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With Ishan Kishan: New Zealand will be without two of their most potent fast bowlers, Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson, when they take on a rampant India in the third T20I at the Hnry Stadium on Tuesday. Its a match New Zealand, currently trailing 2-0, must win to keep the series alive. Henry, who bowled only two overs in the second match at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, one of them being a maiden, is unavailable for the rest of the series so that his workload can be managed ahead

Former India cricketer Reema Malhotra feels landing an experienced wicketkeeper-batter will be the foremost task on the mind of Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) mini auction, adding that the four-time runners-up cannot afford to go without a proven hand behind the stumps if they are serious about lifting the trophy. DC, who have a purse of Rs 1.10 crore, released both Taniyaa Bhatia and Lizelle Lee ahead of the auction, leaving young Mamatha Madiwala as the only keepin

Deepti Sharma: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma said she never stopped believing in her hard work during the nine-year-long wait for hitting a second ODI hundred, which finally ended when she scored an unbeaten 106 against Zimbabwe in the teams 121-run win in the second ODI. At the BCA Stadium on Sunday, Deeptis unbeaten 86-ball knock helped India reach 328/6 and then get a series-clinching win with a game to spare. Deeptis maiden ODI hundred had come in May 2017, an epic 188 off 160 balls again

Pakistan Cricket Board: Saim Ayub has been released from Pakistan's squad for the ongoing ODI tri-series against England and Sri Lanka at his request to focus on batting form, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Monday. Saim has been struggling for runs off late and has bagged three single-digit scores in as many ODIs in the tri-series, which compounded his struggles. After a conversation with the head coach, Saim requested a desire to return to domestic cricket to work on his batting form and r

Devdutt Padikkal: Devdutt Padikkal came within one run of a double century as India 'A' overturned their first-innings deficit to seize control of the opening unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln on Monday. The left-handers 199 powered India A to 488/8 at stumps on Day 3, stretching the overall lead to 284 runs after the hosts had posted 317 in their first innings. Resuming on 56 alongside Sai Sudharsan, who was unbeaten on 39 overnight, Padikkal set the tone for Indias recovery wit

New Zealand: New Zealand spin all-rounder Michael Bracewell emphasised that there have been a lot of positives for the team from the opening two defeats to India in the series and that it is just about being clinical in key moments as they look to bounce back in the third match at the Hnry Stadium here on Tuesday. The Kiwis have pushed the reigning T20 champions to the limits in both the matches in Christchurch, first forcing them to chase a record 226 in the series opener and then nearly denyi

T20 World Cup: India bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar despite his expensive returns in the first two T20Is against New Zealand, stating that he should not think about outside noise and try to be himself. Bhuvneshwar's return to the T20I setup after four years didnt pan out as he would have thought, as he conceded 49 and 50 runs in the two games, respectively, from his quota of overs with an economy rate of 12.37, the poorest among the Indian bowling unit. Mor

New Delhi: Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has called on the teams batters to turn promising starts into substantial contributions ahead of the third and deciding Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with the tourists under pressure to respond after their collapse in Gqeberha. Australia were dismissed for 99 in the second Test, suffering an innings-and-31-run defeat that exposed their struggles to build partnerships and post competitive totals. With the series on the line, Carey believes t

Big Bash League: Former Australia captain Meg Lanning will return to the helm of the Melbourne Stars for Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 12, taking charge ahead of the upcoming season after Annabel Sutherland stepped down following two years as captain. Lanning, who last led the franchise in 2023, will work alongside the new coaching staff to strengthen the Stars campaign, with Sutherland continuing to play a key role in the leadership group. Lanning said the decision followed discussions about

High Performance Salliann Beams: The Hobart Hurricanes have signed Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu for the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL 12) as an overseas replacement player for England international Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. Wyatt-Hodge was the club's leading run-scorer in their title-winning campaign in WBBL 11 (432 runs at 48.00) and was crowned the club's WBBL Player of the Year. The England opener was on song right from the get-go, l

