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Australia Women vs. India Women LIVE Score Updates, First ODI: Australia wins easily thanks to Beth Mooney's elegant 76
At the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Tuesday, Australia won the first ODI by six wickets with 70 balls remaining. Alyssa Healy also struck a strong half century, making the run chase of 215 appear effortless. While Kashvee Gautam played a beautiful hand further down the order and Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur hit half-centuries, it was difficult for the Indian hitters. Jemimah Rodrigues followed immediately after Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma fell. Soon after reaching her half-century, Mandhana fell, and India found it difficult to gain pace in the middle overs.India reached 214 all out in 48.3 overs as Harmanpreet and Kashvee's partnership for the eighth wicket helped them surpass 200. While Alana King took only one wicket but was difficult for India's hitters to dismiss, Ash Gardner took three for Australia. In India's opening game following their World Cup victory in November, Harmanpreet Kaur had previously chosen to bat first. India had won the first and third games of the multi-format series, taking a 4-2 lead (in points) after defeating Australia 2-1 in the T20I leg. Before the hosts, headed by a newcomer in Sophie Molineux, responded in the second game in Canberra to tie the series at one, the Harmanpreet-led team won the rain-affected opening Twenty20 International by 21 runs in Sydney. In Adelaide, India defeated Australia by 17 runs thanks to a stylish 82 from Smriti Mandhana.
Published 24 Feb 2026 05:48 PM
Suryakumar believes India will win the T20 World Cup.
Suryakumar Yadav, captain of India, thinks his team can quickly recover from their defeat to South Africa and advance to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup knockout stages. India was defeated by the Proteas by 76 runs in Ahmedabad on Sunday, ending a 12-match winning streak. They now have a difficult job to defend the title they famously won in Barbados in 2024. This was India's first defeat of the T20 World Cup.In order to go to the semi-finals, Suryakumar's team will now probably need to win their remaining Super Eight games against Zimbabwe and the West Indies. However, if the Proteas stay undefeated during this round, one victory might be sufficient.Zimbabwe will be India's next opponent in Chennai on Thursday, and Suryakumar doesn't believe his squad needs to make many changes to get back to winning ways.When asked what India needs to perform well for the rest of the competition, a candid Suryakumar responded, "Hopefully, we bat well, bowl well, and field well."That's all. We'll make an effort to keep things easy. I believe we'll return strong if we play the same style of cricket that we want to play and nothing changes."India isn't anticipated to make many changes before their matches against Zimbabwe and the West Indies, but the team is worried about the performance of their top-ranked T20I batsman, Abhishek Sharma, who was dismissed cheaply for just 14 against the Proteas once more. Suryakumar laments the loss of early wickets during the run chase as India faltered in response to South Africa's score of 187/7, and the left-hander was one of three players removed during the Powerplay."If you're chasing 180-185, you can't win the game in the Powerplay, but you might lose the game in the Powerplay," the captain of India thought.
Published 23 Feb 2026 05:58 PM
T20 World Cup, India vs. Pakistan: Salman Agha considers the "big picture" following defeat, while Suryakumar dedicates victory to India
Following a humiliating loss in a match that never lived up to its blockbuster billing, India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated Sunday's (February 16, 2026) Twenty20 World Cup triumph over Pakistan to supporters nationwide, while his opposite number, Salman Agha, encouraged perspective.As India amassed 175-7 and then went back to bundle out Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs, the much-anticipated showdown between the South Asian neighbors, who engaged in a military crisis that almost erupted into a full-fledged war last year, failed to ignite.Despite the tensions, the game itself went without any flashpoints, but the opposing captains did not shake hands during the toss. When the coin was flipped, Salman and Suryakumar avoided eye contact and appeared solemn. When the India captain addressed at the R. Premadasa Stadium following the game, the atmosphere was very different."This is for the Indian market. With a broad smile, the batter remarked, "We played the same brand of cricket that we wanted to play."Ishan Kishan was praised by Suryakumar for his quick 77, which helped them win.Ishan Kishan batted in the same manner as he did on the domestic circuit and in our prior games. Ishan took charge of the powerplay and had an unconventional idea."India v Pakistan is a special game for us and our country," Kishan said. "This is a crucial game. We attempted to play excellent shots, but they had fantastic spinners. We feel more confident moving further in the competition.
