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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): Opener Wasim Iqbal slammed a brilliant 66 off 51 balls to help India B beat India A by 83 runs in the first game of the three-match Physical Disability T20 Series at the Wankhede Stadium. After opting to field, India A struggled to control the India B batting line-up as Iqbal led the way for India B. Iqbal shared a 77-run second-wicket stand with Vikrant Keni. After that, India B continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. Iqbal ended with fi ...Read More >
The Tata Group honored the World Cup-winning women's cricket team. Each player received a newly launched Tata Sierra SUV. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran praised their performance. He compared their victory to the 1983 men's World Cup win. The felicitation took place at Bombay House. This gesture celebrates the team's achievement. Mumbai, The Tata Group on Tuesday felicitated members of the World Cup-winning women's cricket team by gifting a newly launched SUV to each of them. Tata Sons Ch ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 16: Shubman Gill's lean patch has been the talking point but an equally "out of runs" skipper Suryakumar Yadav is also under intense scrutiny as India look to find the right balance and seal the five-match series against South Africa in the fourth T20I here on Wednesday. The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease that once made him the top ranked batter in the world was noticeably missing. ...Read More >
Messi landed in Kolkata at 01:30 local time. Thousands lined the roads and congregated outside his hotel to catch a glimpse of him. The day began with the meet-and-greet ticket holders first up from 09:00 to 10:30. Then the day took a strange twist. A 70ft statue of Messi lifting the World Cup was unveiled by the former Barcelona icon. But he was not present - it was a virtual unveiling. He was on a video screen and pressed a button on a remote control. At this point a blue sheet dropped to ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 16 (PTI) Shubman Gill's lean patch has been the talking point but an equally "out of runs" skipper Suryakumar Yadav is also under intense scrutiny as India look to find the right balance and seal the five-match series against South Africa in the fourth T20I here on Wednesday. The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease that once made him the top ranked batter in the world was noticeably miss ...Read More >
New Delhi: Star India batter Mohammad Kaif did not hold back while criticising Shubman Gill, stating that the opener should be rested from T20Is. The 26-year-old, who recently made a comeback after recovering from a neck injury during the South Africa series, has struggled to make an impact in the first three matches, as he scored just 4, 0 and 28. In the third T20I at Dharamsala, Gill found it hard to accelerate after the powerplay and eventually ended with a run-a-ball 28. Gill was appointed ...Read More >
South African spinner Simon Harmer beat Bangladesh's Taijul Islam and Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz to be named the ICC men's Player of the Month for the first time. The 36-year-old received the honours after taking an incredible combined haul of 17 wickets in the two-match ICC World Test Championship series to help South Africa to a comprehensive two-nil victory, their first Test series victory in India in 25 years. He returned figures of four for 30 and four for 21 in the series opener ...Read More >
Messi In India: It turned into a memorable day for football fans at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium as Argentina icon Lionel Messi visited the city during his 'GOAT India Tour 2025' and shared moments with Indian football great Sunil Chhetri and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. A video going viral on social media captured a packed Mumbai local train compartment overflowing with Lionel Messi fans, all buzzing with excitement. The supporters, dressed in jerseys and chanting passionately, were tr ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar found himself at the centre of a fresh controversy during an official programme in Patna. He has been accused of pulling down a woman's hijab while handing over appointment letters to newly recruited AYUSH doctors. A video of the incident, which is going viral on social media, showed Nitish Kumar giving an appointment letter to a Muslim AYUSH doctor, who was wearing a hijab. He was seen pointing at the face of the female doctor, before suddenly he pulled ...Read More >
Suryakumar Yadav's average in T20Is in 2025 has reduced to a paltry 14.20 with two matches against South Africa remaining. Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday acknowledged the shortage of runs from him but India's T20I skipper did not count it as lack of form, saying that runs will come sooner than later. Suryakumar made an 11-ball 12 in India's seven-wicket win over South Africa in the third T20I in Dharamsala before getting out to Lungi Ngidi. It extended his run of low scores to 21 innings, with the ...Read More >
