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Cricket News Live Today, October 16 2024:  IND vs NZ 1st Test Called Off Due To Rain; Pant Likely To Be Top Retention For DC


Rain in Bengaluru [Source: @BCCI/X.Com]
Rain in Bengaluru [Source: @BCCI/X.Com]


21:42 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Barmy Army Ignites Rohit vs Kohli Fan-war With A Triggering Post

Announcing the upcoming Test series between India and England in the summer of 2025, the post featured Kohli's image. However, many fans argued that the current Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, should be the focus instead of Kohli, leading to a heated exchange in the comments section.


20:33 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Shreyanka Patil Breaks Silence After India's T20 World Cup Exit

Shreyanka Patil wrote a caption that stated the team's resilience in the face of adversity. She said that the early exit hurt but these setbacks will only make the team hungrier in hindsight.


19:46 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: BCCI Extends Women's Premier League Retention Deadline

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended the deadline for player retention of upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) season. Initially set for October 15, the deadline has now been pushed to November 7. 


17:57 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Virat Kohli Pens Letter For AB de Villiers!

Indian superstar, Virat Kohli praised AB de Villiers as the "most talented cricketer" he ever played with after de Villiers' recent induction into the ICC Hall of Fame


17:06 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Pant Likely To Be Top Retention For DC!

In a significant development coming out from the DC camp, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav are likely to be three retentions for the franchise according to a report from PTI.


16:17 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Joe Root Reaches New Heights In ICC Test Rankings!

In a remarkable achievement, England's prominent batter Joe Root has attained his career-best rating in the updated ICC Test rankings



15:57 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: ICC Inducts 3 New Names In Hall Of Fame!

ICC have added three new members to its Hall Of Fame which include South African great AB de Villiers, Former England skipper Alastair Cook and one of India's finest spinners Neetu David


14:56 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Tickets For IND vs NZ 3rd Test On Sale From Friday; Free Passes For BMC School Children

In a move that promises to bring the cricketing carnival back to Mumbai, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced that ticket sales for the third and final Test match between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium will commence on Friday, October 18 at 12:00 PM (IST).


14:00 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Mumbai Indians Appoint World Cup Winner Paras Mhambrey As Bowling Coach

The speculations have turned out to be true as Mumbai Indians, the 5-time IPL winners have appointed World-Cup winner, Paras Mhambrey as their new bowling coach ahead of the IPL 2025 season.


13:23 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Virat Kohli Steals The Show With A Walk Down Memory Lane As Rain Delays Start Of IND Vs NZ 

The much-anticipated start of the first Test between India and New Zealand at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium faced an unexpected delay due to rain. However, while the skies may have paused play, the crowd was in for a memorable sight as star player Virat Kohli made his way onto the field, turning a rain-soaked wait into a moment of excitement and nostalgia.


12:50 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Heather Knight Reduced To Tears As WI Miraculously Knocks ENG Out Of Women's T20 World Cup

In a thrilling contest, the West Indies women's cricket team knocked England out of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to secure a spot in the semi-finals for the first time since 2018. The sudden shift in net run rate proved fatal for English Women as captain Heather Knight had an emotional meltdown following the heartbreaking loss.


12:14 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Shan Masood And Gillespie Are No Longer Final Call Makers As Power Shifts To New Selectors!

In a series of bold moves, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not only made shocking player exclusions but also stripped Test captain Shan Masood and head coach Jason Gillespie of their decision-making powers. This change comes amid Pakistan’s ongoing Test series against England, following their defeat in the first Test in Multan.


12:03 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: CSK’s Young Star Sameer Rizvi Credits Kohli For Inspiring His Journey!

Rising talent Sameer Rizvi, has quickly made a name for himself with his recent performances in UP T20 League 2024. Now, he’s attracting further attention with his candid reflections on the impact of legend Virat Kohli has had on his career. 


11:24 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Harmanpreet Kaur To Lose Captaincy After India’s Failure In T20 World Cup 2024? BCCI To Arrange Urgent Meeting

The Women in Blue’s early exit from the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE has sparked intense discussions within the corridors of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). With Harmanpreet Kaur at the helm, the Indian women’s cricket team saw its dreams dashed in the group stage, finishing third in Group A and failing to make it to the semi-finals for the first time in years. Now, as the BCCI and selectors prepare to huddle up, a critical decision about Harman’s future as captain looms large.


11:17 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Sanju Samson Aims To Make Debut In Longest Format With Gambhir's Backing!

Sanju Samson, a familiar face in India’s white-ball squads since his debut in 2015, is now eager to make his mark in the traditional format of cricket. With the Team India leadership group encouraging him to focus on Ranji Trophy matches, Samson has expressed his desire to expand his horizons beyond limited-overs formats and is ready to tackle the challenges of Test cricket head-on.


10:49 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Perth To Host Oldest Series Opener After 43 Years As Cricket Australia Releases Blockbuster Schedule!

Cricket Australia has released the schedule for the much-awaited Ashes 2025-26 Down Under and Perth would be hosting the opening Test of the series on November 21 in 2025. Perth has been handed an opportunity to host the curtain raiser for the first time in 43 years. The second Test will be played at the Gabba which will be the first-ever day-night fixture at the venue. 


10:12 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Will Rain Force Abandonment Of Day 1 In Bengaluru? Check Latest Weather Update!

The much-anticipated first Test match between India and New Zealand has gotten off to a frustrating start as persistent rain in Bengaluru has delayed the start of play at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. With the weather forecast predicting intermittent rain throughout the day, the chances of completing a full day’s play appear bleak. 


9:44 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: IND vs NZ 1st Test Toss Delayed Due To Rain!

As forecasted, the rain is pouring down in Bengaluru and as a result the toss and the start of play of the opening day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been delayed. The covers are firmly in place and with rain predicted to interrupt throughout the day, the probability of getting 80-90 overs in a day looks bleak 


0:26 (IST) Oct 16

Cricket News Live Today: Pakistan Batter Becomes Second-Oldest Debutant To Score A Test Century

Kamran Ghulam, aged 29, etched his name into Pakistan cricket history as the second-oldest Test debutant to reach a century, following in the footsteps of Abid Ali. The seasoned domestic player seized the moment, scoring a stunning 118 against England in the second Test in Multan.