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India and West Indies meet in the third ODI at New Chandigarh, with India winning the toss and opting to bat as they chase a series win. Attention is on Rohit Sharma's form, Ravindra Jadeja's spot amid bowling changes, and young Indian pacers getting a chance. West Indies captain Dwayne Sammy called the tour a good gauge of his side's standing in ODIs, while Shai Hope acknowledged the challenge India pose.

South Africa and Australia are meeting in the third and deciding ODI of their series, with Australia batting first after South Africa won the toss. Pat Cummins has returned to the Australia side, and Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh both struck fifties to push Australia to 322. South Africa, led by Corbin Bosch, are chasing what would be a record target, and the match is drawing heavy interest across multiple countries.

Australia and South Africa are facing off in a Test series that is drawing global attention, with coverage across Australia, India, the UK, Canada and the US. Kagiso Rabada is set to return for South Africa, renewing his rivalry with Steve Smith, while Australia suffered a blow with a 340-wicket bowler ruled out. The series is shaping the World Test Championship final picture, with Michael Clarke criticising Australia's batting weakness.

West Indies thrashed India to level their T20 series 2-2, forcing a decisive final match. India's batting crumbled as the Windies piled on runs, with captain Shreyas Iyer blaming dew for the defeat, while all-rounder Naman Dhir's timely strikes stood out for India. Both sides are now searching for consistency heading into the series finale.

India and West Indies are meeting in an ODI cricket series drawing wide attention. India won the toss and chose to bat in the third ODI at Holkar Stadium in Indore, but slumped to two wickets down early, with Virat Kohli out for a golden duck to Jayden Seales and Shubman Gill also dismissed. Pujara has backed Sanju Samson amid selection debate, while West Indies coach Darcy Sammy called the tour a good gauge of his side's standing.

The second Test between South Africa and Australia is under way at St George's Park in Gqeberha, with rain and a wet outfield causing repeated delays. Scott Boland took four wickets as South Africa's batting frailties were exposed again. Australia are chasing a series win, while hosts' selectors kept their team announcement late; Kagiso Rabada returned to bolster the bowling, and Nathan Lyon's omission has drawn debate.

Shohei Ohtani's bat has gone cold, but the Los Angeles Dodgers keep winning anyway. With the team facing Chris Sale in a pivotal Game 3, manager Dave Roberts moved Ohtani down to fifth in the batting order, a striking demotion for the game's biggest star. Commentators note the Dodgers' depth has masked his slump so far, but attention is fixed on whether Ohtani can break out as the series tightens.

India are hammering the West Indies in their ongoing T20I series, with Shreyas Iyer hitting a century in the opener and India posting a record total in the second match. The fourth T20 is underway in Hyderabad, where India put the West Indies in to bat. Attention is also on selection debates, with Cheteshwar Pujara backing Shreyas Iyer's form and Sanju Samson's continued inclusion.

India are dominating their series against the West Indies, with Shubman Gill striking the fastest ODI double century to chase down 406 in the second ODI in Thiruvananthapuram, and Shreyas Iyer hitting his maiden T20I century. In the fourth T20I, West Indies spinner Motie removed Abhishek and Naman Dhir as the visitors fought back. The series is drawing global attention across Europe and India.

Shohei Ohtani's status for Game 3 of the NLCS has been confirmed by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, after speculation the star could be benched during a batting slump. Ohtani is batting fifth against the Brewers and reached base twice in a recent game, but is still searching for his swing. The Dodgers say they remain confident he will break out of the slump as the series continues.

Shohei Ohtani is going through a batting slump, and MLB.com analysts say they have identified the root of his problems at the plate. The question now being debated is whether there is enough time left in the season for the Dodgers star to correct the flaw and return to his usual form before the postseason.

Shai Hope led the West Indies to a win over India in the fourth T20I, keeping the series alive and preventing an Indian clincher. Hope's batting was the standout performance as the West Indies forced a decisive final match. Fans and commentators are praising Hope's form and debating whether the momentum can carry into the decider.

India are hosting the West Indies in the third ODI at New Chandigarh, with India winning the toss and batting first at Mullanpur as they chase a clean sweep. Anshul Kamboj made his ODI debut, but the big story is Virat Kohli dismissed for a golden duck by Jayden Seales, his first golden duck in seven years, leaving India struggling. Shubman Gill's form is also in focus.

