Indore, Oct 20 (IANS) After a narrow four-run loss to England in a crucial 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup match at the Holkar Stadium, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said Smriti Mandhana’s dismissal was the turning point in a chase that had looked well in control. The defeat leaves India’s campaign hanging by a thread.
Indore, Oct 19 (IANS) Under the festive glow on the eve of Diwali, Holkar Stadium was a cauldron of anticipation, with 16,300 spectators eyeing to celebrate an Indian victory. Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur had set the stage for India’s highest successful chase with their third-wicket stand going past a century.
Auckland, Oct 19, (IANS) Kane Williamson and Nathan Smith have been named in New Zealand’s 14-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. Both players last appeared in the Champions Trophy final against India in March but missed the start of the home summer due to injury setbacks.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Cricket great Sunil Gavaskar has backed Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bounce back strongly in the second ODI against Australia in Adelaide after their disappointing returns in Perth.
Indore, Oct 19 (IANS) In a match that swung like a pendulum, England held their nerve to break India’s hearts by clinching a thrilling four-run win at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday and book their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh lauded Jack Faint for turning a terminal diagnosis into a movement of courage and purpose with his 4,000 km run from Leh to Kanyakumari.
Hyderabad, Oct 19 (IANS) The Goa Guardians pulled off a spectacular comeback to defeat the Delhi Toofans 14-16, 11-15, 15-11, 16-13, 15-11 in the Prime Volleyball League at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad on Sunday. Prince was named the Player of the Match as the Guardians climbed up to fourth on the table with 10 points.
Perth, Oct 19 (IANS) Despite defending the low-key total of 131 against Australia in the first ODI in Perth, India pacer Arshdeep Singh praised his captain, Shubman Gill, for giving freedom to the bowlers to execute their plans.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) India’s senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had forgettable returns to international cricket in the first ODI against Australia, but former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes the duo will bounce back with stronger intent and smarter plans in the upcoming matches.
Perth, Oct 19 (IANS) The Shubman Gill-led Indian team was left with plenty to reflect on following a lacklustre seven-wicket defeat to Australia in the opening ODI of the three-match series in Perth on Sunday. Despite the setback, skipper Gill struck a composed and optimistic tone, commending his team’s resilience after a shaky start with the bat.
