Squanders six penalty corners towards the fag end to lose 1-2 in a hard-fought final
Squanders six penalty corners towards the fag end to lose 1-2 in a hard-fought final
The ODI leg will see the return of India's bigwigs, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, to the international circuit. Hayden didn't shy away from praising 'gold star' Virat for his remarkable 'athletic ability' and the standards that he brings to the table.
This was announced at an event that was highlighted by a flag-off ceremony and trophy reveal by the Mayor of Calicut, Dr Mrs. Beena Philip. The iconic EMS Corporation Stadium in Calicut will transform into a world-class motorsport venue on December 20-21, 2025, elevating Kerala's supercross ecosystem to professional world-class racing standards. The finale will also see the presence of megastar Salman Khan, who is the brand ambassador and an investor in the league.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its deep sorrow and condolences on the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers - Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon - who lost their lives in the cowardly cross-border airstrikes in Paktika province.
Chennaiyin FC has appointed Clifford Miranda as their new head coach
Bailey lauded Labuschagne's 'intent, movement and partnership-building' during his recent Sheffield Shield ton for Queensland against South Australia
The Indian Women's Cricket Team for the Blind, along with key representatives from the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and the World Cup Organising Committee, on Saturday, met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Delhi.
Rohit and Virat, whose last assignment was the ICC Champions Trophy win in March, will be making their return in Indian colours after seven months. The two legends, who announced their Test retirements ahead of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, starting with their tour to England earlier this year, would be a treat to the eyes of those desperate for a glimpse of their greatness as they continue doing what they do best: chasing records.
Former explosive wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist was all in praise of the current world's best Jasprit Bumrah ahead of his return to Australia after his famous exploits in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last year.
The Afghanistan cricket team paid tribute to the victims of the tragic airstrike in Paktika province, which claimed the lives of several local citizens, including three cricketers, in an attack 'carried out by the Pakistani regime,' ahead of their one-off Test against Zimbabwe.
The first ODI between India and Australia is scheduled for Sunday at Perth's Optus Stadium, marking the much-anticipated return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, popularly known as 'Ro-Ko', in the Indian jersey since the ICC Champions Trophy final earlier this year.
The 30-year-old music director then quipped, "I've given you the headline"
The three-match ODI series against India will start in Perth on Sunday. While Australia will be without their captain Pat Cummins, the presence of Starc, Hazlewood and Zampa still offers plenty of experience and help to much younger/fringe talent like Nathan Ellis, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Kuhnemann and Xaiver Bartlett.
When the Indian team's photoshoot for the ODI series against Australia was completed, one of the most surprising aspects was how slimmer and fitter Rohit looked. Having faced questions over his declining fitness even during his side's success in the 2023 ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy, Rohit put plenty of work on his fitness, as evident by social media posts made by him and his close friends during this whole transformation.
Tanvi Sharma came up with a near-perfect performance against China's Liu Si Ya to reach the finals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 at the National Centre of Excellence here on Saturday.
Rinku roared to a sizzling 165* in first-class cricket for Uttar Pradesh against Andhra Pradesh, weeks before touring Australia for a five-match T20I series. With a batting masterclass, Rinku's first-class batting average has now soared to 54.68 to 57.39, the tenth highest all-time among Indian cricketers with a minimum of 50 innings.
The first match of the India-Australia ODI series will be a special one, not only because stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will make their return to the international set-up after the March ICC Champions Trophy win, but it will also mark Rohit's 500th international game, a mark only 10 players have attained in the history of international cricket.
The first ODI in Perth will not only mark Kohli's return to action post India's ICC Champions Trophy win earlier this year but also the beginning of his build-up to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Kohli was pivotal in India's Champions Trophy campaign, amassing 218 runs in five matches, including a century against arch-rivals Pakistan and a crucial 84-run knock against Australia in the semifinal.
England's jam-packed international winter schedule kicked off on a disappointing note after the first T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval was washed out due to incessant rain in Christchurch on Saturday.
Virat will don the Indian jersey for the first time since lifting the Champions Trophy with India on March 9. He was due to return to the Test format for India's tour of England for the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, but instead opted to pull the curtains down on his 14-year-long journey with a heartfelt note.
Malaysia is set to take centre stage on the global cricket map with the launch of the Malaysia T20 League, the region's first professional T20 franchise competition, developed by the Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA).
Jaipur Pink Panthers returned to winning ways after their impressive performance against UP Yoddhas, prevailing 42-29 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Friday.
New Zealand Women have won the toss and opted to field first against Pakistan Women as they play in match No. 19 of the Women's World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.
After completing the Manhattan 20 Bridges Swim, considered one of the toughest swim challenges in the world, covering 48.5 kms around the city of Manhattan, 37-year-old IAS officer Shreyas Hosur has now set his sights on completing the Ironman 70.3 Goa to be held in Panaji next month.
Ahead of the first ODI against India, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh hopes that India's legendary duo, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, don't go overboard with their performances in the three-match ODI series starting from October 19.
It's unlikely that management will break highly successful opening combination of Rohit and Gill, keeping Yashasvi Jaiswal as a backup option
Ahead of the first ODI against Australia Indian skipper Shubman Gill spoke about his relation with Rohit Sharma following his appointment as India's new ODI captain replacing Sharma, and expressed his comfort and admiration for Hitman and Virat Kohli, highlighting the strong bond and valuable guidance he's receiving from them as he steps into his new role as ODI captain.
The first ODI between India and Australia will take place on Sunday in Perth at the Optus Stadium. As India prepares for a high-stakes ODI series against Australia, all eyes naturally turn to two of modern cricket's biggest icons, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
India’s campaign has hit a stumbling block after successive three-wicket losses to South Africa and Australia
The reigning Asian Games champion was at her imperious best against world No 2 Ella Gibson of Great Britain, shooting 15 perfect arrows to prevail 150-145 and secure her maiden podium finish in the tournament