The India vs Japan match, named the Suzuki Cup, is unprecedented and celebrates 75 years of India‑Japan diplomatic relations, while also offering Japan a rare chance to test themselves against the reigning T20 World Champions.

Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chairman of India’s men’s selection committee is nearing its end after a three‑year stint marked by triumphs such as the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Champions Trophy 2025, and Asia Cup 2025, but also controversies and high‑profile retirements.

Ahead of the landmark India vs Japan T20I that launches the Asian Games 2026 campaign, Japanese all‑rounder Benjamin Ito‑Davis vowed to remain spirited, while Jake Kusuda‑Nairn set his sights on dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Powered by Shafali Verma who struck her maiden T20I century, the victory confirmed at least a silver medal and lifted India’s tally to four.

The BCCI has entrusted its office‑bearers with the decision on whether to extend Ajit Agarkar as chairman of selectors or appoint a replacement, as his contract nears expiry on October 4.

India Women began their Asian Games title defence with a commanding eight‑wicket win over hosts Japan at the Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed that Hardik Pandya will miss the upcoming West Indies series as he continues rehabilitation for a quadriceps injury sustained during IPL 2026.

India coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity, after leaving the 15‑year‑old on the sidelines during India’s 3‑0 T20I series sweep against Afghanistan.

In a clash that might have otherwise faded into a routine fixture, stylish Indian opener Abhishek Sharma injected life and spectacle with a performance for the ages at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Abhishek Sharma smashed a record 30‑ball century to power India to a crushing 127‑run win over Afghanistan in the third T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium, sealing a 3‑0 series sweep.

Abhishek smashed a 30-ball hundred and finished with 108 off 34 as India crushed Afghanistan by 127 runs in Delhi to complete a series clean sweep

The Lahore High Court has dismissed wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwanʼs petition challenging notices from Pakistan’s cybercrime agency, the NCCIA.

Rookie all‑rounder Naman Dhir and J&K seamer Auqib Nabi have earned maiden call‑ups to India’s ODI squad for the upcoming West Indies series, while veterans Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant were left out.

Young leg‑spin all‑rounder Vipraj Nigam has been drafted into India’s Asian Games squad as a replacement for senior spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who has been ruled out with a side strain.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided that the Indian Premier League 2027 mini‑auction will be hosted in India, ending the recent practice of staging the event overseas.

Board of Control for Cricket in India's chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar could be leading his last meeting to select India's squad for the upcoming West Indies series on Wednesday.

After a shaky start in the first T20I against Afghanistan, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson bounced back with a blistering 57 off 22 balls in the second match, giving India a commanding start to their chase.

Samson's explosive 57 off 22 balls and Reddy's three-wicket haul powered India to a commanding seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second T20I, giving the hosts an unassailable lead in the three-match series

Sanju Samson smashed a blistering 57 off 22 balls to power India to a dominant seven‑wicket win over Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, clinching the series with an unbeatable 2‑0 lead.

Led by Shreyas Iyer, Team India hold a 1‑0 lead, while Afghanistan are determined to script history by levelling the contest against the reigning T20 World Cup and Asia Cup champions.