Gluten-free food and no 'kyon drop ho gaye' - inside Bhuvneshwar’s quiet road back to T20I team

Niharika Raina | October 21, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) When Bhuvneshwar Kumar trudged off the field in Napier on November 22, 2022, little did anyone know that it would be his last T20I for India for nearly four years. Three captaincy changes and at least two selection committee overhauls later, his India career appeared consigned to the past tense.

John Simpson to lead as England announce squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026

IANS | October 21, 2026 5:34 PM

Hong Kong, Oct 21 (IANS) England have announced their squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with Sussex club captain and wicketkeeper-batter John Simpson named captain for the tournament, which takes place from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.

1st T20I: India battle jet lag as tough NZ test awaits in Christchurch (Preview)

IANS | October 21, 2026 4:35 PM

Christchurch, Oct 21 (IANS) Days after a rain-hit draw against the West Indies at home led to the series ending in a 2-2 draw, a jetlagged India will take on a strong New Zealand in the first of five T20Is here at the Hagley Oval on Thursday.

IPL 2027: Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra joins Delhi Capitals as spin-bowling coach

IANS | October 21, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has been appointed as the spin-bowling coach of Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2027 IPL season. The appointment means Mishra returns to a new role to the franchise with which he began his IPL journey.

Reputation won't win India the series, must put pressure back on New Zealand: Shastri

IANS | October 21, 2026 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) India will need more than their reputation to get the better of New Zealand on their home turf, former head coach Ravi Shastri said on Wednesday, urging the visitors to soak up the pressure and turn it back on the hosts right from the opening T20I on Thursday.

Rashid, Sediqullah gain big in ODI rankings; Windies trio rise in T20Is

IANS | October 21, 2026 2:44 PM

Dubai, Oct 21 (IANS) Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has further strengthened his position at the top of the ICC ODI bowling rankings after an impressive four-wicket haul against Zimbabwe in the ongoing tri-series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

NZ conditions ideal for Bhuvneshwar, should be first choice with new ball, says Pujara

IANS | October 21, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar should be the side's first-choice new-ball bowler in the upcoming five-match T20I series in New Zealand, citing the conditions there as ideal for the recalled swing bowler to excel.

‘The kind of records she’s going to smash is incredible to watch’: Veda on Shafali’s rise

IANS | October 21, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy believes Shafali Verma’s growing consistency could pave the way for a remarkable decade of achievements in international cricket, with the 22-year-old emerging as one of the most productive batters in the women’s game.

England women to tour Sri Lanka for white-ball series in 2027

IANS | October 21, 2026 1:50 PM

Colombo, Oct 21 (IANS) England women will travel to Sri Lanka early next year for three T20Is and as many ODIs, with the two legs of the tour split either side of the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, set to happen in India from February 14-28 in 2027.

Bhuvneshwar will be 'rubbing his hands', Arshdeep can trouble Allen, says Pamment

Niharika Raina | October 21, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be ‘rubbing his hands at the prospect of bowling in early-season New Zealand conditions, while Arshdeep Singh can use his left-arm angle to trouble Finn Allen, according to former Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment.

Cricket

Gluten-free food and no 'kyon drop ho gaye' - inside Bhuvneshwar’s quiet road back to T20I team

John Simpson to lead as England announce squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026

1st T20I: India battle jet lag as tough NZ test awaits in Christchurch (Preview)

IPL 2027: Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra joins Delhi Capitals as spin-bowling coach

Reputation won't win India the series, must put pressure back on New Zealand: Shastri

Rashid, Sediqullah gain big in ODI rankings; Windies trio rise in T20Is

NZ conditions ideal for Bhuvneshwar, should be first choice with new ball, says Pujara

‘The kind of records she’s going to smash is incredible to watch’: Veda on Shafali’s rise

England women to tour Sri Lanka for white-ball series in 2027

Bhuvneshwar will be 'rubbing his hands', Arshdeep can trouble Allen, says Pamment

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