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Ishan Kishan injured and WTC Final dates revealed for 2029 [Source: AFP]
From Ishan Kishan being ruled out of the IND vs NZ T20I match to the newly released PSL 2027 auction dates, October 23 was packed with multiple eventful news stories in the world of cricket. With several happenings and interesting reports being revealed, let’s take a look at the five most important news stories of the day.
Ishan Kishan ruled out with groin injury for IND vs NZ 2nd T20I
After India won the first T20I against New Zealand at Christchurch Oval, the second clash is scheduled for October 24. However, in an unfortunate development, India’s top-order batter, Ishan Kishan, has been ruled out of the match with a groin injury.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the wicketkeeper-batter has suffered a strain in his right adductor muscle during the opening match of the series. Notably, Kumar Kushagra has been announced as his replacement in the squad for the 2nd T20I.
WTC 2029 Final dates revealed with T20 World Cup pushed back
In another update, as per an Cricinfo report, the World Test Championship Final dates for 2029 have been finalised by the ICC. The venue for the Final has not been decided yet, but the match is set to run from June 8 to 12.
Meanwhile, the 2030 T20 World Cup dates have been changed too. Earlier, the tournament was set to be played in June, but now the tournament has been postponed to the months of July and August.
PCB announces PSL 2027 auction dates
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the auction dates for the Pakistan Super League next year. The PSL 2027 auction will take place on January 23, 2027, although the venue has yet to be locked in. Direct player signings for the tournament opened on October 23 and will run till the next month. PSL 12 will run from March 18 to May 2, 2027.
Ayush Mhatre’s surgery rules him out of cricket
In a massive development, Ayush Mhatre, the Chennai Super Kings cricketer and a young talent for India, has undergone surgery for a Grade 4 tear in his right hamstring and could be out of action for around four months. He suffered the injury while playing for Mumbai in the 2026–27 Ranji Trophy at the Wankhede Stadium. The 19-year-old is unlikely to play for the team for the rest of the season this year.
“Ayush underwent a 90-minute surgery for ’Hamstring Grade 4 tear repair,’ for a recurrent injury on right hamstring,” a source tracking developments told the Times of India on Friday.
Bangladesh announce Test squad for West Indies series
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a formidable Test squad for the first Test against the West Indies, scheduled to start on October 28. Najmul Hossain Shanto will be leading the team, with Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das also earning their places. In-form bowler Hasan Mahmud has also secured his place in the squad alongside Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam. Check the full squad here.
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