IPL, Team India and the fantasy-policy story, covered as a match actually unfolds.
Bangladesh play Afghanistan in a one-off Test at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, from 9 October on a slow, spin-friendly pitch.
Why it matters Rahmat Shah takes over as Afghanistan's fourth Test captain, and Bangladesh need the result before WTC series against the West Indies and South Africa.
Afghanistan and Bangladesh began their one-off Test in Abu Dhabi on 9 October 2026.
Why it matters Indian fans have no TV broadcast and must stream on FanCode.
Kuldeep Yadav's delivery found Sanju Samson at slip on 9 October, breaking Sherfane Rutherford's knock of 84 off 37 and snapping a 120-run fourth-wicket stand with Shai Hope in the 2nd T20I at Ranchi.
Why it matters West Indies recovered to post 252 for 4 and won by 6 wickets, holding India to 249 for 5 and levelling the five-match T20I series at 1-1 with…
Simon Harmer, the South African off-spinner, was retained by Durban's Super Giants for SA20 Season 5 and never entered the 7 October 2026 auction.
Why it matters There is no base price and no final price to report for Harmer this season - his status is unchanged heading into January.
Saudi Arabia batted first and reached 32/1 in 4 overs, Abdul Waheed top-scoring with 13 off 10 balls.
Why it matters Both teams compete for World Cup qualification points in this qualifier — early momentum could shape the group stage.
Australia A beat India A by 125 runs in the 1st unofficial ODI at the CAP Siechem Ground in Puducherry on October 6, 2026.
Why it matters Australia A now lead the three-match unofficial ODI series 1-0 with two fixtures still ahead on October 9 and 11 at the same venue.
Australia A captain Will Sutherland won the toss, opted to bat, and finished on 274 all out in 48.2 overs at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground.
Why it matters India A must chase under Ruturaj Gaikwad in a match that doubles as selection input for the ODI World Cup 2027 squad.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is named in India's 16-man T20I squad for the five-match tour of New Zealand after four years away from international cricket.
Why it matters Fans who followed Bhuvneshwar's IPL 2026 revival will see him in India colours again; Bumrah's rest opens a bowling slot on the tour.
India kick off a five-match T20I series against West Indies at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on October 6, 2026, with Bumrah rested and Reddy back from a side strain.
Why it matters Fans get a different attack lineup, and Reddy's early exposure to home conditions sets up the ODI World Cup preparation cycle.
