in the final T20I, which means players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could get a go. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-confirmed-to-play-3rd-t20i-vs-afghanistan-shreyas-iyer-drops-massive-hint-get-some-practice-12051462#publisher=newsstand

He has transformed the yorker into an art form, consistently leaving even the world's finest batters struggling to find answers. Now, the remarkable journey of India's speedster Jasprit Bumrah is set to be chronicled in a new book, "The Boom Effect", which will hit the stands next month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/the-boom-effect-book-tells-story-behind-making-of-indias-ace-pacer-jasprit-bumrah-12049569#publisher=newsstand

South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt has put herself alongside Smriti Mandhana at the summit of the century chart of women's international cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/laura-wolvaardt-equals-smriti-mandhanas-huge-world-record-in-womens-cricket-12051105#publisher=newsstand

Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth made his displeasure clear regarding the Indian team management's treatment of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/my-wife-started-shouting-india-great-brutally-slams-gautam-gambhirs-treatment-of-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-sanju-samson-12046320#publisher=newsstand

Indian opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, who played a massive role in India's Asia Cup final win over Sri Lanka on Sunday, reflected on India's recent performances in T20 tournaments source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/smriti-mandhana-reflects-on-womens-asia-cup-win-stresses-need-for-win-consistency-in-t20is-12045771#publisher=newsstand

Bjorn Fortuin's four-wicket haul and aggressive half-centuries from Jordan Hermann and Connor Esterhuizen powered South Africa to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Namibia in the third ODI at the Namibia Cricket Ground on Sunday, completing a 3-0 series sweep. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-thrash-namibia-by-9-wickets-to-complete-3-0-odi-series-sweep-12041221#publisher=newsstand

The Indian opening pair of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana continued to make history as India posted a challenging total against Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup final source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fastest-fifty-highest-stand-shafali-verma-and-smriti-mandhana-rewrite-record-books-in-womens-asia-cup-final-12042098#publisher=newsstand

Pacer Mohammad Abbas could not control his emotions over the fielding blunder of his teammates and the video of his reaction has gone viral on social media. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-pacer-fumes-over-teammates-fielding-blunder-during-3rd-england-test-video-viral-12038545#publisher=newsstand

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra dismissed suggestions that pacer Mohammed Shami is being overlooked for national selection purely because of his age. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammed-shami-ignored-by-india-due-to-age-ex-star-busts-myth-gives-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-example-12038782#publisher=newsstand

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday urged her team to keep things simple and trust their strengths as they look to avenge their defeat to Sri Lanka in the previous edition and clinch the Women's Asia Cup title. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/stick-to-strengths-harmanpreet-kaurs-clear-message-to-team-india-ahead-of-womens-asia-cup-final-12038394#publisher=newsstand

Former chief selector and head coach Haroon Rasheed believes the downfall of Pakistan cricket started the moment former Prime Minister Imran Khan has changed the domestic structure. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ex-pakistan-selector-blames-imran-khan-for-crickets-downfall-rejected-it-outright-12033563#publisher=newsstand

Shafali Verma lived a charmed life for her stroke filled 64 off 40 balls as India marched into yet another Women's Asia Cup final with a comfortable 40-run win over Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shafali-verma-steers-india-to-womens-asia-cup-final-with-comfortable-win-over-bangladesh-12030319#publisher=newsstand

As social media continues to be flooded with such posts, England greats Stuart Broad and Nasser Hussain also joined the trend, and the results left fans in splits. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ais-new-viral-80s-photo-trend-engulfs-english-cricket-eoin-morgans-look-cant-be-missed-12027166#publisher=newsstand

The pacer represented Mumbai Indians in the 2023 and 2024 seasons before joining Chennai Super Kings in 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/csk-pacer-reveals-common-trait-behind-ms-dhoni-rohit-sharmas-ipl-success-12023416#publisher=newsstand

October presents Indian cricket with a unique scenario. Simultaneously, two Indian cricket teams will play in different countries source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shreyas-iyer-to-miss-west-indies-odi-series-heres-the-valid-reason-12020215#publisher=newsstand

English county Leicestershire is facing an intriguing allegation. It is fighting to avoid relegation from Division One of the County Championship, but the outcome may depend on a Cricket Discipline Panel decision regarding their pitch source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bollywood-movie-shooting-blamed-for-pitch-trouble-at-english-county-12019892#publisher=newsstand

Seasoned batter Karun Nair gave a glimpse of what South Zone will be missing in the Duleep Trophy final with a century for KSCA Secretary's XI in the ongoing Dr (Capt) K Thimmappaiah Memorial Tournament in Bengaluru source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/left-out-of-duleep-trophy-karun-nair-returns-home-scores-100-and-then-takes-a-brutal-dig-12015232#publisher=newsstand

The same thing happened on September 12, 1998, when India played at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur and the Sahara Friendship Cup in Toronto on the same day. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/asian-games-cricket-schedule-out-october-3-could-see-two-different-india-matches-in-two-countries-12015027#publisher=newsstand

Ajit Agarkar, Chairman of the senior men's selection committee, was spotted in the stands at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday to watch the Duleep Trophy final between South Zone and East Zone. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-chief-selector-ajit-agarkar-spotted-at-duleep-trophy-final-days-after-missing-bcci-review-meeting-12010250#publisher=newsstand

Arsenal delivered an emphatic response to Chelsea's emergence as potential Premier League title contenders with a 2-1 win that ended their... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/arsenal-deliver-statement-fightback-to-end-chelseas-flying-start-12010579#publisher=newsstand

"I feel Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is very smart for a 15-year-old boy. He knows what he is doing," said Ishan Kishan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ishan-kishan-opens-up-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshis-biggest-strength-before-duleep-trophy-final-12007145#publisher=newsstand

India's pace-bowling stalwart Mohammed Shami will be felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Saturday for reaching the milestone of 100 first-class appearances. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammed-shami-to-be-felicitated-by-cricket-association-of-bengal-on-100th-first-class-appearance-12003264#publisher=newsstand

Uncapped seamer Henry Crocombe has been called into England's squad for this month's one-day international series at home to Sri Lanka after taking hat-tricks in successive County Championship matches. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-call-up-hat-trick-hero-henry-crocombe-for-sri-lanka-odi-series-12003349#publisher=newsstand

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia pointed to the demanding schedule, including the two-month IPL stint before India's England assignment, as a factor that can contribute to injuries. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/takes-toll-on-health-bcci-makes-big-statement-on-ipl-factor-in-constant-injuries-to-india-stars-11998861#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team opener Wasim Jaffer believes that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are unlikely to play international cricket beyond the ODI World Cup 2027. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/he-himself-will-retire-ex-india-delivers-blunt-2027-world-cup-verdict-on-rohit-sharma-11996494#publisher=newsstand

Former England batter Geoffrey Boycott recently admitted that Ravindra Jadeja is his favourite modern-day cricketer. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-great-comes-up-with-unique-praise-for-ravindra-jadeja-reveals-why-hes-his-favourite-cricketer-11991945#publisher=newsstand

Following losses in two Tests in England, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released seven players from the squad source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sacked-pakistan-star-thought-it-was-fake-news-after-being-expelled-from-england-tour-report-11989268#publisher=newsstand

India's rising shuttler Unnati Hooda bowed out of the China Masters 2026 in the first round, with a loss to world number 12 Kim Ga-eun in the women's singles opening round on Tuesday at Shenzhen. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/china-masters-unnati-hooda-bows-out-in-opening-round-11987872#publisher=newsstand