'You don't talk when a player is selected, only when dropped': MSK Prasad on political row surrounding Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion

IANS | October 25, 2025 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Former chairman of the national selection committee, MSK Prasad, was very vocal about his stance on players being selected based on their name, surname, or religion, and said that such a thing never happens during the selection process. This comes after a politician levied allegations on the Indian coach Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel, accusing them of the non-selection of Sarfaraz Khan owing to the cricketer’s surname.

Women’s World Cup: Alana King spins Australia to the top, set up semifinal showdown with India

IANS | October 25, 2025 7:23 PM

Indore, Oct 24 (IANS) Alana King’s historical spell of 7-18 and Beth Mooney’s 42 guided Australia to a massive seven-wicket victory over South Africa in their last league match of the Women’s World Cup at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Saturday.

‘No one anticipated, should never happen to anyone’: BCCI VP Rajiv Shukla after Australian cricketers get molested in Indore

IANS | October 25, 2025 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla has expressed regret over the incident of molestation of Australia’s women cricketers after the event unfolded recently in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The team is in Indore for their ongoing Women’s World Cup match against South Africa, played at the Holkar Stadium.

Managed to extract some spin and I’m pleased with that, says Alana King on record spell of 7-18

IANS | October 25, 2025 5:46 PM

Indore, Oct 25 (IANS) Australia leg-spinner Alana King was delighted to extract some spin from the pitch after delivering a sensational spell of 7 for 18 to dismantle South Africa for 97 all out in the Women’s World Cup clash at Holkar Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. She became the first woman cricketer to claim a seven-wicket haul in the 50-over quadrennial tournament.

Women's World Cup: Alana King's magical seven-fer wraps South Africa for 97

IANS | October 25, 2025 5:35 PM

Indore, Oct 25 (IANS) Spinner Alana King's magical spell of 7-18 resulted in South Africa slumping to 97 all out in 24 overs against Australia in the Women's ODI World Cup match at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Alana became the first bowler in the history of the Women’s ODI World Cup to scalp seven wickets in a match.

3rd ODI: Gill hails ‘near-perfect’ win for India after Rohit and Kohli shine in Sydney

IANS | October 25, 2025 5:10 PM

Sydney, Oct 25 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill described his side’s nine-wicket win over Australia in the third and final ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground as a ‘near-perfect game’, thanks to the team’s bowling effort and the clinical chase led by Rohit Sharma’s 121 not out and Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 74 in Sydney on Saturday.

3rd ODI: Kohli, Rohit reflect on 168-run partnership in vintage batsmanship after consolation win

IANS | October 25, 2025 4:59 PM

Sydney, Oct 25 (IANS) Following India’s dominant nine-wicket win over Australia in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma shared heartfelt reflections on their long-standing partnership, adding that the enjoyment of playing cricket together has meant they have been able to stitch memorable stands.

3rd ODI: Rohit, Virat turn back the clock as India gets consolation nine-wicket win over Australia (ld)

IANS | October 25, 2025 4:40 PM

Sydney, Oct 25 (IANS) Rohit Sharma led the charge with a vintage 121 -- his 33rd ODI century -- while Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 74, as the duo turned back the clock in amazing style and got India a stunning nine-wicket consolation win over Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Saturday.

3rd ODI: Rohit’s century, Kohli’s fifty ensure India get consolation nine-wicket win

IANS | October 25, 2025 4:26 PM

Sydney, Oct 25 (IANS) Rohit Sharma led the charge with a vintage 121 - his 33rd ODI century - while Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 74, as the duo turned back the clock in impressive style and secured India a stunning nine-wicket consolation victory over Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

MPCA president expresses shock and distress after molestation of Australian women cricketers in Indore

IANS | October 25, 2025 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Mahanaaryaman Scindia, president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), has expressed distress over the unfortunate molestation incident in Indore involving two Australian female national cricketers.

Cricket

'You don't talk when a player is selected, only when dropped': MSK Prasad on political row surrounding Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion

Women’s World Cup: Alana King spins Australia to the top, set up semifinal showdown with India

‘No one anticipated, should never happen to anyone’: BCCI VP Rajiv Shukla after Australian cricketers get molested in Indore

Managed to extract some spin and I’m pleased with that, says Alana King on record spell of 7-18

Women's World Cup: Alana King's magical seven-fer wraps South Africa for 97

3rd ODI: Gill hails ‘near-perfect’ win for India after Rohit and Kohli shine in Sydney

3rd ODI: Kohli, Rohit reflect on 168-run partnership in vintage batsmanship after consolation win

3rd ODI: Rohit, Virat turn back the clock as India gets consolation nine-wicket win over Australia (ld)

3rd ODI: Rohit’s century, Kohli’s fifty ensure India get consolation nine-wicket win

MPCA president expresses shock and distress after molestation of Australian women cricketers in Indore

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