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Nikhil Chaudhary, who played his junior years for Punjab, now represents Tasmania in Australia’s Sheffield Shield. (Photo by Special Arrangement) New Delhi: Former Punjab junior grade cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary admits the best decision he ever made in his life was staying back in Australia once the COVID restrictions were lifted.“It was all God’s plan,” Chaudhary…

Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 8 runs, while Virat Kohli lasted just eight balls before being sent back to the pavilion for a duck. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s much-anticipated return to India colours didn’t go as planned in Perth, but a strong comeback in the second ODI against Australia…

Virat Kohli, dismissed for a duck in the series opener in Perth, will be eager to bounce back at the Adelaide Oval (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia batter Matthew Short believes his team’s pacers will continue to target Virat Kohli outside off stump when India face Australia in the second ODI on Thursday. Kohli, dismissed…

The first ODI in Perth was a disappointing return for Rohit Sharma, as he managed just eight runs off 14 balls, hitting only a single boundary. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: While his long-time teammate Virat Kohli will be looking to continue his stellar form at a familiar Adelaide Oval during the second ODI against Australia…

The ACB spokesperson confirmed that the board has officially decided to withdraw from the upcoming tri-series hosted by Pakistan. (AFP Photo) Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) spokesperson Sayed Naseem Sadaat announced on Tuesday that the board possesses clear evidence, including video footage, implicating Pakistan in an attack that killed three local cricketers in Afghanistan’s Urgun district….

Rishabh Pant suffered a broken foot during the Test series vs England. (Getty Images) Rishabh Pant has been named as the captain of the India A squad that will play two four-day matches against South Africa A. India’s wicketkeeper-batter had been recovering since picking up a toe injury during the tour of England. As a…

India’s Virat Kohli bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Perth Australia. (AP/PTI)(AP10_19_2025_000026B) The Australian cricket team has sent a stern warning to India’s star batter Virat Kohli ahead of the second ODI, to be played at Adelaide Oval on Thursday.Adelaide is Kohli’s happy hunting ground, where the former…

The Asia Cup trophy has not been handed over to champions India, creating an ongoing dispute. The Asian Cricket Council’s Pakistani head Mohsin Naqvi has declined to release it despite a new request from the BCCI, supported by Afghanistan and Sri Lanka cricket boards.A standoff continues as Naqvi insists that a BCCI representative must collect…

South Africa vs Pakistan (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) South Africa secured a decisive 150-run victory against Pakistan in a rain-affected World Cup match on Tuesday at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, moving to the top of the points table.With 10 points from six matches, South Africa temporarily lead Australia and England, both with 9 points,…

Pakistan’s Asif Afridi bowls during the second day of the second test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) In a remarkable Test cricket display on Tuesday, 38-year-old debutant spinner Asif Afridi claimed two crucial late wickets against South Africa,…