The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially appointed star opening batter Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team on 6 October 2026. The leadership change follows Harmanpreet Kaur's decision to step down as captain across all three formats after a transformative decade at the helm. Indiatimes Mandhana,…

West Indies produced a sensational display of power-hitting to stun India by six wickets in the second T20I on 9 October 2026 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. Chasing a formidable target of 250, the visitors completed a historic pursuit by reaching 252/4 in 18.3 overs with nine balls to spare. Captain Shai…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially locked in the window for the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 12) on 8 October 2026, confirming that the tournament will run from 18 March to 2 May 2027. The decision, reached following extensive consultations at a PSL Governing Council meeting in London on 1 September,…

Matt Renshaw produced a tour-de-force performance with the bat to place Australia in a commanding position in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban. Scoring a career-best 190 in the first innings followed by a rapid 82 in the second, the left-handed opener provided the backbone for Australia's imposing presence in the opening…

Pakistan delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20I on 11 October 2026 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The comprehensive victory sealed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I 2026 series, following Pakistan's four-wicket win in the opening fixture. Riding on explosive…

India successfully defended their men's cricket title at the 2026 Asian Games, securing the gold medal with a competitive 19-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan on 3 October 2026. The final, played at the Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, produced high-scoring T20 action from start to finish. After choosing to bat first, India…

New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has transitioned from a central contract to a casual playing contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) for the 2026–27 season. The move enables the 35-year-old to pursue an overseas opportunity in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) while remaining eligible for national selection. NZC announced the contract update in October 2026,…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially revealed the groups and full schedule for the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup. Jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, the flagship tournament will run from 2 October to 21 November 2027. The marquee event features 14 teams competing in 57 matches across 12 world-class venues. With…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced major changes to its men's white-ball squads on 5 October 2026, appointing opening batter Sahibzada Farhan as the national team's new full-time T20I captain. Farhan replaces Salman Ali Agha, who has been stripped of the captaincy and omitted entirely from the 15-man T20I squad. Gulf News The sweeping adjustments…

West Indies captain Shai Hope produced one of the most memorable performances in modern one-day international cricket on October 3, 2026, scoring a masterly 162 not out to steer his side to a historic five-wicket victory over India at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh. Chasing a daunting target of 352, Hope batted through…

England’s limited-overs setup has suffered a significant setback after wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler was officially ruled out of the upcoming One Day International (ODI) tri-series in Pakistan. The decision follows a hamstring injury sustained during the home series against Sri Lanka. Arab News PK+ 1 England limited-overs head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed that Buttler will not…

A sensational career-best century from David Miller propelled South Africa to a thrilling 32-run victory over Australia in the second One Day International at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on September 27, 2026. Miller’s explosive 142 led the Proteas to a massive total of 365/9 in their 50 overs. Despite spirited half-centuries from Mitchell Marsh…