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Prithvi Shaw will lead Maharashtra in their Ranji Trophy opener against Services in New Delhi from October 11. Regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad will miss the match as he is set to lead India 'A' in their three-match unofficial one-day series against Australia A. The team announced a 16-member squad today.
Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus said Mohammad Nabi still has a role in the team despite being dropped for the upcoming T20Is against Zimbabwe. On October 7, Pybus told Cricbuzz, "I think Nabi's got something to contribute in the formats which he's available for." He remains a respected professional.
Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentina star played his final international game on Tuesday, October 6. Ronaldo praised his long-time rival on Instagram, saying, "Leo, so many years defending your country and a history that will last forever." Messi scored and assisted during his emotional farewell.
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Naomi Osaka will compete in the One Point Slam on January 13, 2027. This exciting event lets amateurs play professionals for a million Australian dollars. Andrew Abdo said, "At the heart of the creation of the 1 Point Slam is our desire to even more deeply connect."
Ajit Agarkar stepped down as Team India's chief selector on October 4 after his tenure with the BCCI ended. Reports said his annual salary was ₹3 crore, meaning he got about ₹9.75 crore during his three-year stint. The board has now started the process of finding his new successor.
Eighteen-year-old Jason Rowles became the most expensive player at the SA20 auction held on Wednesday, October 7. The Joburg Super Kings got the school student for 2.9 million Rand. Many teams showed interest in the young all-rounder, who is currently finishing his studies at St David's Marist Inanda School.
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year Argentina career with a 3-0 win against Benin on Tuesday night. Cristiano Ronaldo praised his rival, saying, "All my respect for what you have achieved with Argentina." Messi leaves as the most decorated player in his country's history, having scored 126 goals for them.
Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz said on Wednesday that he is still hurt by the team’s loss to India in the Asian Games gold medal match. India beat Pakistan by 19 runs last week. Nawaz scored 96 runs and said, “I am satisfied with my runs but losing the final was disappointing.”
Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as India’s captain on Tuesday, ending a decade-long leadership journey. She took over from Mithali Raj in 2016 and helped the team become genuine contenders at major ICC events. Kaur now plans to focus on her batting, aiming to play as a freer and more aggressive player.
Australia returned to South Africa eight years after the infamous 2018 Sandpapergate scandal. The team arrived at Kingsmead in Durban, where they once took a 1-0 lead. That tour saw many players get banned and sent home after ugly confrontations. Now, the side faces the shadow of cricket’s darkest controversy.
Naman Dhir made a strong statement on his T20I debut against the West Indies by taking 3/31. His impressive performance has sparked debate about Washington Sundar’s future in India’s white-ball teams. Former cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth praised the youngster, saying, "Naman Dhir has finished him," regarding Sundar’s spot in the squad.
Vishnu Vinod is the new Kerala captain for the Ranji Trophy opener against Jharkhand on October 11. The 32-year-old batter said, "I want to leave my imprint on this team." He wants players to express themselves freely. The team now has Swapnil Asnodkar as the new coach this season.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the India T20I squad after four years following two strong IPL seasons. Now, Mohammed Shami hopes for a similar comeback. While Shami struggled in the IPL, he took 37 wickets in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy. Coach Omkar Salvi said, "One of his biggest strengths is the clarity."