Mominul Haque and Jemimah Rodrigues [Source: AFP, X]
Jemimah Rodrigues has dropped a crucial recovery update on Instagram. In other news, Mominul Haque is doubtful to play Bangladesh’s second Test against the West Indies next week.
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 Friday, October 30.
Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder record tons put SA in control vs Australia
South Africa mounted 387 runs in their second innings from 134.4 overs on Day 4 of their series-deciding third Test against Australia in Cape Town. Middle-order batters Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder both unleashed record centuries during their 154-run partnership for the sixth wicket.
Mulder top-scored in the innings with his 115-run knock as Australia require 288 runs to pull off a win on the final day of the match.
Arshdeep Singh completes 150 T20I wickets, Glenn Phillips wins it for NZ
Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh picked up figures of 1-38 against New Zealand in the fourth T20I match in Auckland. With his spell, the cricketer has completed 150 wickets in T20Is, thus becoming the quickest fast bowler in history to reach the landmark figure. Overall, he is the third quickest bowler to do so after spinners Rashid Khan and Wanindu Hasaranga.
New Zealand still won the match by 87 runs to make it 1-3 in the series courtesy of an explosive 49-ball 107 from Glenn Phillips.
BCCI announce India U19 squad for U19 Asia Cup 2026
The BCCI has unveiled the complete India squad for the upcoming 2026 U19 Asia Cup in Oman. Uttarakhand star Lakshya Raichandani will continue to lead the team, while Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan will serve as his deputy.
The selection committee retained as many as 13 players from the home series against Australia U19 in the 15-member Asia Cup group, including Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid.
Jemimah Rodrigues declares herself fit
Jemimah Rodrigues has dropped a crucial recovery update after spending months on the sidelines owing to her hamstring injury concern. Taking to her Instagram account, the India Women’s batter stated that she has been declared fit by the medical team, and is raring to return to the field after spending three months in rehabilitation.
Since the injury she sustained during The Hundred 2026 season, Rodrigues has missed the 2026 Asia Cup, the 2026 Asian Games and the home series against Zimbabwe Women.
Mominul Haque doubtful for second Test vs WI
Bangladesh cricketer Mominul Haque was ruled out of the remainder of his team’s ongoing first Test against West Indies owing to an injury he sustained on the field. Coping a blow on his head, the cricketer demonstrated signs of concussion, prompting the team management to bring in Jaker Ali as his substitute.
Mominul is also doubtful to make it to the Bangladesh playing XI for the second Test next week, as per reports.






















