India spinner Sree Charani achieved an all-time record bowling rating in T20I cricket following a gold-medal run at the Asian Games. Meanwhile, Women's Premier League teams announced their retained squads for the upcoming mini-auction in Kochi. West Indies lost opener Justin Greaves to injury ahead of the second ODI in Guwahati, while Chennai Super Kings appointed Mohit Sharma as their new bowling coach. In cricket news today, India's men qualified for the Asian Games semi-finals, and the ICC prepared to reveal the 2027 World Cup schedule.
Sree Charani Achieves All-Time High ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rating
India spinner Sree Charani has reached the top of the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings by securing the highest rating points tally in the format's history. Charani earned a career-best 817 rating points after helping India complete a gold-medal campaign at the 2026 Asian Games held in Japan.
With this achievement, the Indian spinner broke the long-standing record previously held by Megan Schutt of Australia. Schutt had established the previous all-time high of 806 rating points back in November 2018, a benchmark that has now been surpassed by Charani's total of 817 points.
Why it matters: It places an Indian bowler at the highest rating mark ever recorded in women's T20I history.
↑ HeadlinesWPL Teams Finalize Retentions Ahead of 2027 Mini-Auction in Kochi
The five Women's Premier League franchises submitted their official player retention lists on Monday ahead of the mini-auction scheduled for October 28 in Kochi. Across the five teams, a total of 63 players were retained, leaving 27 open slots across the league to be filled during the auction.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained 13 players in their squad, including Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry, while opting to release Australian batter Grace Harris. The other four franchises, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz, also confirmed their core groups ahead of the Kochi auction.
Why it matters: Fans now know which core stars are staying and how many open squad positions remain for the auction.
↑ HeadlinesJustin Greaves Sidelined From Second ODI Against India Due to Calf Strain
West Indies opening batter Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the second one-day international against India in Guwahati due to a calf injury. Cricket West Indies announced his withdrawal ahead of the upcoming match between the two sides at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
Greaves sustained the strain while scoring 101 runs in the opening match of the series in Thiruvananthapuram. The calf problem prevented the opener from taking the field during the second innings of that contest, leaving West Indies without him for the second fixture.
“Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the second game of the ODI series against India after sustaining a calf injury. Greaves picked up the injury during his innings in the opening match of the series.”
Cricket West Indies
Why it matters: West Indies lose an in-form centurion at the top of the order for the second match of the series.
↑ HeadlinesMohit Sharma Named Chennai Super Kings Bowling Coach for IPL 2027
Former India seamer Mohit Sharma has been appointed as the new bowling coach for Chennai Super Kings ahead of the IPL 2027 tournament. The former bowler steps into the role previously held by Eric Simons on the Chennai coaching staff.
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed the development, explaining that newly appointed head coach Zaheer Khan recommended Mohit for the position. Mohit, who officially retired from cricket in December 2025, previously spent four seasons playing for Chennai Super Kings across two separate stints with the franchise.
“Mohit will join CSK as our new bowling coach. His name was recommended by our head coach Zaheer Khan. Mohit was tremendous with us as a player as well and we hope he will do a great job as bowling coach,”
Kasi Viswanathan
Why it matters: A former CSK player returns in a key coaching role alongside new head coach Zaheer Khan.
↑ HeadlinesICC and CSA Set to Unveil 2027 Men's ODI World Cup Fixture Schedule
The International Cricket Council and Cricket South Africa will officially announce the match schedule for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup during an upcoming event in Cape Town. Alongside the match itinerary announcement, the governing body will open registrations for the tournament ticket ballot, coinciding with the September 30 qualification cut-off date.
The 14-team event will take place across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, running from October to November 2027. Participating sides will compete under an expanded multi-stage format across the three host nations.
Why it matters: Fans will learn the match dates, venues, and ticket details for the next 50-over World Cup.
↑ HeadlinesIndia to Meet Sri Lanka in Asian Games Semi-Final After Washouts
India's men's cricket team will face Sri Lanka in the semi-finals of the Asian Games on October 1 at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. Both sides advanced to the semi-final stage after their respective quarter-final fixtures were abandoned due to wet weather.
Sri Lanka progressed after their quarter-final against Nepal on Tuesday was called off without a toss due to persistent rain, with Sri Lanka advancing on higher seeding. India had similarly advanced on higher seeding following Monday's washout against Afghanistan. Tournament organisers confirmed that if the final on October 3 is also rained out, the gold medal will be shared.
“Cricket, like baseball, you can't play it in the rain. A year of my life on this, and it rains”
Jarrad Shearer
Why it matters: India move closer to a medal match despite rain disrupting the quarter-final stage in Japan.