Published 16 Feb 2026 05:43 PM
Pakistan Minister Establishes 'Suryakumar Yadav Condition' for Asia Cup Trophy Transfer to India
In light of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) rejecting requests for a trophy handover ceremony, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) leader Mohsin Naqvi has reportedly introduced a new condition to break the deadlock regarding the Asia Cup 2025. During an ACC meeting on Tuesday, BCCI officials Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar put Naqvi on the defensive by requesting that the trophy be stored in the Asian body's Dubai office for shipping to India.Naqvi, however, demonstrated little to no willingness to comply with the requests from the Indian board. A report by the Pakistani media outlet Geo Super states that Naqvi even opposed the mention of the trophy handover in the meeting, as it was not included in the original agenda. During a virtual meeting, Naqvi informed Rajeev Shukla, "This item was not included in the agenda for the ACC meeting." Naqvi, in response to the BCCI's insistence on the trophy's return, stated: "If the Indian team wants the trophy, the captain can come to the ACC office and collect it from me. "Witnessing Naqvi's lack of cooperation, the BCCI warned the heads of the ACC and PCB that if the trophy is not transferred to the Indian team within a specified timeframe, they will lodge a complaint with the ICC concerning this issue. As PTI reported, a source stated, “It was clarified that the BCCI would lodge a complaint with the ICC, and Shelar made a brief exit from the meeting.” During the tournament, the two teams faced off three times, with India emerging victorious on each occasion, including in the final. During the event, India upheld a 'no-handshake policy' with Pakistani players, which angered the PCB.Following the Pahalgam terror attack, where Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 Indian tourists, tensions between the two neighbors have reached unprecedented levels.
Published 01 Oct 2025 04:04 PM
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For India's T20I series against England, Mohammed Shami is back.
Mohammed Shami, a fast bowler, has finally returned to the Indian team after being selected for the five Twenty20 Internationals against England that begin in Kolkata on January 22. He last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023. Following that, he underwent ankle surgery and experienced knee pain.The selectors chose Suryakumar Yadav's T20I team on Saturday, but they have not yet revealed India's ODI team for the three February matches against England or the preliminary 15 for the Champions Trophy, which must be announced by January 12.Since the extent of the injury that kept him from bowling in Australia's second innings in the fifth Test in Sydney is still unknown, Jasprit Bumrah was left out of the 15 for the Twenty20 Internationals match against England. After playing the Test series in Australia, Rishabh Pant, who was India's primary wicketkeeper at the 2024 T20 World Cup and in two of the three T20Is played in Sri Lanka in July of last year, was probably rested along with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The two wicketkeepers for the Twenty20 International match against England are Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel. Due to his shoulder ailment, batting all-rounder Riyan Parag was not available. The selection committee did not include Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal, and Vijaykumar Vyshak from the 15 that won a T20I series 3-1 in South Africa in November. They were replaced by Shami, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel, and Washington Sundar, who were all involved in India's Test tour of Australia and missed that series. Shami participated in all nine of Bengal's T20 games in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy since resuming domestic cricket in November 2024, taking 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.85. However, he only participated in three of Bengal's seven 50-over matches in the subsequent Vijay Hazare Trophy, taking five wickets at a 25.80 average.
Reputable U.S. track & field publication rated Neeraj Chopra the world's top male javelin thrower in 2024.
The 2024 rankings released by the California-based magazine, Neeraj Chopra, who lost to Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan for the Olympic gold medal in August of last year, defeated two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada to take the top spot.In 2024, the world-renowned American publication 'Track and Field News' selected Neeraj Chopra, the silver medallist from the Indian Olympics in Paris, the world's top male javelinist. Neeraj Chopra, a double Olympic champion from India, was ranked the world's top male javelin thrower in 2024 by the internationally recognized American publication "Track and Field News." Chopra, 27, took home a silver medal at the previous year's Olympics in Paris.
As Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir prepare harsh measures, Rishabh Pant will be dropped from the Indian XI, while Akash Deep will not play in the Sydney Test.
Rishabh Pant, an experienced player, is probably going to be left out of the India XI, but Akash Deep's omission may be a forced move for the Sydney Test.In an attempt to salvage the series and keep the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, India is anticipated to make a few changes to their starting lineup when they play at the Sydney Cricket Ground later this week. A seasoned campaigner might be fired for the other, while one of those might be a forced move, according to a report.During the series against Australia, India has made some unexpected choices. In Perth, they selected Washington Sundar as their only spinner, but he was later demoted to make room for Ravichandran Ashwin, who was followed in Brisbane by Ravindra Jadeja. Harshit Rana, a fast bowler, made his debut in Perth but was benched after struggling in the Adelaide Pink Ball Test. India selected three all-rounders—Nitish Reddy, Jadeja, and Sundar—later in the Melbourne match. Shubman Gill was benched, and Rohit Sharma, who was under pressure, chose to open in place of KL Rahul, who was demoted to the No. 3 position.According to a source in The Indian Express, captain Rohit and head coach Gautam Gambhir are currently discussing Rishabh Pant's spot in the starting lineup with the series at stake, even if WTC aspirations are all but dead. There was significant backlash at his dismissals at the MCG, including Sunil Gavaskar's widely shared "Stupid, stupid, stupid" tirade on commentary.Given his heroics in the 2020–21 series Down Under, Pant was expected to be the game-changing player during the trip of Australia, despite India's concerning batting performance in the home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. But in the current series, the wicketkeeper-batter only scored 154 runs in seven innings at a mere 22, with no scores of fifty or more.
