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Brook, Root and Curran extend wishes for England Women ahead of World Cup semifinal with South Africa

IANS | October 28, 2025 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) England cricketers Harry Brook, Joe Root and Sam Curran extended their best wishes for their female counterparts, the Nat Sciver-Brunt-led side, ahead of the team’s Women’s World Cup semifinal against South Africa. The Englishwomen will face the Proteas on Wednesday in their quest to secure a spot in the tournament’s final.

Top order makes India a very dangerous side: Abhishek Nayar

IANS | October 28, 2025 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar lauded the top-order batting prowess of the Men in Blue and cautioned Australia of a tough contest in the five-match T20I series starting here on Wednesday.

Laughter, competition and focus mark India’s practice session before Canberra T20I

IANS | October 28, 2025 4:53 PM

Canberra, Oct 28 (IANS) Team India completed their second full training session ahead of their T20I opener against Australia here at the Manuka Oval on Wednesday. With Suryakumar Yadav at the helm, all eyes will be on the Men in Blue as they begin their preparations for the T20 World Cup at home next year.

'I'm probably going to get squeezed out', says Beau Webster on his Ashes chances

IANS | October 28, 2025 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Australia allrounder Beau Webster acknowledged that he might be left out of Australia's XI for the first Ashes Test depending on the batting lineup. However, he believes he can still contribute to the series if given a chance.

Champions Showdown: Gukesh takes calm revenge on Nakamura after controversial king-throwing gesture

IANS | October 28, 2025 4:04 PM

Saint Louis, Oct 28 (IANS) Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju avenged his loss to Hikaru Nakamura in the Checkmate: USA vs India exhibition match, showcasing his composed style as he secured a well-deserved victory over the American grandmaster at the Clutch Chess: Champions showdown here on Tuesday.

Australian conditions will benefit Suryakumar’s batting style: Abhishek Nayar

IANS | October 28, 2025 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar feels that the pace and bounce of the Australian conditions will benefit touring captain Suryakumar Yadav’s batting style to regain his form in the five-match T20I series starting on Wednesday.

Rohan Jaitley, Mithun Manhas meet J&K CM Omar Abdullah to boost cricket infrastructure

IANS | October 28, 2025 3:51 PM

Srinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) In a major push to strengthen cricketing facilities in Jammu and Kashmir, BCCI Infrastructure Committee chairman Rohan Jaitley and BCCI president Mithun Manhas met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday to chalk out a roadmap for developing world-class infrastructure and nurturing young talent in the region.

Mandhana cements top spot in ODI batting rankings with career-best rating

IANS | October 28, 2025 3:48 PM

Dubai, Oct 28 (IANS) India batter Smriti Mandhana has cemented her position as the top batter in women's ODIs rankings with a scintillating 109 against New Zealand and 34 not out against Bangladesh in a home ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, propelling her to a career-best rating.

I try to hit as many sixes as possible in last five overs, says Powell after match-winning knock vs BAN

IANS | October 28, 2025 3:07 PM

Chattogram, Oct 28 (IANS) West Indies kicked off their T20I series against Bangladesh in style as Shai Hope and Rovman Powell’s fireworks with the bat helped the visitors sail to a 16-run win, and Powell was elated with his performance in what was his 100th T20I for the team.

India U20 women held by Kazakhstan U19 in second friendly

IANS | October 28, 2025 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The India U20 women’s team drew 1-1 against Kazakhstan U19 in the second and final friendly at the BIIK Sports Complex in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday.

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Brook, Root and Curran extend wishes for England Women ahead of World Cup semifinal with South Africa

Top order makes India a very dangerous side: Abhishek Nayar

Laughter, competition and focus mark India’s practice session before Canberra T20I

'I'm probably going to get squeezed out', says Beau Webster on his Ashes chances

Champions Showdown: Gukesh takes calm revenge on Nakamura after controversial king-throwing gesture

Australian conditions will benefit Suryakumar’s batting style: Abhishek Nayar

Rohan Jaitley, Mithun Manhas meet J&K CM Omar Abdullah to boost cricket infrastructure

Mandhana cements top spot in ODI batting rankings with career-best rating

I try to hit as many sixes as possible in last five overs, says Powell after match-winning knock vs BAN

India U20 women held by Kazakhstan U19 in second friendly

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