Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially appointed former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise confirmed the landmark decision on 21 September 2026, ushering in a significant new era for the five-time champions. Zaheer succeeds Stephen Fleming, whose iconic 18-year association with…

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has approached the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) seeking formal clarification over procedural protocol amid an ongoing investigation by Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The development adds another administrative layer to an inquiry that has drawn substantial attention across international cricket. It is important to emphasize that…

Pakistan Women secured the bronze medal in the women's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh Women by 31 runs. The playoff match took place on 22 September 2026 at the Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. Cricket World After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Pakistan scored…

India and Japan meet in a historic men's international cricket match on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. The one-off Twenty20 International (T20I) takes place at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Beyond the pitch, the Suzuki Cup fixture holds diplomatic and sporting significance. Staged as part of the "Sport 75" initiative marking 75…

The Nepal cricket team secured qualification for the 2027 Men’s Asia Cup after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 44 runs in the final of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026. The decisive final was played on 12 September 2026 at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Having won the toss and elected to…

Pakistan debutant Razaullah Khan produced an extraordinary individual display on his Test debut during the third Test against England at Edgbaston, which began on September 9, 2026. The 21-year-old right-arm fast bowler first claimed the wicket of England captain Joe Root before producing a record-equalling lower-order counterattack with the bat. Coming into the side following…

Pakistan have dropped to ninth place in the latest ICC Men's Test Team Rankings, reaching their lowest-ever position in the history of the official ICC Test rankings. The fall comes after a 3-0 series whitewash against England, culminating in an eight-wicket defeat at Edgbaston. The series defeat reduced Pakistan's rating points from 75 to 71.…

Australian batting star Steve Smith has raised fresh questions over his Test future after revealing he is uncertain whether he will participate in the 2027 Ashes tour of England. Speaking in a recent interview, the 37-year-old explained that he is taking his career on a strict series-by-series basis rather than looking years ahead. Indiatimes+ 1…

The India women cricket team reasserted their dominance over continental cricket with a comprehensive 72-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 13 September 2026. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, India posted a formidable 183/5 in 20 overs before bowling out…

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana produced a historic batting performance at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, smashing a breathtaking 124 off 64 balls against Hong Kong, China in the Women's Asia Cup 2026. The milestone-laden innings propelled her to the top of women's international cricket's all-time run-scoring chart, surpassing former India captain Mithali Raj. Entering the…

The third and final Test of the Pakistan tour of England 2026 begins on 9 September 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. For the host nation, the fixture offers an opportunity to complete a clean sweep. For the visitors, the match represents a high-stakes effort to halt a damaging run of form and avoid a 3-0 series…