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Cricket Daily Digest – September 18, 2026

The latest cricket headlines, match reaction, squad news, tournament updates and talking points from around the world.

Abhishek Sharma Smashes 30-Ball T20 Century as India Sweeps Afghanistan

India opener Abhishek Sharma hit a record-breaking T20 century off just 30 balls, guiding his team to a dominant 127-run victory over Afghanistan to secure a 3-0 series sweep.

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New Zealand Cricket Parts Ways With Women’s Head Coach Ben Sawyer

Despite leading the team to their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in 2024, head coach Ben Sawyer will not have his contract renewed following a high-performance structure review.

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India Defeats Japan to Reach Asian Games Cricket Semi-Finals

India’s women’s cricket team has advanced to the Asian Games semi-finals after defeating Japan, setting up a clash against Bangladesh on September 20 for a place in the gold-medal match.

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Jos Buttler Becomes First Player to Reach 15,000 T20 Runs

England’s Jos Buttler has made history as the first cricketer to score 15,000 runs in T20 cricket, surpassing Kieron Pollard’s record during a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.

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Gautam Gambhir Outlines Hardik Pandya’s Return and Squad Depth

India head coach Gautam Gambhir noted that Hardik Pandya is not yet ready to bowl a full ten-over spell, while praising selectors for building a large player pool across multiple national teams.

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Mohammad Rizwan Contacts ICC Over Mobile Phone Seizure

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has approached the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit seeking clarity after his mobile phone was seized by Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency.

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Somerset’s County Championship Title Hopes Dented by Yorkshire Bowlers

Somerset’s aspirations for a maiden County Championship title are in jeopardy after struggling against Ben Coad and Ben Cliff, leaving them reliant on other results.

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Lungi Ngidi Ruled Out of Australia ODI Series With Hamstring Injury

South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi will miss the three-match ODI series against Australia due to a hamstring injury, with Mihlali Mokoena named as his replacement in the squad.

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Guyana Amazon Warriors Secure First WCPL Title After Dramatic Chase

Chedean Nation and Chloe Tryon led a stunning recovery to guide the Guyana Amazon Warriors to their maiden WCPL title, overcoming a collapse to chase down 146 against Trinbago Knight Riders.

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CCI Approves Acquisition of Rajasthan Royals and Sister Franchises

The Competition Commission of India has approved the purchase of Rajasthan Royals, Paarl Royals, and Barbados Royals by the Lakshmi Mittal family and Poonawalla Sports and Fitness.

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BCCI Reportedly Considering Moving Ranchi Test Due to Early Sunsets

The BCCI is reportedly contemplating shifting the fourth Test of the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy away from Ranchi after team management raised concerns over early winter sunsets.

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BCCI Yet to Finalize Price-Discovery Models for Upcoming IPL Media Rights

The BCCI is yet to appoint a financial agency to determine the price-discovery models for the next IPL media rights cycle, even as the global sports industry anticipates the high-value tender.

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BCCI Approves Grand Celebrations for 20th Anniversary of IPL in 2027

At its 95th Annual General Meeting, the BCCI approved plans to celebrate the 20th edition of the IPL in 2027 grandly, while also initiating preparations for the board’s centenary in 2028.

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ICC Identifies China and Indonesia as Key Growth Markets for Cricket

The International Cricket Council is targeting China and Indonesia as primary strategic markets in an effort to attract 500 million new cricket fans outside of traditional South Asian hubs.

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