New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Ajit Agarkar, India’s chief selector, has called his current role the “biggest challenge” of his cricketing journey, admitting that the pressures of shaping careers and making tough calls far outweigh the demands of his playing and commentary days.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra said he wishes to see batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup, but emphasised that consistent performance and fitness will be key to their selection for the mega event.
Colombo, Oct 17 (IANS) Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the 18th match of the ICC Women's World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Friday.
Perth, Oct 17 (IANS) Australia batter Travis Head believes Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to continue their ODI careers until the 2027 World Cup, despite ongoing speculation about their future in the format.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Former opener Matthew Hayden weighed in on Rohit Sharma’s removal as India’s ODI captain ahead of the upcoming three-match series against Australia, calling it ‘an interesting move from afar’ and suggesting that it would be a bonus if he manages to play the 2027 World Cup.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) England head coach Charlotte Edwards has heaped praise on India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of a crucial meeting between the two teams in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, as she called her ‘an incredible player’ who ‘really steps up in big games’.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Senior England batter Heather Knight acknowledged the threat posed by India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana ahead of their crucial 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash, as she admitted that keeping the left-handed batter quiet will be a real challenge for the visitors.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) India’s campaign in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup is in a precarious state as they gear up for a must-win clash against England at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday. Since 2020, India have failed to beat a SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) side in 50-over and 20-over ICC events.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes it will be very difficult for the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side to make one of the batters sit out of the crucial 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash against England, set to take place at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday.
Perth, Oct 17 (IANS) Former India captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli hit the nets at the Perth Stadium on Friday, gearing up for the much-anticipated three-match ODI series against Australia beginning on Sunday, October 19.
