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Liam Livingstone Joins CSK as Chennai and SRH Complete Four-Player Trade Ahead of IPL 2027

Chennai Super Kings strengthen their batting and all-round options by signing Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards, while Sunrisers Hyderabad bring in Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis to reinforce their pace attack.

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IPL 2027 retention deadline moved to November 17

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended the deadline for IPL franchises to submit their retained and released player lists ahead of the IPL 2027 mini-auction. Teams will now have until November 17, two days later than the originally scheduled November 15 deadline. The IPL 2027 mini-auction is scheduled to take place on December 16 in Goa, with all ten franchises preparing to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.

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Jaiswal 155, Rathod 100 highlight India A's day in draw

The duo put on an unbroken 247-run partnership after India A lost Sai Sudharsan and Padikkal early on the fourth day

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McCullum: Brook will have 'grown enormously' as captain after challenging tri-series

England show spirit in dead-rubber to leave Pakistan with first win in four attempts

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Devon Conway Ruled Out of India ODI Opener After Concussion During Training

New Zealand opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first ODI against India in Auckland after suffering a concussion during a training session at Eden Park on Tuesday. The incident occurred when Conway collided with fast bowler Matt Henry during preparations for Wednesday's series opener. Both players received immediate medical attention, but further hospital examinations confirmed that Conway had sustained a concussion. Henry reportedly cleared his concussion assessments.

3 Nov

West Indies lose Chanderpaul and Greaves on the third morning

At lunch on the third day, West Indies were still 59 behind Bangladesh's first-innings total with four wickets in hand

3 Nov

Glenn Maxwell Announces International Retirement, Ends First-Class and List A Career

Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 38, bringing an end to a remarkable career with Australia. The explosive all-rounder has also stepped away from first-class and List A cricket but will continue playing for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League through the 2027–28 season.

3 Nov

Test batting line-up. Josh Inglis makes most of unexpected opportunity with century in Cape Town

Inglis was drafted into the playing XI after Steven Smith failed to recover sufficiently from a neck problem. Smith had attempted to make himself available, but his withdrawal was confirmed barely 30 minutes before the toss.

2 Nov

Prasidh Krishna ruled out of New Zealand ODIs, set for India A return ahead of Tests

Prasidh Krishna will miss India's five-match ODI series against New Zealand as he continues recovering from a hamstring injury. The fast bowler is expected to return through India A's third and final four-day match against New Zealand A, provided he clears the BCCI's Return to Play (RTP) assessment.

2 Nov

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