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Australia vs India 3rd ODI Predicted Playing 11: The third and final ODI between Australia and India will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). With Australia already leading the series 2-0, the hosts have an unassailable advantage and will likely approach the final game with a mix of confidence and strategy. With the series already in the bag, Australia might use this opportunity to experiment with their squad, giving chances to players who did no ...Read More >
IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja was not picked for the ongoing three-match ODI series in Australia, something he said was "not a surprise" after being informed of the team management's plans. Photograph: BCCI Ravindra Jadeja is set to play for Saurashtra in the second round of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, starting on October 25. The spin all-rounder's inclusion will give Saurashtra a big boost as they take on Madhya Pradesh at home in Rajkot, on the same surface where spinners claimed 31 of the 35 wickets ...Read More >
Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer stood tall and weathered the storm in the second ODI against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday after the hosts removed Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli early. The duo stitched a 113-run stand for the third wicket that saw both players score half-centuries as India put 264/9 on the board while batting first. Over the course of their stay, Rohit and Shreyas also had a minor argument over a quick single after Iyer turned down the opportunity. Rohit, looking to ma ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rohit Sharma made a brilliant comeback in the second ODI played between India and Australia. Openers Shubman Gill (9) and Virat Kohli (0) were dismissed early, but Rohit played a fighting innings of 73 runs off 97 balls. His innings included seven fours and two sixes. However, his efforts were not enough to secure a victory for the team, and India suffered a two-wicket defeat. In the post-match press conference, new ODI captain Shubman Gill praised Rohit, saying, "It's not easy to c ...Read More >
CHENNAI: It's hard to find context in an ODI bilateral series with no major events scheduled in that format for the next two years. But that's the space both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma exist in right now. Having become one format players for the national team and with the 50-over World Cup remaining an itch both want to scratch for one last time in 2027, every match becomes an event in and of itself. It's why the ongoing three-match 50-over series Down Under may, in hindsight, be known as the ...Read More >
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 >
Mumbai, October 23: During India's innings in the ongoing second ODI against Australia, the stump mic caught a hilarious exchange between opener Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer amidst their crucial 118-run partnership for the third wicket. The duo was heard debating whose call it was to take a single. During the match, when Rohit tucked a delivery from Hazlewood, he immediately set off for a run, but Shreyas signalled him to go back. Rohit Sharma Surpasses Sourav Ganguly To Become India's Third-Hi ...Read More >
News Delhi: India will look to deliver an improved performance in the second ODI against Australia in Adelaide on Thursday following a disappointing show in in Perth. India's star players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who made a comeback after a gap of four-five months were dismissed early during the powerplay in the first game, they will look to perform with the bat as they are fight to retain their ODI spots ahead of the 2027 World Cup. While major batting changes are unlikely, India could con ...Read More >
India vs Australia Live Cricket Score, 1st ODI (India National Cricket Team vs Australia National Cricket Team): After going down by 7 wickets in the rain-hit match played at Optus Stadium in Perth on October 19, the Indian men's cricket team would like to come up with a big show today in Adelaide and level the ongoing three-match ODI series against the Australian team. In the first match, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could only manage to score 0 and 8 runs, respectively, and it will be interest ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif made a bold claim on star batter Virat Kohli's failure during the Perth ODI against Australia, saying that the legend is "not in his batting zone" at the moment and lacks rhythm. Virat's return to Indian colours after the ICC Champions Trophy in March fell flat as he was caught fishing to an outside off-stump delivery for an eight-ball duck, handing a catch to Cooper Connolly at backward point. As he is in Adelaide for t ...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) Former England cricketer Monty Panesar believes that India's ongoing three-match ODI series against Australia is crucial for veteran batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and said that the duo's white-ball career depends on the remaining two games. The duo, who returned to international cricket on Sunday for the first time since March 2025, was expected to fire with the bat but couldn't rise to the occasion. In the first ODI against Australia, Rohit was the fir ...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: While his long-time teammate Virat Kohli will be looking to continue his stellar form at a familiar Adelaide Oval during the second ODI against Australia on Thursday, former skipper Rohit Sharma faces a very different challenge -- breaking his run-drought at the venue.The first ODI in Perth was a disappointing return for Rohit, as he managed just eight runs off 14 balls, hitting only a single boundary. Fans, and perhaps Rohit himself, expected fireworks during the powerplay, with the ...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 >
