Wanted to bat as deep as possible, says Rohit after hitting century in Sydney

IANS | October 26, 2025 6:40 PM

Sydney, Oct 26 (IANS) After hitting a match-winning 121 in India’s nine-wicket win over Australia in the third ODI, senior opener Rohit Sharma said his intention was to bat as deep as possible and look at the chance of taking the game till the end in front of a packed Sydney Cricket Ground.

Didn't want to risk Ecclestone before huge game, says Sciver-Brunt

IANS | October 26, 2025 6:11 PM

Visakhapatnam, Oct 26 (IANS) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said the team opted not to risk Sophie Ecclestone’s fitness during their eight-wicket win in the final group stage match against New Zealand at the Women's World Cup, citing a crucial semi-final coming up against South Africa in Guwahati on October 29.