ICC announces Women's ODI World Cup 2029 expansion from 8 to 10 teams with 48 matches (up from 31). Decision follows record 300,000 stadium attendance and 500 million Indian viewers during India's maiden 2025 triumph. Women's T20 World Cup 2026 expands to 12 teams.
Irfan Pathan calls for Dead Ball law amendment after Shubman Gill denied single in IND vs AUS 4th T20I despite successful DRS overturn. Marcus Stoinis' LBW appeal on Gill (inside edge confirmed) led to run being nullified. India won by 48 runs at Carrara Oval.
Kane Williamson will miss New Zealand's ODI series vs West Indies (November 16-22) to prepare for World Test Championship series starting December 2. Decision follows November 1 T20I retirement. Will play Plunket Shield from November 26 for red-ball readiness.
BCCI submits 5-city T20 World Cup 2026 proposal to ICC: Ahmedabad (final), Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai. February 7-March 8 tournament co-hosted with Sri Lanka. Pakistan matches in Colombo, Kandy under neutral-venue agreement.
Gujarat Giants retain only two players—Ashleigh Gardner (Rs 3.5 crore) and Beth Mooney (Rs 2.5 crore)—ahead of WPL 2026 auction. Laura Wolvaardt (571 World Cup runs) among 16 released. Rs 9 crore purse highest among five franchises.
Delhi Capitals retain five players including World Cup heroes Jemimah Rodrigues (127* semifinal) and Shafali Verma (87 final) but shockingly release captain Meg Lanning who led team to three consecutive finals. Rs 5.70 crore purse remaining for November 27 auction.
Harmanpreet Kaur requested Mumbai Indians retain Nat Sciver-Brunt as top pick (Rs 3.5 crore) ahead of herself (Rs 2.5 crore) for WPL 2026. Sources confirm captain's team-first approach after World Cup triumph.
WPL 2026 retentions shock: Deepti Sharma (Player of Tournament) and Laura Wolvaardt (571 World Cup runs) released by UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants. Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy also dropped. 17 players retained across five franchises ahead of November 27 auction.
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirms MS Dhoni will play IPL 2026, ending retirement speculation. The 44-year-old legend returns after CSK's worst-ever season (10th place, 4 wins). Sanju Samson trade talks resurface.
Sunrisers Hyderabad reportedly considering releasing Heinrich Klaasen (Rs 23 crore retention) ahead of IPL 2026 mini-auction. Plan to repurchase at Rs 15 crore, freeing Rs 8 crore for bowling attack. Multiple franchises monitoring situation closely.
WPL 2026 mega auction scheduled for November 27 at Aerocity hotel in New Delhi. First-ever mega auction features RTM cards, Rs 15 crore purse per franchise, with only 19 slots available after retentions. World Cup heroes expected to trigger bidding wars.
ECB announces 30 central contracts for 2025-26: 14 two-year deals, 12 one-year contracts. RCB's Jacob Bethell elevated from development contract. Six players receive first-time senior contracts including Bethell, Sonny Baker, Liam Dawson.
Dewald Brevis ruled out of South Africa's ODI series vs Pakistan after sustaining low-grade shoulder muscle strain during 3rd T20I in Lahore. Will undergo rehab for India Test tour starting November 14.
R Ashwin ruled out of BBL 2025-26 after knee surgery sustained during training in Chennai. The 39-year-old reveals he's still on crutches with 3-4 months recovery needed, ending his historic bid to become first Indian male cricketer in BBL.
ICC announces Women's World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament. Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma lead Indian contingent. Laura Wolvaardt captains after record 571 runs. Deepti named Player of the Tournament.