Shadab Khan's maiden century rescued Pakistan from a dire situation and took them to a stunning one-wicket victory over England in the one-day international in Lahore on Sunday, booking the hosts' spot in the final of the tri-series. Pakistan vs England Full Scorecard Defending a modest 242-run target, England were on the cusp of victory with the home team reduced to 154-9, but Shadab's unbeaten 113 condemned Harry Brook's side to a third defeat in five days in the series, which also involves Sr

Vaishnavi Sharma: Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma claimed her maiden four-wicket haul in international cricket, while Deepti Sharma followed up her unbeaten century with three wickets as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 121 runs in the second womens ODI here at the BCA Stadium on Sunday and seal the three-match series 2-0 with a game to spare. Set a daunting 329 after centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur (126) and Deepti (106 not out) powered India to 328/6, Zimbabwe made a spirited start through Modest

Harmanpreet Kaur: Harmanpreet Kaur, who was named Player of the Match for her brilliant 126 in Indias 121-run win over Zimbabwe in the second womens ODI, said her focus now was simply on enjoying her batting and revealed that she batted in the afternoon heat at the BCA Stadium while having mild fever. Harmanpreet, who walked in with India in trouble at 19/2, struck 15 boundaries in her 121-ball knock and shared century stands with Pratika Rawal (61) and Deepti Sharma (106 not out) to help India

ODI World Cup: India captain Smriti Mandhana credited Harmanpreet Kaur, Pratika Rawal and Deepti Sharma for rescuing the side from 19/2 and setting up a 121-run win over Zimbabwe in the second womens ODI here on Sunday, which handed India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After Smriti and Shafali Verma fell inside the first three overs at the BCA Stadium, Harmanpreet and Pratika (61) added 124 runs for the third wicket before Harmanpreet (126) and Deepti (106 not out) put on a

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Chhattisgarhs back-to-back home matches against Andhra and Hyderabad, in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy have been moved out of the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) did not give them the clearance for hosting the games. As a result, Chhattisgarhs Elite Group B clash against Andhra, which begins on Monday, will now be played at the DVR Ground in Mulapadu, near Vijayawada, as what was meant to be

Veteran India: Veteran India batter Harmanpreet Kaur said her 124-run third-wicket partnership with Pratika Rawal laid the foundation for Indias recovery in the second ODI against Zimbabwe, before Deepti Sharmas magic ensured the hosts reached 328/6. Harmanpreet, who top-scored with 126 off 121 balls, laced with 15 boundaries, further said batting in the day after a long run of evening matches had made batting conditions tough, especially after India lost Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma insid

Emirates Old Trafford: England and Lancashire legend James Anderson will be leaving his boyhood county after he was informed that he won't be offered a new deal after the end of the 2026 season. Anderson expressed his disappointment over the exit, calling that, had it been up to him, it wouldn't have ended like this as he shared a statement on social media. I've supported Lancashire since I was a kid, and so to get to play for them for 25 years was a dream come true. I have always found it spec

Newlands Cricket Ground: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has admitted he was surprised by how quickly he has bounced back from an abdominal muscle tear, adding the he is now available for selection for the third and final Test against South Africa, with the series currently locked at 1-1. Green picked up the injury during the ODI series between the two sides and has been sidelined since then. But Green, 27, trained in the nets ahead of the series decider at the Newlands Cricket Ground and i

Worcestershire County Cricket Club: Worcestershire County Cricket Club have secured the services of batter Adam Hose until at least 2029 after the 33-year-old signed a new three-year contract, extending his stay with the county he joined in 2023. Hose has made 96 appearances across formats for Worcestershire and established himself as an influential figure in the clubs red-ball setup, while also taking on the captaincy of the Rapids in T20 cricket. Worcestershire County Cricket Club are thrille

New Zealand Esports Federation Incorporated: The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) and the New Zealand Esports Federation Incorporated (NZ Esports) have drafted a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, with the initiative taking place during celebrations marking 100 years of sporting ties between India and New Zealand. The proposed agreement aims to establish a framework for knowledge exchange, shared learning and practical collaboration between