↑ HeadlinesSupreme Court Halts Declaration of Rajasthan Cricket Association Election Results
The Supreme Court of India has allowed voting in the Rajasthan Cricket Association elections to go ahead in Jaipur, but ordered that the results cannot be declared. Instead, the court instructed that the ballots be placed in a sealed cover while legal challenges are resolved.
The order follows a legal petition brought by former woman cricketer Megha Gaur regarding the absence of female candidates or voters, as well as voter list disputes in three newly formed districts. The apex court directed that the election outcome stay on hold until the Rajasthan High Court adjudicates the pending petitions.
“Let the voting take place. We stop the declaration of results, subject to adjudication of all these issues by the Court.”
Joymalya Bagchi
Why it matters: The leadership and governance of the Rajasthan Cricket Association remain frozen pending high court rulings.
↑ HeadlinesSamantha Bates Takes Five Wickets in New South Wales WNCL Season Opener
The New South Wales Breakers opened the 2026-27 Women's National Cricket League season with a six-wicket victory over defending champions Queensland Fire at Cricket Central in Sydney. Samantha Bates led the bowling attack, claiming 5-40 to dismiss Queensland for 167 despite an innings of 83 from Georgia Voll.
In the run chase, Phoebe Litchfield scored 68 off 56 deliveries to lead New South Wales past the target in 25 overs. Reaching the target quickly allowed the Breakers to secure a bonus point in their opening match.
“We've had a good pre-season, and the girls have worked extremely hard; we're all ready for the games to start,”
Peter Clarke
Why it matters: The Breakers opened their domestic season with a bonus-point win over the defending champions.
↑ HeadlinesVishal Dangwal Records Fastest Fifty in Uttarakhand Premier League History
USN Indians batter Vishal Dangwal established a new tournament record by scoring 51 runs off just 13 deliveries against the Tehri Titans. The half-century was recorded as the fastest fifty in the history of the Uttarakhand Premier League during Tuesday's competition fixture.
The milestone innings was played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun. Dangwal's 13-ball half-century set an all-time speed benchmark for batters in the league, helping USN Indians make history in their clash against the Tehri Titans at the stadium.
Why it matters: Dangwal's 13-ball half-century sets a new scoring speed record for the tournament.
↑ HeadlinesEd Joyce Named High-Performance Batting Coach for Ireland Men's Squad
Cricket Ireland has announced the appointment of former international batter Ed Joyce as the high-performance batting coach for the senior men's team and the male talent pathway. Joyce takes up the new coaching role ahead of Ireland's upcoming campaign to earn qualification for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
Joyce previously served as the head coach of the Ireland women's national team for nearly six years before stepping down from that position in early 2025. He now returns to national setup duties to oversee batting development across Ireland's senior men's squad and talent system.
“When I look at the Ireland Men's side over recent years, it's obvious to see the amount of hard work that has gone on behind-the-scenes in preparing our players to be competitive on the international stage.”
Ed Joyce
Why it matters: Ireland strengthen their men's coaching staff with an experienced former player ahead of World Cup qualifying.
↑ HeadlinesQuick hits
- India spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed that Ravindra Jadeja remains in contention for the 2027 ODI World Cup as the team continues to evaluate his and Axar Patel's performances.
- Former India captain Kapil Dev praised Virat Kohli for reaching 15,000 career ODI runs during the series opener against the West Indies, highlighting his self-belief, consistency, and dedication.
- Former India seamer Praveen Kumar has applied for a position on the BCCI junior selection committee alongside fellow Central Zone applicants Sudeep Tyagi and Ashish Winston Zaidi.
- Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has written a second letter to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency seeking the return of his seized mobile phone and clarification regarding an inquiry into dressing-room leaks.
- Abhishek Nayar stated he expects Rohit Sharma to bounce back in the second ODI in Guwahati after reviewing footage of his dismissal to Alzarri Joseph.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sree Charani's new ICC T20I bowling ranking record?
India spinner Sree Charani reached a career-best 817 rating points in the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings, surpassing Megan Schutt's previous record of 806 points.
Why is Justin Greaves not playing in the second ODI against India?
Justin Greaves suffered a calf strain while scoring 101 in the opening ODI in Thiruvananthapuram and was ruled out of the Guwahati fixture.
Who is the new bowling coach for Chennai Super Kings?
Former India seamer Mohit Sharma was appointed as CSK bowling coach for IPL 2027, replacing Eric Simons following a recommendation from head coach Zaheer Khan.
When will India play Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semi-final?
India will play Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semi-final on October 1 at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
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