Yuzvendra Chahal retires from First-Class cricket
Yuzvendra Chahal, who once played the role of a key spin bowler for the Indian cricket team, took a big decision on October 2 and announced his retirement from first-class cricket. Chahal gave this information through his post on the social media platform Instagram, in which he also clarified that he will continue playing in limited overs cricket.
Yuzvendra Chahal shared his retirement from first-class cricket with his fans via an Instagram post, writing, “The first cricket ball I ever held was red. I was 10 years old, and I had no idea then how deeply I would fall in love with the game. Red-ball cricket was never just another format for me. It was in this format that I learned the true joy of patience, the courage to face adversity, and the joy of staying on the field for hours, fighting for every run and every wicket. I played my last first-class match at Lord’s. It’s emotional to say this, because earning a Test cap has always been a dream of mine, one I cherished for many years. Even though that dream didn’t come true, I’m truly satisfied with my journey and incredibly grateful for every opportunity I’ve had in this format.”
Mohsin Naqvi not to attend the Asian Games final
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi will not be present during the gold medal match between India and Pakistan. The gold medal match will be played between India and Pakistan at Nisshin Korogi Park in Japan. The ACC wrote on its official media handle ‘X’, “ACC President Mohsin Naqvi will not be able to attend the Asian Games 2026 final due to prior commitments, but sends his heartfelt best wishes to all four teams ahead of the gold and bronze medal matches.”
Sri Lanka announces squad for Pakistan series
A major change has taken place in the Sri Lankan squad ahead of the T20 matches against Pakistan. Captain Kusal Mendis has returned to the team and will resume the captaincy. Mendis had missed the recent tour of England due to a hamstring injury; Charith Asalanka had shouldered the captaincy responsibilities in his absence.
Sri Lanka has made six changes to the squad that toured England for the upcoming Pakistan tour. Sri Lanka had suffered a 0-3 defeat in the three-match T20 series against England and will now aim to bounce back with a better performance against Pakistan.
Kusal Mendis’s return will bolster the team’s batting lineup in addition to strengthening the leadership. However, opening batsman Pathum Nissanka is missing from the squad due to injury. Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will also remain unavailable for the T20 matches against Pakistan; he had returned home after suffering lower back pain during a practice session prior to the first ODI against England last month.
Bangladesh appoint Malibongwe Maketa as assistant coach
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appointed South Africa’s Malibongwe Maketa as the new assistant coach of the national men’s cricket team on Friday. He has signed a two-year contract and will serve in this role from October 2026 to November 2028.
The 46-year-old Maketa will replace Mohammad Salahuddin in the Bangladesh team setup. In an official statement, Maketa said, “I am delighted to accept the position of assistant coach for the Bangladesh national team. I am truly grateful for the trust and confidence the Bangladesh Cricket Board has placed in me, and I look forward to making a positive contribution to the team’s success.”
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