IPL 2027 and Abrar Ahmed [Source: AFP]The IPL 2027 auction will be hosted by Goa in December later this year. Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed rose to the top of the ICC T20I rankings for men’s bowlers, displacing Rashid Khan in the process.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, September 23. IPL 2027 auction date and venue locked in by BCCIThe IPL 2027 auction will likely be hosted by Goa. As confirmed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, the bidding event will be organised in the month of December. A PTI report stated that the auction will be conducted on either December 15 or December 16 later this year.Earlier, the BCCI official had already confirmed that the IPL 2027 auction will be hosted by India to mark the return of the league’s bidding spectacle to its home country after a gap of three years.Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed becomes number one ranked T20I bowlerPakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has become the new number one ranked bowler in men’s T20I ICC rankings. The cricketer displaced Afghanistan spin wizard Rashid Khan to claim the top spot with 736 rating points. Also Read- Mohammad Rizwan Blocked From Entering In PCB's Facilities Amid Ongoing InvestigationsEngland fast bowler Jamie Overton became the biggest benefactor of the rankings, as he gained 47 paces to burst into the top six bowlers of the world.Kwena Maphaka ruled out, Lizaad Williams returns for AUS ODIsYoung South Africa fast bowler Kwena Maphaka has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match home ODI series against Australia. The cricketer sustained a hamstring injury to become the fourth Proteas quick after Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman and Lungi Ngidi to miss the series.Cricket South Africa has now recalled Lizaad Williams as an official replacement for the injured speedster. Williams last played ODI cricket for South Africa back in November last year.Sri Lanka punished by ICC after ODI defeat to EnglandThe Sri Lanka cricket team has been fined 15 percent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the first ODI of their away series. The visitors were found to be three overs short after time allowances was taken into consideration at Chester-le-Street earlier this week. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis pled guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.Mitchell Santner to lead NZ against India in T20I seriesThe NZC has announced 16-player New Zealand squad for the upcoming five-match home T20I series against Team India. Mitchell Santner will continue to lead the side, and he will be accompanied by fellow star performers like Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell among others.Also Read- Australia vs South Africa Head To Head Records- 1st ODI, Australia Tour Of South Africa 2026
