Ireland fall to Namibia as Campher’s 106 cannot prevent 63-run defeat

Namibia level series despite Campher century Jan Frylinck struck 126 as Namibia made 316-7 in Windhoek, then bowled Ireland out for 253 in 44.1 overs to win the third ODI by 63 runs and bring the series level. Gerhard Erasmus added 54, while Andy McBrine took 2-53 for Ireland.

Ireland were 56-4 when Curtis Campher came to the crease, and he counterattacked with 106 from 82 balls, including 11 fours and three sixes. McBrine made 30 and George Dockrell 25, but Campher was run out at 246-7; injured captain Paul Stirling was unable to bat.

Abhishek Sharma and Marco Jansen take top ICC rankings Abhishek Sharma reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the men’s T20I batting rankings after scoring 113 from 38 balls against New Zealand in Wellington. He has 897 rating points, ahead of Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan on 883; Ishan Kishan fell to third on 866 after missing the second and third matches with an injury.

South Africa’s Marco Jansen became the top-ranked Test bowler and all-rounder for the first time. His performance in the second Test against Australia included 85 runs and a five-wicket haul in the first innings; Ravindra Jadeja, who had held the all-rounder lead for more than four years, dropped to second.

India sweep Zimbabwe after Vaishnavi Sharma’s maiden ODI five-for India beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets to complete a 3-0 ODI sweep, after bowling the visitors out for 131 in Vadodara. Vaishnavi Sharma claimed 5-39 in 10 overs, taking her maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs; Kranti Gaud and Sayali Satghare took two wickets each.

Vaishnavi took four wickets in the second ODI at the same venue. In the third, wicketkeeper Yastika Bhatia encouraged her with a line from the film Gangs of Wasseypur 2 as Zimbabwe’s innings fell apart.

Tamil Nadu edge Railways in tense Ranji chase Andre Siddarth made an unbeaten 56 as Tamil Nadu chased 128 to beat Railways by five wickets in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Tamil Nadu finished on 130-5 in 59.1 overs, earning six points and recording a second consecutive win.

Railways had been dismissed for 108 in their second innings, with R. Sai Kishore taking 4-39 and Jeganathan Hemchudeshan 3-21. Tamil Nadu slipped to 91-5 before Siddarth and Vimal Khumar steadied the chase.

Haris Rauf fined after confrontation in Pakistan win over England Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf was fined 20 per cent of his match fee and given a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the ODI against England in Lahore. The ICC said Rauf argued with Will Jacks after appealing for a wide, raised his bat and continued the exchange despite an umpire’s warning.

England players were fined 15 per cent of their match fees for being three overs short. The sanctions followed Pakistan’s one-wicket win, in which Shadab Khan made an unbeaten century and shared an unbroken 89-run stand with Rauf for the final wicket.

Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set records in India win Abhishek Sharma made 113 from 38 balls and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 45 from 19 as India chased 199 to beat New Zealand by six wickets in 13.2 overs and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. India scored 118 without loss in the powerplay, a record for a men’s T20I innings, and reached 50 in 2.2 overs.

Abhishek said Sooryavanshi had promised in a net session to bat fearlessly, and credited the 15-year-old’s fast start with setting the tone for the chase.

James Anderson joins Napoli Knights as co-owner James Anderson has become co-owner of the Naples-based Napoli Knights, one of six franchises in the inaugural Italia T10 League, which is scheduled to run from November 18 to 29. The announcement came days after his 25-year Lancashire stint ended.

Anderson and former Lancashire wicketkeeper Luke Sutton will co-own the team through Activate Sport & Leisure. The league’s founder said their involvement was a major statement for the competition, while Sutton said the venture aimed to help grow cricket in Italy.

Cricket Australia discusses contract extension with Andrew McDonald Cricket Australia is in discussions with men’s head coach Andrew McDonald about a possible contract extension, chief executive Todd Greenberg said. McDonald’s contract is due to expire after the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Greenberg said McDonald was held in high regard and had done an outstanding job. Australia won the 2023 ODI World Cup and World Test Championship under his leadership, according to Cricket Addictor.

