South Africa and Pathum Nissanka [Source: AFP, x]The CSA has named South Africa’s complete squad for the second Test against Australia. In other news, Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan.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 Thursday, October 15. Abu Dhabi T10 2026 schedule unveiled The complete schedule of the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 2026 season has been unveiled. Defending champions UAE Bulls will take on the Yas Lions in the opening match of the tournament on November 7.ALSO READNicholas Pooran Named Captain In Another League After MLCAs many as 32 matches will be played in the competition, and all matches will be hosted by the iconic Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi between November 7 and November 20.South Africa names squad for 2nd Test vs AustraliaThe CSA has named the complete South Africa squad for the upcoming second Test against Australia. The Proteas made a solitary change to its line-up, with Matthew Breetzke being named in the squad as an official replacement for struggling batter Tristan Stubbs.Temba Bavuma will continue to lead the side, and it remains to be seen if Kagiso Rabada attains full fitness in a bid to make it into South Africa’s playing XI for the all-important Test.Lahiru Udara replaces Pathum Nissanka in Pakistan ODI tri-seriesSri Lanka opening batter Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan, as the cricketer is yet to recover from the left hamstring injury he sustained during the recent tour of England. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has now named wicketkeeper-batter Lahiru Udara as Nissanka’s official replacement for the series, even though the 32-year-old is yet to make his ODI debut. Mitchell Starc uncertain about IPL 2027: ReportAustralian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is yet to decide if he would return to play the IPL 2027 season next year. According to reports, the legendary speedster wants to prioritize Test cricket, considering the season will also coincide with the historic 150th anniversary Test between Australia and England at the MCG. Starc has been part of the Delhi Capitals franchise in the last two editions of the IPL in India.Rishad Hossain re-joins Hobart Hurricanes for BBL 2026-27Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain has re-signed a deal with the Hobart Hurricanes for the upcoming BBL 2026-27 season. The cricketer made his BBL debut last year and played 12 matches for the team, picking up 15 wickets in just 11 innings at an impressive bowling average of 20.86.Hurricanes High-Performance General Manager High Salliann Beams said “Rishad made it really clear to us that he loved his time in Hobart last season and wanted to come back, and that certainly meant a lot to us.”ALSO READIndia's T20I Record At M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Before IND vs WI 5th T20I, 2026
