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IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma's defiant 73 went in vain as India surrendered the three-match ODI series against Australia after losing the second game by two wickets. New Delhi: A score of 264 on board in the first innings in Adelaide was a bit short of the mark but could have been defended if Indian bowlers showcased some intent by applying pressure in the crucial second ODI. India just didn't lose a match but also lost an opportunity to display their cricketing supremacy over the Australi ...Read More >
Team India batter Tilak Varma recalled his maiden interaction with legend and former Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma. Tilak made his IPL debut with MI in the 2022 season and has been with them ever since. The left-hander opened up on how it took three days before he could meet Rohit at the team hotel. He revealed that the former captain did not come to the hotel for the first two days. On the third day, he saw Rohit with his family near the breakfast area. As he was scared and nervous, ...Read More >
NAVI MUMBAI: One can well imagine the pressure Harmanpreet Kaur's players will feel on Thursday afternoon when they walk out to face New Zealand at the DY Patil Stadium. It is a virtual knock-out in a home World Cup where a packed stadium will scrutinise every move. India face the heat after three straight losses where one more wrong step means staring at the exit. India and New Zealand face off in what is seen as a virtual quarterfinal, an intense battle for the last semi-final spot in the ODI ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The clock is ticking for Indian cricket's most celebrated pair. After a faltering comeback in Perth, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli head into Adelaide with both form and future under the spotlight. The second ODI against Australia on Thursday offers not just a chance for India to level the series, but for two icons to remind the world that class never fades -- even after time away from the game. In the rain-hit first ODI, India's batting rust was evident. Retur ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Virat Kohli returned to his favourite hunting ground in Adelaide for the second ODI against Australia, the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) greeted the batting stalwart with a heartfelt message on social media. Kohli, who had retired from T20Is and Test cricket, returned to international cricket in the first ODI against Australia, seven months after the Champions Trophy victory. For Kohli, Adelaide has been a successful hunting ground over the y ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Afghanistan cricket community was left in shock following a drone strike in Paktika province that claimed the lives of three promising cricket players. Three promising cricket players were killed in a drone strike in Paktika province, shocking the cricket community in Afghanistan. Speaking on Tuesday, ACB spokesperson Sayed Naseem Sadaat said they have video footage and other clear evidence linking Pakistan to the attack. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has withdrawn the national t ...Read More >
SL W vs BAN W Playing 11 Today Match: Navi Mumbai hosts a crucial Women's World Cup match Monday. Sri Lanka plays Bangladesh at DY Patil Sports Academy. Sri Lanka seeks a vital victory to keep their tournament hopes alive. Bangladesh has shown strong performances. This encounter promises an exciting contest between the two teams. The match begins at 3 pm. The Women's World Cup will arrive to Navi Mumbai with Sri Lanka taking on Bangladesh at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Monday ...Read More >
"Let him say whatever he wants. You have seen how I bowled. It is all in front of your eyes," Shami said Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami fired back at BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar as row over his exclusion from the upcoming white-ball series against Australia continued. It all started when Agarkar said that he did not have any update regarding Shami's fitness after the squad was announced for the ODI and T20I series. In response, Shami took a slight dig at the selectors by sa ...Read More >
Ricky Ponting backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after their ODI flop vs Australia, calling Kohli the best 50-over player ever. He predicts both will bounce back and could feature in India's 2027 World Cup squad. New Delhi [India]: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting expressed confidence in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's abilities, saying champion players like them shouldn't be written off, noting their disappointing comeback against Australia in the first ODI. He praised Virat as the best ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 21: West Indies have strengthened their spin attack by adding left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein to their squad for the ongoing three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. Hosein is set to arrive tonight and will join the team ahead of the second ODI, as the visitors look to bounce back after a 74-run defeat in the series opener. His inclusion is expected to bolster the bowling unit as West Indies aim to level the series against the hosts. BAN vs WI 2025: West Indies Pacer Shamar Josep ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) India legend Ravi Shastri and Australian great Ricky Ponting have shared their thoughts on whether they think the Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain on track to feature at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027 and said "only time will tell" whether the duo will still be around. Rohit and Kohli, who have retired from Tests and T20Is within the last 18 months, and the 50-over cricket remains the only format they feature. The veteran d ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In the first ODI between Australia and India, Mitchell Starc made an immediate impact by dismissing Virat Kohli for an eight-ball duck. However, the most talked-about moment of his spell wasn't Kohli's dismissal, but a delivery to Rohit Sharma that sent social media into a frenzy. Starc's very first ball to the Indian captain was initially shown on the speed gun as 176.5 kmph, potentially the fastest ever recorded in ODI history.The figure, however, was a clear error. Other broadcaste ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Former Team India opener Aakash Chopra extended his greetings to on the occasion of Diwali on Monday. Taking to his X handle, Chopra shared his wishes, saying, "Happy Diwali from us to you and yours." Also Read | Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women Free Live Streaming Online of ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: How To Watch SL-W vs BAN-W CWC Match Free Live Telecast in India?. https://x.com/cricketaakash/status/1980178065989980231 Earlier, the Board of ...Read More >
Parvez Rasool played one ODI (in 2014 vs Bangladesh) and one T20I (in 2017 vs England) for India. Parvez Rasool, who on June 15, 2014, became the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to play an ODI match for India, has announced his retirement from international cricket. According to Sportstar, the 36-year-old all-rounder from Bijbehara, who also played one T20I match for India in Kanpur on January 26, 2017, against England, informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about his ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): India captain Shubman Gill on Monday extended his warm and heartfelt greetings to people on the occasion of Diwali. From Gill to head coach Gautam Gambhir, India's cricket fraternity made sure to light up social media with their wishes. Gill, who is currently touring Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is, took to X and wrote, "Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with light, laughter and love." Former India decorated captain Mithali Raj joined in the celebrat ...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 >