ODI World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma centuries each while sharing a 153-run stand for the fifth wicket as India recovered from an early wobble to post 328/6 against Zimbabwe in the second womens ODI here at the BCA Stadium on Sunday. Put in to bat, India were rocked inside the first three overs when Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma fell cheaply. Harmanpreet and Pratika Rawal steadied the ship with a 124-run third-wicket partnership. Pratika looked increasingly assured against the

New Zealand Cricket: New Zealand pacers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson will undergo scans on Tuesday to determine the extent of their injuries, head coach Rob Walter said as the team arrived here ahead of the third T20I against India, to be played on Tuesday. Henry has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series and will stay back in Christchurch before linking up with the ODI squad in Auckland on November 2, two days ahead of the first ODI. The pacer bowled just two overs in Saturdays g

Big Bash League: Sydney Thunder have strengthened their overseash options for the upcoming Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) season by securing South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk on a one-year contract, bringing an end to her association with Brisbane Heat ahead of WBBL 12. The 26-year-old, who will be available throughout the tournament, including the finals, joins England internationals Heather Knight and Lauren Bell as Thunders overseas recruits. Her arrival adds an experienced all-round

Devdutt Padikkal: Devdutt Padikkal and B Sai Sudharsan mounted a determined response to New Zealand As first-innings dominance, but India A remained 98 runs behind at stumps on the second day of the opening unofficial Test here on Sunday, with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal enduring another disappointing outing. After being dismissed for 113 in their first innings, India A conceded 317 as New Zealand A built a commanding 204-run lead. The visitors ended the day at 106 for two in their second inn

Vaishnavi Sharma: Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma has replaced fast bowler Kranti Gaud as India won the toss and elected to bat first in the second ODI against Zimbabwe at the BCA Stadium on Sunday. India have a 1-0 lead and a win on Sunday will help them take an unassailable three-game series. After winning the toss, India captain Smriti Mandhana said that the call of resting Kranti was taken with the aim of giving game time to Vaishnavi, who made her ODI debut against Australia in Hobart ea

The decision to make Mumbais Brabourne Stadium the home ground of Railways for the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season marks more than a change of venue. It also brings the curtain down, at least for now, on a long and fascinating chapter in the history of Karnail Singh Stadium in New Delhi. For generations, the stadium was synonymous with Railways cricket. It was where the team played its home matches, local supporters gathered, and several important moments in Indian sport unfolded. Today, however, it

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the team managements decision to deploy teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at No. 3 in the second T20I against New Zealand, arguing that the unfamiliar position restricted the youngsters ability to play his natural game and suggesting that Sanju Samson should instead take up the role if India intend to accommodate all three batters in the same playing XI. Sooryavanshi made his first appearance in the series

MLB India Brand Ambassador: American professional baseball analyst and former outfielder Nick Swisher showered praise on ex-India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav after Major League Baseball hosted its inaugural MLBx Mumbai-3-on-3 baseball event at Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri Sports Complex. The MLB legend recalled his meeting with the Indian batting star at the 2026 MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia, where Suryakumar kicked off his role as MLB India Brand Ambassador, and said at the moment he

New Delhi: Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has shared a fresh perspective for the selectors ahead of the decisive final Test against South Africa, bringing in forgotten left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann into the selection debate as the visitors look to end the now-levelled series 2-1. The teams call to go ahead with Scott Boland for the Gqeberha Test in place of the experienced Nathan Lyon did not sit well with fans and experts. While the spinner was dropped from the XI, Boland did make

New Zealand: New Zealand have begun reshaping their fast-bowling combination for the remainder of the T20I series against India, with Matt Henry ruled out of the remaining matches and Lockie Ferguson set to miss the third encounter as the hosts balance their immediate challenge with a demanding schedule ahead. India are leading the five-match series with consecutive four-wicket victories in Christchurch. With three matches still to come, New Zealand will make several personnel changes under a p

