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Discover the likely India Women Playing XI for the historic 1st T20I against Zimbabwe Women on October 16, 2026. Get all the crucial details including match start time (7:00 PM IST), venue (Raipur), and where to watch live streaming on JioHotstar. Smriti Mandhana leads India in her first full-time captaincy assignment in this inaugural bilateral T20I series.

South Africa has announced its 17-player squad for the second Test against Australia, scheduled to begin on October 18 at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada returns from injury, while Matthew Breetzke replaces Tristan Stubbs. Ryan Rickelton will take over wicketkeeping duties, and Tony de Zorzi remains sidelined.

In a blow to the BCCI, two former Indian cricketers, each with nearly 100 Test caps, have reportedly declined offers to join the men's selection committee. This comes amidst the search for a new chief selector following Ajit Agarkar's departure on October 4, 2026, and after Parthiv Patel also chose not to apply.

Trent Boult, the seasoned New Zealand fast bowler, has officially joined the Sydney Thunder for the KFC Big Bash League 2026-27 season. Announced on October 14, 2026, the 37-year-old will bring his formidable pace and wicket-taking ability to the Thunder's lineup, joining fellow Kiwi Lockie Ferguson.

Catch the Oman vs Canada 137th ODI live today, October 14, 2026, in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27. Oman, currently positioned fourth in the League Two standings with 33 points, will be looking to solidify their place in the top half of the table.

As Pakistan's cricketing sensation Babar Azam prepares to celebrate his 32nd birthday tomorrow, October 15, 2026, delve into his illustrious career. A batting maestro, Azam holds records as the fastest to 5,000 ODI runs and 19 ODI centuries, and became the fastest Asian to 11,000 international runs in 2022.

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma made history today, October 14, 2026, by hitting his 69th six in T20 Internationals this year, thereby shattering Suryakumar Yadav's record of 68 maximums set in 2022. The record-breaking shot came during the fourth T20I against West Indies at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.

West Indies leveled the T20I series against India 2-2 with a dominant 24-run victory in the 4th T20I at Hyderabad on October 14, 2026. Shai Hope's magnificent unbeaten century (102*) and Keemo Paul's sensational five-wicket haul (5/41) were the architects of West Indies' triumph, as India's chase of 248 fell short. This sets up a thrilling series decider.

Cricket fans are fiercely divided on X following a controversial third umpire decision to rule Indian all-rounder Naman Dhir out stumped during the India vs West Indies 4th T20I in Hyderabad, October 14, 2026.

Shai Hope etched his name into West Indies cricket history today, becoming the first batter from the Caribbean nation to smash three T20 International centuries. His magnificent unbeaten 102 off just 50 balls against India in the 4th T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad propelled the West Indies to a formidable total of 247/3.

West Indies captain Shai Hope has made history by equaling Chris Gayle's record for the most T20I half-centuries for his nation. Hope achieved his 16th T20I fifty during the crucial 4th T20I against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026.

Pragyan Ojha, a veteran with 24 Test caps, is set to become the next full-time Chief Selector for the BCCI Men's Selection Committee. This development follows reports that Parthiv Patel, initially considered a strong contender for the West Zone vacancy, did not submit his application by the Wednesday, October 14, 2026 deadline.