AUS v IND: Gambhir hails Rohit and Harshit in dressing room address after Sydney ODI win

IANS | October 27, 2025 1:51 PM

Canberra, Oct 27 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir commended Rohit Sharma and Harshit Rana for their match-winning performances, leading to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. In the match, Rana took 4-39 while Rohit scored 121 not out - his 33rd century in ODIs.

M.M Somaya delves into game’s history as Indian hockey commemorates 100 years

IANS | October 27, 2025 1:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) For decades, Indian hockey exemplified excellence on the international stage. With a proud record of 13 Olympic medals -- Eight gold, one silver, and four bronze -- India became a dominant force in the sport. Few have witnessed this golden era more closely than M.M Somaya, who competed in three consecutive Olympics — 1980, 1984, and 1988.

Shreyas Iyer suffers laceration injury to spleen in Sydney: BCCI

IANS | October 27, 2025 12:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) India batter Shreyas Iyer has been diagnosed with a laceration injury to his spleen after previously sustaining an injury to his lower left rib cage region while fielding in the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, BBCi confirms on Monday.

Women's WC: Question is who opens with Smriti if Pratika isn’t fit, says Mithali

IANS | October 27, 2025 11:30 AM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Looking ahead to India’s high-stakes 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final against Australia, former skipper Mithali Raj has questioned who would open with vice-captain Smriti Mandhana if Pratika Rawal isn’t fit enough to feature in the game, slated to take place at DY Patil Stadium on October 30.