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New Delhi: It's not known whether Lionel Messi knows about cricket. But when the football GOAT is in India, how can he avoid a brush with cricket? He met cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar at the Wankhede Stadium during the Mumbai leg of GOAT Tour on Sunday. On Monday, Messi's presence thrilled fans at Delhi's Arun Jaitly Stadium. A day after receiving Tendulkar's 2011 World Cup-winning jersey, the football magician from Argentina and his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo de Paul wer ...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 >
NEW DELHI, Dec 15 : Colourful confetti showered down on Lionel Messi as he ended his whirlwind four-city tour of India with a cameo at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, where a near-capacity crowd shouted themselves hoarse during his half-hour appearance. The world's most populous nation had temporarily put aside its cricket obsession and slipped into a 'Messi-mania' since the Argentine eight-times Ballon d'Or winner arrived late on Friday with thousands of fans waiting outside the ai ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): ICC Chairman Jay Shah presented jerseys of the Indian Cricket team to star footballers Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suarez at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday. Football icon Messi's Delhi visit took another memorable chapter as he met Shah, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and DDCA President Rohan Jaitley. Messi, along with his Inter Miami FC teammates, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, is set to conclude his GOAT India Tour 2025 in New ...Read More >
Jamnagar (Gujarat) [India], December 15 (ANI): Anant Ambani is all set to host Argentinian Legend Lionel Messi, along with Luis Suarez and others, at Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, with a one-night stop on Monday, forming a key part of the football star's GOAT Tour of India. Messi, Suarez, Rodrigo De Paul and other members of the GOAT India Tour will depart for Vantara after the Argentine legend's event in New Delhi on Monday at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Messi, Suarez and De ...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 >
Proteas captain Aiden Markram revealed that his side were taken by surprise by the seamer-friendly surface during their seven-wicket loss in the third T20 in Dharamsala. South Africa were thumped once again by India on Sunday, allowing the hosts to reclaim the lead in the series with two matches remaining. India chased down South Africa's 118-run target with relative ease, getting the job done with 25 balls to spare to win the match. The key for India were their seamers, who exploited the nip ...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 >
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Live Streaming: India aims to bounce back against South Africa in the third T20I at Dharamsala, with the series tied at 1-1. Both teams are vying for a crucial series lead, seeking momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup. The high-stakes encounter promises intense competition as preparations intensify. IND vs SA 3rd T20I Live Streaming: India will look to recover from their setback in Chandigarh as they prepare to take on South Africa in the third T20I at the scenic H ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): Shubman Gill's dipping form and his strike rate at the top order are a genuine concern for Team India ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, as per Wisden. Team India, the defending champions of the T20 World Cup, began their road to 2026 on a positive note. After lifting the title in the 2024 edition, the Men in Blue won 17 of their next 20 T20I games. India crossed the 200-run mark eight times, smashed 220 on five occasions, and exceeded 245 on three occas ...Read More >
IMAGE: Shubman Gill had sustained a neck injury while batting during the second day of the opening Test against South Africa in Kolkata and since then has missed the second Test and the ongoing ODI series. Photograph: BCCI India's T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill will be reporting at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence on Monday for his mandatory fitness assessment protocols, which will determine his return to action for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa starting December 9. Gill ...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 >
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, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the next edition of the Women's ODI World Cup, to be held in 2029, will feature 10 teams, marking a significant step in the tournament's expansion and global reach. The decision, approved by the ICC Board in its meeting in Dubai on Friday, aims to provide greater opportunities for emerging nations and strengthen the competitive landscape of women's cricket on the world stage. It comes on the back of In ...Read More >
Siliguri, Nov 7 (PTI) The streets of Siliguri turned into a sea of celebration on Friday as thousands came out to greet hometown star Richa Ghosh, Bengal's first-ever World Cup-winning cricketer, after India's historic triumph at the Women's World Cup. Cheers, drums and chants filled the air as the 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter emerged from Bagdogra airport, standing atop an open jeep that made its way through the city to Baghajatin Park, where a grand felicitation awaited. The entire route ...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 >
It was not long ago here in Mumbai that Harmanpreet Kaur juggled a day job as a railway clerk with the grueling training sessions as a young member of India's national women's cricket team. Away from her family and her hometown in Punjab, Ms. Kaur began her days at dawn -- long hours of shuttling from a morning practice to work and back again to an evening training session. Lunch was a bite on the train. Her biggest anxiety: Not finishing evening practice before the rush hour and the departure ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Ahead of the first T20 against Australia, former Team Indian assistant coach Abhishek Nayar reflected on India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav's poor form with the bat. BCCI passed down the captaincy mantle to Suryakumar after Rohit Sharma hung up his boots in the T20Is following the conclusion of India's unbeaten T20 World Cup-winning campaign last year. With the captaincy responsibilities on his shoulders, the 34-year-old has played 22 T20 matches, scoring ...Read More >
