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News brief · 16 Oct 2026

Modi applauds Asian Games medalists, calls them symbol of new India

The prime minister met the country's Asian Games medallists and praised their achievements as a sign of a rising India.

News brief · 16 Oct 2026

Ashwin says dropping Kuldeep Yadav was ill‑judged

Ashwin criticised India’s decision to omit Kuldeep Yadav from the recent T20I series, saying it lacked common sense.

News brief · 15 Oct 2026

Samson cites Tilak Varma’s wicket as key moment in India’s 24‑run T20I loss

Samson said Tilak Varma’s dismissal turned the match, as India fell 24 runs short of 248 in Hyderabad.

West Indies tour of India, 2026 · 14 Oct 2026

West Indies chase down 247 to beat India by 24 runs in Hyderabad

West Indies posted 247/3 and restricted India to 223/9 to win the fourth T20I of the series.

News brief · 13 Oct 2026

India close to series win as fourth T20I looms in Hyderabad

The fourth T20I in Hyderabad offers a batting‑friendly pitch as India aim to clinch the five‑match series.

Shafali Verma
News brief · 13 Oct 2026

Gill and Verma secure ICC Player of the Month double for India

Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma have both received the ICC Player of the Month awards, giving India a rare men’s‑women’s double.

News brief · 12 Oct 2026

Abhishek Sharma's 69 off 30 balls fuels India's 223 to lead series 2-1

India posted 223 in the third T20 against WI, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 69 off 30 balls, giving them a 2-1 series advantage.

West Indies tour of India, 2026 · 11 Oct 2026

India defend 223 to beat West Indies by 14 runs in Indore

India posted 223/10 and held off a spirited West Indies chase of 209/7 to win the 3rd T20I at Holkar Cricket Stadium.

News brief · 11 Oct 2026

Abhishek Sharma hits 69 off 30 as India post 223, West Indies tweak attack

India surged to 223 runs with Abhishek Sharma’s rapid 69, while West Indies made bowling changes, dropping Romario Shepherd for Quentin Sampson and Keemo Paul.

News brief · 11 Oct 2026

New Zealand rolls out commemorative jersey and announces split squad for India ODIs

New Zealand Cricket has unveiled a centenary jersey for the India one‑day series and named a split squad, with several players heading to Wellington after the third match.

News brief · 10 Oct 2026

India and West Indies set for high‑scoring third T20 in Indore

The series‑level third T20 in Indore could turn into a run‑fest, with India's bowlers under pressure after conceding sixes frequently.

News brief · 10 Oct 2026

Gambhir says bowlers' futures at risk after India's loss to West Indies

India lost to West Indies in Ranchi as Gambhir warned bowlers' careers are at stake.