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…

Pakistan reached the semi-finals of the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games without facing a single delivery on Monday, 28 September 2026. Persistent downpours in Nisshin, Japan forced their scheduled quarter-final clash against Hong Kong, China to be abandoned without any play possible. The washout allowed Pakistan to progress to the final four…

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been linked with a potential senior role within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) structure. Unconfirmed media reports have connected the legendary pacer with discussions surrounding the Chief Selector position or a broader advisory capacity within Pakistan cricket management. However, the PCB has issued no official confirmation regarding an…

India star batter Virat Kohli reached another landmark in one-day international cricket on 27 September 2026, becoming the fastest player in history to score 15,000 ODI runs. Kohli achieved the feat during India’s eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first ODI at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. By crossing the milestone, Kohli…

England have returned to the top of the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings after completing a dominant 3-0 series whitewash against Sri Lanka. The clinical eight-wicket victory in the final match at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester confirmed England's rise back to the summit of international short-format cricket. Under captain Harry Brook, England edged past…

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…