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Opener Fakhar Zaman overcame a bruised knee and a lean run to score 127 and lead Pakistan past Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final of the one-day international cricket tri-series on Saturday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/zaman-century-propels-pakistan-to-3-wicket-win-against-sri-lanka-in-tri-series-cricket-final-12264959#publisher=newsstand

India A vs New Zealand A Day 2 Live Score, 2nd Unofficial Test Live Updates: Dhruv Jurel led a spirited lower-order recovery with an unbeaten 99 as India A finished the opening day at 291/7 against New Zealand A in the second unofficial Test source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-zealand-a-vs-india-a-day-2-live-score-2nd-unofficial-test-live-updates-12264812#publisher=newsstand

South African spinner Simon Harmer said managing expectations and focusing on his bowling plans helped him deliver a match-winning performance against Australia in the third and final Test, where his 10-wicket haul of 10/120 earned him the Player of the Match award. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/simon-harmer-credits-kagiso-rabada-as-south-africa-clinch-series-win-vs-australia-made-my-job-easier-12264174#publisher=newsstand

Former India cricket captain Rahul Dravid and Olympic medal-winning badminton great Saina Nehwal have been nominated by the Sports Ministry as athlete representatives in the proposed Organising Committee for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/commonwealth-games-2010/rahul-dravid-saina-nehwal-nominated-by-sports-ministry-to-2030-commonwealth-games-organising-committee-12260669#publisher=newsstand

Delhi rewrote the record books by piling up 262/6 against Hyderabad in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy league stage match in Pune, which is now the highest total ever made by a women's team in domestic T20 cricket games. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/delhi-smash-record-262-as-tanisha-singh-produces-t20-masterclass-12253030#publisher=newsstand

Gujarat Giants have completed their squad for the 2027 Women's Premier League (WPL), signing three players at the auction held in Kochi on Wednesday source https://sports.ndtv.com/wpl-2027/gujarat-giants-full-squad-after-wpl-2027-auction-12250551#publisher=newsstand

Modern T20 cricket is increasingly becoming batter-friendly, but veteran India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes that "good bowlers" still find a way to control the game. source https://sports.ndtv.com/new-zealand-vs-india-2026-27/are-t20is-totally-batter-friendly-now-bhuvneshwar-kumars-intriguing-reply-bowlers-can-still-control-12243688#publisher=newsstand

India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer described the batting display of Abhishek Sharma and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as "absolutely stunning" after their explosive start powered India to a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the third T20I on Tuesday source https://sports.ndtv.com/new-zealand-vs-india-2026-27/shreyas-iyers-2-word-reaction-sums-up-abhishek-sharma-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-carnage-in-3rd-t20i-12243890#publisher=newsstand

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis recently shared his experience of working with legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/faf-du-plessis-reveals-ms-dhonis-superpower-thats-something-i-want-to-take-from-him-12236032#publisher=newsstand

For the second match, India included Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the playing XI but made him bat at No. 3. The southpaw scored four off eight deliveries. source https://sports.ndtv.com/new-zealand-vs-india-2026-27/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-at-no-3-is-it-a-wrong-move-from-india-12237411#publisher=newsstand

Gareth Batty, who guided Surrey to three consecutive County Championship titles between 2022 and 2024, will leave the English county side to join Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as an assistant coach source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-csk-assistant-coach-gareth-battys-first-message-after-joining-ex-ipl-champions-12239495#publisher=newsstand

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has tipped Rohit Sharma to become Mumbai Indians' captain for IPL 2027, following the franchise appointing Kieron Pollard as head coach. source https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2026/obvious-choice-for-this-year-r-ashwin-makes-bold-mumbai-indians-captaincy-pick-12234368#publisher=newsstand

Harmanpreet Kaur was brutal and Deepti Sharma sublime as their twin centuries headlined India's commanding 121-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second women's ODI on Sunday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-deepti-sharma-power-india-to-easy-series-win-against-zimbabwe-12234604#publisher=newsstand

Former India spinner Amit Mishra revealed that the dark phase he had been through shortly after making his India debut in 2003. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/went-into-depression-for-1-5-years-had-nobody-to-talk-to-ex-india-star-amit-mishra-gut-wrenching-revelation-12230406#publisher=newsstand

India captain Shreyas Iyer opted for a measured reaction after their spectacular victory over New Zealand in the second T20I on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/new-zealand-vs-india-2026-27/after-gautam-gambhir-shreyas-iyer-celebrates-indias-2nd-t20i-win-with-his-own-3-word-message-job-half-done-12231075#publisher=newsstand

