<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134318394.cms">Abhishek Sharma's returns in international cricket haven't been the best since the T20I World Cup in March. The runs have come at a premium for him. He wasn't going to let this opportunity re-establish himself as India's undisputed first-choice opener in T20Is even as the buzz around 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi only keeps growing. He finished the series with 209 runs off 85 balls.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134316347.cms">Abhishek Sharma smashed his century off just 30 balls to break the record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian. The record was earlier held by former India captain Rohit Sharma, who had scored a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134315875.cms">Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter, reaching the milestone in just 30 balls during the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Abhishek smashed 11 sixes and nine fours during his 108-run whirlwind knock off just 34 balls as he broke former India captain Rohit Sharma's record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134315233.cms">Abhishek Sharma set the Arun Jaitley Stadium on fire with a stunning display of power hitting against Afghanistan in the third T20I on Thursday. Abhishek smashed a blistering century off just 30 balls. It is the fastest T20I century by a batter from a Test-playing nation.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134313942.cms">Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran won the toss and opted to field against India in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran said his team wanted to bowl first in the previous two matches as well but lost the toss on both occasions.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134312632.cms">Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal announced their engagement on March 8. The India batter shared a series of romantic pictures from the occasion. In one photograph, Shaw could be seen going down on one knee to propose to Agarwal, while another showed the couple displaying their engagement rings.

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<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134311086.cms">The Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to raise the match fees of domestic umpires and match referees from the 2026-27 season, which will resume after the Duleep Trophy with the Ranji Trophy -the premier red-ball domestic competition- on Oct 11.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134307825.cms">Steve Smith was one of the central figures in the controversy during Australia's Test against South Africa in Cape Town in March 2018. He was sent home, suspended for 12 months and removed as Australia captain after admitting his involvement in a plan to change the condition of the ball using sandpaper. David Warner was also banned for a year and removed from leadership roles, while Cameron Bancroft received a nine-month suspension.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134307261.cms">Leicestershire have been fined £5,000 and deducted 27 points after their Grace Road pitch was deemed poor during the Glamorgan match. The club cited extreme heat and an unscheduled Bollywood shoot linked to Sourav Ganguly’s biopic as factors. However, the disciplinary panel rejected the filming as a mitigating factor, leaving Leicestershire facing a serious relegation battle.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134306136.cms">The Pakistan Cricket Board will wait for the NCCIA’s forensic report before deciding whether to take disciplinary action against Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq. The Lahore High Court dismissed Rizwan’s petition challenging NCCIA notices. The agency is examining mobile phones taken from both players and is expected to submit its findings to the PCB next week.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134303567.cms">Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan has moved the Lahore High Court against summons issued by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). Rizwan, questioned after Pakistan’s Test series loss in England, has challenged the investigation and the agency’s jurisdiction. The case comes amid a separate PCB inquiry into player conduct and major squad changes following Pakistan’s poor England tour.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134301077.cms">India’s women’s cricket team won a record eighth Asia Cup title after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai. However, the celebrations were overshadowed by their decision not to receive the trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board had already informed organisers and maintained that the decision was taken collectively.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134292874.cms">Rashid Khan believes Afghanistan needs to find solutions in the powerplay, while India's fearless young batters have caught his eye. The Afghanistan star explains what makes Abhishek Sharma a ‘very big package’ for Team India and calls 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a "God-gifted talent". Rashid also identifies Noor Ahmad and Abdollah Ahmadzai as players to watch and opens up about the one ICC achievement he still wants in his book.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134291362.cms">In a significant move, Pakistan's cricket captain Babar Azam is set to return to domestic first-class cricket, representing OGDCL in the upcoming President's Trophy. His participation comes on the heels of Pakistan's recent Test series defeat in England. Alongside him, fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf are also joining the competition, aiming to bolster their readiness for future Test matches.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134291088.cms">India has unveiled its teams for the highly anticipated home series against the West Indies. Shubman Gill will take charge of the One Day International squad, while Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of the Twenty20 International team. Additionally, the Rest of India roster for the upcoming Irani Cup has been released, featuring Rishabh Pant as the leader.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134288995.cms">The IPL auction is gearing up to make a comeback to India for its 2027 season. While the exact host city remains undecided, this event promises to be more intimate. Amid discussions surrounding the contentious Impact Player rule, the BCCI is actively gathering insights from franchises and stakeholders. Notably, several key Indian players have raised concerns regarding the effect of this rule on all-rounders' roles in the game.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134288274.cms">The 2027 Women's Premier League player auction is scheduled for October 28, with teams required to finalize their player retentions by September 28, 2026. Matches will take place from January 14 to February 7, 2027, across Mumbai and Vadodara. Each franchise will assemble their teams adhering to a salary cap of Rs 15 crore.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134284639.cms">In the latest ICC T20I rankings, Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy have made impressive strides, showcasing their skills on the international stage. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh have surged up the bowling charts thanks to their recent performances. Sanju Samson also rose in the batter rankings after his impactful half-century.

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/134278296.cms">Sanju Samson highlighted the importance of team objectives over individual rivalries and societal expectations. He mentioned that selections hinge on a player’s current form and the imperative to secure victories. Acknowledging external pressures, he noted that experience aids in navigating them. Samson concluded that players should always prioritize team dynamics, even amid personal challenges, as evidenced by his key role in steering India to a series win against Afghanistan.