Inside BGT: Virat Kohli was chasing a ghost as a batsman, but he flourished as a stand-in leader.
British comedian Mark Street recently talked about his passion for cricket on an edition of the BBC's Desert Island Discs show. "Sport isn't just about a ball or a race, as those who don't understand it believe. I find everything about it, including the drama, to be really moving.A portion of the Sydney fans would yell, "Kohli is a wa***r," for a short time on the final day of the series. Even if it was abuse, it seemed like a last-ditch effort to arouse him. With the exception of a century in Perth that not even his most devoted admirer would consider noteworthy, Kohli never shone during the summer while they waited for him to blow their team away with the bat.The Australian supporters were aware that this was not the Kohli of the past, save for a shoulder-barge that would cause the odd flickering booing. The takeaways include a barge, an irate look at an airport due to a miscommunication, an occasional yell, and an intense conversation in a group setting. On the field, there was also some obvious rage. At certain moments in the series, it forced one to closely follow him with binoculars. He once thrashed his arms and yelled something close to the umpire, who appeared surprised as he crossed over at the end of an over. He had occasionally been heard grumbling on the field since Adelaide. Was he unhappy with the captain's strategy? Was he irritated by some colleagues' lack of effort or the drop in bowling quality when Jasprit Bumrah wasn't playing? Unless Kohli speaks, which is doubtful, we won't know. He spoke to the bowlers and asked Rohit to alter his strategy on the field much more regularly after Brisbane.
No, MS Dhoni! Three CSK Players Who Will Revolutionize the IPL in 2025
The Indian Premier League's (IPL) eagerly awaited 18th edition is just a few months away, and anticipation is building rapidly. Our favorite teams made some thrilling signings and made some surprising decisions as they prepared the roster for the IPL 2025 season, making the IPL 2025 mega-auctions an exciting ride. There were hopes that the Chennai-based team would get Rishabh Pant, but the five-time IPL champion Chennai Super Kings appeared composed throughout the auction. Once more, MS Dhoni's strategy paid off, as CSK's paddle, which had been mute for the most part of the auctions, became clearly obvious during his particular favorite all-rounder category.That's safe to say. Dhoni and the entire CSK administration have assembled a winning team for the competition once more. In light of this, let's examine the three players who have the potential to significantly impact CSK's performance in the forthcoming IPL 2025 season.
AI will be used by the Japan Sports Agency to help athletes
Tokyo It has been learned that the Japan Sports Agency intends to update their athlete-strengthening strategy in March, reformulating their policies to specifically include the use of AI in the training of elite athletes for the first time, with an eye toward the 2032 Brisbane Games as well as the Olympic and Paralympic Games. In order to help Japanese athletes better their performances and win more medals, the organization plans to use AI to handle massive volumes of data.The approach will, however, also serve as a warning about the dangers that athletes may encounter from an excessive reliance on AI, such as the loss of their ability to make decisions and feel emotions related to the activity and injuries from excessively strenuous practice. The strategy is the highest standard for actions to help athletes who want to compete in the Olympics and Paralympics. Projects by the Japan Sports Agency and the Japan High Performance Sport Center (HPSC), a bolstering base for elite athletes in Tokyo's Kita Ward, and assistance programs for other sports groups will all demonstrate it. AI is utilized to establish sports strategy, manage athletes' conditions, and enhance their form. In the realm of gymnastics, artificial intelligence (AI) systems have been used to assist judges at world championships by analyzing and scoring filmed performances after being provided information about gymnastics skills.Universities and commercial businesses in Japan are creating artificial intelligence (AI) systems to assist with curling shot selection and assess athletes' positions in trampolining. However, these systems are inaccurate since there is a shortage of data, such as game film, that can be used to train AI. AI-savvy human resources are also lacking in many sports organizations. Sources claim that the agency would incorporate AI-related products into the plan it is creating to improve elite athletes' performances, since Japan is lagging behind the US, Europe, and Australia in this area. It is anticipated that the updated approach will contain measures like providing sports organizations with successful AI use cases and improving AI accuracy by collaborating with researchers to gather larger amounts ofAccording to the revised plan, the agency is anticipated to begin using AI in a number of sports in earnest starting in fiscal 2026 and to expand its network of researchers focused on HPSC. "Using AI is essential to compete with the world," a connected individual stated. However, AI is merely a tool to increase productivity; humans still need to make ultimate judgments. The allure of sports will be gone if athletes allow AI to control their play.
