Labuschagne replaces Green in Australia’s squad for India ODIs

IANS | October 17, 2025 9:28 AM

Perth, Oct 17 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against India due to side soreness, with Marnus Labuschagne named as his replacement. The injury has been assessed as low grade and Cricket Australia (CA) has opted for a precautionary approach given Green’s significance to their Ashes plans.

Abhishek, Smriti named ICC Players of the Month for September

IANS | October 16, 2025 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India duo of Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana have been named ICC Players of the Month for September. Abhishek, 25, was rewarded for his explosive run in the Asia Cup, where he amassed 314 runs in seven matches at an average of 44.85 and a blistering strike-rate of 200.

IPL 2026: Sairaj Bahutule likely to join Punjab Kings as new spin bowling coach

IANS | October 16, 2025 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule is likely to join Punjab Kings (PBKS) as their new spin bowling coach ahead of the 2026 IPL season. He was a part of the Rajasthan Royals support staff in IPL 2025, and is understood to have moved on from the franchise, which is in the midst of a major shake-up to their backroom staff.

England reveal playing XI for first T20I against New Zealand

IANS | October 16, 2025 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) England have revealed their starting XI for the opening T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch this Saturday, with Harry Brook, who took over as England’s white-ball captain earlier this year, leading the side.