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Zaheer Khan’s departure from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has come under scrutiny after the former India pacer was appointed as the head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Zaheer had previously worked with LSG, but the franchise parted ways with him after just one season.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering retaining Sahibzada Farhan as Pakistan’s T20I captain for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka. If approved, the 30-year-old opener would replace Salman Ali Agha as the team’s full-time captain in the shortest format.

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been reportedly ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against England after suffering stiffness and spasms in his back and neck. The Sri Lanka team management and selectors have decided not to risk him for the remaining matches.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed that the board will wait until after October 4 to decide on a replacement for chief selector Ajit Agarkar. The former India bowler has declined a contract extension, and the BCCI will have to make a change to the selection committee.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed Goa as the venue for the IPL 2027 mini-auction. The one-day event will take place in mid-December, bringing the auction back to India for the first time since the 2023 auction, which was held in Kochi.

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has made a big prediction about young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. With India currently in Japan for their Asian Games 2026 campaign, Kaif believes the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could soon force his way into the playing XI.

India National Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir believes that Shubman Gill has been fortunate to have senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma around him, as their experience can help the young captain handle difficult decisions both on and off the field.

Pakistan National Cricket Team head coach Mike Hesson has made a big statement ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. Mike Hesson has described India as the current benchmark in white-ball cricket and said Pakistan’s main challenge is to close the gap and compete strongly against their biggest rivals.

India’s middle-order batter Rinku Singh has made a big statement amid the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 buzz. Rinku Singh wants senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be part of the tournament and hopes they can help India finally lift the World Cup trophy after more than two decades.

India’s middle-order batter Rinku Singh has made a big statement amid the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 buzz. Rinku Singh wants senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be part of the tournament and hopes they can help India finally lift the World Cup trophy after more than two decades.

Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up about his conversation with outgoing India chief selector Ajit Agarkar during his retirement. Despite being one of the senior players who was phased out during Ajit Agarkar’s tenure, Ravichandran Ashwin has praised his work as chairman of selectors.

The Pindiz franchise has denied media reports claiming that owner M. Ahsan Tahir threatened to withdraw the team from the PSL over the Mohammad Rizwan investigation. The franchise called the remarks attributed to Tahir regarding the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) inquiry completely fabricated.

In a recent development, South Africa fast bowler Kwena Maphaka has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Cricket South Africa stated that the left-arm pacer will undergo assessments to determine the extent of his injury ahead of the upcoming three-match Test series on home soil.

Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has slammed the BCCI Centre of Excellence, targeting the head, VVS Laxman, for recent injuries after the fresh Varun Chakravarthy setback.

Guyana Amazon Warriors captain Imran Tahir has expressed his desire to return for one final season in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The 47-year-old leg-spinner stated that he wants to end his decorated T20 career in front of the home fans at Providence in Georgetown.

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has risen to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings after a significant movement in the latest update. Abrar has moved ahead of Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan to claim the No.1 position with a rating of 736, while Rashid has slipped to second with 735 points.