🎯 Latest Cricket News Today: Global Highlights You Can’t Miss

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Explore the juiciest cricket stories from around the world—recent matches, captain changes, young stars, controversies, and upcoming tournaments—in one place.

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In this post, you will find fresh and verified cricket news from the last few days, presented in simple English. Whether you’re a student, a cricket fan, or someone new, this will help you understand what’s happening in cricket globally.

You’ll get:

Important match results

Captain or leadership changes

Retirements and comebacks

Rising young players

Controversies & board actions

What’s coming next (tours, tournaments)

What you can do to follow updates

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📰 1. India A Wins Thriller vs Australia A

India’s “A” team pulled off an exciting win in Kanpur, clinching the three-match ODI series 2–1. 

Australia A had set a strong target: 316

Prabhsimran Singh hit 102 off 66 balls to anchor the chase

Key support came from Shreyas Iyer (62) and Riyan Parag (62)

India A won with just two wickets in hand

Bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana each took 3 wickets 

This result shows that Indian cricket has good depth beyond the main international team.

🏆 2. Vidarbha Wins Irani Cup: Young Stars Shine

In domestic India, Vidarbha defeated "Rest of India" by 93 runs to win the Irani Cup. 

The match ran from 1–5 October 2025 in Nagpur. 

Vidarbha’s batting and bowling both played well

Atharva Taide was named Man of the Match 

This shows that in domestic cricket, newer teams and younger players are making their mark.

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🧢 3. Gill Named India’s New ODI Captain

Big news: Shubman Gill is now India’s ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. 

This captaincy is for the India vs Australia ODI series starting 19 October. 

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the squad as batters, not as captain. 

Gill had previously captained India in the Test series vs England and ended that series as top run scorer. 

He praised his team’s performance vs West Indies, calling it a “perfect game” after India won by innings and 140 runs. 

This move signals that India is shifting to younger leadership, blending experience and fresh energy.

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👋 4. Retirement & Team Changes: Chris Woakes & More

A major name exits: Chris Woakes (England all-rounder) announced his international retirement.

He played 62 Tests, 122 ODIs, and 33 T20Is.

He was part of England’s 2019 & 2022 World Cup teams.

His retirement leaves room for younger all-rounders to step up.

At the same time, South Africa begins defending their World Test Championship (WTC) title, starting with a two-Test series in Pakistan and then matches in India. 

Captain Aiden Markram is leading in place of Temba Bavuma, who is injured.

The team is preparing on spin-friendly pitches to adapt to subcontinent conditions. 

These changes reflect how cricket teams constantly evolve—veterans move aside, new leaders emerge.

🌟 5. Young Stars Steal the Show

Two teenage batters are grabbing headlines:

🇮🇳 Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India)

Age: ~14

Scored 113 off 78 balls vs Australia U19 in Brisbane

Hit 7 sixes + 7 fours

Broke the record for most sixes in a Youth ODI innings 

🇦🇺 Harjas Singh (Australia)

Age: ~19

Scored a triple century (300+ runs) in an ODI

Hit 35 sixes — a remarkable feat 

These performances show how the next generation is fearless and powerful already.

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⚖️ 6. Drama in Asia Cup Final & Board Actions

Though India won the Asia Cup, controversy followed. 

What happened:

India refused to accept the trophy from the ACC chairman, who is also chairman of Pakistan’s cricket board. 

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) suspended All No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players seeking to play in overseas leagues. 

This affects key players like Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, possibly costing them millions. 

Former England captain Michael Atherton criticized the repeated scheduling of India-Pakistan matches in ICC events, calling it “propaganda” and calling for more transparency. 

This demonstrates how politics and cricket mix, especially in high-stakes rivalries.

👩‍🎤 7. Women’s Cricket: India vs Pakistan & World Cup Updates

✅ India Beats Pakistan by 88 Runs

In Colombo, India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in the Women’s World Cup. 

India scored 247 in 50 overs

Bowlers Kranti Gaud and Deepti Sharma each took 3 wickets 

This keeps India’s perfect record against Pakistan women (12–0) intact. 

🏏 England Dominates South Africa

In Guwahati, England beat South Africa by 10 wickets, dismissing SA for just 69. 

Debutant Linsey Smith took 3 wickets for 7 runs in 4 overs. 

England chased the total in 14.1 overs without losing a wicket. 

Women’s cricket is producing top performances and drawing big attention.

📅 8. What’s Up Next? Tours & Tournaments to Watch

Here’s a look at important upcoming cricket events:

Event Dates / Venue Notes

Asia–EAP T20 World Cup Qualifiers Oct 8–17, 2025, Oman Teams compete for spots in 2026 T20 World Cup. 

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan series Oct 2–14, 2025, UAE 3 ODIs + 3 T20Is. 

Women’s Senior T20 Trophy (India) Oct 8–31, 2025 37 teams, domestic tournament. 

Ranji Trophy (India) Oct 15, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 India’s elite first-class domestic competition. 

National Cricket League T20 (Bangladesh) Sept 14 – Oct 12, 2025 Domestic T20 in Bangladesh. 

These tournaments will define rankings, careers, and future of cricket in many countries.

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🇮🇳 9. Indian Context & Story from Home

Let me tell you about Sunita, a student in a small town in Madhya Pradesh. She loves cricket but rarely gets to watch live matches.

She started reading daily updates from blogs like this one.

She began discussing matches with classmates and started a WhatsApp group to share news.

Some in her group started practicing cricket — two boys even got selected for district level.

Her example shows: even from small towns, passion + access to news = real impact.

Cricket news isn’t just for big cities; it can inspire locally too.

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🔑 10. Key Takeaways (Bullet List.

India A wins a thrilling ODI series vs Australia A

Vidarbha clinches Irani Cup in domestic cricket

Shubman Gill becomes India’s new ODI captain

Chris Woakes retires; South Africa starts WTC defense

Vaibhav Suryavanshi & Harjas Singh break records

Asia Cup final controversy and PCB bans

India women beat Pakistan; England dominate in women’s World Cup

Many important tournaments ahead (Asia qualifiers, Ranji, etc.)

🛠️ 11. What You Can Do Next (Action Steps)

1. Download reliable cricket apps (Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo) and enable notifications.

2. Bookmark websites or blogs that provide daily cricket roundups.

3. Follow trending hashtags like #CricketNews2025, #IndiaCaptain, #YoungStars.

4. Join local cricket or fan groups and discuss latest matches.

5. Mark tournament schedules (especially domestic ones) to follow rising players.

6. Share articles like this among friends so news spreads more.

By doing these, you’ll stay informed and connected to cricket’s pulse.

🏁 Conclusion

In just a few days, cricket has given us thrilling wins, new leaders, record-breaking teens, and more drama than ever. India’s rising stars, leadership shifts, and global tournaments ahead make this a thrilling time for fans.

No matter who you are — a school student, a working professional, or a passionate fan — following cricket news lets you feel connected, informed, and excited about every match.

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