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.

New format, fresh energy: Suryakumar Yadav’s India look to bounce back in T20Is

IANS | October 27, 2025 9:29 AM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) A new format brings new hope. As the afternoon sun shone over Manuka Oval in Canberra, Suryakumar Yadav’s men began their T20 preparations with renewed energy and purpose. Having stumbled in the ODI series, India now eye redemption as they switch gears for the five-match T20I series against Australia, beginning Wednesday.

PKL 12: Super 10s from Bharat, Vijay help Telugu Titans reach Eliminator 3

IANS | October 26, 2025 11:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Telugu Titans secured a hard-fought 37-32 win against their southern rivals, Bengaluru Bulls, in the Mini-Qualifier at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Sunday night. Super 10’s from Bharat Hooda and Vijay Malik ensured that their side booked their place in the Eliminator 3. Meanwhile, Alireza Mirzaian’s Super 10 wasn’t enough for the Bulls, but they will get another chance to progress when they take on the in-form Patna Pirates in the Eliminator 2 on Monday.