India's bowling woes have been a headache for head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has been forced to chop and change the lineup more often than not. source https://sports.ndtv.com/new-zealand-vs-india-2026-27/gautam-gambhir-urged-to-make-big-playing-xi-call-amid-indias-bowling-concerns-12224572#publisher=newsstand

Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra was on Friday added to the Indian squad for the second T20I against New Zealand as cover for the injured Ishan Kishan source https://sports.ndtv.com/new-zealand-vs-india-2026-27/ishan-kishan-ruled-out-of-2nd-india-vs-new-zealand-t20i-bcci-names-cover-for-star-12227532#publisher=newsstand

India has been hit by a blow as pacer Renuka Singh Thakur has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe as she continues to build the bowling workload required for the 50-over format at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-suffer-big-blow-as-renuka-singh-ruled-out-of-zimbabwe-odi-series-12221943#publisher=newsstand

Age will not be a factor in deciding whether former India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will feature in the 2027 World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-to-play-2027-world-cup-bcci-president-highlights-key-factors-12215952#publisher=newsstand

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma entered the history books following his monumental 179 against Australia in the second Test at Gqeberha on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/temba-bavuma-breaks-india-greats-long-standing-record-ends-76-year-wait-for-rare-feat-12212370#publisher=newsstand

Harmanpreet Kaur score is the highest for India in a women's T20I at home, surpassing Smriti Mandhana's previous best of 80 last year against Sri Lanka. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-rediscovers-her-mojo-as-india-sweep-series-12212207#publisher=newsstand

Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has lashed out at the South African camp over their treatment of Steve Smith and David Warner during the infamous Sandpapergate controversy in 2018. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ex-australia-coach-reopens-sandpapergate-row-blasts-smug-south-african-disgusting-12207655#publisher=newsstand

Popular Kashmiri cricketer Jehangir Lone has courted controversy after a video of him assaulting a spectator at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, went viral, sparking widespread outrage. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/star-cricketer-assaults-spectator-at-srinagar-stadium-video-goes-viral-12208316#publisher=newsstand

India youngster Niki Prasad said she had been dreaming of making her India debut after producing a composed knock against Zimbabwe in the first women's T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-was-dreaming-of-this-day-niki-prasad-reflects-on-memorable-india-debut-12203318#publisher=newsstand

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson on Saturday said the confidence he gained from his World Cup performances had helped him understand his own game better, adding that he now wishes to be grounded and continue playing fearless cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanju-samson-reveals-how-world-cup-success-changed-his-mindset-12199880#publisher=newsstand

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will return to the South African team for the second Test against Australia starting at St George's Park on Sunday, captain Temba Bavuma said. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kagiso-rabada-returns-as-south-africa-seek-to-bounce-back-against-australia-12199690#publisher=newsstand

Ajit Agarkar reportedly sought an extension from BCCI, but his wish was not granted due to his stance on Rohit's future with the team, where he was not keen for the 39-year-old to play next year's ODI World Cup source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-selector-aspirants-asked-rohit-sharma-retirement-question-report-reveals-inside-details-12197110#publisher=newsstand

Veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal explained why he had been considered for India's 2023 World Cup squad, and did not play in the 2024 T20 World Cup either. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-made-it-clear-to-me-yuzvendra-chahals-big-revelation-on-why-he-was-not-picked-for-2023-world-cup-12195001#publisher=newsstand

If one searches for the highest wicket-taker in the IPL, Yuzvendra Chahal's name comes right on top. With 233 scalps in 188 matches, he tops a list that includes Jasprit Bumrah, Sunil Narine, Ravichandran Ashwin and Lasith Malinga, among others source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuzvendra-chahal-opens-up-on-alcohol-addiction-panic-attack-26-day-rehab-stay-things-got-excessive-12192948#publisher=newsstand

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif criticised Shreyas Iyer and Co. for their team selection following India's defeat to West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-a-bravery-ex-india-stars-brutal-take-on-shreyas-iyer-and-co-after-loss-vs-wi-12188234#publisher=newsstand

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar tore into West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph over his lack of sportsmanship during the 4th T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sunil-gavaskar-blasts-west-indies-star-questions-his-sportsmanship-in-4th-t20i-vs-india-12186712#publisher=newsstand

Keemo Paul produced a match-winning five-wicket haul to wreck India's chase after Shai Hope's stunning hundred, as the West Indies secured a 24-run victory in the fourth T20 International. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/4th-t20i-keemo-pauls-five-for-wrecks-indias-chase-after-shai-hopes-ton-as-west-indies-level-series-12186783#publisher=newsstand

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood surpassed former speedster Brett Lee in the list of bowlers taking most wickets for Australia in Test cricket with a career-best six-wicket haul in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/josh-hazlewood-surpasses-brett-lee-in-elite-test-cricket-list-after-6-wicket-haul-vs-south-africa-12179487#publisher=newsstand

