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Jonny Bairstow criticised the ECB on Friday for leaving Yorkshire all-rounder George Hill out of the England Lions squads. Bairstow said, "Absolute joke!" regarding the decision to snub the 25-year-old for the November series against West Indies A. He believes Hill’s strong all-round skills deserve an international opportunity right now.
Delhi Capitals appointed former Sri Lanka legend Chaminda Vaas as their fast bowling coach for IPL 2027. The 52-year-old brings vast international experience to the franchise. He will work under head coach Sourav Ganguly alongside Yuvraj Singh. Vaas takes over from Munaf Patel as Delhi looks to strengthen their support staff.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shared a cryptic "still believing" post after sitting on the bench for four T20Is against the West Indies. The 15-year-old batsman remains hopeful for a chance in the series finale. India has stuck with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma as openers, leaving the youngster waiting for his opportunity.
Punam Raut retired from cricket after a career defined by grit and discipline. She scored 381 runs during the 2017 World Cup, helping India reach the final. Punam told India Today, "The illness left me with significant joint pain and other complications," forcing her to step away from the game.
Ramesh Powar is the top choice to replace Ajit Agarkar on the BCCI senior men’s selection committee. The Cricket Advisory Committee interviewed several candidates on October 15 after applications closed on October 14. While Powar joins the senior panel, reports suggest Dodda Ganesh might not lead the junior selection committee.
Neeraj Chopra is targeting a strong return to competition in 2027 after an ankle ligament injury. The Indian javelin star said, "There’s still some time for the Olympics; it is going to be held in 2028." He is now focused on recovering and preparing for his next big season.
The BCCI on Friday announced India’s ODI squads for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand, dropping Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Selectors made these big calls as they started planning for the 2027 World Cup. Axar Patel got a spot to replace Jadeja, while Ishan Kishan returned to the team.
Tim Hutchings has been a track and field commentator for more than 35 years. The 67-year-old started his career in 1991 after injuries ended his time as an athlete. "I just use my common sense," he said. He now balances technical details to help fans understand the sport better.
Ravichandran Ashwin said MS Dhoni could take a mentorship role for Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming Indian Premier League. With Zaheer Khan replacing Stephen Fleming as head coach, Ashwin noted, "Dhoni will likely be the mentor." CSK missed the playoffs for three seasons, so this change aims for better results.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticized the exclusion of Yashasvi Jaiswal from India’s ODI squad against New Zealand. Ashwin said, "It is very unfair." He fears the lack of game time ruins the young opener's confidence. Many feel Jaiswal should have replaced Shubman Gill, as he has not played limited-overs cricket for months.
Anvay Dravid smashed 151 runs to help Karnataka chase a 352-run target against Gujarat on Friday. Anvay and Dhruv Krishnan scored centuries, leading their team into the Vinoo Mankad Trophy knockouts. The pair added 203 runs for the third wicket, showing great skill as Karnataka got a stunning five-wicket win.
Indian sports fans have a busy day on October 17, 2026. The ISL features Inter Kashi vs Odisha FC and NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters. Meanwhile, the Asian Para Games continue with many Indians in action. The Archery Premier League in Hyderabad and the Indian Open U23 Athletics Competition also started.