With 138 matches scheduled and 32 teams in the fray, including six competing in the Plate division, here's a complete breakdown of the season ahead.
The possibility of Rishabh Pant's return to action, an array of new stars on the horizon and a clutch of veterans' battle for relevance will provide much-needed context to the 91st edition of the Ranji Trophy, beginning across the country on Wednesday. Pant's possible appearance in the second round is the highlight of Ranji Trophy's first phase, which otherwise lacks any immediate purpose in the larger scheme of things because of India's long Test winter after the home series against South Africa next month. Pant is out of action since a Chris Woakes delivery fractured his toe at Manchester in July, and his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence is on the right track. The wicketkeeper batter's name is missing from Delhi's jumbo squad of 24 players for the opening round match against Hyderabad. But if the CoE green lights his return then the left-hander can either play the second round (vs Himachal Pradesh from October 25) or the third round (vs Puducherry from November 1).
India head coach Gautam Gambhir called the online trolling of Harshit Rana "shameful," urging critics to target him instead. The pacer's selection for the Australia series has sparked debate.
India seal 2-0 series victory; Gill gets maiden Test triumph before flying to Australia
The three-match ODI series against Australia will mark Gill's first assignment as India's one-day international captain. The Indian team is scheduled to leave for Australia on October 15 morning.
Australia's Josh Inglis will miss the India ODI opener due to a calf injury, with Josh Philippe recalled and Adam Zampa absent for family reasons.
India, who enforced the follow-on on Day 3 after bowling West Indies out for 248, found themselves toiling for over 200 consecutive overs in the field
Australia captain Pat Cummins says he's "less likely than likely" to play the Ashes opener in Perth as he continues recovery from a back stress injury.
On the India Under-19 tour of Australia, he lit up Brisbane with a 78-ball century in the first four-day match and finished as the second-highest run-scorer of the series
John Campbell's century was the first Test hundred by a West Indies opener in any match since March 2023.
We thought the wicket would keep deteriorating. We felt that by the end of the day, it would be at its worst, says India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.
John Campbell and Shai Hope led a spirited West Indies fightback with an unbeaten century stand after India enforced the follow-on in the Delhi Test.
The charge stemmed from an incident in the 29th over of India's first innings, when Seales, after completing his follow-through, fielded the ball and threw it at batter Yashasvi Jaiswal
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will be eager to return to winning ways after suffering their first defeat of the tournament, a narrow three-wicket loss to South Africa.
India enforced the follow-on as expected in Delhi Test, it was the fifth time they have done so against the West Indies - each previous four occasion resulting in a victory by an innings margin.
Live streaming and telecast of the Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test match will not be available website in India.
The chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and captain Shubman Gill had a chat with me and explained why I was not part of the Australia ODI squad, says Jadeja
If the leader sets an example, it inspires everyone around him, Shubman has done exactly that, says India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja
Shai Hope looked positive in his brief stay, while Tevin Imlach batted with composure as the day wound down. West Indies were at 140-4, trailing by 378 runs at stumps on Day 2
The Bengaluru-based brand offers cricket-specific footwear and lifestyle apparel, marking the cricket legend's foray into India's booming athleisure market