Travis Head and Ajit Agarkar [Source: AFP]Travis Head fired a stunning century against Zimbabwe in Harare. Ajit Agarkar has reportedly decided to walk away from his role as BCCI chief selector for the Indian cricket team.Capping an eventful day in the world of cricket, here we take a look at five of the biggest cricketing news that emerged on Friday, September 18. Travis Head slams record century vs Zimbabwe Australia’s firebrand opener Travis Head smeared 112 runs off just 84 balls against Zimbabwe in the third ODI of the three-match series. The cricketer launched 15 boundaries and three huge sixes in his innings as Australia mounted a record total of 356-6 in 50 overs.Also Read- Adam Zampa Surpasses Shane Warne To Set World Record For AustraliaWith Head racing to his century from just 75 balls, the legendary left-handed opener also smashed the fastest hundred by any Australian batter against Zimbabwe in ODIs. Shree Charani helps India wallop Japan in Asian Games 2026Indian spinner Shree Charani picked up four wickets at an expense of just 10 runs from her four overs. Her spell helped India Women bundle out Japan for just 59 in the fourth quarterfinal of the 2026 Women’s T20 Asian Games in Japan. A 15-ball 40* from Shafali Verma steered India to a comprehensive eight-wicket win with 15 overs to spare at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.Ajit Agarkar denies BCCI contract extension, Parthiv Patel frontrunner to replace himAs per reports, former Indian fast bowler Ajit Agarkar has expressed his willingness to relinquish his role as BCCI’s chief selector for the Indian cricket team. The report states that Agarkar informed the BCCI about the same even before the AGM in Mumbai.BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla has since said that the “General Body has authorised the BCCI office-bearers to take a call on the chief selector.” Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel has now emerged as a leading candidate to replace Agarkar for the high-profile role.Nqobani Mokoena to replace Lungi Ngidi for Australia ODI seriesSouth Africa have suffered another injury setback, this time in the form of Lungi Ngidi before the home ODI series against Australia. The CSA has now named 20-year-old Nqobani Mokoena as an official replacement of Ngidi.Notably, Ngidi is the third South African fast bowler to be ruled out of the series against Australia owing to injury concerns after Kagiso Rabada and Ottneil Baartman.Shadab Khan's hat-trick takes Falcons to CPL 2026 finalShadab Khan claimed a sensational hat-trick and secured stunning figures of 4-16 from his four overs against the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the first qualifier of the CPL 2026 season. His spell helped the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons bundle out the Warriors for just 76 in Bridgetown. The Falcons won the match by nine wickets and stormed into the final of the CPL 2026 season.Also Read- Shreyas Iyer Gets In A Fight With Fan After India's Thumping Win Over Afghanistan
