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Ganguly urges Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to prioritise fitness and domestic cricket

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has offered some valuable advice to Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they approach the final stages of their illustrious careers. Ganguly emphasised the importance of maintaining peak fitness and continuing to perform consistently if the duo wishes to prolong their international career leading up to the ODI World Cup 2027. Ganguly also suggested that the two veterans should participate in…

Oct 10, 2025

Women’s ODI World Cup: Bangladesh look to deepen winless New Zealand’s woes

The 11th match of the ongoing ICC Women’s ODI World Cup will see New Zealand facing off against Bangladesh on Friday in Guwahati. The showdown carries contrasting narratives for both teams, with New Zealand eying redemption and Bangladesh riding a wave of belief. For New Zealand, the start to the tournament has been a nightmare. Two matches in, and the White Ferns are yet to open their account. Despite two valiant knocks from…

Oct 10, 2025

"It obviously is a big responsibility": Shubman Gill on being named India's ODI captain

As India gear up to face West Indies in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, the team carries the momentum of a dominant win in the first Test. Heading into the second game, India are hoping to sweep the series 2-0. Beyond the red-ball game, India's upcoming ODI series against Australia has grabbed much of the attention, as it marks the long-awaited return of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to…

Oct 9, 2025

Maxwell hopeful of return to T20Is against India

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell remains hopeful of taking part in the upcoming T20I series against India, even after undergoing surgery for a fractured right wrist last week. The injury occurred in the lead-up to the T20I series against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui, during a net session where Maxwell was struck by a forceful shot from teammate Mitchell Owen while bowling. The incident, which saw Maxwell immediately sidelined, raised concerns…

Oct 9, 2025

IND vs WI, 2nd Test: All you need to know: date, time, head-to-head

Following a resounding victory in the series opener, India head into the second Test with their eyes firmly set on wrapping up the series in emphatic fashion. The second Test between India and West Indies is set to begin on Friday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The hosts were utterly dominant in the first Test, crushing the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs. India’s batting performance in the first Test was nothing…

Oct 9, 2025

Women's World Cup 2025: Dominant India go against pumped up South Africa

In one of the most anticipated group stage matches of the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup , India Women are set to take on South Africa Women on Thursday in Visakhapatnam. With both teams carrying momentum, the clash is going to be incredibly thrilling. India Women have made a powerful start to their World Cup campaign. Sitting comfortably in third place on the points table, they’ve registered back-to-back wins and are looking to…

Oct 9, 2025

Kane Williamson calls for greater commitment to Test Cricket

New Zealand's star batter Kane Williamson has once again voiced his strong support for Test cricket , calling on all stakeholders in the game to give the format serious importance, especially in nations where it faces the most significant challenges. Williamson, who has been a long-time advocate for preserving the traditional format, feels that two-match Test series are not ideal. "There's been a lot of discussion about the Test game and how to…

Oct 8, 2025

"Things looked in shambles": Shreyas Iyer details his comeback to team India

Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has had a roller-coaster journey over the past year characterised by personal discipline and unwavering focus. Following his omission from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Central Contract list last year, Iyer found himself sidelined, but instead of letting the setback define him, Iyer rededicated himself to the game to make a brilliant comeback. Earlier this year, Iyer made his way back into the Indian…

Oct 8, 2025

Womens ODI World Cup: Struggling Pakistan face a dauting task against star-studded Australia

Pakistan Women are ready to take on Australia Women in the 9th match of the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup on Wednesday at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The showdown is incredibly decisive for Pakistan’s campaign and their hopes of progressing beyond the group stage given their winless journey so far. They enter this high-stakes clash on the backfoot, having lost both of their opening matches against Bangladesh and…

Oct 8, 2025

"Everyone enjoyed that process": Rohit Sharma credits Rahul Dravid for Champions Trophy success

Indian batter Rohit Sharma has lauded former head coach Rahul Dravid for laying down the foundational processes that propelled team India to victories at the T20I World Cup and Champions Trophy. Sharma reflected on India’s successful campaign at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, crediting the victory to the team’s unwavering commitment to the systems and culture instilled during Dravid’s tenure. "Look, I love that team, loved playing with them, and…

Oct 8, 2025

"It's not a guarantee both of them will be there": Ex-South African player fires fresh warning to Rohit & Kohli

Shubman Gill has been named the captain of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia , replacing Rohit Sharma . While both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are still part of the squad, their future in the 50-over format remains in question. Gill, who already leads India in Tests, has been groomed as a future leader for some time, and his consistent performances across formats have cemented his…

Oct 7, 2025

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh,1st ODI: All you need to know

Shifting their attention from T20Is, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are preparing to face off in the first match of a three-match ODI series on Wednesday at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The series comes just days after Bangladesh delivered a dominant performance in the T20I leg, sweeping the three-match series 3-0. Bangladesh enter the series with momentum firmly in their corner. Their comprehensive whitewash in the T20Is highlighted discipline and…

Oct 7, 2025