2nd Test: Surprising that India went back to bowl, wicket still very good to bat, says Pierre

IANS | October 12, 2025 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) West Indies left-arm spinner Khary Pierre admitted he was surprised by India’s decision to enforce the follow-on on day three of the second and final Test, but said his team embraced the challenge to bat in a counterattacking manner on a wicket which he felt is still very good to bat, despite the occasional turn.

2nd Test: Kuldeep has element of danger compared to finger spinners, says ten Doeschate

IANS | October 12, 2025 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Kuldeep Yadav’s mastery of angles and drift came into full view on day three of the second and final Test against the West Indies, as the left-arm wrist spinner turned the match on its head with his fifth five-wicket haul to bowl out the visitors for 248 and give India a huge 270-run lead.

2nd Test: Discussion was there on batting again, wicket has slowed down even more, says ten Doeschate

IANS | October 12, 2025 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) One would have hoped that with West Indies bowled out for 248 on day three of the second and final Test by India, the hosts’ would not enforce the follow-on and bat again on a slow pitch still good for batting and give bowlers some rest.

Jay Shah praises Mithali Raj as ACA unveils Stand in her name, Gate for Raavi Kalpana in Vizag (Ld)

IANS | October 12, 2025 7:13 PM

Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) ICC Chairman Jay Shah noted their contribution to the sport as the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Sunday paid a glowing tribute to two of the state’s most accomplished women cricketers — Mithali Raj and Raavi Kalpana — by naming a stand and a gate after them respectively at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium.

Women's World Cup: Smriti, Pratika's fifties help India post 330 v Australia

IANS | October 12, 2025 6:55 PM

Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal struck superb fifties and raised the highest-ever opening partnership against Australia in the Women's World Cup, as India posted 330 all out at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Sunday.

2nd Test: Campbell, Hope fifties help WI fight back after Kuldeep five-for brings in follow-on (Ld)

IANS | October 12, 2025 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) John Campbell and Shai Hope smashed unbeaten fifties as West Indies produced their most resolute session of the ongoing Test series by reaching 173/2 in 49 overs and trailing India by 97 runs at stumps on day three of the second and final game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

2nd Test: Campbell, Hope smash unbeaten fifties as Windies fight back, trail India by 97 runs

IANS | October 12, 2025 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) John Campbell and Shai Hope smashed unbeaten fifties as West Indies produced their most resolute session of the ongoing Test series by reaching 173/2 in 49 overs and trailing India by 97 runs at stumps on day three of the second and final game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

Smriti Mandhana becomes fastest woman to reach 5000-run milestone in ODIs

IANS | October 12, 2025 5:00 PM

Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) Indian opener Smriti Mandhana on Sunday became the youngest and fastest player to reach 5000 runs in Women's ODI cricket, reaching the mark during the Women's World Cup match against Australia at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

2nd Test: Seales fined 25 pc match fee, handed demerit point for throwing ball at Jaiswal

IANS | October 12, 2025 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during day one of the ongoing second Test against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Mithali Raj Stand, Raavi Kalpana Gate unveiled at ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam

IANS | October 12, 2025 4:05 PM

Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) unveiled the newly-designated stand named in honour of former India captain Mithali Raj, along with a Gate named after former wicketkeeper Raavi Kalpana, here at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, recognising the contributions of both to Indian women's cricket stalwarts.

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2nd Test: Surprising that India went back to bowl, wicket still very good to bat, says Pierre

2nd Test: Kuldeep has element of danger compared to finger spinners, says ten Doeschate

2nd Test: Discussion was there on batting again, wicket has slowed down even more, says ten Doeschate

Jay Shah praises Mithali Raj as ACA unveils Stand in her name, Gate for Raavi Kalpana in Vizag (Ld)

Women's World Cup: Smriti, Pratika's fifties help India post 330 v Australia

2nd Test: Campbell, Hope fifties help WI fight back after Kuldeep five-for brings in follow-on (Ld)

2nd Test: Campbell, Hope smash unbeaten fifties as Windies fight back, trail India by 97 runs

Smriti Mandhana becomes fastest woman to reach 5000-run milestone in ODIs

2nd Test: Seales fined 25 pc match fee, handed demerit point for throwing ball at Jaiswal

Mithali Raj Stand, Raavi Kalpana Gate unveiled at ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam

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