Cricket news round-up – October 2: Hardik joins Bumrah with lower back problem; BBL contract for de Villiers

Pandya laid low with injury, Heat has de Villiers coup, and Cummins takes the Kolpak route.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20: Preview – October 2

Nine matches of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20 will be played on October 2, three each in Elite Groups A and B, and three in the Plate Group.

India v South Africa, 1st Test, Live Cricket Streaming: When is India vs South Africa?

India will take on South Africa for the first Test match of the 3-match series starting from October 2.

India vs South Africa 2019-20 1st Test statistical preview: Milestones await Ashwin, Jadeja, Maharaj

Ashwin needs 8 wickets to reach 350 wickets, Jadeja 2 to reach 200, and Maharaj 6 to reach 100.

Australia Women v Sri Lanka Women, 3rd T20I, Sydney: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

Australia have the series wrapped up, but Sri Lanka will continue dreaming of what would be a huge win.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20 statistical round-up after first week: Bhargav Merai and Gaurav Yadav take lead

After one week of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20, this is how the statistical round-up looks like.

India vs South Africa 1st Test venue: Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

India have played only once at Visakhapatnam so far, against England in 2016-17. They won by 246 runs. Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match for his 167 and 81.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Karachi: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

The third and final ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at National Stadium, Karachi on October 2.

India vs South Africa, 1st Test, Visakhapatnam: preview, prediction, likely XIs

Both sides have plenty to be uncertain of in this first of three Tests.

Cricket news round-up – 1 October: Pakistan win second match, Australia Women take 2-0 lead

Pakistan welcome back international cricket with a win. Australia Women lead the series by 2-0. Faheem Ashraf resigned by Northamptonshire. West Indies to host Ireland in 2020.