- NCL: Khulna takes the lead; Nayeem takes Rajshahi to double century win Meanwhile, defending champions Rangpur’s difficult season continued as they lost to Sylhet by 37 runs. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are 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, November 20, 1997 Faf du Plessis on the supportive words he gave to Steven Smith after the ball tampering in the was announced in 2018. NZ vs Ind 2nd T20I – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi comes on as New Zealand and India prepare for another brawl. will 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. The Indian batting coach is excited about the potential of Naman Dhir and says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is learning a lot even when he is not playing. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to miss, 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 Zealand A team has 19 members, but players will be rotated – 13 will be available for each of the three four-day rounds his, the rest cleared to play Ford Trophy Rhys Mariu drives on his international debut, New Zealand vs 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. Shikhar Mohan scores half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Day 1, Nagpur, October 25 October 2025 Rashid Khan finished with 3 for 41, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Tri-Series Final, Sharjah, October 23, 2026 A concussion scare, neck problems and low scores – Steven Smith will want to change things at Newlands, where the Sandpergate scandal took place. Steven Smith’s neck required medical attention after narrowly surviving matchday 27, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test. Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Australia have lost two of their last four Tests, destroying margins, and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batsman at a time – has hurt them the most. Travis Head batted for Australia after their follow-up match, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026. Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Marnus Labuschagne returns, his Test career hanging by a thread, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 2026 SA vs Aus, 2nd Test – Through rain, nerves and late drama, South Africa shows their championship ability. The hosts rediscovered their champion spirit, turning adversity into opportunity and faith into victory that revived the series. Matthew Breetzke’s attempt to dismiss Steven Smith created this dramatic moment, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, October 22, 2026 South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia fails 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 fell to Kagiso from Rabada, South Africa vs 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 their defeat in Durban last week. Temba Bavuma kept it all in and then let it all out as he reached three 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 to win the match. penultimate ball, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Harry Brook was in illustrious company at Pindi – but the only stat that mattered was his team’s defeat. 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 v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 2026 Azizul Hakim celebrates his century, Khulna Division v Chattogram Division, NCL, Sylhet, October 18, 2026 Batting, Khulna was with 201 ejected, to which Chattogram replied with 250.
- Ctain Irfan Shukkur and Shahadat Hossain hit half-centuries while Sheikh Parvez Jibon took four wickets.
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Sadikur Rahman both reached fifties and added 129 runs for the opening stand.
NCL: Khulna takes the lead; Nayeem takes Rajshahi to double century win Meanwhile, defending champions Rangpur’s difficult season continued as they lost to Sylhet by 37 runs. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are 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, November 20, 1997 Faf du Plessis on the supportive words he gave to Steven Smith after the ball tampering in the was announced in 2018. NZ vs Ind 2nd T20I – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi comes on as New Zealand and India prepare for another brawl. will 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. The Indian batting coach is excited about the potential of Naman Dhir and says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is learning a lot even when he is not playing. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to miss, 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 Zealand A team has 19 members, but players will be rotated – 13 will be available for each of the three four-day rounds his, the rest cleared to play Ford Trophy Rhys Mariu drives on his international debut, New Zealand vs 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. Shikhar Mohan scores half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Day 1, Nagpur, October 25 October 2025 Rashid Khan finished with 3 for 41, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Tri-Series Final, Sharjah, October 23, 2026 A concussion scare, neck problems and low scores – Steven Smith will want to change things at Newlands, where the Sandpergate scandal took place. Steven Smith’s neck required medical attention after narrowly surviving matchday 27, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test. Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Australia have lost two of their last four Tests, destroying margins, and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batsman at a time – has hurt them the most. Travis Head batted for Australia after their follow-up match, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026. Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Marnus Labuschagne returns, his Test career hanging by a thread, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 2026 SA vs Aus, 2nd Test – Through rain, nerves and late drama, South Africa shows their championship ability. The hosts rediscovered their champion spirit, turning adversity into opportunity and faith into victory that revived the series. Matthew Breetzke’s attempt to dismiss Steven Smith created this dramatic moment, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, October 22, 2026 South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia fails 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 fell to Kagiso from Rabada, South Africa vs 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 their defeat in Durban last week. Temba Bavuma kept it all in and then let it all out as he reached three 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 to win the match. penultimate ball, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Harry Brook was in illustrious company at Pindi – but the only stat that mattered was his team’s defeat. 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 v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 2026 Azizul Hakim celebrates his century, Khulna Division v Chattogram Division, NCL, Sylhet, October 18, 2026 Batting, Khulna was with 201 ejected, to which Chattogram replied with 250.
Ctain Irfan Shukkur and Shahadat Hossain hit half-centuries while Sheikh Parvez Jibon took four wickets. Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Sadikur Rahman both reached fifties and added 129 runs for the opening stand. But they soon slipped to 177 for 6, Shukkur kept things going for a while and made 46.
17-year-old left-arm spinner Rakib Howlader stunned with his five-wicket haul as he helped Khulna bowl Chattogram out for 264. Left-arm quick Mehedi Hasan Rana also picked up four wickets. Nayeem Ahmed celebrates his century, Barishal Division vs Rajshahi Division, NCL, Rajshahi, October 21, 2026 Batting first, Barishal was bowled out for 229 to which Rajshahi replied with 457 for 7 before declaring.
Nayeem made an unbeaten 202 with 27 fours and a six and lasted seven hours and 42 minutes at the crease. He added 152 for the fourth wicket with Sabbir Rahman making 86. Nayeem added another 110 runs for the sixth wicket with SM Meherob also scoring a half-century.
Zawad Abrar responded with a 22-ball half-century but could not save Barishal, who was dismissed in his 274-ball second innings. Left-arm quick Shafiqul Islam took five wickets for Rajshahi before reaching the required 49 runs to win the match. Ctain Akbari Ali and Mim Mosaddek reached fifty as Rangpur totaled 206, a lead of 27 runs.
Offspinner Naeem Ahmed took four wickets. Amite Hasan’s 94 kept Sylhet in the game as they were bowled out for 237. Left-arm spinner Abu Hasim took four wickets before Rangpur were bowled out for 173.
Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed picked up five wickets while Naeem took eight wickets in the game. Rakib Howlader scores a five on his debut in First Class, Khulna Division vs Chattogram Division, NCL, Sylhet, October 21, 2026. Mymensingh followed up Mahfijul Islam’s third century in First Class, his second of the season, scoring 387. Mahfijul made 116 with nine fours and a six while legspinner Aminul Islam took four wickets.
Dhaka ctain Mohammad Naim responded with a century and hit 13 fours and three sixes. Taibur Rahman contributed 93 points, including five fours and three sixes. Mymensingh ctain Rakibul Hasan took four wickets.
Ariful Islam’s 92 helped Mymensingh reach 167 for 3 before the game ended in a draw. Meanwhile, defending champions Rangpur’s difficult season continued as they lost to Sylhet by 37 runs. Azizul Hakim celebrates his century, Khulna Division vs Chattogram Division, NCL, Sylhet, October 18, 2026. Meanwhile, defending champions Rangpur’s difficult season continued as they lost to Sylhet by 37 runs. Meanwhile, reigning champions Rangpur’s tough season continued as they lost to Sylhet by 37 runs.
