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BCCI quashes speculation about venue change for India vs Sri Lanka ODI in Delhi

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dismissed the speculation that the venue of the opening ODI between India and Sri Lanka could be moved to Ahmedabad. The board confirmed that the match will take place in Delhi as originally scheduled on December 13. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, providing the clarification, said that Delhi remains the designated host for the upcoming encounter, putting an end to rumours that began to…

Oct 12, 2026

“He's a world-class player”: West Indies all-rounder Shamar Springer lauds Abhishek Sharma

India narrowly secured a 14-run win in the third T20I against West Indies in Indore on Sunday to go 2-1 up in the five-match series, with Indian bowlers remaining incredibly effective with their strangling spells in limiting West Indies to 209/7 in chase of India’s 223. West Indies fought hard through Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer, both of whom bludgeoned 42 and 43, respectively, but they failed to go all the way. After India’s win, West…

Oct 12, 2026

“Watching Virat Kohli on YouTube”: Nathan McSweeney reflects on his preparation after Australia A’s series win over India

Nathan McSweeney played an instrumental role with the bat in Australia A’s 2-1 victory over India A in the ODI series in Puducherry. The young talent was Australia A’s leading run-scorer, capping off the series with 194 runs across three innings. He averaged 64.66 and maintained a strike rate of 83.62, making massive use of the conditions. Meanwhile, after Australia’s series win, McSweeney credited his success to meticulous preparation, revealing that watching videos of…

Oct 12, 2026

Pakistan register their second highest T20I total to seal series against Sri Lanka

Pakistan produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 82 runs on Sunday, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 International series. A brilliant batting display, followed by an impressive performance from the bowlers, helped Pakistan register their second-highest total in T20I cricket. Batting first, Pakistan piled up 215/3, thanks to outstanding knocks from Maaz Sadaqat and captain Sahibzada Farhan.…

Oct 12, 2026

“Virat was a bit bitter about the way…”: Ex-Indian player shares thoughts Kohli’s shock Test retirement

Indian superstar Virat Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket came as a big shock last year in May because Kohli had been a cornerstone of India’s batting attack for a long time, and his decision to suddenly call time on an incredible 14-year career ahead of India’s Test tour of England raised a lot of questions. Meanwhile, former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer believes the circumstances surrounding Kohli’s departure could…

Oct 12, 2026

Abhishek Sharma reveals his secret plan against West Indies

India’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma once again delivered an impressive performance against West Indies , smashing 69 runs off just 30 balls in last night’s match. After India lost the early wickets of Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, Abhishek took responsibility and kept the scoring rate high with his aggressive batting. However, what made his innings particularly interesting was his approach against the West Indies bowlers. Abhishek deliberately looked…

Oct 12, 2026

Shreyas Iyer lauds bowlers after India’s hard-fought win against West Indies

India captain Shreyas Iyer lauded team’s bowling attack after the side secured a hard-fought 14-run victory over West Indies in the third T20I in Indore on Sunday. The victory gave India a 2-1 advantage in the five-match series, with West Indies now in desperate need to bounce back. Indian bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Naman Dhir, taking three and two wickets, respectively, restricted West Indies to 209/7 in 20 overs, rising to the challenge. “Well, it was…

Oct 12, 2026

IND vs WI, 3rd T20I: India overcome West Indies to take 2-1 lead

India , riding on the back of an impressive all-round performance, romped to a 14-run win over West Indies in the third T20I in Indore on Sunday, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. After being asked to bat, Indian opener Abhishek Sharma helped the side set a challenging target of 224 runs. Abhishek Sharma provided the innings with an explosive start, scoring 69 runs from just 30 deliveries. Ishan Kishan played an important innings of 37 runs…

Oct 11, 2026

Steve Smith creates history, overtakes England star Joe Root

Australian star Steve Smith accomplished a massive milestone in his Test career during the third day of the opening Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday. The Australian legend surpassed England Test captain Joe Root on the all-time list of catches. Smith created history with a splendid slip catch to dismiss South African batter David Bedingham off Pat Cummins. Bedingham, who was batting on 49, tried a back-foot drive, but he…

Oct 11, 2026

New Zealand unveil squad for India ODIs, Rachin Ravindra returns

New Zealand have unveiled their squad for the upcoming ODI series against India , with Mitchell Santner set to lead the side. The squad sees the return of familiar names, including Rachin Ravindra , Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert, as New Zealand gear up for a challenging home series against India. Rachin Ravindra returns to the ODIs after being ruled out of New Zealand's preceding T20I series against India due to…

Oct 11, 2026

IND vs WI, 3rd T20I: India and West Indies head to Indore for big clash

India and West Indies will face each other in the third T20I in Indore on Sunday, with the five-match series currently levelled at 1-1. India took an early lead in the series, dominating the opening encounter in Lucknow with an eight-wicket win. Meanwhile, West Indies bounced back strongly in the second match, clinching a six-wicket win. They chased down a target of 250 in Ranchi, which was the second-highest successful chase in men’s…

Oct 11, 2026

Aliss Al Islam earns maiden ODI call-up as Bangladesh announce squad for UAE ODI tri-series

Bangladesh have announced their squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in the United Arab Emirates , featuring Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, with Aliss Al Islam, who has been very consistent in domestic cricket, earning a maiden ODI call-up. However, he has represented Bangladesh in only one T20I during the Asian Games in Japan earlier this month, but his impressive performances in domestic cricket have compelled the selectors to include…

Oct 11, 2026