Cricket World Cup coverage
Ian Bishop has advised Shafali Verma to focus on opportunity rather than pressure ahead of India's Women's World Cup semi-final against Australia after her unexpected call-up.
India's in-form opener Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the Women's World Cup 2025 after sustaining a hairline ankle fracture. Shafali Verma replaces her ahead of the semifinal against Australia.
Kris Srikkanth tells BCCI to lock in Rohit Sharma for the 2027 ODI World Cup, backing the veteran’s form and fitness after his Player of the Series show against Australia.
Security has been tightened for World Cup teams in India after two Australian women cricketers were harassed in Indore and Ashleigh Gardner’s wife posted about a police escort.
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has equalled Australian legend Meg Lanning’s record of 17 international centuries, highlighting her dominance in women’s cricket.
Richa Ghosh scored historic 94 off 77 balls batting at No. 8 vs South Africa, becoming first player (men's or women's) to score 80+ at No. 8 or below in ODI World Cup. Also fastest Indian to 1,000 Women's ODI runs.
Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar jointly removed Rohit Sharma as ODI captain, with neither him nor Virat Kohli in their 2027 World Cup plans. The duo doubts both can sustain form playing one format sporadically.
Ahead of India vs Pakistan in Colombo, the BCCI signals a regulation‑first approach—no commitment to optional handshakes or photo‑ops, full compliance with cricket’s laws.
The BCCI will pay a special musical tribute to late Assamese icon Zubeen Garg at the ICC Women’s World Cup opening ceremony, with Shreya Ghoshal headlining the event.
ICC launches ‘Bring It Home’ for Women’s World Cup 2025, sung by Shreya Ghoshal, as ticket prices start at ₹100 and matches span India and Sri Lanka.
India and Sri Lanka will co‑host T20 World Cup 2026. If Pakistan reach the final, the title match could shift from Ahmedabad to Colombo. Dates, format, and teams so far.
New openers, emerging fast bowlers and a post-Maxwell middle order—here’s how Australia are reshaping their ODI squad for a 2027 World Cup title defence.