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Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s future in the Indian team after the experienced pacer endured a disappointing comeback in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Ashwin believes the 36-year-old may find it difficult to earn another opportunity after failing to reproduce his impressive Indian Premier League form on the international stage.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, which will be played in Qatar from November 19 to 29. Abdul Samad will lead the defending champions, with several established batting options in the squad.

Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings are reportedly close to completing a major player exchange ahead of the IPL 2027 season, with Hardik Pandya potentially moving to the Punjab-based franchise.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended the deadline for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to submit their player retention and release lists by two days. Notably, the board has moved the cutoff from November 15 to November 17, 2026, giving teams more time to finalise their squads.

India captain Shubman Gill has provided a reassuring update on his recurring neck problem ahead of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The right-handed batter confirmed that he completed an extended batting session and fielding drills without experiencing any discomfort during training in Auckland.

The India vs Pakistan clash at the 2027 ODI World Cup has received an overwhelming response, with 8,397,294 ticket requests for a match at a stadium with a capacity of just 34,000. The highly anticipated group-stage encounter will take place at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on October 10.

India captain Shubman Gill has expressed hope that Hardik Pandya will return to competitive cricket soon, suggesting that the all-rounder should play domestic cricket as part of his comeback. Pandya has been sidelined with a shin injury and missed India’s preparations for the New Zealand series after being ruled out of the India A squad’s…

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli shared a light-hearted moment with local net bowlers during India’s practice session at Eden Park in Auckland ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand. The young bowlers asked Rohit for one bat, but the opener declined before Kohli stepped in with a hilarious suggestion.

New Zealand have been hit by several injury concerns ahead of their five-match ODI series against India, with Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman among the players affected. Matt Henry’s fitness is also being monitored, while Zak Foulkes, Will O’Rourke and Ben Sears remain unavailable as they recover from their respective injuries.

New Zealand opener Devon Conway is in doubt for the first ODI against India and could miss more matches after suffering a head injury in a training-ground collision with Matt Henry on Tuesday. The left-handed batter was taken to hospital for further assessment after the incident during fielding practice.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket on November 2, 2026, bringing an end to his career with the national team.

Former Indian batter Hanuma Vihari has raised concerns over Sanju Samson’s batting technique following the team’s crushing seven-wicket defeat in the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand. Sanju Samson failed to make a big impact in the five-match T20I series in New Zealand.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India A squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29. Tilak Varma has been appointed captain of the 15-member squad, while Rajat Patidar will serve as his deputy.

Gautam Gambhir was delighted as the India National Cricket Team had made a winning start to their all-format tour of New Zealand by clinching the five-match T20I series 3-2. Despite getting very little time to prepare after their home series against West Indies, the Indian players delivered a strong performance and managed to take an…

Rishabh Pant will undergo a second fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru after failing his initial assessment on Sunday. The wicketkeeper-batter has been given another opportunity to prove his fitness before receiving clearance to travel to New Zealand for the upcoming series.

Afghanistan have reached a milestone by climbing to sixth place in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, overtaking Sri Lanka to secure their highest-ever position in the format. According to the latest update on the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) website, the team has moved into the top six for the first time.