BCCI condoles the tragic loss of Afghan cricketers in Pakistani airstrikes

IANS | October 18, 2025 8:03 PM

Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its deep sorrow and condolences on the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers - Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, who lost their lives in the cowardly cross-border airstrikes by Pakistan in Paktika province of Afghanistan.

Women’s World Cup: Have made some plans for executing in rest of competition, says Deepti

IANS | October 18, 2025 6:07 PM

Indore, Oct 18 (IANS) As India enters a critical stretch of their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup campaign through their high-stakes clash against England at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday, off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma said the team has chalked out specific plans for the remainder of the competition, which in turn will help them stay in contention for the semi-finals.