New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Former India cricketer and selector Saba Karim believes the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will face its toughest test in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup not in the high-voltage clash against arch-rivals Pakistan, but when pitted against the top teams in the competition.
St. John's (Antigua), Oct 3 (IANS) The Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee has announced a series of immediate and long-term reforms to strengthen West Indies cricket following an emergency meeting held in August after a run of disappointing results.
Ahmedabad, Oct 3 (IANS) In-form opener KL Rahul’s serene unbeaten 11th Test hundred and Shubman Gill’s composed fifty helped India tighten their grip on the first Test against the West Indies by taking a lead of 56 runs at lunch on day two’s play at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday.
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Former captain of the Pakistan women's team, Sana Mir, has landed in a hot soup after making a politically-motivated reference to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) while on commentary duty during her country's match against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025.
Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (IANS) Mohammed Siraj said his ‘wobble seam’ deliveries helped him find his groove on Day 1 of the first Test between India and West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday as he picked up four wickets to bundle out the opposition batters for a paltry 162 in 44.1 overs.
Colombo, Oct 2 (IANS) Bangladesh clinched an easy victory against Pakistan in the third match of the Women’s World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday, to get their campaign rolling. Bangladesh bundled out Pakistan for just 129 runs before chasing down the target in 31.1 overs.
Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (IANS) Senior opener K.L. Rahul’s calm and composed unbeaten half-century on Thursday drew high praise from former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel, who believes the right-hander is in the midst of his finest year in Test cricket. Rahul’s 53 not out off 114 balls steered India to 121/2 in 38 overs at stumps on day one of the first Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, trailing the visitors by just 41 runs.
Harare, Oct 2 (IANS) Namibia became the first team from the Africa qualifiers to book their place at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after brushing aside Tanzania in the semifinal in Harare on Thursday. The victory sealed Namibia’s fourth appearance at the global tournament, having featured in the 2021 (Super 12s), 2022 (group stage), and 2024 (group stage) editions.
Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (IANS) Standout performances from Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and K.L. Rahul ensured India seized control on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Thursday.
Colombo, Oct 2 (IANS) Bangladesh bowlers put on a brilliant show as they ran through the batting lineup to restrict Pakistan to a paltry total of 129 in the third match of the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup in Colombo on Thursday.