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 >
Mumbai, October 21: Cricket great Sunil Gavaskar has backed Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bounce back strongly in the second ODI against Australia in Adelaide after their disappointing returns in Perth. Gavaskar said it would be no surprise if the two senior batters deliver big scores, insisting that it's only a matter of time and practice before they regain their rhythm. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma made their comeback to international cricket after a seven-month break but st ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has urged Virat Kohli to avoid overthinking and self-arguments after his fall in the first ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday. Kohli, who was playing his first ODI since March 2025, was caught playing outside the off-stump against Mitchell Starc.Hayden expressed strong confidence in Kohli's technique and overall approach, citing his wealth of experience with the format."Virat Kohli's batting ability and touch are exceptional. Having sco ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former star India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu recently became the target of a fake post the victim of one such fake quote, which started circulating just before the India vs Australia series, the post falsely quoted Sidhu saying, "If India wants to win the 2027 World Cup, then BCCI should remove Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir as soon as possible and hand over the captaincy to Rohit Sharma again with full respect." Sidhu responded at the false quote, on X and said, "Never said it, d ...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 >
New Delhi: Shubman Gill's ODI captaincy debut fell short of expectations, as India lost to Australia by seven wickets in a rain-affected match in Perth. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first, and the Indian batting collapsed like a pack of cards. Rohit Sharma, who returned to the team after the Champions Trophy 2025, was dismissed for 8 runs, and Virat Kohli was dismissed without scoring. The decision to leave Kuldeep Yadav out was the most discussed after this defeat. The team manag ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has issued a clarification after a viral social media post attributed to him regarding the 2027 ODI World Cup. A post that went viral on X claimed that Sidhu had said, "If India wants to win the 2027 ODI World Cup, then BCCI ( Board of Control for Cricket in India) should remove Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir as soon as possible and hand over the captaincy to Rohit Sharma again with full respect." Dismissing the vi ...Read More >
With the India vs South Africa 1st Test set to begin in less than a month at the iconic Eden Gardens, the Cricket Association of Bengal announced that the tickets for the match will go on sale from 12 noon on Monday. The 1st Test will begin on November 14 and will kickstart a 3-format series where the two teams will take on each other in Tests, ODIs and T20Is How can fans book the tickets? Fans can book tickets through the District by Zomato app, with prices starting at Rs 60 per day (Rs 300 f ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed confidence that Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will bounce back strongly in the second ODI against Australia in Adelaide, following their disappointing returns in Perth. Gavaskar said it would be no surprise if the two senior batters deliver big scores, emphasising that it's only a matter of time and practice before they regain their rhythm.Kohli and Rohit returned to international cricket after a seven-month break but struggl ...Read More >
India's Virat Kohli (centre) reacts as Australia's paceman Mitchell Starc (left) celebrates his wicket during the first ODI in Perth Sunday. AFP Australia captain Mitchell Marsh guided his side to a comfortable seven-wicket win against India in a rain-affected first one-day international in Perth Sunday. Chasing 131 for victory in a match that was reduced to 26 overs a side, Marsh scored 46 not out as the home side cruised to an easy win to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Matt Rensh ...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 >
New Delhi, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had forgettable returns to international cricket in the first ODI against Australia, but former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes the duo will bounce back with stronger intent and smarter plans in the upcoming matches. India suffered a seven-wicket defeat at the rain-marred series opener in Shubman Gill's maiden assignment as ODI captain, replacing Rohit. Nayar analysed Rohit's short stay at the ...Read More >
Kolkata: The return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international cricket lasted 22 balls in all as India endured a poor start to their white-ball tour of Australia. It was a seven-wicket defeat in the first ODI which had to be curtailed to a 26-over affair owing to four rain interruptions at Perth on Sunday. Both sides wanted to bowl first in damp conditions on a pitch that had very little grass. Mitchell Marsh won the toss to put India into bat and it turned out to be a grim outing for the ...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 >
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