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It was the third year in a row Sabalanka appeared in the final, and the Belarusian player looked in comfortable surroundings as she closed out a 6-4, 6-3 victory in just 1 hour and 17 minutes at Pat Rafter Arena

Mitchell, ranked world No. 3 behind India superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, lived up to expectations with a gritty knock which gave New Zealand a much-needed impetus amid middle order collapse

Sanjay Bangar sparked controversy during the first IND vs NZ ODI by calling Hindi the “national language of India” on air. The remark, made during a discussion involving KL Rahul and Washington Sundar, drew heavy social media backlash, with fans pointing out that India has no national language. Meanwhile, New Zealand posted 300/8, led by Daryl Mitchell’s 84. […]

French No. 1 chess grandmaster Alireza Firouzja drew global attention after posting “Long live Iran” on social media and sharing the monarchial-era Iranian flag. The post was linked to ongoing protests and a humanitarian crisis in Iran. Though now a French citizen, Firouzja’s message showed strong solidarity with Iranians and highlighted his deep emotional t […]

India faced New Zealand in the first ODI at Vadodara, but team selection stole the spotlight. Arshdeep Singh’s absence from the playing XI surprised fans and sparked memes online, with Mohammed Siraj returning instead. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer made his comeback after injury, strengthening India’s batting. Shubman Gill chose to bowl first, aiming to test combi […]

As per ICC regulations, umpires for ODIs are appointed under specific clauses. Clause 2.1.4 states that the ICC shall appoint one umpire for each ODI, who must not be from the same country as the participating teams and must be from the Elite Panel or International Panel. Clause 2.1.5 says the home board shall appoint one umpire.

Ravindra Jadeja is honing his bowling skills with a unique drill ahead of India's ODI series against New Zealand. Guided by coach Morne Morkel, Jadeja practiced precise ball placement, aiming for coloured cones. The all-rounder is in excellent form, boasting a strong ODI record against the Black Caps, making him a key player for the upcoming matches. […]

Mark Boucher said that there is nothing wrong with Kohli`s fitness and the Indian team will need his services for the global tournament. The ODI World Cup 2027 will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa is placed in Group D of the tournament along with teams such as Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates

Team India`s second-choice wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the entire three-match ODI series, as he has sustained a side strain (oblique muscle tear). Dhruv Jurel has been named as his replacement for series. The fans will be excited to witness elegant strokes from the bigwigs of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Fynbos put her 1000 Guineas defeat behind her as she galloped to glory in the feature event of Saturday`s nine-race card at Mahalaxmi racetrack

In-form senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli headline India’s settled batting line-up as hosts eye a winning start in three-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning today