From Kadapa to Women’s ODI World Cup glory: The N Sree Charani Story

Niharika Raina | November 5, 2025 11:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) When India ended a long wait for a major silverware to lift the 2025 Women's World Cup trophy, among the jubilant faces in the team was that of N Sree Charani, a left-arm spinner from YSR-Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh whose meteoric rise in 2025 has rewritten the script for aspiring cricketers from small towns aiming to represent the country.

Women’s ODI WC winning Indian team to meet President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday

IANS | November 5, 2025 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Women’s ODI World Cup winning Indian team will meet President Droupadi Murmu in the national capital on Thursday morning. As per the information IANS received on Wednesday, the players are set to leave for Rashtrapati Bhawan around 10:15am, with the meeting and felicitation scheduled for 12 noon.

Darwish Rasooli to lead defending champions Afghanistan A at ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha

IANS | November 5, 2025 9:02 PM

Kabul, Nov 5 (IANS) Afghanistan A will begin their title defence at the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup, formerly known as the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, under the leadership of Darwish Rasooli, when the tournament gets underway in Doha from November 14 to 23.

PM Modi meets Women’s ODI World Cup winning Indian team

IANS | November 5, 2025 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met the Indian women’s cricket team following their historic ODI World Cup triumph at his official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg here.

Going to be tough, but Pakistan perform well when no one’s expecting: Latif on team’s T20 WC preparation

IANS | November 5, 2025 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Former Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif shared his views on Pakistan’s T20I setup and mentioned that while they are a strong team in the 50-over format, the Men in Green are still to find the right balance in their combination for the shortest format of the game, with the T20 World Cup fast approaching.

Rohit and Virat are India’s Ronaldo and Messi: Rashid Latif

IANS | November 5, 2025 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif shared his opinion on Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s future in ODI cricket, calling them “India’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.”

Pant returns, Akash Deep included in India’s squad for Tests against South Africa

IANS | November 5, 2025 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter and vice-captain Rishabh Pant has made a return to India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa, starting on November 14 in Kolkata.

Many girls in Pakistan face restrictions; India's win will improve that situation: Rashid Latif

IANS | November 5, 2025 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif observed that India’s ODI World Cup victory will motivate many current and emerging players, not only from their own country but also from nations like Pakistan, to excel and earn accolades.

Asia Cup trophy handover issue could be raised in ICC meeting on Friday: Sources

IANS | November 5, 2025 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The 2025 Asia Cup trophy handover issue could be brought up during the board meeting in the ongoing ICC quarterly meetings scheduled for Friday in Dubai, said sources familiar with the matter to IANS on Wednesday.

'Celebrating the boy who dreamed': Wishes pour in as Virat Kohli turns 37

IANS | November 5, 2025 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) India batting stalwart Virat Kohli turned 37 on Wednesday, and his India teammates extended heartfelt wishes to celebrate the special day of one of the most iconic cricketers of the modern era.

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From Kadapa to Women’s ODI World Cup glory: The N Sree Charani Story

Women’s ODI WC winning Indian team to meet President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday

Darwish Rasooli to lead defending champions Afghanistan A at ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha

PM Modi meets Women’s ODI World Cup winning Indian team

Going to be tough, but Pakistan perform well when no one’s expecting: Latif on team’s T20 WC preparation

Rohit and Virat are India’s Ronaldo and Messi: Rashid Latif

Pant returns, Akash Deep included in India’s squad for Tests against South Africa

Many girls in Pakistan face restrictions; India's win will improve that situation: Rashid Latif

Asia Cup trophy handover issue could be raised in ICC meeting on Friday: Sources

'Celebrating the boy who dreamed': Wishes pour in as Virat Kohli turns 37

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