'Sundar fitting in the role of what Ashwin did with Jadeja', says childhood coach M. Senthilnathan

Niharika Raina | October 1, 2025 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) As India prepares for their first home Test series since Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement in December 2024, when they take on the West Indies in the first of two games in Ahmedabad on Thursday, the question on everyone's mind is whether Washington Sundar can keep going to fill the void left by a legend who defined Indian spin bowling across 106 Tests, especially in a home domination era.

Asia Cup trophy row: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi dismisses reports of apologising to BCCI

IANS | October 1, 2025 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the Asia Cup 2025 final trophy escalated further after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi quashed reports suggesting he had apologised to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), accusing Indian media of spreading “fabricated propaganda”.

Women’s WC: Molineux returns, no Schutt as Australia opt to bat first against NZ

IANS | October 1, 2025 2:54 PM

Indore, Oct 1 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux returns to Australia’s playing eleven for the first time after knee surgery and recovery, as skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup opener at the Holkar Stadium on Wednesday.

Kapil Dev faces intense backlash over Asia Cup trophy row remarks, branded ‘loose cannon’ by netizens and leaders

IANS | October 1, 2025 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev has landed himself in the centre of a massive controversy, facing blistering criticism from all quarters after his remarks on the Asia Cup trophy row, where he urged Team India to put aside their issues with Pakistan and prioritise the spirit of the sport.

Can't say India was in trouble; I was yet to bat: Amanjot’s confident take on India’s batting vs SL

IANS | October 1, 2025 1:54 PM

Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) India all-rounder Amanjot Kaur gave some confident and hilarious replies to the reporters in the press conference after the Women in Blue beat Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup campaign opener.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes fourth-fastest Youth Test century in history vs Aus U19

IANS | October 1, 2025 12:48 PM

Brisbane, Oct 1 (IANS) India's teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi added another accolade to his name by smashing the fourth-fastest Youth Test century in history with his 78-ball ton for India U19 against Australia U19 in the Youth Test at the Ian Healy Oval on Wednesday.

For BCCI, country comes first: Arun Dhumal

IANS | October 1, 2025 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Arun Dhumal, who continued to serve as the Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman, shared his thoughts on the recently concluded India-Pakistan Asia Cup final, stating that the Men in Blue played outstanding cricket and demonstrated they are the best T20I side in the world.

Women's WC: Amanjot Kaur absorbed pressure remarkably well, says Anjum Chopra

IANS | October 1, 2025 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Former India captain Anjum Chopra praised Amanjot Kaur’s clutch knock in India’s remarkable victory against Sri Lanka in the Women’s World Cup opener, saying that she made her presence felt and it never seemed like she was playing her first-ever World Cup game.

PM Modi’s interest in cricket inspires players to perform even better, says IPL chairman Dhumal

IANS | October 1, 2025 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal believes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s keen interest in cricket continues to influence the sport positively.

Hype around India-Pak matches overstated, contest not what it used to be: Arun Dhumal

Chetan Sharma | October 1, 2025 10:07 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Arun Dhumal, who was re-elected unopposed as chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council, assessed India’s Asia Cup triumph over Pakistan, saying the team’s attitude reflected “true leadership.” He further remarked that the hype around India-Pakistan encounters has been overstated, as the rivalry is no longer the same as it once was.

Cricket

'Sundar fitting in the role of what Ashwin did with Jadeja', says childhood coach M. Senthilnathan

Asia Cup trophy row: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi dismisses reports of apologising to BCCI

Women’s WC: Molineux returns, no Schutt as Australia opt to bat first against NZ

Kapil Dev faces intense backlash over Asia Cup trophy row remarks, branded ‘loose cannon’ by netizens and leaders

Can't say India was in trouble; I was yet to bat: Amanjot’s confident take on India’s batting vs SL

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes fourth-fastest Youth Test century in history vs Aus U19

For BCCI, country comes first: Arun Dhumal

Women's WC: Amanjot Kaur absorbed pressure remarkably well, says Anjum Chopra

PM Modi’s interest in cricket inspires players to perform even better, says IPL chairman Dhumal

Hype around India-Pak matches overstated, contest not what it used to be: Arun Dhumal

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