Former Indian captain Mithali Raj is adamant Australia is "less invincible" than in the past ahead of a ODI World Cup semi-final showdown with the host nation on Thursday. Australia, looking for back-to-back titles, is undefeated at this year's tournament having secured the spot in the finals by bowling out South Africa for just 97. The Aussies have two of the three leading wicket-takers in the tournament, including Alana King, who snared 7-18 against the Proteas, the best figures in ODI World ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With the ODI leg done and dusted, attention now turns to the shortest format as India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, face Australia in the opening T20I of the five-match series at Canberra's Manuka Oval on Wednesday, October 29. After a disappointing 1-2 defeat in the ODI series, India will look to bounce back, while the visitors aim to end their tour on a high with another series win.The T20I series holds significant importance for both teams with the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 fast approachi ...Read More >
'Disappointing. Not to make it about myself, I wanted to go out on a high and today's performance wasn't that.' IMAGE: New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine, who retired from WODIS after the match against England in the ICC Women's World Cup in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, was accorded a special guard of honour. Photographs: ICC Cricket World Cup/X ● SCORECARD New Zealand captain Sophie Devine was "disappointed" not to end her illustrious career on a winning note but expressed pride in witnessing th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): India head coach Gautam Gambhir isn't concerned about T20I captain Suyrakumar Yadav's dry run with the bat, considering they have adopted an "ultra-aggressive template" that is bound to lead to failures, and the management isn't focused on individual runs. For Gambhir, when Suryakumar finds his purple patch, he will shoulder the responsibility. The management passed down the captaincy mantle to Suryakumar after Rohit Sharma hung up his boots in the T20Is fol ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 27: A new format brings new hope. As the afternoon sun shone over Manuka Oval in Canberra, Suryakumar Yadav's men began their T20 preparations with renewed energy and purpose. Having stumbled in the ODI series, India now eye redemption as they switch gears for the five-match T20I series against Australia, beginning Wednesday. The training session reflected a mix of intensity and calm. IND vs AUS 2025: Shikhar Dhawan Praises Virat Kohli for Becoming Highest Run-Getter in White-Bal ...Read More >
NAVI MUMBAI: February 13, 2023. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine walked into the press conference room at the Boland Park in Paarl after the hammering they received at the hands of South Africa in the T20 World Cup. Chasing 133, New Zealand were bundled out for 67, and with that, all but getting knocked out of the tournament in their very second game. A visibly fuming Devine reflected on the performance without any inhibitions. She called it an "embarrassment" and " not good enough for an inte ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Indian chief selector MSK Prasad has expressed confidence in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's continued value to the Indian team, saying the veteran duo will be huge assets for the Men in Blue in the 2027 ODI World Cup. The two batting stalwarts were at their free-flowing best, delivering a formidable display to help guide India to a nine-wicket win in the third ODI against Australia to avoid a series whitewash. Rohit (121 not out) picked up from his imp ...Read More >
IND W vs NZ W Pitch Weather Report: India faces New Zealand in a crucial Women's ODI World Cup 2025 clash on October 23 in Navi Mumbai. Both teams desperately need a victory to keep their semi-final hopes alive. With Australia, South Africa, and England already qualified, this match is pivotal for the final playoff spot. India will take on New Zealand in a pivotal Women's ODI World Cup 2025 encounter on October 23 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Both teams enter this match nee ...Read More >
Kolkata: There's always a first time for everything. And even though Virat Kohli getting an unprecedented consecutive ducks in one-day cricket could have been exempted from this truth of life, here we are, wondering how just might he rally from this setback. In another world where Kohli was playing all the formats and the IPL, Perth and Adelaide wouldn't have mattered. In fact, it would have been anything but a tiniest blip on the radar. But the circumstances have changed. And Kohli must find a ...Read More >
Captain Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of Australia's World Cup meeting with England on Wednesday with a calf injury. Healy sustained the minor strain in a training session on Saturday and Australia face an anxious wait to see if she will recover in time to play again at the 50-over tournament. Australia have booked their place in the semi-finals with two games to spare thanks to Healy's exploits - scoring 142 runs against India before hitting an unbeaten 113 against Bangladesh. Beth Mooney ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine said that she has immense respect for Smriti Mandhana and looks up to how she prepares for the games. The Women's Cricket World Cup is intensifying as Team India gear up to face the White Ferns in a crucial group-stage match on Thursday, with semi-final qualification at stake for both the teams. Before the crucial contest between the Women in Blue and the White Ferns, Devine, all-rounder Suzie Bates, and star spinner Amelia Ke ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Former India batter Aakash Chopra and spinner Harbhajan Singh extended birthday wishes to former India opener and legendary batter Virender Sehwag as he turned 47. "Happy Birthday, @virendersehwag! Here's to another year of smashing sixes, with a smile in your eyes and a song on your lips. Keep making India proud," Chopra wished on X. Former Team India spinner Harbhajan Singh said Sehwag has been one of the most fearless and entertaining players the game ha ...Read More >
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