Australia has firmly established a daunting challenge for South Africa by setting a remarkable target of 421 runs. Matt Renshaw showcased his batting prowess with a robust 82 runs in the second innings. Heading into Day 5, South Africa stands at 102 for 4 and must chase down 319 runs.

During the first Test, Steve Smith took a blow to the helmet from Anrich Nortje. Following a concussion evaluation on the field, he switched helmets and carried on to score 27 runs. However, he was absent during South Africa's second innings. With Cameron Green and Josh Inglis already sidelined due to injuries, the Australian team faces further challenges. Updates on Smith's health are expected la

Due to an unfortunate injury obtained in the Irani Cup, Rishabh Pant will miss the first two matches of India's tour to New Zealand. Kumar Kushagra has stepped in as his substitute. Starting October 24, India will engage in three multi-day matches against New Zealand A. Captain Dhruv Jurel will helm the squad, filled with experienced talent.

During the thrilling third T20I against West Indies, Abhishek Sharma crossed the impressive landmark of 2,000 runs. With an explosive 69 from just 30 deliveries, he played a pivotal role in granting India a 2-1 series edge. Former cricketer Ajinkya Rahane lauded Abhishek's remarkable adaptability and relentless aggression at the crease.

BCCI has confirmed that the opening ODI match against Sri Lanka will indeed take place in Delhi on December 13, despite speculation about possible changes due to construction at Arun Jaitley Stadium. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia reassured fans that no decision to relocate the match has been reached. Following this match, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad will host the subsequent games until December 27.

India's bowlers effectively neutralised Shai Hope, sending him back to the pavilion for just five runs. Leading the charge, Arshdeep Singh claimed three key wickets, aiding in the containment of the West Indies to 209 runs while protecting a total of 223. Renowned commentator Ian Bishop applauded India's excellent strategy, especially their skillful yorkers and line control.

India fast bowler Prince Yadav made a valuable contribution with the bat in the third T20I against the West Indies in Indore. After India's 14-run victory, Prince revealed that he had used Abhishek Sharma's bat to score his quick runs. Prince hit three fours in the final over bowled by Shamar Joseph to finish with 13 runs off six balls. His cameo helped India post 223/5 in 20 overs at the Holkar S

Naman Dhir, primarily recognised as a batting all-rounder, has made a significant impact with his bowling, particularly in a recent T20I match against the West Indies where he secured two important wickets. He attributes his bowling success to his keen understanding of batting techniques. While he still prioritises his batting skills, Dhir is dedicated to enhancing his bowling contributions, prior

The Pakistan Cricket Board has taken the decisive step to relocate President's Trophy matches amidst ongoing political unrest. With governor's rule now imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, several matches planned for that area are being moved. While Peshawar and Abbottabad's fixtures are affected, games will continue in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Starting October 14, matches will be held in Sheikhupura a

Nathan McSweeney used YouTube videos of Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to prepare for the challenge of batting against spin in India. His preparation proved effective as the Australia A batter topped the run charts in the one-day series against India A, helping his team secure a 2-1 win in Puducherry.

Tilak Varma achieved a significant milestone by making 50 catches in T20Is against West Indies. This accomplishment makes him the fifth Indian fielder to reach this landmark. His efficiency is notable, with a dismissals-per-innings ratio of 0.757, the best among Indian players. In the match, he was involved in an unusual run-out but contributed 28 runs. India eventually won the match by 14 runs, l

Abhishek Sharma's dynamic performance with a blistering 69 runs played a crucial role in propelling India to a total against the West Indies. With determined bowling efforts, India successfully limited the visitors to 209 runs, clinching the match by 14 runs. West Indies all-rounder Shamar Springer mentioned their strategy to curb Sharma's aggressive play. Despite facing tough opposition, India sh

Team India did not want to give West Indies any chance to fight back in the third T20I in Indore. Abhishek Sharma revealed that the team discussed staying ruthless in the huddle as the hosts defended their total in Indore on Sunday. India secured a 14-run victory to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. After scoring 223, the hosts restricted West Indies to 209/7, with Arshdeep Singh taking th

India batter Tilak Varma was involved in an unusual run-out during the third T20I against West Indies on Sunday after a misunderstanding with Axar Patel cost him his wicket. The incident took place in the 17th over, with Gudakesh Motie bowling to Axar. The Indian all-rounder flicked a low full toss towards deep backward square leg, where Kamil Pooran dived to prevent the ball from reaching the bou

Sadaqat smashed 96 off 51 balls, while Sahibzada Farhan scored 73 off 44 deliveries as Pakistan posted 215/3, their highest T20 total at home. Mohammad Imran then took three wickets for just 11 runs to restrict Sri Lanka to 133/7, giving Pakistan their biggest T20I win against the visitors.

Dilip Vengsarkar has voiced his concerns about the BCCI scheduling an India A tour during the Ranji Trophy season. He argues that this decision diminishes the prestige of the domestic tournament, as domestic players' performances might lose value with top players being diverted to the India A team. Vengsarkar advocates for an earlier acclimatisation trip for the main team instead.

Jharkhand opener Shikhar Mohan is making rapid strides in domestic cricket. After scoring 613 runs in his debut Ranji Trophy season, the left-handed opener has started the new campaign with a century against Kerala. With guidance from senior cricketers and a renewed focus on concentration and technique, Mohan is determined to take Jharkhand to greater heights.

Prince Yadav has joined S Sreesanth and Ravichandran Ashwin on a rare list of Indian batters after hitting three fours against the West Indies in the third T20I in Indore on Sunday. He became only the third Indian batter batting at No. 10 or No. 11 to hit at least three boundaries in a T20 International.

Mohammed Shami has been out of favour with the national selectors, but he said he would continue playing wherever he gets an opportunity instead of worrying about his return to the Indian team. The Bengal fast bowler made the remarks after taking four wickets against Delhi in Bengal's opening match of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season in Kalyani on Sunday. His figures of 4/30 helped Bengal bowl Delh

Kohli's retirement came after months of uncertainty over his future in Test cricket.