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.
Shreyas Iyer is hospitalised in Sydney with a lacerated spleen after a fielding accident. His parents have sought urgent visas as BCCI oversees recovery.
Karun Nair expressed disappointment over his Test snub, saying he deserved more opportunities after scoring 1,533 runs in domestic cricket and contributing in England.
New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against England due to stiffness in his left side, with the team taking a precautionary approach.
Virat Kohli celebrated his first run of the series with a fist pump after two consecutive ducks, showing the immense pressure he was under during the Sydney ODI.
Rohit Sharma became the seventh Indian to take 100 catches in ODIs, while Harshit Rana matched Ravichandran Ashwin's record for most wickets in first eight ODIs.
Shreyas Iyer stunned fans with a spectacular catch to dismiss Alex Carey in Sydney but landed awkwardly, injuring his ribs and walking off the field in visible pain.
Kuldeep Yadav was finally included in India's playing XI for the 3rd ODI against Australia after Nitish Kumar Reddy was ruled out due to a left quadriceps injury.
India captain Shubman Gill admitted dropped catches and a borderline total cost India in the second ODI against Australia, after Australia secured a 2-0 series lead.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan expressed disappointment over Kuldeep Yadav’s exclusion in the second ODI against Australia, stressing the spinner’s importance in the series.
Adam Zampa’s match-winning four wickets in the second ODI helped Australia clinch the series 2-0 against India, with strong contributions from Matt Short and Cooper Connolly in the chase.
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has equalled Australian legend Meg Lanning’s record of 17 international centuries, highlighting her dominance in women’s cricket.
Rohit Sharma's gritty 73 in Adelaide was not enough as Australia won the 2nd ODI by two wickets to claim a 2-0 ODI series lead over India in 2025.
Virat Kohli’s series of back-to-back ducks during the Australia series has led to widespread discussion about his form, future, and whether it signals the end of his illustrious ODI career.
Rohit Sharma’s patient 73 in Adelaide silenced critics, showcasing resilience and experience as he affirmed he is still a key player for India’s World Cup ambitions.
