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Australia steamroll India to go 1-0 up in five-match series

Australia came out all guns blazing to outclass India by four wickets in the second T20I at the MCG on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. After being asked to bat first, India failed to gain momentum against disciplined Australian bowling and could only muster 124 runs before being bundled out in 18.4 overs. The Indian side struggled for partnerships, losing wickets at regular intervals and never truly finding momentum in their innings.

Oct 31, 2025

NZ vs ENG, 3rd ODI: All you need to know, head-to-head, playing XI

New Zealand and England are getting ready to face each other in the third and final ODI slated to be played on Saturday in Wellington. The Black Caps, who are leading the series 2-1 following disciplined and ruthless performances in the last two games, will be looking to sweep the series. England, on the other hand, will be playing for pride, trying to secure a consolation win after witnessing horrible outings over the past two games. They were…

Oct 31, 2025

"I can’t believe it": Ex-England captain lauds Rohit's rise to top in ICC ODI rankings

Accomplishing a massive milestone, India batter Rohit Sharma reached the No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI batter rankings for the very first time in his illustrious career. The 38-year-old veteran rose to the top on Wednesday, following an impressive unbeaten century in the third and final ODI against Australia in Sydney. Rohit’s dazzling knock of 121 not out not only guided India to a commanding nine-wicket victory but also propelled him two places up in the ICC…

Oct 31, 2025

New Zealand hand maiden ODI call-up to Kristian Clarke as Matt Henry fails to recover in time

New Zealand have handed Kristian Clarke , the 24-year-old Northern Districts fast bowler, a maiden ODI call-up as he is set to replace injured pacer Matt Henry in the third and final ODI scheduled to be played on Sunday in Wellington. Kristian Clarke's presence was necessitated after Matt Henry failed to recover from a calf strain sustained during the second match in Christchurch. Matt Henry will now return home to Christchurch from Hamilton.…

Oct 31, 2025

PAK vs SA, 2nd T20I: Pressure on Babar Azam as Pakistan aim to bounce back

From Rawalpindi, the action now shifts to Lahore, where Pakistan and South Africa are set to face off in the second T20I of the three-match series on Friday. With a 1-0 lead after a convincing win in the opening encounter, the visitors carry the momentum and will be eyeing a series-clinching win at the Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan, on the other hand, are in a must-win situation and will look to produce a strong response to level the series 1-1. South…

Oct 31, 2025

AUS vs IND, 2nd T20I: Hope for clearer skies as Australia and India head to Melbourne

The five-match T20I series between Australia and India got off to a soggy beginning, with rain playing spoilsport in the series opener. Only 9.4 overs were possible before the weather had the final say. Now, both teams will be eager for a proper contest as the action now shifts to Melbourne for the second T20I. Despite the truncated affair, there were a few positives for India. Suryakumar Yadav, who has endured a lean patch off late, looked in good…

Oct 30, 2025

"I'm deeply grateful to see...": Shreyas Iyer's first reaction following devastating injury

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has expressed heartfelt gratitude to his fans and well-wishers for their unwavering support as he continues to recover from a serious injury sustained during the third and final ODI against Australia in Sydney. The incident took place when Iyer made a spectacular effort on the field, diving full-length to complete a brilliant catch to dismiss Alex Carey . Unfortunately, the effort resulted in a rib cage injury, forcing…

Oct 30, 2025

"Harshit Rana doesn't fit the bill yet": Former Indian cricketer questions Arshdeep's exclusion from 1st T20I

The exclusion of Arshdeep Singh from the playing XI in the first T20I between India and Australia has sparked disappointment. For the first T20I against Australia on Wednesday, India went with Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana as their specialist pacers, while Arshdeep was left to warm the bench. Despite being the only Indian pacer to cross 100 T20I wickets, Arshdeep often finds himself out of the XI. The…

Oct 30, 2025

Nicolas Pooran, Kieron Pollard return to MI Emirates in ILT20 as wildcards

MI Emirates have made a statement ahead of the upcoming ILT20 season by naming power hitters Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard as their wildcard signings. Pollard, who is a T20 veteran, remains one of the format’s most successful players. Pooran, on the other hand, brings explosive batting and finishing ability. Pooran has already retired from international cricket but remains a much-in-demand asset in franchise cricket. Together…

Oct 30, 2025

Rain washes out 1st T20I between Australia and India

The first T20I between Australia and India on Wednesday at the Manuka Oval in Canberra was abandoned due to persistent rain after just 9.4 overs of the first innings. India, asked to bat, began with intent, racing to 97 for 1 before the weather intervened. The match was called off after incessant rainfall showed no sign of letting up. Opening the batting, the Indian side saw promising contributions from Shubman Gill, who was unbeaten on 37 from 20…

Oct 29, 2025

Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of first three T20Is against Australia

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against Australia due to a neck spasm. Reddy, who was already recovering from a left quadriceps injury suffered during the second ODI against Australia on October 23, complained of neck spasms that "impacted his recovery and mobility". He had also missed the third ODI in Sydney, which India won by nine wickets to avoid the series whitewash. According to BCCI, the…

Oct 29, 2025

Rohit Sharma creates history, claims No. 1 spot in ICC men’s ODI batter rankings

Veteran Indian batter Rohit Sharma has created history by becoming the No. 1 ranked ODI batter in the world for the very first time in his illustrious career. The latest ICC men’s ODI batter rankings saw Rohit rise two spots to claim the top position, overtaking Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran and India teammate Shubman Gill . Indian great Sachin Tendulkar is the only batter to reach the top spot after 38, having…

Oct 29, 2025