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News brief · 9 Oct 2026

West Indies achieve record T20I chase against India in Ranchi

Shai Hope’s unbeaten century and Sherfane Rutherford’s rapid 84 powered West Indies to a record 250‑run chase of India’s total in Ranchi.

West Indies tour of India, 2026 · 9 Oct 2026

West Indies chase down 252 to win 2nd T20I in Ranchi

West Indies secured a six‑wicket victory, chasing 252 in 18.3 overs, after India posted 249/5.

News brief · 9 Oct 2026

Bangladesh to replace Pakistan in men’s Asian Champions Trophy

Pakistan’s withdrawal sees Bangladesh stepping in, reshuffling India’s opening match in the tournament.

News brief · 9 Oct 2026

India maintain lineup as West Indies add Motie for Ranchi T20I

India keep Sanju Samson unchanged while West Indies bring in bowler Motie ahead of the second T20I in Ranchi.

News brief · 9 Oct 2026

New Zealand call up Clarkson and Tickner as Chapman, Foulkes miss India T20I series

Injuries to Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes have led New Zealand to add all‑rounder Josh Clarkson and fast bowler Blair Tickner for the five‑match T20I series against India starting 22 October.

News brief · 9 Oct 2026

Padukone urges Indian shuttlers to improve consistency after Asian Games dip

Former champion Prakash Padukone calls for steadier performances following India's reduced medal tally at the Asian Games.

News brief · 9 Oct 2026

India recall Bhuvneshwar Kumar for New Zealand T20I series

India have brought back fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the New Zealand T20I matches, citing his IPL form and an experience‑focused selection policy.

News brief · 9 Oct 2026

Jaiswal adds wicketkeeping to improve India selection prospects

Yashasvi Jaiswal is practising wicketkeeping for Mumbai to boost his chances of an India Test call‑up.

News brief · 7 Oct 2026

Gambhir thanks Agarkar as selector tenure ends

Gautam Gambhir expressed gratitude to Ajit Agarkar for his term as India’s chief selector, as Pragyan Ojha steps in as interim chairman and VVS Laxman joins future selection panels.

Rising Together’
News brief · 7 Oct 2026

India presents ‘Rising Together’ vision for 2036 Olympic bid

India’s sports ministry and Olympic body unveiled the ‘Rising Together’ plan to rally the nation behind a 2036 Olympic and Paralympic bid.

News brief · 7 Oct 2026

Shreyas Iyer scores unbeaten 102 in debut T20I century, lifts India to series opener win

Iyer's 102* off 43 balls against West Indies in Lucknow secured a win and moved him to seventh in the ICC T20I rankings.

News brief · 7 Oct 2026

India clinch opening T20I with Iyer's maiden century as West Indies falter

India secured an eight‑wicket victory in the series opener as Shreyas Iyer’s 102‑run knock and Naman Dhir’s three wickets powered the chase, while West Indies’ 171‑run total prompted a candid admission of batting chaos from Shai Hope.