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The opening ODI between Afghanistan and Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi witnessed a stunning piece of athleticism from Rashid Khan, who pulled off a brilliant running catch to send Saif Hassan back to the pavilion. Bangladesh, after opting to bat first, found themselves in early trouble before two experienced campaigners steadied the innings with a composed …

A high-scoring warm-up match between Maharashtra and Mumbai at the MCA Stadium in Gahunje, Pune, turned tense on Tuesday when an on-field altercation erupted between Prithvi Shaw and young Mumbai spinner Musheer Khan. The incident unfolded shortly after Shaw’s dismissal, despite his dazzling knock of 181 off 220 balls in his debut appearance for Maharashtra. Shaw, facing his former Mumbai …

The much-anticipated 9th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 took place on October 8 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, featuring defending champions Australia Women against Pakistan Women. Pakistan, yet to open their account in the tournament, elected to field first, looking to disrupt Australia’s strong batting lineup. Under lights, in hot and dry conditions, the Pakistani …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia, scheduled to begin on October 19. The new squad sees Shubman Gill appointed as the ODI skipper, with Shreyas Iyer named his deputy, marking several changes from India’s last tour Down Under in 2020-21. While established players like Rohit Sharma …

Former England captain Michael Atherton has strongly criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) for deliberately scheduling India-Pakistan matches in major ICC tournaments, accusing the governing body of placing commercial interests above sporting integrity. Writing in The Times, Atherton called for a transparent, merit-based fixture process instead of the current practice of frequently arranging high-profile encounters between these rivals. He highlighted …

The opening match of the 2025 Sheffield Shield season between Tasmania and Queensland at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field from October 4 to 7 turned out to be a captivating contest marked by impressive individual performances and a tense finish. Queensland amassed a formidable first innings score of 612, powered by stellar centuries from Marnus Labuschagne (160) and Matt Renshaw (128). …

Australia’s T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has revealed his all-time combined ODI XI featuring players from Australia, India, and England, selecting a star-studded lineup that balances explosive batting with world-class bowling. In a video shared by Fox Cricket on October 7, 2025, Marsh shared his choices while also leaving out several high-profile names, including Rohit Sharma, Ricky Ponting, and MS Dhoni. …

Mumbai turned into a cricketing paradise on Tuesday night as the 27th edition of the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards celebrated some of the finest names in world cricket. The ceremony, attended by cricketers past and present, was packed with emotion, laughter, and recognition for outstanding performances across formats. Yet, amid the galaxy of cricketing stars, it was Rohit Sharma and …

Former South African legend AB de Villiers has backed India’s young sensation Abhishek Sharma to light up the upcoming five-match T20I series in Australia. After an extraordinary Asia Cup 2025 campaign, where Abhishek hammered 314 runs in seven games at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 200, the left-hander has become one of India’s most exciting prospects in the shortest format. …

India cricket’s rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal has taken world cricket by storm over the past few years. The young opener, who has already established himself in India’s Test setup, is known for his fearless batting style and remarkable consistency. But behind the fame and success lies an inspiring tale of sacrifice, struggle, and unbreakable determination that has shaped Jaiswal into …