Cooch Behar Trophy: New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Delhi U-19 mens team coach Rajeev Nayyar said he has requested the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) to set up a two-week camp for improving their fielding and fitness for the Cooch Behar Trophy. He added that the association has assured him of time for having a camp ahead of the red-ball competition starting on November 26. The development comes after Delhi had a disappointing Vinoo Mankad Trophy campaign, where they finished at the botto

PVG Raju ACA Sports Complex: Aaryavir Sehwag has the potential to play for India, but he needs to take things one step at a time to play senior international cricket in future, said Delhi U-19 mens head coach Rajeev Nayyar. Aaryavir, the elder son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, is coming off captaining Delhi in their 2026/27 Vinoo Mankad Trophy campaign, with his highlight being hitting a brilliant 173 off 143 balls with 19 fours and 8 sixes against Chandigarh at the PVG Raju ACA Sport

IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI , Cricket Tips :As expected, Team India, under the captaincy of Smriti Mandhana, have thrashed Zimbabwe Women in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. After winning the T20I series 3-0, Mandhana has started her ODI captaincy stint with an easy win. Pratika Rawal was the star with her third ODI century. Meanwhile, Shree Charani bowled yet another game-changing spell (4/23) for India in the recent past. India will be keen to win the series as they

PAK vs ENG 4th ODI, Cricket Tips: Pakistan have had a flying start to the home tri-series, and they have beaten Sri Lanka and England in consecutive matches. Those wins have put them very close to the final, and the team is also looking in confidence. Their next challenge is against England in Lahore in the fourth game of the tri-series. This match will start at 1:30 PM IST on Sunday at Gaddafi Stadium. Shaheen Afridi and co. have looked good on the field, and they will look to carry on the mome

Nitish Kumar Reddy: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said his side could easily have been 2-0 up in the five-match T20I series had they held their catches, after India pulled off a dramatic late heist to win the second game at Hagley Oval here on Saturday. India chased down 181 with a ball to spare and won by four wickets, with Tilak Varma (51 not out) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (26 not out) adding 69 runs in the unbroken partnership for the seventh wicket after the visitors had slumped to 70/5

U19 World Boxing Futures Cup: Aditya became the first Indian male boxer to be assured of a medal after he defeated Tommaso Orlando of Italy 5:0 to reach the mens 55kg semifinal in the 2026 World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro, on Saturday. In the semifinals, Aditya will face Nihat Gasimov of Azerbaijan. Megha Sheokand (womens 80kg) and Prachi Tokas (womens 80+ kg) have already reached the semifinals of their respective weight categories to be assured of a medal. In the late even

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Indias seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy said the belief that one big over could swing the contest kept him and Tilak Varma going, after the pair pulled off a stunning late heist to give India a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I here at the Hagley Oval on Saturday. Nitish and Tilak, dubbed as the Hyderabadi boys, added an unbroken 69 off just 30 balls, India's highest seventh-wicket partnership in men's T20Is, as the visitors chased down 181 with

The Bangladesh Cricket Board: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has written to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) over their U-19 captain Sohail Khan allegedly bowling an 11th over in the one-day match against Bangladesh U-19. The Bangladesh U19 coach Hannan Sarkar stated that the team had also written about the errors in umpiring decisions and attached a captain's note, which mentioned the Afghan U19 skipper bowling 11 overs instead of the 10 allowed in one-dayers during the third match of t

Nitish Kumar Reddy: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner rued the defeat to India in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday. Speaking after the game, Santner emphasised that one more wicket in the middle could have given them the win, as Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy's unbeaten 69-run stand took India to an unlikely win over the Kiwis in a 181-run chase. I mean, you play a very good team. Its always going to be like that, I think. Tilak and

India T20I: India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer hailed Tilak Varma's performance after his deputy guided the Men in Blue to an unlikely win in the second T20I against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval here on Saturday. Tilak scored an unbeaten 51 from 26 balls to play an instrumental role in India securing a four-wicket win with a ball to spare against the Kiwis after they were in trouble at 70/5 in 10.5 overs. I feel that every individual in our game is a match winner, and today we saw the example of

