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Cricket Daily Digest – October 2, 2026

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

IND vs PAK Playing 11 Today, Live Streaming, Pitch & Weather: India vs Pakistan, Asian Games 2026 Final

India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in the men’s cricket gold medal match at the Asian Games 2026. The blockbuster final will take place on Saturday, October 3, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. It will be the first time India and Pakistan have met in an Asian Games final.

Cricket Addictor


MI Emirates bag Farooqi with record bid, Babar heads Vipers’ Pakistan contingent

Farooqi, Liam Livingstone and Rahmanullah Gurbaz breached the USD 300,000 mark at the ILT20 auction

Espncricinfo


Afghanistan drop Nabi from T20Is and Rasooli from white-ball squads

Rashid Khan and Ibrahim Zadran continue to be rested from Tests as Afghanistan named squads for a packed all-format season in the UAE

Espncricinfo


Sineth Jayawardena, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth in SL squad for Pakistan T20Is

Chameera named in squad, but his participation is subject to fitness

Espncricinfo


Can West Indies quell India’s batting might in New Chandigarh’s ODI debut?

They have taken just four wickets while conceding 706 runs across the first two matches of the series

Espncricinfo


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Sussex sign seamer Dudgeon on two-year deal

Sussex sign South African seamer Keith Dudgeon, who helped Kent win County Championship promotion in 2026, on a two-year contract.

BBC Sport


New Zealand name 15-player squad for T20I series against Australia

Four players return to the White Ferns setup as New Zealand prepare for three T20Is at North Sydney Oval.

Cric Tracker


Harmison signs first professional Durham deal

Charlie Harmison, son of 2005 Ashes winner Steve, signs a two-year deal with Durham.

BBC Sport


‘If that ship was ever in the harbour, it’s definitely sailed now’ – Ethan Bamber on England hopes

The Warwickshire bowler took 69 wickets in 14 County Championship games to help the county claim their ninth title, but has dismissed prospects of international recognition.

Cric Tracker


‘Will give us a really good indication of where we stand’ – Bangladesh coach Hemp on Australia tour

David Hemp takes charge of Bangladesh women’s team ahead of a three-match ODI series against world number one Australia, starting October 9 in Brisbane.

Cric Tracker


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Simi Singh: An Ireland dream, a life-threatening detour and the journey home

NEW DELHI: Simranjit Singh, known as Simi Singh in Ireland and across world cricket, had already retired in his mind when acute liver failure brought his career to a shuddering halt in 2024.

The Times of India


New Zealand World Cup 2027 Schedule: Can the Knockout Specialists Finally Lift the Trophy?

New Zealand will enter the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027 carrying one of the most remarkable records of consistency in the history of the tournament.

Cric Informer


Bronze at stake as Bangladesh, SL look to bring cheer to Asian Games contingents

Bangladesh start as favourites against a decidedly second-string Sri Lanka side

Espncricinfo


Sports quiz of the week: winners, losers, prodigies, heroes, villains and rivals

Have you been watching football, chess, cricket, rugby, motor racing, hockey, boxing, table tennis and horse racing?

The Guardian


Notts appoint Michael Temple as chief executive

Temple had been serving as interim chief exec after Richard Kenyon’s departure to Lancashire

Espncricinfo

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