Women's World Cup: Jemimah ton helps India beat Australia to reach final

IANS | October 30, 2025 11:00 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Jemimah Rodrigues struck a majestic century, the most important of her career, and with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur blasting 89 off 88 deliveries. India aced a stiff chase to dethrone Australia with a five-wicket win and set up a summit clash with South Africa in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup here on Thursday.

India vs SA: Kohli, Rohit set for ODI return at home — or farewell?

Chetan Sharma | October 30, 2025 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The buzz around Indian cricket is building once again — this time over the possible return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international action on home soil. While there’s no official confirmation yet, sources close to the BCCI suggest that both senior pros are in contention for selection in India’s upcoming ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30, 2025, in Ranchi.

Super Cup: Chennaiyin FC aim for strong finish against Dempo SC

IANS | October 30, 2025 6:39 PM

Bambolim (Goa), Oct 30 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC will take on I-League side Dempo Sporting Club in their third and final Group A fixture of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 on Friday at the GMC Athletic Stadium, Bambolim, aiming to conclude their campaign on a positive note.

KKR confirm Abhishek Nayar’s appointment as head coach for IPL 2026

IANS | October 30, 2025 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday announced Abhishek Nayar as the team’s new head coach ahead of the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Nayar, who was the team’s assistant coach in the previous edition, has replaced Chandrakant Pandit in the role, who coached the team for three seasons.

Nidhipati Singhania re-elected as UPCA president

IANS | October 30, 2025 4:16 PM

Kanpur, Oct 30 (IANS) Nidhipati Singhania has been re-elected as the president of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), with the governing body electing a new set of office bearers and sub-committee appointments during elections at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Hotel Landmark here on Thursday.