India vs SA: Kohli, Rohit set for ODI return at home — or farewell?

Chetan Sharma | October 30, 2025 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The buzz around Indian cricket is building once again — this time over the possible return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international action on home soil. While there’s no official confirmation yet, sources close to the BCCI suggest that both senior pros are in contention for selection in India’s upcoming ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30, 2025, in Ranchi.

Women's World Cup: DY Patil Stadium bursting to the seams as huge crowd gathers for India v Australia semis

IANS | October 30, 2025 6:35 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Things were not going as expected for India in the middle, but there was history in the making outside the boundary wall as a huge crowd gathered at Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai for their second semifinal of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup against Australia on Thursday.

Tanush Kotian leads charge with 4-83 as South Africa A conclude Day 1 for 299/9

IANS | October 30, 2025 6:04 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 30 (IANS) A late comeback from India A bowlers resulted in South Africa A being reduced to 299-9 at stumps on Day 1 of the first unofficial Test between the two teams being played here at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1.

Jay Shah meets IOC chief Kirsty Coventry, discusses cricket's return to Olympic Games

IANS | October 30, 2025 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah met the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry during an IOC meeting in Switzerland and discussed the road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and cricket's return to the Summer Games.

KKR confirm Abhishek Nayar’s appointment as head coach for IPL 2026

IANS | October 30, 2025 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday announced Abhishek Nayar as the team’s new head coach ahead of the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Nayar, who was the team’s assistant coach in the previous edition, has replaced Chandrakant Pandit in the role, who coached the team for three seasons.

Nidhipati Singhania re-elected as UPCA president

IANS | October 30, 2025 4:16 PM

Kanpur, Oct 30 (IANS) Nidhipati Singhania has been re-elected as the president of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), with the governing body electing a new set of office bearers and sub-committee appointments during elections at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Hotel Landmark here on Thursday.

‘Go for the kill’: Ravi Shastri backs India for Women's WC semi-final vs AUS

IANS | October 30, 2025 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri has extended his wishes for the Indian women’s team for their World Cup semi-final clash against Australia, which is currently underway at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Head coaches Wood and Ferdinands to work with SL men's cricket team on 'rotational basis'

IANS | October 30, 2025 3:51 PM

Colombo, Oct 30 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has said that newly appointed national coaches Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands will work alongside existing support staff members Thilina Kandamby and Piyal Wijetunge on a rotational basis with the men’s side.

Women’s World Cup: India, Australia players wear black armbands in memory of Ben Austin

IANS | October 30, 2025 3:19 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Members of the Indian and Australian teams will be sporting a black armband throughout their semi-final encounter of the Women’s World Cup in memory of Ben Austin, a 17-year-old Aussie teen who died in Melbourne after being hit by the ball on the neck during training.

Women's World Cup: Healy back as Australia elect to bat; India bring in Shafali, Richa

IANS | October 30, 2025 2:59 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Back into the playing XI after an injury break, Australia captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the second semifinal of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 in overcast and humid conditions at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Cricket

India vs SA: Kohli, Rohit set for ODI return at home — or farewell?

Women's World Cup: DY Patil Stadium bursting to the seams as huge crowd gathers for India v Australia semis

Tanush Kotian leads charge with 4-83 as South Africa A conclude Day 1 for 299/9

Jay Shah meets IOC chief Kirsty Coventry, discusses cricket's return to Olympic Games

KKR confirm Abhishek Nayar’s appointment as head coach for IPL 2026

Nidhipati Singhania re-elected as UPCA president

‘Go for the kill’: Ravi Shastri backs India for Women's WC semi-final vs AUS

Head coaches Wood and Ferdinands to work with SL men's cricket team on 'rotational basis'

Women’s World Cup: India, Australia players wear black armbands in memory of Ben Austin

Women's World Cup: Healy back as Australia elect to bat; India bring in Shafali, Richa

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