Indore, Oct 19 (IANS) In her 300th international game, Heather Knight’s fluent 109 anchored England’s innings, but Deepti Sharma’s incisive four-wicket haul ensured India clawed back in the death overs to restrict the visitors to 288/8 in their crucial 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday.
Perth, Oct 19 (IANS) Australia captain Mitchell Marsh praised his younger teammates after a rain-affected but successful first ODI against India in Perth. Marsh, who was named Player of the Match for his important knock of 46 in a difficult chase, said he was proud of how the younger players handled the tough conditions and pressure.
Perth, Oct 19 (IANS) India skipper Shubman Gill remained optimistic despite his team’s loss in the opening ODI against Australia on Sunday, highlighting the fighting spirit his side showed after a poor start in Perth.
Guwahati, Oct 19 (IANS) Tanvi Sharma's sensational run at the BWF World Junior Championships ended with a silver medal in the girls’ singles event here on Sunday. The top-seeded Indian lost to Thailand’s second-seeded Anyapat Phichitpreechasak 15-7, 15-12 in the summit clash, which lasted 28 minutes.
Perth, Oct 19 (IANS) Skipper Mitchell Marsh shepherded Australia's chase as the hosts clinched a comfortable seven-wicket win in the first ODI against India here at the Optus Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Dhaka, Oct 19 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Sunday that left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed has been added to the ODI squad for the ongoing three-match series against the West Indies. The inclusion of the 30-year-old reflects the team management's effort to strengthen their spin department following a spin-dominated first ODI.
Perth, Oct 19 (IANS) KL Rahul’s 38 off 31 balls, supported by Axar Patel’s 31 and debutant Nitish Reddy's late flourish helped India post 136/9 in a rain-marred 26-over innings after the top order collapsed in the opening ODI against Australia at the Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Indore, Oct 19 (IANS) India have brought in ace fast bowler Renuka Singh in place of middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues, as England won the toss and elected to bat first in a crucial 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday.
Osaka, Oct 19 (IANS) Leylah Fernandez won her first Japan Open title on Sunday. The No. 4 seed defeated 18-year-old qualifier Tereza Valentova, who was making her WTA final debut, 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 in 2 hours and 11 minutes.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Marnus Labuschagne said he will bat wherever needed if called up for the Ashes as Australia looks for an opening batter to pair with Usman Khawaja. He also admitted he’s “walking a little taller” after regaining confidence in the Sheffield Shield.
