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AB de Villiers says Virat Kohli has reached a third career peak. The 37-year-old batter hit nine sixes during his unbeaten 139 against West Indies on Tuesday. De Villiers said, “Out there in the middle, you can almost see he’s completely free.” He also backed Rohit Sharma for the 2027 World Cup.
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."
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back for India’s T20I series in New Zealand after four years. The 36-year-old got selected following a strong IPL 2026 season where he took 28 wickets. Conditioning coach Surya Yadav said, “We had to increase the load, activate the fast-twitch fibres and create more power.” He looks robust.
Kieron Pollard joined the Joburg Super Kings for R1.5 million at the SA20 Season 5 auction. The MI legend moved to the yellow jersey after spending years with MI Cape Town. This surprise switch comes 16 years after Chennai Super Kings lost the initial bidding war for the star all-rounder.
Abhishek Porel got a spot in Bengal’s Ranji Trophy squad on Wednesday for the season opener against Delhi. The wicketkeeper-batter joined the team days after he got bail in a sexual assault case. The match will take place at Kalyani, as Eden Gardens is busy hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Shreyas Iyer hit his first T20I century to lead India to an eight-wicket win over West Indies in Lucknow on Tuesday night. Chasing 172, he scored 102 not out off 42 balls. Shreyas said, “After the exhausting travel, I didn’t realise where I was. We just didn’t look at jetlag.”
Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead Bengal in the Ranji Trophy season opener against Delhi starting October 11 at Kalyani. The team includes stars like Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep. Bengal hopes for a strong start after reaching the semifinals last season. The first leg of the tournament runs until November 5.
Kagiso Rabada is racing to recover from a hamstring injury before the first Test against Australia starts on Friday. Simon Harmer said, "We don't want to risk short-term gain for long-term damage." Rabada worked on his fitness at Kingsmead on Wednesday, but his place in the team remains uncertain.