Devajit Saikia and Sanju Samson [Source: AFP]India A have conceded the three-match unofficial ODI series against Australia A after suffering a 69-run defeat in the second game in Puducherry. Meanwhile, the PCB has announced Pakistan’s squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, while Sanju Samson has equalled Virat Kohli’s record in the second T20I against West Indies.Capping an eventful Friday in the world of cricket, here we take a look at five of the biggest cricketing news stories that emerged on Friday, October 9.BCCI calls meeting to plan for IPL 2027The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called a meeting with key IPL stakeholders on October 15 in Mumbai to discuss preparations for the 2027 season, according to a report by The Indian Express.The meeting is expected to bring together franchise owners, their chief executive officers, broadcasters and state associations that hosted IPL matches. Discussions will focus on reviewing the previous season, addressing operational concerns and improving coordination ahead of the league's landmark 20th edition.ALSO READTilak Varma Scripts History To Surpass Virat Kohli In Elite Indian T20 ListSanju Samson equals Virat Kohli's record against West IndiesSanju Samson has made a strong statement with the bat in the second T20I against West Indies, equalling Virat Kohli's record for the fastest T20I half-century by an Indian against the Caribbean side.The Indian wicketkeeper-batter reached his fifty in just 21 balls in Ranchi, matching Kohli's effort at the Wankhede Stadium in 2019. The achievement puts Samson alongside the former India captain at the top of the list.India A lose series to Australia AAustralia A have clinched the three-match unofficial ODI series against India A with a game to spare after registering a 69-run victory in the second match in Puducherry. The visitors had also won the series opener at the same venue earlier this week.After opting to bat first, Australia A posted 275 runs in 49.5 overs, with Sam Konstas top-scoring with 67 off 88 balls. In response, India A struggled to build partnerships despite Rajat Patidar's fighting 67 off 82 deliveries. Mark Chapman, Zak Foulkes ruled out of India vs New Zealand T20I seriesNew Zealand have suffered two injury setbacks ahead of their five-match T20I series against India, with Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes ruled out of the upcoming contest.Chapman sustained a tear in his left hamstring during the recently concluded European T20 league, while Foulkes injured his right hip flexor during a training session with the Canterbury men's team. PCB announces Pakistan squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a seven-member squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2026 tournament, with fast-bowling all-rounder Abbas Afridi appointed captain.The squad features Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Shahzad and Saad Masood alongside Afridi. Pakistan will begin their campaign against the United Arab Emirates before facing arch-rivals India in their final Group C fixture on October 30 at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok.ALSO READList Of All Records Shattered By Sanju Samson During IND vs WI 2nd T20I
