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Varun Chakaravarthy shares insights from Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni and their different approaches to cricket. Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy recently shared his experiences with three of India's cricket legends -- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni -- on the 'Breakfast with Champions' show, hosted by Gaurav Kapur. He explained how each of them has a unique approach to the game and the advice they offered him. Varun described Rohit as "tactical," providing detailed strate ...Read More >
Virat Kohli has 51 ODI centuries -- the most by anyone in the world. Eight of those are against Australia but their fast bowler Kane Richardson remembers the former India captain for a different knock. Not many would even remember Kohli playing that innings against Australia but for Richardson, it was a type of knock that separated him from the rest. Speaking on a podcast shared by cricket.com.au, Richardson recalled India's ODI clash against Australia at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2 ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 17: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against India due to side soreness, with Marnus Labuschagne named as his replacement. The injury has been assessed as low grade and Cricket Australia (CA) has opted for a precautionary approach given Green's significance to their Ashes plans. Green will miss the three ODIs scheduled for October 19, 23 and 25, but is expected to return for Western Australia's next Sheffield Shield fixture startin ...Read More >
Perth: Indian batting stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have begun practicing ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, which is set to start on Sunday. In a video posted by BCCI on X, Hitman and Kohli were seen together sweating it out in the nets, where the stalwart batters showcased some of their batting skills as they middled the ball during the practice sessions. Sharma and Kohli were also seen honing their fielding skills, with Kohli practising short catches and Hit ...Read More >
India playing XI IND vs AUS 1st ODI: The first ODI of India-Australia series will be held at Perth on October 19, marking the comeback of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after nearly nine months. Both are now exclusively playing ODIs, with Shubman Gill appointed as India's ODI captain following his Test debut. The team's playing XI for the first match is almost finalized. Top Order It's expected that Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma will open the innings, giving India a strong start. Yashasvi Jais ...Read More >
Kolkata: There hasn't been a younger India captain since, well, MS Dhoni. But cricket's two oldest formats hardly overlap these days, and the next ODI World Cup is two years away. So Shubman Gill shouldn't exactly feel the heat as he prepares to lead India in Australia for a three-match ODI series, beginning Sunday. And while the format may be dying, there is no denying the legacy that still needs careful shepherding -- a nearly 70% win record in the last 36 months, 2023 World Cup finalists and ...Read More >
Concerns about Vrindavan saint Premanand Maharaj's health are circulating. An ashram statement confirms he is well and continuing his routine. Maharaj himself has spoken about his kidney condition. He is undergoing dialysis. Many devotees have offered kidney donations, which he has declined. Prominent figures have visited him. Devotees continue to pray for his well-being. In recent days, social media was abuzz with concerns about Vrindavan saint Premanand Maharaj's health. The speculation began ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Following the Asia Cup triumph and the Test series win against West Indies at home, India will now switch to the 50-over format under the newly anointed ODI captain Shubman Gill in Australia. The series marks a new beginning for the Men in Blue with Gill replacing Rohit Sharma as captain and embarking on the journey towards the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. The white-ball tour, which includes three ODIs and five T20Is, will also see the return of Sharma and Virat Kohli to India c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Former Indian selector and coach Madan Lal expressed his complete faith in young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's potential to become a mainstay across all formats, saying that if he were a selector, he would not drop the left-hander from any format. Madan Lal was speaking in a telltale interview on the Cricket Predicta TV Show. Speaking during the show, Madan said, "If I were a selector, I would never drop Jaiswal from any format. He is a genuine match-winner who ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): India's tour to Australia for both white-ball formats also marks the return of superstar batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the ODI leg of the series, as they will both play their first international assignment since the ICC Champions Trophy win in March. While more hard-hitting batters with skyrocketing strike rates and a better six count took their places in T20Is following their retirement following the ICC T20 World Cup win in 2024, and form desert ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have retired from Tests and T20Is, play only the ODI format. They have been included in India's ODI squad for the tour of Australia, which begins on October 19. Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson reckons that this could be Kohli's and Sharma's last trip Down Under. Speaking exclusively to JioStar, Watson said, "This indeed could be Rohit and Virat's last trip Down Under, and I really believe the Australian cricket-loving public ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, once considered the backbone of the Indian cricket team, have retired from international Test and T20 formats. Now, everyone is wondering if Rohit and Kohli might suddenly announce their retirement from ODIs as well. The future of both great batsmen remains a major question. Meanwhile, former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has made a significant comment regarding the ODI futures of legendary batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. According to Shas ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 16: Former all-rounder Shane Watson believes the upcoming ODI series between Australia and India could mark the final tour in the country for batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and expects the Australian public to show its deep admiration for the duo. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are now playing the ODI format for India, and they are on the trip to Australia for the three-match series starting on October 19 in Perth. The duo were last seen in action for India du ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Former stylish all-rounder Shane Watson expects the Australian crowd to shower love on India stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming three ODIs, which could be their last trip down under. Watson was speaking on JioHotstar. While Watson believes a warm reception awaits the batting bigwigs in Australia, he outlined the challenge that the duo could encounter while being just a one-format player. He predicted the end of India flawless run in ODIs ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Former stylish all-rounder Shane Watson expects the Australian crowd to shower love on India stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming three ODIs, which could be their last trip down under. Watson was speaking on JioHotstar. While Watson believes a warm reception awaits the batting bigwigs in Australia, he outlined the challenge that the duo could encounter while being just a one-format player. He predicted the end of India's flawless run in ODI ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson reckons it would be challenging for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to extend their exemplary run in ODI cricket now that they play only one format. The modern game is dominated by T20s while India also play a lot of Test cricket, leaving little room for the ODI format. Having retired from T20s and Tests, Rohit and Kohli's first assignment since the Champions Trophy in February-March will be the upcoming Australia series, starting o ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 16: The Indian cricket team has touched down in Perth in the early hours of Thursday for the white ball series, against Australia, starting from Sunday. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna were among the first batch of players to arrive in Australia. The Shubman Gill-led squad had departed from Delhi's IGI airport early on October 15. The first group also includes the support staff while the remaini ...Read More >
Smriti Mandhana showed great flair in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup between India and Australia on Sunday. Albeit a defeat, Mandhana certainly impressed with the start she provided after India were invited to bat first by Australia. The 29-year-old smacked 80 off 66 balls, which enabled her to complete 5000 runs in Women's ODIs. Mandhana achieved the milestone in 112 innings, which is the fastest by any Indian. She overtook Virat Kohli in the process, who had achieved the same in 114 innings. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Former cricketer-turned commentator Aakash Chopra prophesied India's final XI for the ODI series opener against Australia on Sunday with a couple of surprise ommission of a couple of key starters. Under the leadership of the newly crowned captain, Shubman Gill, India will begin fine-tuning the ODI side to find the perfect combination before the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. The first ODI at the Optus Stadium in Perth will officially m ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in th ...Read More >
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. Also Read | India's L ...Read More >
BENGALURU: A day after Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw highlighted Bengaluru's "creaking" infrastructure, Karnataka's deputy CM D K Shivakumar Wednesday accused her of "betrayal" and of tarnishing the very state and country that helped her succeed as an entrepreneur.However, people sprang to her defence, accusing the government of displaying hostility towards those who speak up, and of refusing to accept constructive criticism.On her part, Shaw on Wednesday blamed previous governments' inaction ...Read More >
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 >
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 >
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 >
NEW DELHI, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal fell short of a double hundred, but India cruised to 427-4 at lunch to continue their ascendancy on day two of the second and final test against West Indies on Saturday. Jaiswal fell for 175 after an almighty mix-up with skipper Shubman Gill, who was batting on 75 at the break with Dhruv Jurel on seven at the other end. Despite not being at his aggressive best, Jaiswal batted like no West Indies bowler could get him out at the Arun Jaitley ...Read More >
Guwahati: What does future hold for the ageing superstars of Indian cricket? We are talking about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli? They have retired from Tests and ODIs and now despite being chosen for the ODI series their aspirations to play in the 2027 World Cup hangs in the balance. Newly appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill, without dwelling too much, cleared the air. They both are part of the scheme of things as far as the World Cup is concerned. "Absolutely. The experience these two have a ...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 >
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