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.
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.
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.
Kuwait knocked out Mongolia for 42 and then chased the target of 43 without dropping a wicket, winning by 10 wickets in Match 6 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier…
Why it matters The margin underlines how uneven Asia Group A remains, with Kuwait comfortably advancing and Mohammed Aslam's 5/19 boosting his profile for higher-level selection.
Rathnayake took Samson with left-arm spin and Dube with right-arm off-spin in one T20 innings.
Why it matters India reached 169/7; Sri Lanka's 45 left them 124 runs short.