Tilak Varma is emerging as a T20I run-chase specialist, boasting the second-highest average among Test-playing nations behind Virat Kohli. Currently in good form against South Africa, Varma has expressed his flexibility to bat anywhere in the order for the team's benefit. Indian batter Tilak Varma has emerged as one of the most reliable batters in T20Is, boasting the second-highest batting average in run-chases among players from Test-playing nations with a minimum of 500 T20I runs, behind only ...Read More >
"When the runs have to come, they'll come. Not out of form, definitely out of runs," said Suryakumar Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday acknowledged the shortage of runs from him but India's T20I skipper did not count it as lack of form, saying that runs will come sooner than later. Suryakumar made an 11-ball 12 in India's seven-wicket win over South Africa in the third T20I here before getting out to Lungi Ngidi. It extended his run of low scores to 21 innings, with the exceptions being his 75 against ...Read More >
Rohit Sharma broke the record for the most sixes hit in men's one-day internationals as India edged South Africa by 17 runs in the opening game of their series in Ranchi. After being asked to bat, India posted 349-8 with Virat Kohli hitting a record-extending 52nd ODI century with a brilliantly paced 135 off 120 balls. He shared 136 with Rohit, who made 57 off 51 balls, for the second wicket. Rohit, who already held the record for the most sixes across formats in international cricket (now 64 ...Read More >
Former India captain Rohit Sharma was over the moon after Virat Kohli slammed his 52nd ODI century during the series-opener against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. After Kohli hit Marco Jansen for a boundary to reach his milestone, cameras spotted Rohit clapping in the dressing room balcony. The 37-year-old former India captain slammed 135 off 120 balls to steer India to a big total of 349/8 against South Africa in Ranchi. Rohit, on the other hand, was unable to convert his good start to a bi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 1 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday felicitated and presented Rs 11 lakh each to four players from the state who were part of the Indian team that won the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. The players -- Phula Soren of Balasore, and Parvati Marndi, Yamuna Rani Tudu, and Basanti Hansda of Mayurbhanj -- were part of the team that defeated Nepal in the final held at Colombo in Sri Lanka on November 23. The team members were accorded a rousing w ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 1 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday honoured four Odia players from the Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team, awarding each of them a cheque of Rs 11 lakh for their remarkable achievement. The Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team created history by defeating Nepal in a thrilling final at the first-ever Blind Women's T20 World Cup held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The four Odia players who represented India in this historic tournament are, Phul Soren (Balasore),Parva ...Read More >
The Women's Premier League mega auction is scheduled for November 27 in New Delhi. Franchises will build squads of up to 18 players, filling 73 slots including 23 overseas. UP Warriorz have the largest purse. Defending champions Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have retained the maximum five players. Smriti Mandhana remains the most expensive player in WPL history. The mega auction for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will take place in New Delhi on November 27, with the ...Read More >
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday said Sri Sathya Baba's blessings gave him inner strength to go out and give his best in the 2011 World Cup. He said that Baba's blessings also reassured him to face all the challenges whenever he was on the field. Tendulkar said it was from Sathya Sai Baba that he understood that being a successful person is not about accumulation, but it is about contribution and giving something meaningful ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): The mega auction for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will take place in New Delhi on November 27, with the announcement coming following the announcement of retained and released players by all franchises earlier this month. Taking to their official X handle, WPL posted a 10-day countdown, "Days to Go The countdown to #TATAWPL Mega Auction has begun. Catch the #TATAWPLAuction 2026 on November 27 on http://WPLT20.COM" Each franchise ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) World Cup winner and head coach of the Indian men's cricket team Gautam Gambhir and Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia have expressed their condolences to the innocent people who lost their lives in the blast near the Red Fort metro station on Monday. A powerful explosion ripped through a car near Gate No. 1 of Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, killing 10 people and injuring many others. The blast, which occurred at a busy traffic ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian women's head coach Amol Muzumdar credited a candid team meeting during the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup group stage as the turning point in the side's triumphant campaign. After three consecutive losses to Australia, South Africa, and England, India went on an unbeaten run to eventually win its first-ever World Cup title on home soil. "After three consecutive losses against Australia, South Africa and England in the group stage, we had a very honest team ...Read More >