Delhi Capitals sign Kiran Navgire for Rs. 75 lakh Delhi Capitals signed batter Kiran Navgire for Rs. 75 lakh at the WPL 2027 auction in Kochi, beating Mumbai Indians in a bidding contest. Mumbai opened at Rs. 40 lakh before Delhi raised the price to Rs. 75 lakh.

Mumbai withdrew with Rs. 90 lakh remaining in its purse, allowing Delhi to secure Navgire, who had been part of the UP Warriorz squad.

Grace Harris returns to UP Warriorz for Rs. 30 lakh UP Warriorz signed Australian all-rounder Grace Harris for Rs. 30 lakh at the WPL 2027 auction in Kochi, bringing her back to the franchise she represented in 2025. Harris was part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title-winning campaign in 2026 before being released.

Sportstar reported that Harris was bought at her base price. The move gives UP Warriorz an experienced T20 batter and an all-round option.

Abhishek Sharma and Sooryavanshi help India clinch New Zealand series India’s six-wicket victory in Wellington secured a 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Abhishek Sharma scored 113 from 38 balls and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added 45 from 19 as India completed the chase of 199 in 13.2 overs.

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif praised coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shreyas Iyer for keeping the team focused and aggressive during a demanding schedule.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar says he never chased India comeback Bhuvneshwar Kumar said he did not find his four-year absence from India’s side difficult because he focused on the cricket and fitness challenges in front of him rather than pursuing a comeback. He credited his last two IPL seasons with helping him return to the national team.

Bhuvneshwar said he plans to play the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy after the T20I series, then assess future opportunities.

India win Ranji chase after Andre Siddarth’s unbeaten 56 Andre Siddarth’s unbeaten 56 helped Tamil Nadu chase down 128 against Railways for a five-wicket Ranji Trophy win. Tamil Nadu finished on 130-5, despite losing five wickets after reaching 91.

Railways made 108 in their second innings. Sai Kishore took four wickets, and Hemchudeshan took three before Siddarth and Vimal Khumar completed the chase.

Punjab seize advantage as Vihaan Malhotra takes four wickets Part-time off-spinner Vihaan Malhotra took four wickets as Hyderabad lost six wickets for 37 runs and were bowled out for 380 against Punjab in their Ranji Trophy Elite match. Punjab ended the day 51 runs ahead.

K. Himateja made 81 and Rahul Radesh scored 86 for Hyderabad. Malhotra dismissed Himateja, C.V. Milind and Tanay as Punjab turned the match in the second session.

Abhishek Sharma returns to No. 1 in T20I batting rankings Abhishek Sharma reclaimed the No. 1 place in the ICC men’s T20I batting rankings after his 113 from 38 balls against New Zealand in Wellington. The ICC rankings update put him on 897 points, with Sahibzada Farhan second on 883 and Ishan Kishan third on 866.

Marco Jansen also moved to No. 1 in the Test bowling and all-rounder rankings after his performance against Australia. Ravindra Jadeja, who had led the all-rounder list for more than four years, fell to second.

Vaishnavi Sharma’s five-wicket haul seals India’s 3-0 sweep Vaishnavi Sharma took 5-39 as India bowled Zimbabwe out for 131 in the third ODI in Vadodara and completed a 3-0 series sweep. The 20-year-old left-arm spinner finished her maiden ODI five-wicket haul with the final ball of her spell.

Kranti Gaud and Sayali Satghare took two wickets each. Modester Mupachikwa top-scored for Zimbabwe with 37 from 48 balls.

Anderson to play in Italy after Lancashire exit James Anderson is set to continue his career with the Naples-based Napoli Knights in the Italia T10 League after Lancashire did not renew his contract. The 44-year-old will co-own the team with Luke Sutton, and the tournament is scheduled to run from November 18 to 29.

Anderson spent 25 years with Lancashire. The competition’s organisers say it will also support Italian cricket through free entry and coaching sessions.