Srinagar- Parvez Rasool, the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to represent India, has announced his retirement from all formats of the game, bringing an end to a remarkable 17-year-long career marked by consistent performances and multiple milestones. The 36-year-old all-rounder from South Kashmir's Bijbehara, who became a symbol of hope for young cricketers in the Valley, informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his decision. Rasool represented India in one One-Day In ...Read More >
Rohit controlled his diet, notably quitting Mumbai's vadapav, to improve his fitness and athleticism A stalwart in Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma marked his return to international cricket in the First ODI against Australia on Sunday. Rohit last featured for Team India during the Champions Trophy final. Over the period of his extended break, the Hitman's poor fitness generated plenty of noise, with a section of fans questioning his future in international cricket. However, making a strong stateme ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19 (ANI): Speaking on Virat Kohli's dismissal for an eight-ball duck following India's loss to Australia in the first Test at Perth, former Indian assistant coach and cricketer Abhishek Nayar expressed confidence that the star batter will go back, reflect, study and make plans and adjustments well ahead of the second ODI at Adelaide on Thursday. Virat's return to international cricket did not go as expected. While fans expected a well-calculated, dominant p ...Read More >
New Delhi: It was a rude start of the day for Indian cricket fans on Sunday after both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli faltered in their comeback ODI against Australia. Social media was soon flooded with memes, ridiculing both the cricketers who returned to international cricket after a gap of seven months. Selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir weren't spared either. "I didn't sleep last night just to watch this eight ball duck from King Virat Kohli," a user going by the name Indian ...Read More >
New Delhi: Star India legendary cricketer Virat Kohli made his long-awaited return to the Indian team, but unfortunately was dismissed for an eight-ball duck against Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday. Ahead of the toss at Perth, Kohli had a candid conversation with former India coach Ravi Shastri and Australian great Adam Gilchrist, discussing his retirement from two formats, time spent with family in the United Kingdom, and his plans for the future. During the conv ...Read More >
Ex-India skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth slammed all rumours about Virat Kohli considering IPL retirement or looking for a new franchise ahead of the new season. A recent report on RevzSports suggested that the star cricketer did not sign a new deal with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) which sparked speculation about his exit from the team after 18 years together. However, the reports which suggest that RCB might be up for sale is another reason why Kohli hasn't signed a new deal with the fr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Returning to the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are on the verge of breaking several major records. Both players will take the field in the first match of the three-match ODI series at Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday. After retiring from Test and T20 cricket, Kohli and Rohit last played ODIs in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai Virat Kohli has 14,181 runs at an average of 57.88. He needs only 54 runs to surpass Kumar Sangakkara (14,234 runs). Doing so would m ...Read More >
Opening batter Kiran Navgire broke the record for the fastest century in women's T20 history with a 34-ball hundred in a domestic match in India. Navgire finished unbeaten on 106 off 35 balls as her Maharashtra side romped to a nine-wicket victory over Punjab in India's Senior Women's T20 Trophy. The 31-year-old former India batter shaved two balls off the previous record, held by New Zealand's Sophie Devine with her 36-ball ton for Wellington Blaze in January 2021. Navgire's innings at the V ...Read More >
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has mourned the killing of three Afghanistan cricketers in "an attack carried out by the Pakistani regime" on Friday and said Afghanistan Board will decide on the course of action it wants to adopt on cricketing ties vis-a-vis its neighbour. Three local Afghanistan cricketers were among eight people who were killed in an airstrike in Paktika province. "How their three players died, it is a matter of grief. The r ...Read More >
Rinku Singh went past former stalwarts Rahul Dravid, Saba Karim and current Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in India's all-time highest first-class averages, with a minimum of 50 innings after his recent exploits in the opening round of the Ranji Trophy. Rinku roared to a sizzling 165* in first-class cricket for Uttar Pradesh against Andhra Pradesh, weeks before touring Australia for a five-match T20I series. With a batting masterclass, Rinku's first-class batting average has now soared from 54.68 ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and England meet at a decisive juncture in the World Cup, more for the hosts. Unbeaten England sit comfortably with seven points while India, after two losses in a row, are under pressure with just four points from as many matches with a semi-final spot at stake. India head coach Amol Muzumdar had hinted at changes being imminent after the defeats to South Africa and Australia in Visakhapatnam, suggesting that the batting approach and team composition were under review ahead of ...Read More >
After India coach Gautam Gambhir lashed out at Kris Srikkanth, former India all-rounder says negativity sells and asks to avoid such contents After India team head coach Gautam Gambhir hit out against former captain and chairman of selectors Kris Srikkanth for his comments on pacer Harshit Rana, R Ashwin has come out in support saying there shouldn't be any personal attacks on a player. Rana's inclusion for the ODI tour of Australia received sharp criticism from Srikkanth where he said on his Y ...Read More >
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Final - Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Punjab Kings - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - June 3, 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli celebrates the wicket of Punjab Kings' Shreyas Iyer REUTERS/Amit Dave PERTH (Reuters) -All eyes in Perth are on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the two India stalwarts prepare for the opening one-day international against Australia on Sunday, marking the first national team outing for the pair since winning ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has backed Shubman Gill's appointment as India's ODI skipper ahead of the three-match series between the two teams, calling it the right move made at the right time, keeping in mind the 2027 World Cup. Gill has succeeded Rohit Sharma to become India's new ODI skipper and will lead the side in the upcoming three-match series in Australia, starting in Perth on Sunday. The move to give ODI captaincy to Gill, the full-time Test ...Read More >
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