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Virat Kohli drops from second spot in ICC ODI batting rankings after consecutive ducks against West Indies

Virat Kohli slipped from second to a lower position in the ICC ODI batting rankings following back-to-back zero scores in the series against the West Indies.

08 Oct 2026

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan Tops ICC Bowling Rankings in T20 and ODI

The ICC's latest bowling rankings place Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan as the world No.1 bowler in both T20 International and One Day International formats.

08 Oct 2026

Yashasvi Jaiswal Takes Up Wicket‑Keeping Practice, Sparks New Competition for Ranji and International Selection

Test debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal has begun training with wicket‑keeping gloves to broaden his skill set, intensifying the race for spots in Ranji and national squads.

08 Oct 2026

AB de Villiers Praises Virat Kohli’s Potential Impact in 2027 World Cup

Former South African captain AB de Villiers has highlighted Virat Kohli's expected influence on India’s campaign in the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

08 Oct 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s T20I Call‑Up Raises Questions About World Cup Spot

India’s fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named in the T20I squad, prompting speculation about his potential inclusion in the ODI World Cup team.

08 Oct 2026

Pakistan withdraws from World Championship of Legends after PCB demands written apology from Indian players

The Pakistan Cricket Board's demand that Indian cricketers issue a written apology led to Pakistan's official pull‑out from the World Championship of Legends, a condition rejected by the tournament organisers and Indian legends.

08 Oct 2026

Chingkhei Hunba Polo Club Announces Partnership with Eartherners and Unibrow Studio, Signs MoU

The Chingkhei Hunba Polo Club has formalized a partnership with Eartherners and Unibrow Studio, signing a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on upcoming events and promotional activities.

08 Oct 2026

Prince Yadav in contention for India's playing XI in 2nd T20 vs West Indies at Ranchi

Selector Chetashwar Poojar has named a possible playing eleven for the second T20 against West Indies, with young Prince Yadav being considered as a replacement for under‑performing Mayank Yadav.

08 Oct 2026

Ajit Agarkar steps down as India chief selector; BCCI seeks new selection committee members, Ravindra Jadeja's tweet goes viral

Former India chief selector Ajit Agarkar has resigned, prompting the BCCI to call for applications for the selection panel, while a tweet by all‑rounder Ravindra Jadeja has sparked a social‑media buzz.

08 Oct 2026

Ayush Mhatre, 17, Named Mumbai Ranji Team Vice‑Captain After Surya Kumar Yadav’s Exit

The Mumbai Cricket Association has appointed 17‑year‑old batsman Ayush Mhatre as vice‑captain of the Mumbai Ranji squad, following the departure of star player Surya Kumar Yadav.

08 Oct 2026

Indian Legends reject PCB's demand for apology after Pakistan's exit from WCL tournament

The Pakistan Cricket Board asked the Indian Legends team to apologise following Pakistan's elimination from the World Championship of Legends, but the Indian players declined.

08 Oct 2026

Kannada Cricket Viewership Jumps 30% as Regional Language Feeds Gain Traction

A JioStar report shows a 30% rise in viewers watching live cricket, including IPL, with Kannada commentary feeds outpacing last year’s numbers.

08 Oct 2026