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India and Australia resumed their gripping ODI rivalry in New Chandigarh with both teams pushing hard to take control in second game . The visitors relied heavily on Ellyse Perry, who looked composed and determined at the crease. India’s bowlers, however, kept chipping away with disciplined spells. The hosts needed a breakthrough to stop Perry’s growing influence on the innings. …

India‘s Varun Chakravarthy has claimed the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I bowling rankings after impressive performances in the ongoing Asia Cup held in the UAE. Chakravarthy delivered tight spells of 1 for 4 against the UAE and 1 for 24 versus Pakistan, becoming the third Indian bowler to reach number one following Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi. At …

In a spectacular display of bowling prowess, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has etched his name into the record books of the T20 Asia Cup. During a crucial clash against Bangladesh, the spin maestro surpassed Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become the highest wicket-taker in the tournament’s history. His consistent excellence and ability to outfox batters have been a hallmark of …

India Women face a crucial test when they take on Australia Women in the second ODI at Mullanpur’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. After suffering a comprehensive eight-wicket defeat in the series opener, Harmanpreet Kaur‘s side must deliver a stronger all-round performance to keep the three-match series alive ahead of the World Cup. Australia currently lead the …

India can seize an opportunity to reset its ties with Nepal and strengthen regional stability following the leadership shake-up in Kathmandu sparked by the Gen Z-led protests, according to analysts. But they warn that any such move by India must avoid triggering perceptions of “big brother” interference – a legacy of its past interventions in South Asia that have pushed …

In a significant development for West Indies cricket, the Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series in India, which is part of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle. The series, which begins on October 2, will be the first away fixture for the team in the new WTC cycle, and their first …

Australia cricket legend Ricky Ponting has firmly denied fabricated quotes attributed to him on social media following the controversial handshake snub between India and Pakistan during their Asia Cup clash on Sunday. The 50-year-old former captain became the target of widespread abuse after false statements were circulated claiming he had criticized India’s behaviour. The controversy erupted when a fake quote …

India’s dominant seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 has triggered a wave of criticism from former players, who argue that the contest was far from a high-stakes rivalry. The one-sided nature of the clash, which saw India comfortably chase a modest target, left many experts questioning the quality of the Pakistan team. According to cricket analysts and …

Choosing the finest T20 International batter is a debate that sparks endless discussions among fans, cricketers, and experts alike. With the format producing a host of superstars over the years, narrowing down the list to a single name often feels impossible. From Chris Gayle’s six-hitting prowess to MS Dhoni’s finishing ability, from AB de Villiers’ 360-degree strokeplay to Virat Kohli’s …

India’s dynamic opener Smriti Mandhana has surged to the summit of the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, pushing England’s all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt into second place. This achievement follows Mandhana’s swift 58-run cameo off 63 balls, featuring six boundaries and two sixes, in the first ODI against Australia at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium on September 14. Her performance earned …