Speculation around India’s ODI captaincy continues, but Shubman Gill remains the leader for now. With strong performances and management support, he stays ahead, while Shreyas Iyer is being prepared as a reliable backup captain.
Shreyas sustained the injury while attempting to take a catch of Alex Carey last Saturday leading to ICU treatment. Iyer is now recovering in Sydney and will return to India when gets medical clearance to fly.
IND vs AUS 2nd T20: Team India’s batting completely collapsed in the second T20 match, resulting in a 4-wicket defeat against Australia. With this victory, Australia took a 1-0 lead in the series.
The second T20 match between India and Australia will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today. This match crucial for both teams to take a lead in the series. Team India has historically dominated Australia in T20s.
The second Test of the India vs South Africa series in Guwahati will witness a historic change in match timings. For the first time in Test cricket, the usual order of lunch and tea breaks will be reversed. The adjustment has been made because of early sunrise and sunset in the eastern part of India.
Shreyas Iyer is recovering well after a serious splenic injury sustained while fielding in the third ODI against Australia on October 25, 2025. He gave his update on social media platform X, where he informed fans that he is in recovering phase.
South Africa defeated Pakistan by 150 runs under the DLS method, officially knocking Pakistan out of the Women’s World Cup 2025. With their exit, India gains a major advantage securing the hosting rights for both semi-finals and the final.
The BCCI has announced the India A squad for two four-day matches against South Africa. Rishabh Pant will lead the team, with Sai Sudarshan as vice-captain. Test captain Shubman Gill has been excluded from the squad.
India’s narrow 4-run loss to England in the 20th match of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 has made its path to the semi-finals tougher but not impossible. The upcoming clash with New Zealand on October 23 is especially critical.
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