Cricket Australia reports record revenue despite Ashes losses Cricket Australia reported record revenue of A$601.1 million for the 2025-26 financial year and a net surplus of A$81.8 million. Media rights for the Ashes and the limited-overs series against India helped drive the result, according to the Times of India.

Two Ashes Tests that ended inside two days cost the governing body an estimated A$20 million in revenue. Cricket Australia expects deficits in 2026-27 and 2027-28 as media-rights and match revenues fall with the international touring schedule.

India IPL franchises average $1.7 billion in Sportico valuations Sportico valued the average IPL franchise at $1.7 billion, with Mumbai Indians leading at $2.1 billion, according to its 2026 valuation report. The valuations were based on estimated revenue, league distributions and team-specific multiples.

Sportico said about 75 per cent of average club revenue comes from centralized league distributions, largely funded by the IPL’s five-year, $6.2 billion broadcast-rights package signed in 2022.

James Anderson’s Lancashire exit draws Stuart Broad criticism Stuart Broad criticised Lancashire’s decision not to renew James Anderson’s contract, calling the handling of the decision disrespectful and saying the county should have given its leading bowler a better send-off.

Broad said he was not surprised that other counties had shown interest in Anderson, whom he described as one of the best bowlers in the country. Anderson had said he was disappointed by the decision after spending 25 years with Lancashire.

England eliminated from ODI tri-series after Sri Lanka beat Pakistan England were eliminated from the ODI tri-series in Pakistan after Sri Lanka beat the hosts by eight wickets in Lahore. Pakistan were dismissed for 110, and Sri Lanka reached their target in 18.1 overs.

Dilshan Madushanka took 5-34, while Kamindu Mendis made an unbeaten 62. England’s remaining match against Sri Lanka became a dead rubber, according to the BBC and the Guardian.

Tamil Nadu win second straight Ranji match Tamil Nadu beat Railways by five wickets after chasing a target of 128 in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Andre Siddarth stayed unbeaten on 56, while Vimal Khumar helped him finish the chase.

Railways were dismissed for 108 in their second innings. Tamil Nadu had been 91-5 before Siddarth and Khumar secured the win and six points.

Marco Jansen rises to No. 1 in Test rankings Marco Jansen became the top-ranked Test bowler and all-rounder after South Africa’s second Test victory over Australia. The 26-year-old scored 85 and took a five-wicket haul in Australia’s first innings, while Ravindra Jadeja dropped to second in the all-rounder rankings.

Jansen also moved up 13 places to 56th among Test batters. Temba Bavuma climbed four places to second in the Test batting rankings after scoring 179 in the first innings.

Abhishek Sharma tops T20I rankings after century Abhishek Sharma reclaimed the No. 1 spot among T20I batters after scoring 113 from 38 balls against New Zealand. He has 897 rating points, while Ishan Kishan fell to third after missing two matches through injury.

The ICC also ranked South Africa’s Marco Jansen No. 1 among Test bowlers and all-rounders after his contribution in the second Test against Australia.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar focuses on tournaments after India return Bhuvneshwar Kumar said he had not spent his four-year absence from India’s team chasing a comeback. He credited his performances in the last two IPL seasons with helping him return.

He plans to play in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy after the T20I series, then assess his future opportunities.

India’s Vaishnavi Sharma completes maiden ODI five-wicket haul Vaishnavi Sharma took 5-39 in the third ODI against Zimbabwe as India bowled the visitors out for 131 and completed a 3-0 sweep. She had taken four wickets in the second match at the same venue.

Sayali Satghare and Kranti Gaud took two wickets each. India won the third match by eight wickets, with 198 deliveries to spare, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Delhi’s Ayush Badoni makes consecutive Ranji double centuries Delhi captain Ayush Badoni scored an unbeaten 210 against Jharkhand, his second successive double century, as Delhi declared at 515-5 on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Group C match. Sumit Mathur made an unbeaten 150.

Jharkhand reached 131-4 at stumps, trailing by 384 runs. The Times of India reported Badoni had become the third Delhi batter, after Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli, to make double centuries in consecutive first-class innings.