India likely to announce squad for Women’s ODI World Cup and series against Australia on Tuesday

IANS | August 18, 2025 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The Neetu David-led selection committee is likely to announce the squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup and the preceding three-match home ODI series against Australia on Tuesday. Sources tracking the developments told IANS that the selection committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. There have also been indications that the World Cup squad may be finalised in the meeting, but could be announced at a later date.

DPL 2025: Anuj Rawat sets sights on title defence and six-hitting crown

Ankit Bisht | August 18, 2025 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) East Delhi Riders' captain Anuj Rawat is upbeat about adding a second consecutive Delhi Premier League (DPL) title to their kitty while expressing his desire to finish as the highest six-hitter in the tournament. Anuj is leading the most sixes chart with 17 maximums to his name in six innings. He is also the second-highest run-getter for the side with 232 runs at an average of 46.40 and a stupendous strike rate of 184.13.

WDPL 2025: Nidhi Mahto’s five-for powers Central Delhi Queens to a big win against East Delhi Riders

IANS | August 18, 2025 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) A brilliant spell of bowling by Nidhi Mahto set the stage for a commanding victory for Central Delhi Queens over East Delhi Riders in their Women’s Delhi Premier League clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Monday.

Duleep Trophy: Ishan Kishan and Akash Deep to miss East Zone’s quarterfinals clash

IANS | August 18, 2025 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) India pacer Akash Deep and wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan have been ruled out of East Zone’s Duleep Trophy quarterfinals against North Zone as both continue to recover from their respective injuries.

South Africa add Maphaka to ODI squad as Brevis primed to make debut against Australia

IANS | August 18, 2025 11:57 AM

Cairns, Aug 18 (IANS) South Africa have added teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka to their ODI squad for the three-match series against Australia starting on Tuesday in Cairns and are also poised to hand a 50-over international debut to in-form batter Dewald Brevis.

'Don't believe everything you read': Glasner hands start to Eze and Guehi despite exit rumours

IANS | August 17, 2025 6:22 PM

London, Aug 17 (IANS) Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner said there would be no reason not to start duo Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze despite both players being expected to leave this summer.

Historic Buchi Babu tournament finds new relevance in state units chasing red-ball readiness

Niharika Raina | August 17, 2025 6:05 PM

Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) A couple of months still remain before the Ranji Trophy gets underway, and the All India Buchi Babu Invitational tournament, set to begin in Chennai on Monday and run till September 9, will once again serve as the appetiser that state units eagerly seek to get into red-ball groove.

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India likely to announce squad for Women’s ODI World Cup and series against Australia on Tuesday

DPL 2025: Anuj Rawat sets sights on title defence and six-hitting crown

WDPL 2025: Nidhi Mahto’s five-for powers Central Delhi Queens to a big win against East Delhi Riders

Duleep Trophy: Ishan Kishan and Akash Deep to miss East Zone’s quarterfinals clash

South Africa add Maphaka to ODI squad as Brevis primed to make debut against Australia

'Don't believe everything you read': Glasner hands start to Eze and Guehi despite exit rumours

Historic Buchi Babu tournament finds new relevance in state units chasing red-ball readiness

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