Hardik Pandya Out, Joe Root Record– September 12 Cricket Highlights

Hardik Pandya and Joe Root [Source: AFP]Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of India’s ODI series against the West Indies. In other news, Joe Root notched up a world record half-century against Pakistan.Capping an eventful day in the world of cricket, here we take a look at five of the biggest cricketing news that emerged out of Saturday, September 12. Nepal qualify for Asia Cup 2027, win ACC Premier Cup 2026Nepal crushed UAE by 44 runs at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur to lift the 2026 ACC Premier Cup. Aggressive opener Aasif Sheikh bludgeoned 102 runs off just 106 balls to set a strong foundation for his side early in the game.Also Read- Watch- Brutal Fight Breaks Out In Nepal vs UAE, Sandeep Lamichhane Charges AggressivelyWith the outcome, the Nepal cricket team has also become the sixth and final side to qualify for the 2027 Men’s ODI Asia Cup in Bangladesh next year. The occasion will mark Nepal’s second successive appearance in an ODI Asia Cup after qualifying for the 2023 edition. Joe Root slaps record 50 as England complete 3-0 sweepJoe Root came to England’s rescue in their tricky run chase against Pakistan on Day 4 of the Edgbaston Test in Birmingham. Arriving to the crease in the first over of the chase, the legendary batter compiled 62* runs off just 69 balls to orchestrate England’s eight-wicket win and a 3-0 sweep over the visitors.The innings also marked Root’s 69th Test half-century, thus taking him past Sachin Tendulkar for the world record.Hardik Pandya ruled out, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play WI ODIsHardik Pandya has been ruled out of India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies at home starting later this month. The legendary all-rounder is yet to recover from his injury.As reported by Cricbuzz, former captains and seasoned pros like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are all set to play the series to make their respective returns to India squad after playing the three ODIs in England. Sri Lanka name squad for Asian Games 2026The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has unveiled the entire Sri Lanka men’s squad for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Sahan Arachchige will lead the side, and he will be accompanied by the likes of Niroshan Dickwella and Pramod Madushan. RCB star Nuwan Thushara also made a cut into the Sri Lanka squad for the multi-nation competition.Yashasvi Jaiswal likely to be named for WI ODI seriesIndia’s firebrand opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will likely be named in the national squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies. The blistering left-hander averages a staggering 71.25 in the format, but is often sidelined owing to the presence of other star performers in the side.It is worth noting that Jaiswal is considered for selection since a handful of India players will be in Japan for the Asian Games 2026.Also Read- India Vs Afghanistan Head To Head Records- 1st T20I, Afghanistan Tour of India, 2026