Cricket roundup: India-Australia opener, Bangladesh fightback

A five-match T20I series between India and Australia began at a sold-out Manuka Oval in Canberra as both sides tune up for the 2026 T20 World Cup; rain was forecast and Jasprit Bumrah returned to bolster India’s attack. India, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, showed early intent while Shubman Gill survived a close LBW review and Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for 19, with incisive bowling from Nathan Ellis and Josh Hazlewood. Australia made mid-series squad changes with Glenn Maxwell and Ben Dwarshuis cleared to rejoin later, Matt Short ruled out with finger surgery, and newcomers including Mahli Beardman and wicketkeeper Josh Philippe (with Ben McDermott called up) added. In Chattogram, Bangladesh fought back in the second T20I against the West Indies as Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman took key wickets — Mustafizur removing a well-set Shai Hope — triggering a Windies collapse of five for 12. Pakistan and South Africa were scheduled to begin a three-match T20I series from October 28 in Rawalpindi, with Pakistan bolstered by the return of Babar Azam and matches available on FanCode. New Zealand recalled Kane Williamson to a 14‑man ODI squad to face England, while broader selection debates around players such as Pat Cummins continue to feature in coverage.