IMAGE: Smriti Mandana, Jemimah Rodriguez (below) and Radha Yadav (below) were felicitated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Photograph: BCCI Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hailed India's ICC Women's World Cup 2025 victory, calling it a historic moment for the nation and praising the team for "bringing the World Cup home." Fadnavis interacted with cricketers Smriti Mandhana, Jemima Rodrigues and Radha Yadav, who were part of the Indian team that won the ...Read More >
India won its first ever global trophy in women's cricket, beating South Africa by 52 runs in the 2025 final The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that the next edition of the Women's ODI World Cup in 2029 will feature 10 teams, expanding from the existing eight-team format. India won its first ever global trophy in women's cricket, beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final played in Navi Mumbai on November 2. Thousands of fans thronged the stadiums to watch action unfo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday congratulated India's star opener Shafali Verma for her 'Player of the Match' award in the ICC Women's World Cup Final and India's maiden Women's CWC title. While speaking on a phone call with Shafali Verma, Nayab Singh Saini said, "The entire state is proud of your performance." Also Read | PAK 58/3 in 16 Over | Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score Updates of 2nd ODI 2025: Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub Stitc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) The BCCI has shortlisted Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata Chennai and Mumbai as the venues for next year's T20 World Cup with the final to be played in Ahmedabad. The 2023 ODI World Cup final, between India and Australia, was also conducted in Ahmedabad, home to the world's largest cricket stadium with a capacity of over one lakh. That edition of the marquee competition was held across 10 venues in total. It is learnt that the ICC will announce the full schedule of the Februar ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 4 (ANI): The Indian women's team is set to leave for the national capital from Mumbai on Tuesday to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi after lifting the maiden Women's World Cup title. On Sunday at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, India trounced South Africa with a 52-run win to lift the first Women's World Cup trophy in front of a jam-packed crowd. With the tag of World Champions, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will arrive in New Delhi in the evening and wil ...Read More >
New Delhi: Things have drastically improved for women's cricket in India. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side created history as they won its maiden World Cup title. Their victory also brought a record-breaking prize purse of around Rs 39.78 crore, along with an additional Rs 51 crore announced by the BCCI. But the journey to this success wasn't always smooth. In a past interview, Indian cricket legend Mithali Raj opened up about how different and challenging the conditions were during her era compare ...Read More >
South Africa women's coach Mandela Mashinbyi has spoken about how the team psychologist Dr Koketjo Tsebe has helped 'to keep the players cam and focussed' in the world cup campaign in India. "Having the psychologist here just helps to keep the players calm and focused. For me, as a coach, I only have to focus on the cricketing side of things. Dr. Tsebe is giving the players the necessary tools to deal with the pressures of playing in the World Cup, of not being selected, how to deal with anxie ...Read More >
Amanjot Kaur took a crucial catch dismissing Wolvaardt and was vital in India's win Team India scripted history on Sunday night as Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. clinched their maiden ICC Women's ODI World Cup title in Navi Mumbai. Up against South Africa, India posted a total of 298/7 in 50 overs, with Shafali Verma scoring 87. Later, the Proteas gave a tough fight but were eventually bundled out for 246, with Shafali taking two wickets. The 21-year-old star bagged the Player of the Match award for ...Read More >
Smriti Mandhana's partner Palash Muchhal celebrates India's Women's World Cup win ahead of their wedding. Palash Muchhal, a music director and partner of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana, celebrated India's first-ever ICC Women's World Cup win on social media. The final match took place at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, where India's women's cricket team defeated South Africa by 52 runs, sparking celebrations across the country. India's women's cricket team made history on November 2 by clai ...Read More >
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