Cricket News Today: Phillips Blitz, Arshdeep Record, Uthappa to MI

Prasidh Krishna Ruled Out of New Zealand ODIs With Hamstring Injury

India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand. The national team pacer requires more time to recover from a hamstring injury, forcing him on to the sidelines for the series.

To ensure match preparation ahead of upcoming fixtures, Mohammed Siraj has been added to the India A squad for the second four-day game against New Zealand A in Christchurch. Meanwhile, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy will feature in the first ODI against New Zealand before traveling to link up with the India A team prior to the Test series.

Why it matters: Indian fans will track how the national team manages its bowling resources across concurrent ODI and India A assignments.

Mumbai Indians Appoint Robin Uthappa as Batting Coach for IPL 2027

Mumbai Indians have confirmed changes to their coaching staff ahead of the 2027 IPL season, appointing former India batter Robin Uthappa as their new batting coach. Uthappa, who began his IPL career with the franchise in 2008, stated that his return is a special reunion and noted that the side needs to earn back the trust of its supporters.

The franchise also announced Mitchell McClenaghan as their new bowling coach, T. Dilip as the fielding coach, and Dhawal Kulkarni as development bowling coach. The group of coaches will work under head coach Kieron Pollard as the team prepares for the upcoming league campaign.

“I am just genuinely happy to be back. Thrilled about this and delighted to have this opportunity to work with this special set of cricketers and this franchise. Incredible, and it just feels like destiny, to be honest. As in, I started my IPL career with Mumbai Indians, and I start my IPL coaching career with Mumbai Indians, which seems like destiny to me”

Robin Uthappa

Why it matters: Supporters will watch how the newly reshuffled coaching unit under Pollard impacts Mumbai Indians' preparations for the 2027 season.

Glenn Phillips Hits Century as New Zealand Post Record 259 Against India

Glenn Phillips struck 107 runs from 49 deliveries at Eden Park in Auckland to take New Zealand to 259 for 7 against India. The total is New Zealand's highest in men's T20I cricket and stands as the highest T20I score registered by any team against India.

Phillips shared a 115-run stand in 40 deliveries with Michael Bracewell, who scored 65 from 25 balls, driving New Zealand to an 87-run win. The innings carried Phillips to 276 runs in the series, setting a new record for the most runs by a batter in a bilateral T20I series against India.

“It was great to be out there with GP, playing with him in front of this amazing crowd. It's pretty cool to play in a sold-out Eden Park.”

Michael Bracewell

Why it matters: The result marks the highest total ever conceded by India in T20I cricket and hands New Zealand a dominant victory in Auckland.

Arshdeep Singh Reaches 150 T20I Wickets and Sets Calendar-Year Record

Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to take 150 wickets in men's T20 Internationals during the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. Reaching the mark in his 103rd match and across 2,143 deliveries, he surpassed Mustafizur Rahman to become the fastest fast bowler to reach the milestone in men's T20Is.

The left-arm pacer also lifted his 2026 tally to 40 wickets. This established a new world record for the most wickets taken in men's T20Is in a single calendar year by a bowler from a Full Member nation.

Why it matters: Arshdeep has firmly established himself in the record books as India's leading wicket-taker in the shortest format.

Jemimah Rodrigues Declared Fit Following Three-Month Hamstring Layoff

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has announced that she has fully recovered from a high-grade hamstring tear sustained during The Hundred in August. The injury had kept her out of action over a three-month layoff, during which she worked on regaining full fitness.

She completed her rehabilitation process at the BCCI Centre of Excellence and has now joined the Mumbai squad in Pune for the Senior Women's T20 tournament. Her cleared fitness status paves the way for her selection in India's upcoming multi-format tour of South Africa scheduled for December.

Why it matters: Rodrigues' return to fitness provides India Women with a key batting option ahead of their upcoming tour of South Africa.

BCCI Names India Squad for ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup in Oman

The BCCI's Junior Cricket Committee has unveiled India's 15-member squad for the upcoming ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup. The regional tournament will be held in Muscat, Oman, with matches scheduled to be played between November 5 and November 14.

Uttarakhand's Lakshya Raichandani was named captain of the squad, while Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan was appointed as his vice-captain. Among the 15 players selected are Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid, the sons of former India players Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid, as India prepare for their continental campaign.

Why it matters: Fans will follow how the next generation of young talent, including high-profile names, performs at the junior Asia Cup.

Glenn Phillips Credits Gujarat Titans IPL Experience for Batting Form

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips attributed his recent success to his stint with Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League following his match-winning century against India. Phillips produced an innings of 107 runs at Eden Park in Auckland to power his side to victory in the fourth T20I.

Speaking after the match, Phillips explained that despite getting limited playing appearances during IPL 2026, the elite training facilities, coaching, and preparation time with the franchise proved invaluable in aiding his performance and form at the international level.

“At Gujarat, I was very lucky to have some unbelievable facilities, some great coaches and plenty of time to work on my batting.”

Glenn Phillips

Why it matters: It highlights how exposure to IPL franchises and coaching setups continues to aid international cricketers against India.

Brendon McCullum Calls for England to Learn from Pakistan Tri-Series Exit

England head coach Brendon McCullum has encouraged his players to treat their exit from the Pakistan ODI tri-series as a beneficial learning experience ahead of the next ODI World Cup. England missed out on reaching the final of the tournament after losing their first three fixtures.

The team concluded their campaign with a 55-run win over Sri Lanka in Lahore. McCullum commended captain Harry Brook for his resilience during the series and confirmed that the team management will conduct a review of their errors to prepare for their upcoming tours.

“We'll sit back and assess what we got right, and what we didn't quite get right, and how we can keep getting better”

Brendon McCullum

Why it matters: England are using their white-ball missteps in Pakistan to evaluate their squad and leadership ahead of future World Cup preparations.

Pakistan Defeat India by Four Wickets in Hong Kong Sixes Pool Match

Pakistan secured a four-wicket win over India in their pool match at the Hong Kong Sixes, held at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok. Chasing an 89-run target, Pakistan reached their goal quickly to wrap up the contest.

India batted first and finished on 88 for 5 in their six overs, despite an attacking innings of 40 from 11 deliveries by Shashank Singh. Abbas Afridi and Khawaja Nafay then led Pakistan's response with the bat, guiding their team to 92 for 2 in 3.5 overs to seal the win.

Why it matters: Any India-Pakistan clash draws attention, even in shortened tournament formats like the Hong Kong Sixes.

ICC Launches Level 2 Umpire Course Following Manila Workshop

The International Cricket Council has launched its new ICC Umpire Level 2 Course, marking the top tier of umpire education and accreditation in its global framework. The move establishes an advanced training tier under the governing body's Training and Education structure.

The rollout comes after a four-day global workshop in Manila, Philippines, which trained 20 Master Educators from 13 countries, including Indian umpires Sundaram Ravi and Vrinda Rathi. Manila will host the first regional delivery from October 31 to November 3 for 18 officials from the East Asia-Pacific region.

“The launch of the ICC Umpire Level 2 Course is an important step in strengthening the pathway for match officials around the world and ensuring that all of our Members have equal access to high-quality, consistent umpire training and education that can ultimately contribute to the improved competitiveness of international cricket.”

Will Glenwright

Why it matters: The program establishes higher training and certification benchmarks for top match officials worldwide, including participants from India.