Zaheer Khan and Antigua and Barbados Falcons [Source: AFP, @AntiguaFalcons/x]Zaheer Khan has been named new coach of the CSK franchise. The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won the CPL 2026 title in Bridgetown.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 Monday, September 21. Zaheer Khan named new CSK coach for IPL 2027The CSK franchise has appointed former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan as the new head coach of the team ahead of next year’s IPL 2027 season. As per reports, it was former captain MS Dhoni who suggested the name of Zaheer to the CSK management, after their negotiations with fellow ex-India cricketer Hemang Badani fell through.Also Read- Revealed: Why Zaheer Khan Was Appointed CSK Head Coach For IPL 2027Zaheer also pipped several former players who were reportedly in contention, like Ravichandran Ashwin, Mike Hussey and Eoin Morgan.Sufyan Moqim pips Maaz Sadaqat as Falcons win CPL 2026Antigua and Barbuda Falcons defeated Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets and 20 balls to spare in the final to lift the CPL 2026 title in Bridgetown. For the Kingsmen, Maaz Sadaqat blasted 114 off just 58 balls, but a sensational four-wicket haul for Sufyan Moqim kept them down to just 170-9 in 20 overs.In response, Amir Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz fired thunderous knocks as the Falcons franchise lifted its maiden CPL silverware.Mohammad Saifuddin out of Asian Games 2026 due to injuryBangladesh bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin has been ruled out of the 2026 Men’s T20 Asian Games owing to a right hamstring injury. The BCB will be expected to announce his replacement soon. Saifuddin recently played Bangladesh A fixtures in South Africa.Speaking on his injury, national team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said “Saifuddin complained of pain in his right hamstring while bowling during the practice session on 19 September. He will require approximately three weeks of rehabilitation to recover.”Kagiso Rabada likely to attain fitness for Test series vs AUS, says coachSouth Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has revealed that injured fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is rehabilitating well and might well return to the team in time for the home Test series against Australia.He said “It's going quite nicely, the rehab and the programs that he's on. I'd be very surprised if we didn't see him during the Test series. He's such a huge player for us, but he seems to reserve his best for Australia.”Earlier, Rabada was ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia owing to his right hamstring injury.Jonathan Trott named England Lions coachFormer England cricketer Jonathan Trott has been appointed as the new head coach of the England Lions team. A busy winter lies ahead for the team as Trott and co. are scheduled to tour West Indies, South Africa and Sri Lanka for List A and first-class fixtures.Also Read- Why Quinton De Kock’s CPL Success May Not Be Enough at Mumbai Indians
