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Hardik Pandya and Steve Smith [Source - AFP]
Hardik Pandya has been reportedly ruled out of competitive cricket until the IPL 2027 season next year. In other news, Australian batting legend Steve Smith attained a significant landmark on Day 4 of the second Test against South Africa.
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 Wednesday, October 21.
Steve Smith completes 11,000 Test runs
Steve Smith scored 28 runs off 88 balls in Australia’s first innings of the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha. While Australia bundled out for just 99 in the innings, Smith’s knock helped him complete 11,000 runs in his Test career.
The former skipper achieved the feat in 226 innings, thus becoming the fifth fastest cricketer in the history of the format to reach the landmark figure. He is also only the third Australian batter to do so after Ricky Ponting and Allan Border.
Ben Stokes to not register for IPL 2027, eyes England return: Report
Former England captain Ben Stokes has reportedly made himself available for 10 County Championship matches for Durham next year. The report also states that the legendary England all-rounder will also not register his name for the IPL 2027, PSL 2027 and The Hundred 2027 seasons to leave the door ajar for his potential shock return to the England team before the 2027 Ashes series.
ICC Women’s U19 World Cup 2027 schedule unveiled
The ICC has unveiled the entire schedule of the 2027 ICC Women’s U19 World Cup, set to be played in Bangladesh and Nepal between January 21 and February 6 next year. For a change, India and Pakistan teams are not placed in the same group.
As per the schedule, two-time defending champions India will take on West Indies in their opening match of the tournament on January 22.
Hardik Pandya ruled out until IPL 2027: Report
Legendary Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been reportedly ruled out of competitive cricket until the IPL 2027 season next year. Marred by injuries, the senior pro is yet to play any form of competitive cricket since the conclusion of the IPL 2026 season.
Moreover, Pandya has also not played for Team India since lifting the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad back in March this year.
Amit Mishra joins Delhi Capitals as bowling coach for IPL 2027
Former Indian spinner Amit Mishra has been roped in by the Delhi Capitals franchise as their spin bowling coach for the IPL 2027 season next year. The cricketer will join the Sourav Ganguly-led coaching staff of the Capitals, which includes Yuvraj Singh and Chaminda Vaas as batting and bowling coaches respectively.
