October 7 Cricket Highlights [Source: AFP, CAB]Several significant movements happened in the cricketing world on Wednesday, October 7. India U19 completed their clean sweep over Australia U19 in the Youth Test.The day ended with clouds over English representation in the Afghanistan Premier League and the SA20 2027 auctions. Here's a look at the top 5 news from October 7.Kieron Pollard joins Super Kings familyArguably the biggest news from Wednesday, October 7, was Kieron Pollard becoming the newest member of the Super Kings family. As a T20 star, Pollard has featured for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, when MI vs CSK became the biggest T20 rivalry in the world. Furthermore, he has also played for MI Emirates and MI Cape Town in other leagues.He has now joined the Joburg Super Kings for the upcoming season of SA20. He was picked up for R1.5 million in a shock auction move.Shami’s red-ball return date lockedOne of India’s finest red-ball bowlers, Mohammed Shami, is set to return for Bengal for the Ranji Trophy 2026/27 opening fixture. Shami finished the last Ranji season, just outside the top-5 wicket-takers, with 37 scalps.Cricket Association of Bengal announced a strong contingent for the match against Delhi from October 11. Led by Abhimanyu Easwaran, Bengal will boast an all-India pace attack of Mohammed Shami, Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar.ALSO READKerala Squad For Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Announced, Samson Brothers Not IncludedILT20 2026 schedule outThe highly anticipated ILT20 2026 dates are finally locked, and the tournament will be played from November 21 to December 20. According to IST, matches will be played in two time slots, i.e., 3:30 PM and 8 PM.The reigning champions, Desert Vipers, will face the 2025/26 finalists, MI Emirates, in the opening match in Dubai. The competition will have five double-headers across four weekends.Tanmay Baloda’s world record for India U19India U19 did a comprehensive whitewash over touring Australia U19, with a 10-wicket win in the second Youth Test. Responding to Spencer Green’s brilliant 7/110 (28), India U19’s Tanmay Baloda ran over the Aussies with a 8/41 in his 19.5 overs.The left-arm orthodox from Haryana bundled Aussies for 151, and the 11-run target was chased by India in 5 balls. Baloda had picked 6/32 in the first innings and his 14/73 is the best bowling figures in Youth Tests history.ECB likely to deny NOCs for APLThe ECB, who initially showed positive signs for England representation in the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League could possibly back-track and reconsider their stance.Several England players have registered for the draft, including Dawid Malan and James Rew. However, after some backlash from local politicians, ECB chief has decided to tread carefully on the matter.ALSO READSA20 2027 Auction: Full Squads, List Of All Players Sold, Most Expensive Buys
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