Here is today’s cricket news in one place. Leading the day: BCCI calls IPL stakeholder meeting in Mumbai ahead of 20th edition; Ravindra Jadeja named in Saurashtra squad for Ranji opener; West Indies chase down 250 in Ranchi to level T20I series.
BCCI calls IPL stakeholder meeting in Mumbai ahead of 20th edition
The BCCI has called a joint meeting of Indian Premier League stakeholders in Mumbai on October 15 ahead of the 2027 tournament. The board has invited franchise owners, CEOs, host state associations, and broadcasters.
The session will review operational feedback and address match-day coordination. It will also initiate planning to celebrate the landmark 20th season of the IPL.
“As the League approaches its landmark 20th season in 2027, the BCCI proposes to convene a joint meeting of all key stakeholders, namely the State Associations that hosted IPL matches, the Franchise Owners and their Chief Executive Officers, and the Broadcasters. The meeting is intended to review the issues and learnings from past seasons, address any concerns, and deliberate on the planning and co”
Devajit Saikia
Why it matters: It brings all key IPL partners together to streamline logistics and plan celebrations for the league's 20th season.
↑ HeadlinesRavindra Jadeja named in Saurashtra squad for Ranji opener
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been included in Saurashtra's 16-member squad for their 2026-27 Ranji Trophy opener against Chhattisgarh in Rajkot starting October 11. Jaydev Unadkat will captain the side.
The two-time champions begin their red-ball campaign in Elite Group B. The domestic fixture provides Jadeja with match practice ahead of India's two-Test tour of New Zealand in November.
Why it matters: It gives the senior India all-rounder valuable red-ball overs and match time before the Test tour of New Zealand.
↑ HeadlinesWest Indies chase down 250 in Ranchi to level T20I series
West Indies defeated India by six wickets in Ranchi after chasing a 250-run target with nine balls to spare in the second T20I, levelling the five-match series 1-1. Shai Hope hit an unbeaten 102 off 45 deliveries alongside Sherfane Rutherford's 84 to overhaul India's total of 249 for five, which was led by Sanju Samson's 82.
India captain Shreyas Iyer pointed to heavy dew and a flat surface with almost no margin of error as decisive factors in India's bowling struggles during the match.
“You cannot put a number to it because when the dew factor comes in it becomes difficult. Even 249 was chased down with almost two overs to spare. The margin of error on this wicket was very minor. It was going into the stands if you just missed it by a mark”
Shreyas Iyer
Why it matters: It leaves the five-match T20I series tied at 1-1 after an exceptional run chase in Ranchi.
↑ HeadlinesBCCI raises Centre of Excellence budget to ₹127 crore
The BCCI has approved a ₹35 crore increase in the annual budget for the Bengaluru-based Centre of Excellence, lifting its operating funding from ₹92 crore to ₹127 crore for the current fiscal term.
The decision comes after 68 players across the men's and women's setups required rehabilitation over the past 20 months, prompting concerns from head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill. The board is also seeking a full-time Head of Sports Science and Medicine to resolve operational and workload-management coordination issues.
Why it matters: It expands resources for player rehabilitation and injury management across India's national squads.
↑ HeadlinesPCB confirms PSL 2027 window from March 18 to May 2
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League will run from March 18 to May 2, 2027. This window ensures the tournament will run concurrently alongside the Indian Premier League for a third straight year.
The PCB opted against a January–February window due to winter weather and visibility concerns across venues in Punjab.
“Last season changed what people expect from this league, and we intend to meet every one of those expectations in 2027,”
Salman Naseer
Why it matters: It fixes the league's dates and avoids weather issues, while continuing a direct scheduling overlap with the IPL.
↑ HeadlinesSteve Smith passes Steve Waugh as Australia's third-highest Test run-scorer
Steve Smith overtook Steve Waugh to become the third-highest run-scorer for Australia in Test cricket on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban. Smith entered the match needing eight runs to pass Waugh's tally of 10,927 runs and reached the mark in the 19th over by hitting Keshav Maharaj for a six.
Smith was dismissed for 25, moving his career total to 10,945 Test runs. He now trails only Ricky Ponting and Allan Border on Australia's all-time list.
Why it matters: It places Smith behind only Ricky Ponting and Allan Border on Australia's all-time Test run-scoring chart.
