Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma departed for Australia on the morning of October 15, with the first batch, including Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Head coach Gautam Gambhir is scheduled to leave later in the evening. The ODI series begins on October 19 in Perth.
Ajinkya Rahane calls for radical changes in BCCI selector appointments, saying only recently retired first-class players (5-8 years ago) should pick teams. "Players should not be scared of selectors," he told Cheteshwar Pujara on YouTube.
Shubman Gill acknowledges mental fatigue from being India's Test captain, ODI captain, and T20I vice-captain but remains committed to succeeding across all formats
South Africa's 19-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka ruled out of Namibia T20I (Oct 11) and entire Pakistan white-ball tour due to Grade 1-2 hamstring strain. Ottneil Baartman replaces him for T20Is,
Mitchell Starc will play his first Big Bash League match in 11 seasons after signing with Sydney Sixers for BBL|15. Available from January 11 after Ashes concludes, he can play up to 3 matches plus finals.
KL Rahul dislodged the bails after 71st over on Day 3 of India-West Indies 2nd Test, leading players to believe lunch had been called. Umpire Richard Illingworth quickly called them back for one final over. Kuldeep Yadav's 5/82 helped India enforce follow-on with 270-run lead.
South Africa begin World Test Championship title defense against bottom-placed Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Noman Ali's 6/112 and Senuran Muthusamy's 6/117 dominate as Pakistan lead by 135 runs after first innings.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra named his 'Next Fab 4' in cricket: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harry Brook, and Rachin Ravindra. Surprisingly, no Australian player made the cut despite Steve Smith being part of the original Fab 4 alongside Kohli, Root, and Williamson
Former India star Mohammad Kaif predicts Yashasvi Jaiswal will shatter Virender Sehwag's record of 319—highest Test score by an Indian. Jaiswal has 5 scores of 150+ in 26 Tests, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record at age 23. Anil Kumble also praises his big-innings ability.
Sunil Gavaskar delivered an epic remark to Yashasvi Jaiswal after his 175 vs West Indies: "Because I am a grandfather, I'll say keep getting granddaddy hundreds." Jaiswal surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record with fifth 150+ score at age 23, only behind Don Bradman.
Shubman Gill won his first Test toss as India captain on 7th attempt vs West Indies in Delhi, prompting hilarious banter from Gautam Gambhir who joked "Jassi ne run up mark kar liya tha" while Bumrah added "even Miyaan marked his run-up." India reached 318/2 with Jaiswal's 173*.
West Indies pacer Jayden Seales fined 25% match fee and given one demerit point by ICC for throwing ball at Yashasvi Jaiswal during 2nd Test in Delhi. Match referee Andy Pycroft rejected his run-out defense after reviewing footage. Seales now has 2 demerit points in 24 months.
Mohammed Shami returns to Bengal's Ranji Trophy squad starting October 15 vs Uttarakhand at Eden Gardens. Joins Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar in strong pace attack eyeing South Africa Test series in November after international snub.
Mohsin Naqvi has locked the Asia Cup trophy at ACC's Dubai headquarters with strict orders it cannot be handed to India without his personal approval. BCCI plans to raise issue at ICC meeting, may seek Naqvi's removal as ICC Director.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored magnificent 173* on Day 1 vs West Indies but stole hearts by performing concussion test on captain Shubman Gill after nasty collision with wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach. India reach 318/2 at stumps in Delhi.
