- Bangladesh opt to beat Afghanistan in the competitive match. Finger spinner Aliss Al Islam made his debut for Bangladesh while Afghanistan made two changes. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, India v Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Shane Warne Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, day one, at the WACA, Perth, Thursday 20 November 1997. Faf du Plessis on the words of support he gave to Steven Smith after the ball tampering was announced in 2018. New Zealand vs India, 2nd T20I – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi comes on as New Zealand and India prepare for another brawl. Dew is likely to play a big role again in Christchurch and the team that wins the toss will prefer to chase Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to open the second match, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026. India’s batting coach is excited about Naman Dhir’s potential and says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is learning a lot even when he is not playing. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sat on, New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 When batting in white-ball cricket, it matters less where the head or feet are than what the hands are doing. Pratika Rawal reaches her fourth ODI century, India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026 NZ A v Ind A – Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Ben Lister, Mitch Hay in star-studded New Zealand A team The new New Zealand A team consists of 19 members, but players will be rotated – 13 will be available for each of the three four-day matches be. The rest is released for play. Ford Trophy Rhys Mariu drives on international debut, New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Hamilton, ril 2, 2025. Shikhar Mohan will replace KL Rahul, who will only play the first four-day match before joining the Indian ODI team. half century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Day 1, Nagpur, October 25, 2025 Rashid Khan finished with 3 for 41, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Tri-Series Final, Sharjah, October 23, 2026 A concussion, a troublesome neck and low scores – Steven Smith will be the one at Newlands, where the venue was Wanting to turn things around The Sandpergate scandal Steven Smith’s neck required medical attention after surviving a close game at 27, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Australia have lost two of their last four Tests overwhelmingly, and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batter at a time – has hurt them the most. Travis Head batted for Australia after their follow-up match, South Africa v Australia, 2 Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Marnus Labuschagne returns with his Test career hanging by a thread, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 SA vs Aus, 2nd Test – Through rain, nerves and late drama – South Africa shows their skills in the championship. The hosts rediscovered their champion spirit, turning adversity into opportunity and faith into victory that renewed the series. Matthew Breetzke’s attempt to dismiss Steven Smith created this dramatic moment, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, 22 October 2026 South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia fail to ‘get over the cracks’ after struggling innings. Australia must seriously consider changing its batting line-up for the crucial Test in Ce Town. Steven Smith was out and drew Kagiso Rabada, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, October 22, 2026. Rabada’s spirit, Jansen’s performance and Bavuma’s own runs ensured a strong response from the WTC champions after his fall in Durban last week. Temba Bavuma kept it all in and then let it all out as he reached triple figures, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test. Gqeberha, Day 3, October 20, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting a six on the penultimate ball to win the game. Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting a six on the penultimate ball to win the game, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026. Harry Brook put himself in illustrious company at Pindi – but the only value that mattered was his team defeat Team Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double century, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Sri Lanka celebrates victory after chasing 430, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Bangladesh’s ctain Towhid Hridoy bats against Rahmat Shah of Afghanistan, Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh, Tri-Series, Sharjah, October 21, 2026. Ctain Towhid Hridoy batted singles against Rahmat Shah’s Afghanistan, Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh, Tri-Series, Sharjah, October 21, 2026. Ctain Towhid Bangladesh’s Hridoy chose to bat first against Afghanistan in the final round-robin match of the ODI tri-series, which also involved Zimbabwe.
- Bangladesh must beat Afghanistan by at least 41 points to qualify for the final. However, all three teams still have a chance to qualify for the title game.
- Afghanistan, meanwhile, changed specialists, resting Fazalhaq Farooqi and Ziaur Rahman and bringing in Yamin Ahmadzai and Bilal Sami.