West End International Cricket Stadium: India 'A' have been drawn alongside arch-rivals Pakistan 'A' in Group B of the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament, to be held in Doha from November 19 to 29. Nepal and the United Arab Emirates complete the rest of the group, with India A. India 'A' will open their campaign against Nepal on November 20 at 1 pm local time before taking on the UAE on November 24 in a clash starting at 9 am local time. India A will play the marquee clash against Pakis

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Tilak Varma came up with another clutch performance to headline India's come-from-behind win against New Zealand in the second T20I at the Hagley Oval here on Saturday. With their backs against the wall at 70/5 in 10.5 overs, Tilak smashed a match-changing and unbeaten 51 from 26 balls to guide India to a much-impressive four-wicket win with a successful chase of a strong 181 in Christchurch with one ball remaining. Nitish Kumar Reddy also put up a crucial and unbeaten hand

With New Zealand: India left-arm star bowler Arshdeep Singh achieved a significant milestone during the second T20I against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval here on Saturday as he became India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is in a calendar year. Arshdeep took 2-33 in the second match to achieve the feat as he now has 38 wickets in 2026. He surpassed newly-returned Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the record as Bhuvi had taken 37 wickets in 2022, the year he represented India last before his recent comeback. A

New Mumbai Indians: New Mumbai Indians head coach Kieron Pollard named Robin Singh, Phil Simmons, Mahela Jayawardene and Ricky Ponting as the coaches who have influenced him the most, and credited them for showcasing qualities which have left a mark on him. Pollard spent the last four IPL seasons as MI's batting coach, after having retired as a player from the league ahead of the 2023 edition, and has now been elevated to the top job. He takes charge of MI ahead of IPL 2027 after Jayawardene, u

New Mumbai Indians: New Mumbai Indians head coach Kieron Pollard said man-management and one-on-one conversations with players would be at the core of his coaching approach with the five-time IPL champions. Pollard, who was the team's batting coach for the last four seasons, has taken over from Mahela Jayawardene ahead of IPL 2027. His immediate task as MIs head coach will be to finalise the retentions ahead of the deadline in mid-November, before the auction happens in Goa on December 16. I th

New Zealand: New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips credited his swift running between the wickets as naturally how his mind works as he put up a good display of quick running during the second T20I against India at the Hagley Oval here on Saturday. Phillips made a strong 70 from 43 balls and was key for the hosts, making 180/5 in the first innings. He hit only four sixes and as many fours in an innings, which was also well defined by the running between the wickets. He also made a full-length dive

Champions League T20: Newly appointed Mumbai Indians head coach Kieron Pollard admitted that the five-time IPL champions had fallen short of their fans expectations in recent seasons, and said the road back to being a fearsome unit begins with owning up to it. Pollard, who served as the team's batting coach in the last four IPL seasons, takes over from Mahela Jayawardene, who parted ways with the franchise last weekend. The former West Indies all-rounder's association with MI and its sister fra

Cricket South Africa: South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the series decider against Australia due to a mild groin injury, with Cricket South Africa (CSA) opting against naming his replacement in the squad. The three-match series is currently locked at 1-1, with the final Test starting at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday. Nortje suffered the injury while bowling in the first innings of the second Test in Gqeberha on Wednesday, and scans done on the following day confirm

With New Zealand: Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs put up impressive half-centuries to lead New Zealand to a decent total of 180/5 in the second T20I of the five-match series against India at the Hagley Oval here on Saturday. With New Zealand's backs against the wall at 41/3 after 5.2 overs, Phillips (70 off 43 balls) and Jacobs (58 off 46 balls) put up a fighting 116-run partnership for the fourth wicket to lead the comeback for the hosts in the second match, which was played on the same venue

Captain Meg Lanning: Former India cricketer Reema Malhotra believes UP Warriorz need an aggressive Indian opener who can attack from the first ball as they look to rebuild their squad for the upcoming Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 season. Reema said that the franchise must address its batting combination at the top of the order, adding that having players with similar approaches could affect the teams ability to get off to quick starts. UP Warriorz, who have finished at the bottom of the sta