↑ HeadlinesMegan Schutt reaches 150 ODI wickets as Australia beat Bangladesh
Australia Women defeated Bangladesh Women by seven wickets in the first ODI at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. Annabel Sutherland took 4 for 30 to help dismiss Bangladesh for 166, before Phoebe Litchfield made 77 off 57 balls to complete the chase in 25.4 overs.
Fast bowler Megan Schutt claimed 2 for 19 to reach 150 ODI wickets. She became the first pace bowler in women's cricket history to take 150 wickets in both ODIs and T20Is.
“Yeah, not one for milestones. I didn't know that was coming so that was cool.”
Megan Schutt
Why it matters: Schutt made cricket history as the first female pace bowler to complete 150 wickets in both limited-overs formats.
↑ HeadlinesAustralia reach 187 for 6 before bad light halts Day 1 in Durban
Bad light brought play to an early end on Day 1 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead in Durban. Australia collapsed to 124 for 6 before captain Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw added an unbeaten 63-run stand to take the total to 187 for 6.
Earlier in the innings, Australian opener Nic Maddinson was dismissed for a 33-ball duck on his return to Test cricket following recovery from cancer.
Why it matters: It leaves the opening Test evenly poised after Australia recovered from a top-order collapse on a shortened first day.
↑ HeadlinesTemba Bavuma targets win as South Africa host Australia in Durban
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma addressed the media in Durban on the eve of the first Test against Australia at Kingsmead. He noted that the match marks South Africa's first home Test since winning the World Test Championship at Lord's.
Bavuma encouraged home supporters to attend the game in numbers and stressed that the team's primary focus is fielding the best side to earn a win and collect crucial WTC points.
“The focus is on this game. We want to put out the best team to be competitive in this game and obviously to win it.”
Temba Bavuma
Why it matters: It sets the focus for South Africa as they aim to gather World Test Championship points on home soil.
↑ HeadlinesSLC committee clarifies chairman remarks on ICC suspension
The Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee issued an official clarification regarding comments made by honorary chairman Eran Wickramaratne in a television interview. Wickramaratne had questioned the ICC's stance on government interference while speaking about Sri Lanka's past suspension and legislative reforms.
The committee stated that his comments were not meant as criticism of the ICC. It affirmed its commitment to continuous, constructive engagement with the global governing body.
“Even today there are politicians in some countries”
Eran Wickramaratne
Why it matters: It aims to maintain a positive working relationship between Sri Lankan cricket administrators and the ICC.
↑ HeadlinesQuick hits
- The 92nd Ranji Trophy season begins on October 11 with 38 teams playing across 19 opening fixtures, as defending champions Jammu & Kashmir meet Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar.
- The fifth season of the DP World ILT20 will feature 34 matches from November 21 to December 20, 2026, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, with the final in Dubai.
- Sikandar Raza will captain Zimbabwe in an upcoming UAE tour featuring an ODI tri-series and three T20Is, with pacer Richard Ngarava absent due to a back injury.
- Cricket Ireland named a 16-player squad captained by Paul Stirling for their first-ever men's ODI series against Namibia, beginning in Windhoek on October 22.
- Sri Lanka's Lahiru Udara struck 91 off 55 balls in Rawalpindi to set the highest individual T20I score by a Sri Lankan against Pakistan, though Pakistan chased 183 to win.
Frequently asked questions
What was the result of the second India vs West Indies T20I in Ranchi?
West Indies won by six wickets after chasing down India's 249 for five with nine balls remaining, levelling the five-match series 1-1 behind Shai Hope's unbeaten 102.
Why did the BCCI increase the budget for the Centre of Excellence?
The BCCI raised the annual budget to ₹127 crore following reports that 68 national players required rehabilitation over the past 20 months, prompting workload concerns from Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill.
Which milestone did Steve Smith reach against South Africa in Durban?
Smith scored 25 to reach 10,945 career Test runs, surpassing Steve Waugh's 10,927 to become Australia's third-highest run-scorer in Test history.
What record did Megan Schutt set against Bangladesh?
By taking 2 for 19, Schutt reached 150 ODI wickets, becoming the first pace bowler in women's cricket history to take 150 wickets in both ODIs and T20Is.
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