Hasan Mahmud takes six wickets as West Indies build 268-run lead over Bangladesh

West Indies take control despite Hasan Mahmud’s six-wicket haul

Hasan Mahmud claimed 6-90 as West Indies were bowled out for 356 in the second Test in Sylhet. Bangladesh, replying, closed Day 2 at 88-3, still 268 runs behind. Towhid Hridoy was unbeaten on 29 and Mushfiqur Rahim on 19 when bad light ended play.

Bangladesh’s innings began without Shadman Islam, who twisted his left ankle while chasing a ball and was taken to hospital for an MRI scan and further assessment. The hosts had already lost Nayeem Hasan, Tanzid Hasan and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto.

Brian Devine banned and Saltburn second XI relegated after ‘Clicky Ponting’ case

Brian Devine has been banned from cricket under the England and Wales Cricket Board’s jurisdiction until September 29, 2028, after admitting misconduct in a North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League investigation. Video from a July match appeared to show the Saltburn fielder clicking his fingers as the ball passed batter Noman Shabir, before the umpire gave Shabir out.

Saltburn’s second XI was relegated to Division Three and will start the 2027 season with a 60-point deduction; the club was also fined £300. The league said its investigation included player interviews, written statements and a review of footage. Saltburn appealed its sanction, while Devine accepted his punishment.

Mike Hussey joins Australia’s staff ahead of Ashes and major tournaments

Former Australia batter Mike Hussey has been appointed a consultant coach, with roles covering the 2027 Ashes and ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup and Los Angeles Olympics. He will begin with Australia’s T20 series against England and also assist during preparations for the home Test series against New Zealand.

Hussey, 51, has worked with Australia and England, including England’s 2022 T20 World Cup-winning setup, and was Chennai Super Kings’ long-time batting coach. Australia coach Andrew McDonald said Hussey’s experience across formats and competitions would complement the staff.

Chris Lynn completes one-month suspension after cocaine test

Former Australia batter Chris Lynn served a one-month suspension after a July 18 anti-doping test during England’s T20 Blast Finals Day found benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite. The Cricket Regulator said Lynn admitted using cocaine outside competition and completed a substance abuse treatment programme.

The regulator initially proposed a three-month suspension, later reduced to one month after Lynn completed the programme. One of two anti-doping charges was withdrawn after the concentration in his sample was found below the minimum threshold for a charge under World Anti-Doping Agency rules. Lynn has not played professional cricket since the suspension.

Devon Conway ruled out of rest of New Zealand’s ODI series against India

New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the remaining matches of the ODI series against India after sustaining a concussion in a training collision with Matt Henry on November 3. Henry has been cleared of concussion and is available for selection.

Nick Kelly, initially named for the fourth and fifth ODIs, will join New Zealand in Wellington and replace Conway for the second match. Auckland Aces batter Dale Phillips has been called into the New Zealand A squad to replace Kelly for its four-day match against India A. India leads the ODI series 1-0.

Kris Srikkanth questions CSK trade for Livingstone and Edwards

Former India opener Kris Srikkanth criticised Chennai Super Kings’ decision to trade for Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards, arguing that Sunrisers Hyderabad were the bigger winners. CSK sent Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis to SRH in exchange for the two all-rounders ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.

Srikkanth called Edwards an “ordinary bowler” and questioned whether Livingstone would have a regular place in CSK’s side. Livingstone joins for Rs 6 crore, down from his previous Rs 13 crore price, while Edwards remains at Rs 3 crore.

India fielding coach says short New Zealand boundaries test reaction time

India fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh said New Zealand’s short boundaries leave fielders less time to react, and that preparation has focused on stability and judging the ball. He said the team used a lighter ball in practice to help improve reaction time.

Ghosh credited Virat Kohli’s and Rohit Sharma’s experience and anticipation for their fielding efforts in the first ODI. He said Kohli’s years at cover and point help him read a ball’s path, while Rohit anticipated the play before making a run-out.

Sarah Coyte closes out one-run Sixers win over Stars

Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Stars by one run in a Women’s Big Bash League match in Melbourne, defending a total of 160-5 as the Stars finished on 159-7. Ellyse Perry top-scored with 84 not out from 57 balls.

Sarah Coyte conceded six runs in the final over and took a wicket as the Stars fell short. Dani Gibson made 31 and Georgia Prestwidge finished unbeaten on 21. The Sixers’ win kept their unbeaten start to the season intact.

Vijay Dahiya says he would welcome Virat Kohli to Delhi’s Vijay Hazare squad

Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya said he would welcome Virat Kohli if the batter wants to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Dahiya said he would value having Kohli in the dressing room to talk to younger players about his career and preparation.

Kohli played two matches for Delhi in last season’s Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 131 and 77. Dahiya said Kohli would miss Delhi’s first three matches because of India’s ODI series against Sri Lanka, but could join the team for its December 21 match against Chandigarh.

Sarfaraz Khan’s diving catch sparks Mumbai’s late win over Railways

Mumbai beat Railways by 106 runs in their Ranji Trophy match after Sarfaraz Khan’s diving catch ended a 167-run partnership between Eshaan Goyal and Zubair Ali. Goyal, on 103, top-edged a sweep, and Sarfaraz ran from first slip to leg slip to take the catch.

Railways were bowled out for 265, with Mumbai taking the last five wickets in a late collapse. The win was Mumbai’s fourth in four matches, leaving them top of Elite Group D with 27 points.

Tripura’s bowling plans help secure upset win over Saurashtra

Tripura beat former champions Saurashtra after three successive defeats, with off-spinner Sandip Sarkar taking eight wickets in the match. Coach Satrajit Lahiri said he had studied footage of Saurashtra’s players and posted specific bowling plans on a chit in the dressing room.

Lahiri assigned Sarkar an attacking role, while Parvez Sultan was asked to contain the batters and build pressure. Sarkar said the team’s improved unity and collective contribution had helped it recover from its poor start.