India’s Asia Cup squad shaping up with spin-heavy strategy
Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy are central to India’s T20 title defence at the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE Zee News.
ICC ODI Rankings updated
Pakistan has slipped to 5th place in the latest ICC men’s ODI rankings after losing the second ODI against West Indies. Meanwhile, India continues to hold the No. 1 spot WisdenThe Times of India.
Men’s T20 Blast format gets trimmed
Starting in 2026, the Vitality Blast will reduce the number of group-stage matches per team from 14 to 12. The women’s version will mirror this change to help ease player workload and improve scheduling The Guardian.
India to host Women’s Cricket World Cup continues to gain traction
ICC Chair Jay Shah called India hosting the 2025 Women’s World Cup a “defining moment” for the growth of women’s cricket globally The Times of India.
India Test captain Shubman Gill draws praise—and critique
Former NZ all-rounder Craig McMillan appreciated Gill’s leadership during the India vs England Test series but pointed out the team’s lack of a Hardik Pandya-type all-rounder for overseas conditions The Times of India.
Aakash Chopra sparks discussion on Rohit and Kohli’s future in ODIs
Chopra commented controversially that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may have made a misstep by stepping away from Test cricket instead of Sri Lanka—raising questions about their retirement timing
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 — The Homecoming Stage
- The Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to begin on September 30 and will run until November 2, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka across five venues including Bengaluru, Indore, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Colombo icc+1Dynamite News.
- The tournament officially kicked off with the trophy launch in Mumbai, featuring cricket legends Mithali Raj and Yuvraj Singh, supported by ICC officials Telangana TodayCricket.commyKhel.
- ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed the return of the World Cup to India as a “defining moment for women’s cricket,” underscoring the significance of the event for the global growth of the women’s game The Times of IndiaThe SentinelNDTV SportsDD News.
India’s Pursuit of Glory at Home
- Harmanpreet Kaur, India’s captain, pledged to “break the barrier” by clinching India’s first-ever Women’s World Cup on home soil, reflecting the team’s unwavering determination The Times of Indiacircleofcricket.comFemale CricketSuperSport.
- Cricket great Yuvraj Singh emphasized the importance of this opportunity for India’s women’s team to make history, backing their ambitions Business StandardmyKhel.
Global Players Eye Milestones
- Megan Schutt, the seasoned Australian fast bowler, confirmed that the upcoming 2025 ODI World Cup in India will mark her final appearance in the 50-over format. She’s on the verge of achieving the record for the most World Cup wickets and is exploring coaching opportunities post-retirement News.com.au.
- In ranking news, an in-form Ireland all-rounder is climbing the status ladder, while Australian seamer Annabel Sutherland became the new No. 1 ranked bowler icc.
Summary Snapshot
| Category | Highlights |
|---|---|
| World Cup Preparation | Trophy launch, venues, and schedule announced |
| India’s Focus | Captain’s resolve to win first home title |
| Global Cricket Landscape | Schutt’s swansong imminent; Sutherland tops bowling rankings |
