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Virat Kohli shares cryptic post ahead of first ODI against Australia

The Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli has shared a cryptic post just days ahead of India's first ODI against Australia on October 19 in Perth. Virat Kohli, who made his last appearance for India at the Champions Trophy earlier this year, will don the Indian colours once again, looking to strengthen his case for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The legendary cricketer has already called time on his international career in Tests and T20Is, keeping his presence only…

Oct 16, 2025

Women’s World Cup 2025: Australia aim to extend dominance as Bangladesh look to upset the odds

In match 17 of the Women’s World Cup 2025 , scheduled to be played in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, defending champions Australia are getting ready to take on a spirited Bangladesh side. Riding the momentum of a record-breaking chase against India, Australia will be looking to strengthen their dominance, while Bangladesh will be eager to deliver a complete performance. Australia's campaign so far has been extraordinarily dominant. After…

Oct 16, 2025

Nepal and Oman seal 2026 T20 World Cup spots ahead of Super Six clash

Nepal and Oman have confirmed their spots in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup , set to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka . The qualification was secured even before their highly anticipated Super Six showdown in the Asia-East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualifier, thanks to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Earlier in the day, UAE cruised to a dominant 77-run win over Samoa, clearing the way for Nepal and…

Oct 16, 2025

Rashid Khan reclaims the No.1 spot in the men's ODI bowler rankings

Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan has become the no. 1 ranked bowler in ODIs following his greatly impressive performance in Afghanistan's 3-0 series sweep of Bangladesh in the recently concluded three-match ODI series. Producing an impressive performance, Rashid Khan snatched 11 wickets in the series at an average of 6.09 and an economy rate of 2.73. Rashid, who was previously no. 1 back in 2024, jumped five spots to reclaim the top…

Oct 15, 2025

"I think it is very important to stay in the present": Gautam Gambhir on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Indian cricket stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to make their much-anticipated return to the national team. The duo has been included in India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, marking their first appearance since the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. Their inclusion adds significant experience and firepower to the Indian batting line-up ahead of what is being seen as a major series in shaping the roadmap to…

Oct 14, 2025

"I try to make the most probable decision": Shubman Gill on leading India

Young star Shubman Gill has made an impressive start to his tenure as India’s Test captain , leading the team to a 2-0 series victory over the West Indies. Following the seven-wicket win in the second Test on Tuesday in New Delhi, Gill acknowledged the growing comfort he’s finding in his new role, saying he is "kind of getting used to it [the experience]." "Definitely, it's a really big honour. Yeah, I would say I am getting used to managing all the…

Oct 14, 2025

Virat Kohli returns to India ahead of Australia ODI series

India’s batting superstar Virat Kohli landed back on home soil early Tuesday morning as India gear up for the highly anticipated ODI series against Australia . Notably, Virat Kohli now lives in London with his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, and their two children. As Kohli touched down in India, several pictures of him exiting the airport quickly went viral on social media. Meanwhile, the series will begin on October 19 in Perth, marking the…

Oct 14, 2025

"Form is crucial": Ravi Shastri on Kohli and Rohit's World Cup dream

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has raised doubts about the ODI future of Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma , highlighting that the upcoming three-match series against Australia will be a pivotal moment in determining their paths toward the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Both Kohli and Rohit have not featured in an ODI since their last outing for India in the Champions Trophy earlier this year. Their return to the squad for the…

Oct 14, 2025

India crush West Indies to sweep Test series 2-0

India completed a clinical 2-0 series sweep over West Indies with a dominant seven-wicket win in the second and final Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. The hosts chased down a modest target of 121 in style, thanks to strong contributions from KL Rahul and young star Sai Sudharsan . After imposing the follow-on, India made short work of the visitors’ resistance, stamping their authority across all departments. KL Rahul, bringing…

Oct 14, 2025

Women’s ODI World Cup: New Zealand look to build consistency against struggling Sri Lanka

The 15th match of the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup is a high-stakes encounter as Sri Lanka Women take on New Zealand Women on Tuesday in Colombo. For the hosts (Sri Lanka), it’s more than just another fixture, as it's a last chance for them to resurrect their campaign that’s quickly slipping away. Sri Lanka Women find themselves in dire straits. With three matches already behind them (two defeats and one called off due to rain), they are one of only…

Oct 14, 2025

Adam Zampa and Josh Inglis to miss first ODI against India

Australia will be without key players Adam Zampa and Josh Inglis for the first ODI match against India in Perth, with selectors making late changes to the squad ahead of the high-profile series opener. Adam Zampa is unavailable due to family reasons, as he stays home for the birth of his child. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has failed to recover in time from a calf strain. Following their absence, Australia have drafted…

Oct 14, 2025

AFG vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Afghanistan eye series whitewash against listless Bangladesh

Afghanistan will be eyeing history when they take on Bangladesh in the third and final ODI of the series in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, with the opportunity to register their first-ever ODI series whitewash against Bangladesh. Riding high on momentum and form, Afghanistan currently lead the series 2-0, having comprehensively outplayed Bangladesh in both previous encounters. Afghanistan have looked sharp and disciplined, outmuscling Bangladesh across…

Oct 13, 2025