India’s struggle with the toss in ODIs shows no signs of easing. In the first ODI of the three-match series at Optus Stadium, Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first, extending India’s streak to 16 consecutive toss losses. The last time India had won a toss in this format was in the semifinals…

India will take on England in a must-win game Indore: Unexpected rain made an unwelcome appearance at Indore on Saturday, forcing the groundstaff at the Holkar Stadium to cover the ground completely. It disrupted the preparations of India and England as both were forced to cancel their pre-match practice sessions. Fortunately, the weather forecast for…

Virat Kohli’s love affair with Australia is no secret (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s love affair with Australia is no secret, and his return to the Indian jersey adds extra intrigue to the first ODI of the three-match series starting Sunday at Optus Stadium, Perth. The series also marks the comeback of Rohit Sharma,…

IND vs AUS Live Score, 1st ODI: Even amid the emotional theme of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s return to the Indian team, Shubman Gill’s first appearance as full-time ODI captain provides an equally compelling storyline ahead of the first one-dayer against Australia on Sunday. Kohli and Rohit are back in national colours after featuring…

Over the years, a number of incidents have marred what has otherwise been a sport that unites millions across communities (Images via X/Screengrabs & AP) Cricket is a sport that unites millions across the world. However, it has occasionally been marred by violence and terror. From targeted attacks on players to cross-border airstrikes, the game…

Ranji Trophy clash (Screengrab) Thiruvananthapuram: Dropped catches, a deflated bowling attack, an underwhelming batting performance, and a Jalaj Saxena-sized void — Kerala were left ruing a day of squandered opportunities as their Ranji Trophy clash against Maharashtra ended in a frustrating draw in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.Resuming at 71/0 on the final day, Maharashtra shut the…

Residents remove debris from a house damaged by Wednesday’s two drone strikes, in Kabul, Afghanistan (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai) Three young Afghan cricketers were among eight civilians killed in a reported aerial strike by Pakistan on Saturday. The deceased players were identified as Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon.The Afghanistan Cricket Board has responded by withdrawing from…

Rinku Singh helped his side secure three crucial points in the Ranji Trophy (Image via X/@KnightsVibe) Rinku Singh’s brilliant 165 rescued Uttar Pradesh from a difficult position and guided them to a first-innings lead against Andhra in their Ranji Trophy 2025/26 opener at Green Park, Kanpur. The match eventually ended in a draw, but Rinku’s…

Can India bounce back against England in the ICC Women’s World Cup? (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Despite back-to-back losses to South Africa and Australia, senior all-rounder Deepti Sharma says morale remains high in the Indian camp ahead of their crucial Women’s World Cup match against England on Sunday at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. India’s campaign…

The New Zealand-Pakistan match ended without a result as rain ended up playing spoilsport (Images via Getty Images) Rain once again spoiled proceedings at the Women’s World Cup as the clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at R. Premadasa Stadium was abandoned on Saturday, marking the fourth washout of the tournament at the venue.Pakistan were…