Former South Africa head coach Eric Simons and ex-England wicketkeeper James Foster have joined the senior men's red-ball coaching staff under newly-appointed head coach Stephen Fleming, said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/2-coaches-part-ways-with-csk-join-stephen-fleming-in-englands-test-team-staff-12174824#publisher=newsstand

Nic Maddinson (17 not out) and Travis Head (10 not out) added 33 runs off just 5.4 overs to stretch Australia's overall lead to 139 before bad light ended play for the third day in a row. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/smith-breaks-fielding-record-as-australia-take-control-of-1st-test-12170537#publisher=newsstand

Brazil international Vinicius, on as a substitute, scored but his goal was disallowed and then he was dismissed after a VAR review showed he pulled the hair of Villarreal's Nathan Saliba. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vinicius-jr-scores-then-sent-off-after-var-intervention-epic-drama-in-real-madrid-match-video-12167951#publisher=newsstand

Former India opener Virender Sehwag traced his famed daredevilry in Vaibhahav Sooryavanshi's batting, and said the teen phenom should focus on stitching a long career for the country. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/his-thinking-similar-to-mine-virender-sehwags-big-verdict-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-12166757#publisher=newsstand

South Africa great AB de Villiers was at his brutal best as he slammed a 37-ball hundred in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ab-de-villiers-rolls-back-the-years-smashes-111-off-just-40-balls-in-legends-league-watch-12164508#publisher=newsstand

Not every day does one witness a T20 match in which over 500 runs are scored. West Indies chased down a record target of 250 against India with nine balls to spare source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sunil-gavaskar-asks-the-tough-question-as-india-fail-to-defend-249-against-west-indies-in-2nd-t20i-12163983#publisher=newsstand

The ticket sales for the Big Bash League (BBL) opener between the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers, to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, will begin on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/big-bash-league-tickets-go-on-sale-as-history-making-chennai-opener-nears-12162759#publisher=newsstand

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said he was grateful to be able to bring Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson into the squad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-zealand-suffer-double-injury-blow-ahead-of-india-t20is-name-replacements-12159374#publisher=newsstand

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan credited skipper Shreyas Iyer's attacking approach and praised debutant Naman Dhir's fearless bowling after India opened their five-match T20I series against the West Indies with an eight-wicket victory. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dont-mind-playing-second-fiddle-ishan-kishan-on-his-match-winning-partnership-with-shreyas-iyer-12150697#publisher=newsstand

The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has announced the state squad for the first two matches of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27. The team was selected under the supervision of observers appointed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bihar-announces-squad-for-first-two-ranji-trophy-matches-12153092#publisher=newsstand

Skipper Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a maiden T20I century after all-rounder Naman Dhir made a dream debut with three wickets as India comfortably defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the first match on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/iyer-hits-maiden-t20i-ton-dhir-takes-three-on-debut-as-india-thrash-wi-by-eight-wickets-12147894#publisher=newsstand

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

India captain Shubman Gill was asked about the decision to drop Ravindra Jadeja from the third ODI against West Indies. He countered the question, saying the veteran all-rounder wasn't dropped but rested. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-clarifies-bold-call-of-dropping-team-india-star-in-3rd-odi-defeat-vs-west-indies-12136343#publisher=newsstand

BCCI President Mithun Manhas on Saturday lauded the Indian men's cricket team for retaining their Asian Games gold with a win over arch-rivals Pakistan, and said the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit handled a high-pressure final well. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-dont-offer-much-competition-anymore-bcci-after-indias-asian-games-triumph-12134478#publisher=newsstand

The player has played two ODI World Cups for India in 2019 and 2023, where he was ruled out of the competition after sustaining an ankle injury in the clash against Bangladesh in Pune. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-identifies-this-star-as-key-to-indias-2027-world-cup-hopes-balance-has-to-be-right-12129676#publisher=newsstand

India's bowlers have leaked runs due to poor execution of plans, and young batting all-rounder Naman Dhir said the side is working on better plans ahead of the third and final ODI against the West Indies, to be played at the New PCA Stadium on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bowlers-leaked-runs-could-have-had-better-plans-naman-dhirs-warning-ahead-of-3rd-odi-vs-wi-12130407#publisher=newsstand

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the schedule for the Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2027. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-world-cup-2027-full-schedule-have-a-look-at-indias-and-other-teams-matches-12127032#publisher=newsstand

India, Pakistan, Australia, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have been placed in the same group. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-and-pakistan-could-play-against-each-other-three-times-in-cricket-world-cup-2027-heres-how-12126954#publisher=newsstand