Bangladesh opt to beat Afghanistan in the competitive match. Finger spinner Aliss Al Islam made his debut for Bangladesh while Afghanistan made two changes. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, India v Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Shane Warne Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, day one, at the WACA, Perth, Thursday 20 November 1997. Faf du Plessis on the words of support he gave to Steven Smith after the ball tampering was announced in 2018. New Zealand vs India, 2nd T20I – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi comes on as New Zealand and India prepare for another brawl. Dew is likely to play a big role again in Christchurch and the team that wins the toss will prefer to chase Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to open the second match, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026. India’s batting coach is excited about Naman Dhir’s potential and says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is learning a lot even when he is not playing. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sat on, New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 When batting in white-ball cricket, it matters less where the head or feet are than what the hands are doing. Pratika Rawal reaches her fourth ODI century, India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026 NZ A v Ind A – Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Ben Lister, Mitch Hay in star-studded New Zealand A team The new New Zealand A team consists of 19 members, but players will be rotated – 13 will be available for each of the three four-day matches be. The rest is released for play. Ford Trophy Rhys Mariu drives on international debut, New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Hamilton, ril 2, 2025. Shikhar Mohan will replace KL Rahul, who will only play the first four-day match before joining the Indian ODI team. half century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Day 1, Nagpur, October 25, 2025 Rashid Khan finished with 3 for 41, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Tri-Series Final, Sharjah, October 23, 2026 A concussion, a troublesome neck and low scores – Steven Smith will be the one at Newlands, where the venue was Wanting to turn things around The Sandpergate scandal Steven Smith’s neck required medical attention after surviving a close game at 27, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Australia have lost two of their last four Tests overwhelmingly, and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batter at a time – has hurt them the most. Travis Head batted for Australia after their follow-up match, South Africa v Australia, 2 Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Marnus Labuschagne returns with his Test career hanging by a thread, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 SA vs Aus, 2nd Test – Through rain, nerves and late drama – South Africa shows their skills in the championship. The hosts rediscovered their champion spirit, turning adversity into opportunity and faith into victory that renewed the series. Matthew Breetzke’s attempt to dismiss Steven Smith created this dramatic moment, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, 22 October 2026 South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia fail to ‘get over the cracks’ after struggling innings. Australia must seriously consider changing its batting line-up for the crucial Test in Ce Town. Steven Smith was out and drew Kagiso Rabada, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, October 22, 2026. Rabada’s spirit, Jansen’s performance and Bavuma’s own runs ensured a strong response from the WTC champions after his fall in Durban last week. Temba Bavuma kept it all in and then let it all out as he reached triple figures, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test. Gqeberha, Day 3, October 20, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting a six on the penultimate ball to win the game. Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting a six on the penultimate ball to win the game, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026. Harry Brook put himself in illustrious company at Pindi – but the only value that mattered was his team defeat Team Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double century, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Sri Lanka celebrates victory after chasing 430, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Bangladesh’s ctain Towhid Hridoy bats against Rahmat Shah of Afghanistan, Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh, Tri-Series, Sharjah, October 21, 2026. Ctain Towhid Hridoy batted singles against Rahmat Shah’s Afghanistan, Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh, Tri-Series, Sharjah, October 21, 2026. Ctain Towhid Bangladesh’s Hridoy chose to bat first against Afghanistan in the final round-robin match of the ODI tri-series, which also involved Zimbabwe.
Bangladesh must beat Afghanistan by at least 41 points to qualify for the final. However, all three teams still have a chance to qualify for the title game. Afghanistan, meanwhile, changed specialists, resting Fazalhaq Farooqi and Ziaur Rahman and bringing in Yamin Ahmadzai and Bilal Sami. Afghanistan: 1 Rahmanullah Gurbaz (week), 2 Ibrahim Zadran, 3 Sediqullah Atal, 4 Rahmat Shah (ct), 5 Hashmatullah Shahidi, 6 Azmatullah Omarzai, 7 Mohammad Nabi, 8 Rashid Khan, 9 AM Ghazanfar, 10 Yamin Ahmadzai, 11 Bilal Sami. Bangladesh: 1 Tanzid Hasan, 2 Soumya Sarkar, 3 Saif Hassan, 4 Najmul Hossain Shanto, 5 Towhid Hridoy (ct), 6 Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), 7 Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8 Shoriful Islam, 9 Taskin Ahmed, 10 Aliss Al Islam, 11 Mustafizur Rahman Bangladesh, Towhid Hridoy chose the Fighting Rahmat Shah’s Afghanistan, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Tri-Series, Sharjah, October 21, 2026
