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Cricket Daily Digest – October 18, 2026

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

Mahela Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of IPL 2027

The Sri Lankan legend’s decade-long association with the franchise ends on October 17, 2026, as Mumbai Indians begin their search for a new head coach.

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Perry powers nervy Australia to 1-0 lead

There were several twists with Australia losing regular wickets to slump to 145 for 7 in the 163 chase

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Reports: IPL 2026 Player Auction likely to be held on December 16 in Goa

BCCI logistics team has informed franchises of the December 16 auction date and ITC Grand Goa venue via WhatsApp, with a briefing scheduled for December 15.

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3 surprise exclusions in India’s squad for tour of New Zealand

The BCCI announced India’s squads for the New Zealand tour on October 16, 2026, leaving out some notable names.

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Mohammed Shami suffers injury amid India comeback talks, misses Ranji match

Mohammed Shami is missing from Bengal’s playing XI for their second-round Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Elite Group C match against Services at Palam A Ground in New Delhi. The fast bowler was seen walking gingerly before the toss after spending time with the team physio, raising concerns about his fitness.

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Australia squeeze past New Zealand after mid-order collapse in opening women’s T20

New Zealand 162-2; Australia 165-8 | Australia win by two wicketsAustralia nearly make hash of run chase at North Sydney OvalAustralia survived a dreadful collapse to claim a tense two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening Twenty20 International at North Sydney Oval.

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Botham reopens war of words with Stokes over Ashes fallout

Lord Ian Botham has reopened his war of words with recently retired England captain Ben Stokes.

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Sri Lanka bowl, Pakistan hand debut to Baig

Pakistan opt to deploy Shaheen, Naseem and Rauf in pace attack

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Nahida Akter replaces Nigar Sultana as Bangladesh announce new T20I captain

Nahida Akter has been appointed as the new T20I captain of the Bangladesh women’s national cricket team. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced Nahida Akter’s appointment as the T20I captain on Sunday, October 18, taking over from Nigar Sultana.

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Fakhar Zaman admits extreme pressure on Pakistan to end ICC trophy drought

Another ICC tournament is approaching, and the Pakistan National Cricket Team is not in a position to be called a strong contender to qualify for the 2027 ODI World Cup final.

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Springer replaces Paul on West Indies’ Test tour of Bangladesh

Springer earns his maiden Test call-up with Paul withdrawn for "personal and family reasons" Cricinfo staff Published

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Rizwan to captain SNGPL in final round of President’s Trophy

Cricinfo understands he will also play for Peshawar in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy next month Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi Published

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Ramesh Powar tipped to replace Agarkar on senior selection committee

The Cricket Advisory Committee interviewed four or five candidates on October 15, with Powar emerging as the frontrunner for the vacancy.

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Raza hails ‘unity and culture of the team’ after Zimbabwe’s hard-fought win

We fought well, we understood the conditions well, we adapt well, and I think that’s the reason why we won the game"

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Taskin: ‘We sometimes collapse quickly under pressure’

Taskin has bemoaned Bangladesh’s "noticeable lack of game awareness" after their defeat to Zimbabwe

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