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The BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee interviewed five candidates for the vacant West Zone place on India’s senior men’s selection panel, with Wasim Jaffer, Ramesh Powar, Salil Ankola, Jacob Martin and Connor Williams among those reported to have been interviewed.
17 Oct 2026 BREAKING 🟡 Report · Sportstar CricketIndia and West Indies head into the fifth T20I in Bengaluru with the series tied 2-2, but forecasts of rain and possible thunderstorms could disrupt Saturday’s decider at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
17 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · The Times of India — Why are India, Zimbabwe players wearing black armbands duri, The Indian Express CricketIndia and Zimbabwe’s women cricketers wore black armbands during the first T20I in Raipur on October 16, 2026, to honour former Zimbabwe cricketer and international umpire Sarah Dambanevana, who died aged 36. A minute’s silence was observed before the match.
17 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · The Times of India CricketIndia teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shared the two-word message “still believing” on social media after remaining out of the playing XI for the first four T20Is against West Indies. The post drew attention ahead of the fifth match, but it does not confirm whether he will be selected for the series d
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ESPNcricinfo reports that Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down as Mumbai Indians head coach. The decision marks a coaching change at the five-time IPL champions; the franchise’s official confirmation and details about a successor should be checked before publication.
17 Oct 2026 BREAKING 🟢 Confirmed · Cricbuzz CricketDelhi Capitals have appointed former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas as their fast-bowling coach for IPL 2027. The move brings a 355-Test-wicket and 400-ODI-wicket veteran into a revamped support staff led by Sourav Ganguly.
17 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · ESPNcricinfo CricketDeepti Sharma scored 49 and debutant Niki Prasad made an unbeaten 39 as India recovered from 19 for 4 to beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in the first T20I at Raipur.
17 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · BCCI CricketIndia have named Jasprit Bumrah in their Test squad for the two-match New Zealand series, while Rishabh Pant and Prasidh Krishna are included subject to fitness clearance. Shubman Gill will captain the side, with KL Rahul as vice-captain.
17 Oct 2026 Sponsored🟡 Report · The Hindu CricketAround 5,000 tickets have reportedly been sold for the Big Bash League’s Season 16 opener in Chennai, where Melbourne Renegades will face Perth Scorchers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on December 12, 2026.
16 Oct 2026 🟡 Report · The Indian Express CricketMohammad Kaif has stressed that strong bowling attacks were central to India’s World Cup triumphs in 1983, 2011 and 2024. He urged the current team to build a more reliable bowling unit amid recent struggles against the West Indies.
16 Oct 2026 🟡 Report · ESPNcricinfo CricketIndia handed Niki Prasad her T20I debut in Raipur against Zimbabwe, with captain Smriti Mandhana choosing to field after winning the toss. The team made changes to its lineup for the opening match of the series.
16 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · The Indian Express CricketThe India-West Indies men’s T20I series has become the fastest-scoring series in the format, with 98 sixes hit across 918 balls. West Indies lead the six count, while India have posted a stronger strike rate, according to The Indian Express.
16 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · Sportstar CricketKagiso Rabada is closing in on a return for South Africa’s second Test against Australia after missing the opener with a hamstring injury. Australia assistant coach Matthew Wade has warned that the fast bowler’s aggression and competitiveness will pose a serious challenge.
16 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · NDTV Sports CricketAaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, struck 173 off 143 balls for Delhi Under-19 against Chandigarh in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. His innings featured 19 fours and eight sixes as Delhi posted 289 for six.
16 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · Sportstar CricketFormer India batter Punam Raut has retired from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect. She finished with 3,282 runs across four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20Is, and played a key role in India’s run to the 2017 Women’s World Cup final.
16 Oct 2026 🟡 Report · Sportstar CricketIndia have added veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the squad for the fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru after Arshdeep Singh sustained a bowling-shoulder injury. The one-match addition comes ahead of the series decider on October 17.
16 Oct 2026 🟡 Report · The Indian Express — ‘Rohit told we needed more batting’: India spinner explains CricketYuzvendra Chahal has revealed that Rohit Sharma told him India wanted batting depth through No. 8 and an extra fast-bowling option, explaining why the leg-spinner missed the 2023 ODI World Cup squad.
16 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · The Times of India — ‘India can help shape the future of global sport’: Virat Ko, India Today — Vira CricketVirat Kohli used his first LinkedIn post to outline a vision for Indian sport beyond cricket, including an end-to-end platform spanning manufacturing, consumer brands and distribution. He also highlighted his roles with Agilitas and one8world.
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