Australia and South Africa are facing off in multiple sports at once. The Springboks have hit the Wallabies early in a rugby Test in Perth, while the countries' cricket teams are also meeting, with South Africa naming their XI for a Test and Australia's top-order batting under scrutiny. Joe Root's childhood friend reportedly rescued Australia's innings, and captain Temba Bavuma framed the contest as a battle against Australian identity itself. Commentators say Australia's batting order problems hint at deeper troubles despite a start that is 'no disaster'.

South Africa have called up batsman Matthew Breetzke ahead of a looming reshuffle to their batting line-up following a defeat. selectors appear ready to make changes as the team looks to arrest a poor run of results. The 25-year-old's inclusion signals the coaching staff's willingness to freshen a top order that has struggled to post competitive totals in recent matches.

Australia's coach says the team is open to changing its batting order ahead of the second test, while all-rounder Cameron Green still has to prove his fitness to be considered for selection. The comments keep uncertainty over the line-up, with selectors waiting on Green's condition before finalising the side for the next match in the series.

Australia is chasing victory in the first Test against South Africa in Durban, tightening its grip on day five. Attention is also on Steven Smith, who did not take the field after a blow to the head while batting, while Matt Renshaw's century and a remarkable catch have drawn praise. Low crowds at the ground are also being discussed.

South Africa and Australia dominate sports headlines after a busy stretch of cricket. Australia captain Mitch Marsh admitted his side were 'outplayed' in an ODI collapse against the Proteas, while South Africa's batting standout pledged a strong World Cup after the win. Attention now turns to the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha, where rain threatens play and South Africa are still weighing team changes.

India featured in another extremely high-scoring Twenty20 international played on a flat, batting-friendly pitch, with batters dominating and sixes flowing throughout the match. While the run-fest entertained fans, commentators are questioning whether such one-sided batting conditions actually help India prepare for tougher contests, or whether these six-hitting carnivals mask deeper issues in team selection and bowling form ahead of major tournaments.

Top-order batter Punam Raut has announced her retirement from international cricket. The Indian opener was a mainstay of the women's side for over a decade, known for her technically sound batting at the top of the order. Tributes and reflections on her international career are circulating following the announcement.

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has broken Abhishek Sharma's record for the most runs scored in a three-match T20I series. The milestone, reported by Pakistani media on 14 October 2026, underlines Farhan's run of form at the top of the order and pushes India's Sharma, the previous record holder, down to second place. Cricket fans are debating where this ranks among recent batting performances in T20 internationals.

India's cricket selectors have named squads for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, with Jasprit Bumrah returning to the Test side after a year out. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will share leadership duties in the ODI team. Separately, debate continues over the T20 side after the West Indies series, with Ishan Kishan ahead of Abhishek Sharma in batting form, and discussion over whether Vaibhav Suryavanshi or Sanju Samson should make way for Iyer.

Pakistan are facing England in a one-day international, and attention is on England's batting, with bookmaker Betfair tipping Joe Root at 3/1 as the tourists post a big total. The fixture is topping search trends in the UK, Australia and Canada as fans follow the series closely.

Australia's coach says the team is keeping an open mind about its batting order ahead of the second Test, while all-rounder Cameron Green must still prove his fitness to play. Selection could hinge on Green's availability, with the coaching staff leaving options open until he demonstrates he is ready.

Shohei Ohtani was listed sixth in the batting order as designated hitter for Game 3 of the League Championship Series, with his team trailing 0-2 in the best-of-seven. He skipped pre-game batting practice after an unusual four straight days of taking it beforehand, instead adjusting indoors as the club looks to turn the series around.

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has told the England and Wales Cricket Board he will not promote a gambling site while working with the England team. Pietersen, who has signed a lucrative deal with an online gambling firm, is serving as a batting mentor, and has sought to reassure the ECB over a potential conflict of interest with his commercial commitments.

Milwaukee beat Los Angeles in NLCS Game 3 by knocking out Dodgers starter Blake Snell, undoing the Dodgers' usual pitching edge. Jake Bauers battled through a long at-bat before homering off Snell, who later praised the duel. The win gave the Brewers a statement victory in the playoff series.