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‘He is a precious talent’: Ashwin backs Yashasvi Jaiswal after ODI snub

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the Indian team management’s decision to leave Yashasvi Jaiswal out of the ODI squad for the series against New Zealand. Ashwin believes the young batter should have been given an opportunity in the last two matches, especially with Shubman Gill being rested. With India preparing for next year’s ODI World Cup, the series against New Zealand is an important opportunity for the team to test players and…

Oct 17, 2026

ENG C vs WI C: Who will win the WCL 2026 final?

The stage is set for an exciting final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2026, with England Champions taking on West Indies Champions at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Both teams have delivered strong performances in the knockout stage and will now look to finish the tournament with the trophy. England Champions secured their place in the final with a convincing 46-run victory over South Africa Champions in the first semi-final. Moeen…

Oct 17, 2026

Jake Fraser-McGurk fires record-breaking 14-ball fifty

Young gun Jake Fraser-McGurk demonstrated his staggering batting prowess, slamming a breathtaking half-century off 14 balls as South Australia piled on the runs against Queensland at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide on Saturday. After blazing a half-century, he romped to a 49-ball century. Fraser-McGurk was in aggressive form, attacking the Queensland bowling attack from the outset. He gathered 22 runs in the second over bowled by Tom Straker and 16 off Tom Whitney…

Oct 17, 2026

India beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in Smriti Mandhana’s first match as captain

India began their home season with a four-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first women’s T20I in Raipur. It was Smriti Mandhana’s first match as full-time captain, and although India faced a tough situation during the run chase, Niki Prasad and Deepti Sharma helped the team secure victory. Zimbabwe scored 114 runs for five wickets after batting first. In reply, India chased down the target in 15.4 overs, with 26 balls remaining.

Oct 17, 2026

India unveil squad for New Zealand ODIs, Tests; Shreyas Iyer to lead India in final two ODIs

India have announced squads for the upcoming five-match ODI series and two-match Test series against New Zealand. Notably, two separate squads have been unveiled for the five-match ODI series. India’s bowling attack has been bolstered, with fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returning to the Test squad after missing the team’s assignment against Sri Lanka earlier this year. However, Jasprit Bumrah has been left out of the ODI…

Oct 16, 2026

Hazlewood on Australia's bowling success

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has highlighted the importance of reverse swing after Australia secured a series lead against South Africa in Durban. The experienced pacer said the conditions at Kingsmead helped the Australian bowlers generate reverse swing, which played an important role in their victory. Australia's fast bowlers struggled to find reverse swing during their warm-up match in Potchefstroom, but the conditions in Durban proved more helpful. The dry and…

Oct 16, 2026

IND vs WI, T20Is: Bhuvneshwar Kumar added to India squad ahead of fifth T20I

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a major decision, added veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the India squad ahead of the fifth and final T20I match against West Indies. The latest development emerges after India suffered an injury scare, with pacer Arshdeep Singh taking a blow to his left shoulder while batting in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Meanwhile, a decision on Arshdeep’s availability for the fifth…

Oct 16, 2026

India vs West Indies 5th T20I: Series decider set for Bengaluru thriller

India and West Indies are all set to face each other in the fifth and final T20I on October 17 in Bengaluru. With the five-match series level at 2-2, the final game will decide which team takes home the series trophy. Both sides have shown impressive batting performances throughout the contest, making this series one of the most exciting battles between the two teams. West Indies bounced back strongly in the previous match to level the…

Oct 16, 2026

Zimbabwe eye another victory over Bangladesh in Tri-Series opener

Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will face each other in the opening match of the ODI tri-series in the UAE on October 17 in Abu Dhabi. Zimbabwe will enter the contest with confidence after defeating Bangladesh in their recent Test and ODI series. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will look to bounce back and start the tri-series with a victory. Zimbabwe recently lost their ODI series against Australia 3-0 but gave the world champions a tough fight in the…

Oct 16, 2026

“I Was Surprised”: R Ashwin reacts to Kuldeep Yadav being dropped from India’s XI

Former India spinner R Ashwin has questioned the Indian team management's decision to leave Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI during the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies. Ashwin expressed surprise over the decision, arguing that Kuldeep's spin variations could have troubled the West Indies batters. Kuldeep played in the first two T20I matches in Lucknow and Ranchi but was left out of the playing XI for the matches in Indore and Hyderabad. He…

Oct 16, 2026

IND vs WI, T20Is: Ex-Indian player slams India’s team combination amid struggle against West Indies

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has hit out at the team management’s selection strategy after India fell to a 24-run defeat against West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Kaif was critical of India’s decision to give more impetus to their batting depth and not worry much about their bowling strength, which has been a major concern in the ongoing series. India headed into the fourth T20I with a lineup that featured four frontline bowlers…

Oct 16, 2026

AUS C vs WI C 2nd Semi-Final at WCL 2026: Who has the edge?

The second semi-final of the World Championship of Legends 2026 will feature an exciting clash between Australia Champions and West Indies Champions . Both teams have performed well in the tournament, winning three matches each. However, Australia Champions finished second in the points table, while West Indies Champions secured third place. Australia also have a slightly better net run rate of +0.032. The two teams have already faced each…

Oct 16, 2026