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New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Ahead of the ODI series against Australia, former India cricketer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor Dinesh Karthik has revealed that stalwart batter Virat Kohli is determined to make a comeback for the 2027 World Cup, having resumed regular training during his recent break in London. Speaking in a video on his social media handle, Dinesh Karthik said that the 36-year-old player is keen to play the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. "He is keen to play t ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 15 (PTI) Out-of-favour India pacer Mohammed Shami grabbing three wickets in four balls in the fag end of the day to help Bengal bundle out Uttarakhand for 213 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C fixture, here Wednesday. In reply, Bengal made a jittery start as captain and India Test hopeful Abhimanyu Easwaran was dismissed in the first ball. The hosts ended the day at 8 for 1 in five overs, with Sudip Chatterjee (1 batting) and Sudip Kumar Gharami (7 batting) se ...Read More >
India captain Shubman Gill embraces bold decisions to maximize player performance, drawing from his experience in the drawn England series and a clean sweep against the West Indies. He emphasized separating batting and captaincy roles, focusing on winning matches and grooming players for overseas success. India Test captain Shubman Gill on Tuesday said he does not hesitate in taking "bold decisions" to extract the best out of his players as he gets used to the highly-scrutinised role. Gill's f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): The outstanding batting displays at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 have reshaped the top 10 of the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings, with several in-form players making significant strides in the latest update of the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings, as per the official website of ICC. India opener Smriti Mandhana, who struck form with a brilliant 80 in Vizag, continues to dominate the ODI batting charts, maintaining a strong lead at the top. However ...Read More >
Hyderabad: When asked about why Shami is not in the India squad for the tour of Australia, chief selector Ajit Agarkar had responded that he didn't have any injury update on the right-arm pacer in the pre-series press conference. The Indian pacer has now reacted to the whole incident, saying it is not his job to provide the fitness updates to the team management, while speaking after the practice session with the Ranji Trophy Bengal squad. Bengal will take on Uttarakhand in their Round 1 fixtur ...Read More >
Head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded Shubman Gill, stating he has already passed his toughest captaincy test in England. Gambhir emphasized that Gill earned his captaincy across formats through hard work and deserves the role. He also highlighted Gill's ability to earn respect through his actions and words, contributing to the team's success. Shubman Gill has "already passed his toughest test as captain in England" and no one has done any favours by appointing him captain across two formats, head c ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 14: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has said that there could have been a better pitch on offer at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the venue for their seven-wicket win over the West Indies to complete a 2-0 series sweep. Gambhir also urged for pitches to be made which offer assistance to fast bowlers and carry through to the keeper, especially with India boasting a quality pace attack in Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, alongside Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep being next in line. IND ...Read More >
'If I get a chance to play in the World Cup, it will depend on the matches leading up to the tournament and if I do well in those, then it will be good. Last time, we came close but missed it so that will be an unfinished job.' IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja has been appointed vice-captain for the two-Test home series against the West Indies. Photograph: BCCI Ravindra Jadeja's omission from the India ODI squad for Australia tour raised a few eyebrows but the veteran all-rounder was not surprised as th ...Read More >
Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana were honored with a stand and gate at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium as India face Australia in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. As India and Australia face-off in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana made history. The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) had announced to name stands after former India captain Mithali and wicketkeeper-batter Ravi, which were officially unveiled on October 12, a ...Read More >
Bangladesh faces an in-form South Africa in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. After an opening win against Pakistan and a close contest with England, Bangladesh suffered a significant loss to New Zealand. South Africa, despite an initial defeat to England, has bounced back with victories against New Zealand and India. Bangladesh will face an upbeat South Africa on Monday in Vishakhapatnam in the 14th match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. Bangladesh began their World Cup with an emphatic seven ...Read More >
Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur did not hold back after the hosts were defeated by South Africa in a nail-biting thriller on Thursday at the ACA-VDCA Stadium. Kaur cited the top-order batting collapse as the reason for their loss. During the first innings, India were reeling at 102 for 6 but managed to post 251 runs, thanks to Richa Ghosh, who scored 94 off just 77 deliveries. Coming in at number 8, Ghosh smashed 11 fours and 5 sixes which helped India bounce back into the contest. ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM, India, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Australia completed a record women's one-day international chase as Alyssa Healy's commanding 142 runs powered the defending champions to a three-wicket win over India on Sunday. Set 331 for victory, Australia reached their target with six balls to spare after Ellyse Perry guided her side home with an unbeaten 47 alongside Kim Garth. The victory, their third in four matches, lifted Australia to the top of the standings while hosts India are third after ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 13: Australia captain Alyssa Healy revealed that there was no rigid game plan against Indian bowlers in the ICC Women's World Cup match on Sunday and stated that with the hosts relying heavily on a five-bowler attack and left-arm spinner Charani proving to be the most effective of the Indian bowlers on the day, her side opted to capitalise on the pace bowlers. After Annabel Sutherland's 5-40 helped the seven-time champions fight back after the hosts had found themselves 155 witho ...Read More >
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has set a new world record in ODI cricket. She surpassed Belinda Clark's long-standing record for the most runs scored in a calendar year. Mandhana achieved this feat during the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup match against South Africa. She has now scored 982 runs in 17 innings this year. Indian opener Smriti Mandhana broke a long-standing world record during India's third match of the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup against South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stad ...Read More >
India faces a crucial ICC Women's World Cup match against South Africa on Thursday. The team's top batters Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Jemimah Rodrigues must score runs. India has won its initial games but relied on lower-order batters. A strong performance is needed to secure a better position and avoid a tough encounter with Australia. Visakhapatnam: India's top-order batters will have to shed their diffident ways against a rejuvenated South Africa to instil more momentum into thei ...Read More >
Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul are on the verge of reaching 4,000 Test runs ahead of the second India vs. West Indies Test. Jadeja, fresh off a century and player of the match award, needs just 10 runs. Rahul, who ended a home Test century drought, requires 111 runs to join the elite club. Ahead of the second Test between India and the West Indies at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium starting from October 10 onwards, two of India's premium batters, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul, are heading towards ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) A cricketing set-up founded on Test excellence will produce strong ODI and T20 sides, not vice versa, asserted Indian captain Shubman Gill but side-stepped the debate on whether a two-tier system is needed in Tests given the struggles of teams like the West Indies. Caribbean cricket has undergone a change for the worse in the last two decades and advent of T20 leagues has meant that its best talent has chosen the freelance route for financial stability, leading to a marke ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) India captain Shubman Gill emphasised the importance of grooming seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in home conditions, stating that it is better to give him game time at home and use that as preparation for overseas tours. Providing Reddy with more opportunities to contribute in an all-round role in the second Test, starting at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, remains a priority for India. He bowled only four overs in the first innings of the first ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ODI series between India and Australia is set to begin on October 19, 2025, generating considerable excitement among the players. Cricket fans are also excited about this series, as two of India's greatest batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, will be joining the team after almost seven months. The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will strengthen Team India. A strong batting order that could pose challenges for the Australian bowlers. The Indian team was announced on Octob ...Read More >
'Nitish, I think he's shown everyone in Australia just how good he is as a batter. The challenge for him is going to be to make sure that he gets game time in between the away series.' IMAGE: Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted that the presence of top-class spin-bowling all-rounders in the side makes it harder for Nitish Kumar Reddy to break into the XI consistently. Photograph: ANI Photo India are unlikely to tinker with their winning combination for the second Test against West Indi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's team management remains optimistic about B. Sai Sudharsan performing to his high potential very soon, said assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate ahead of the second Test against the West Indies, starting at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Friday. The upcoming game could prove pivotal for the Chennai-based left-handed batter, whose early Test career has yet to yield consistent returns - seven games and 147 runs, including just one fifty. Sudharsan's dismis ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: For a while, on a tense Tuesday night at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, Nigar Sultana's Bangladesh had England on the ropes. Chasing 179, the Nat Sciver-Brunt-led side were reduced to 66/5 first before going six down for 103. If not for Heather Knight's patience, along with Charlie Dean, a truckload of luck for England, Bangladesh could have just caused the biggest upset of this World Cup. Knight and Dean rode their luck, kept their cool before taking England home in the 47th over ...Read More >
NZ W vs SA W Indore MP Weather Update: New Zealand Women and South Africa Women, both reeling from heavy opening defeats, clash in a crucial World Cup match. South Africa holds a historical edge, while Indore's Holkar Stadium is set for a high-scoring, batting-friendly contest under sunny conditions, with teams likely to prefer batting first. New Zealand Women (NZ W) will take on South Africa Women (SA W) in match seven of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Mo ...Read More >
Kanpur: A century by opener Prabhsimran Singh and significant performances from captain Shreyas Iyer and Riyan Parag led India A to a two-wicket victory over Australia A in the third and final one-day match at the Green Park Stadium on Sunday. This win secured the three-match series at 2-1, eliciting enthusiastic applause from the Kanpur spectators.Australia A, batting first, recovered from an early collapse to score 316 runs in their 50 overs. In response, India A maintained their composure to ...Read More >
AHMEDABAD, India -- Ravindra Jadeja took 4-54 as India wrapped up the first test against West Indies by an innings and 140 runs on day three at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday. Kuldeep Yadav also picked 2-23, while Mohammed Siraj took 3-31 in 11 overs, as West Indies was bowled out for 146 runs (45.1 overs) in the second innings. The visitors had scored 162 runs in the first innings. In reply, India had declared its first innings at 448-5 with a lead of 286 runs. India had three centuri ...Read More >
BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla gave his verdict on the players of the Australia A camp falling sick amid their one-day series against India A in Kanpur, suggesting that they might have contracted some sort of infection and that there were no issues with the quality of food being provided. Notably, four players, including the captain of the Australia A camp, contracted stomach infections, causing a health scare. Henry Thornton was admitted to Regency Hospital following a deterioration in his co ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh opined on Shubman Gill's ODI captaincy and backed the BCCI's move, saying that the call was taken keeping in mind the future of the team, especially the 2027 ODI World Cup. On Saturday, when the BCCI announced India's T20I and ODI squads for the forthcoming white-ball tour of Australia, Gill emerged as the top-most name after being handed the leadership role from Rohit Sharma. Two former Indian skippers -- Rohit and Virat K ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Australia's young Test opener Sam Konstas, who was a part of the recent two unofficial Tests against India A, revealed the opposition's reaction when he tried to reverse ramp in the first over, recreating scenes from last year's Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Konstas, who has "learned a lot" in the previous two to three weeks, is ready if he gets a call-up for the Ashes against England, scheduled to begin on November 21 in Perth. ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Oct 1 (Reuters) - India will switch back to test cricket mode, after a dramatic Asia Cup Twenty20 triumph ended in bizarre circumstances, when they take on a depleted West Indies side in the opening match of their two-test series starting on Thursday. India say they were denied the chance to lift the Asia Cup trophy after it was removed from the presentation ceremony over their refusal to accept it from Asian Cricket Council chairman and Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sun ...Read More >
Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah led India's bowling attack. They took seven wickets collectively. West Indies were dismissed for 162 runs on day one. This happened in the first Test match in Ahmedabad. Siraj secured four wickets for 40 runs. Bumrah contributed to the dismissals. Kuldeep Yadav also claimed two wickets. The West Indies innings concluded in 44.1 overs. Red-hot Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah led India's bowling charge with seven wickets between them as the hosts dismissed the ...Read More >
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