Highlights of India vs. Australia, 5th Test, Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas Fight, Usman Khawaja Is Out on the Final Ball of Day 1
Highlights of India vs. Australia: On the first day of the fifth and final Test match against Australia in Sydney on Friday, Australia bowled out India for 185, reaching nine for one at stumps.Day 1 of India vs. Australia's Fifth Test Highlights: On the first day of the fifth and final Test match between Australia and India in Sydney on Friday, Australia bowled out India for 185, reaching nine for one at stumps. In the last session, India lost the final six wickets for 78 runs after rallying from 57 for 3 to 107 for 4 at tea. India's top scorer was Rishabh Pant (40 off 98), while Australia's best bowler was Scott Boland (4/31). As a result of Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Usman Khawaja from the final ball of the day, Australia finished the day at nine for one. After Khawaja was dismissed, Bumrah got into a fight with young Sam Konstas. Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, had earlier taken a break from the series decider with
Video: As tempers flare, Jasprit Bumrah makes Usman Khawaja pay for Sam Konstas' error.
Sam Konstas, Australia's promising opening batsman, has repeatedly stated that he want to talk about more than just his bat. On Friday, Day 1 of the 5th Test between Australia and India, Konstas excessively agitated Jasprit Bumrah over a situation that didn't even concern him in the final over before stumps. Usman Khawaja, Konstas' opening partner, was dismissed by Bumrah at the striker's end shortly after the incident, which prompted the Indian pacer to respond aggressively and invite Virat Kohli to join in.All of this occurred during the day's penultimate delivery when Khawaja took a moment to get ready at the striker's end, disrupting Bumrah's rhythm. However, the pacer became agitated when Konstas, who wasn't a striker, spoke to Bumrah and became involved in the incident.Video: As tempers flare, Jasprit Bumrah makes Usman Khawaja pay for Sam Konstas' error. On Day 1 of the Sydney Test, Virat Kohli also contributed when Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas got into a furious argument just before stumps.Sports Desk on NDTVUpdated at 01:37 PM IST on January 3, 2025Two minutes to read Video: As tensions rise, Jasprit Bumrah makes Usman Khawaja pay for Sam Konstas' error. Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah's violent conduct against Sam Konstas© Video Grab Sam Konstas, Australia's promising opening batsman, has repeatedly stated that he want to talk about more than just his bat. On Friday, Day 1 of the 5th Test between Australia and India, Konstas unduly agitated Jasprit Bumrah about a topic in the final over before stumps.Prior to this, India's batting performance was disappointing once more, scoring 185 runs, even after substitute captain Jasprit Bumrah had scored 22 runs. India's top-scoring batsman on the first day was Rishabh Pant, who amassed 40 runs before once again succumbing to his aggressive tendencies. However, after just making 17 runs before being removed to the outside off delivery once more, Kohli let everyone down.Due to his poor form, India benched Rohit Sharma for the game, but Shubman Gill, who took his place, did not make the most of his start either, hitting just 20 runs before being removed by spinner Nathan Lyon. The necessary foundation for India ahead of Day 2 was established with Bumrah's single wicket before stumps on Day 1. Early on Day 2, India would look for a few fast wickets.
As Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir prepare harsh measures, Rishabh Pant will be dropped from the Indian XI, while Akash Deep will not play in the Sydney Test.
Rishabh Pant, an experienced player, is probably going to be left out of the India XI, but Akash Deep's omission may be a forced move for the Sydney Test.In an attempt to salvage the series and keep the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, India is anticipated to make a few changes to their starting lineup when they play at the Sydney Cricket Ground later this week. A seasoned campaigner might be fired for the other, while one of those might be a forced move, according to a report.During the series against Australia, India has made some unexpected choices. In Perth, they selected Washington Sundar as their only spinner, but he was later demoted to make room for Ravichandran Ashwin, who was followed in Brisbane by Ravindra Jadeja. Harshit Rana, a fast bowler, made his debut in Perth but was benched after struggling in the Adelaide Pink Ball Test. India selected three all-rounders—Nitish Reddy, Jadeja, and Sundar—later in the Melbourne match. Shubman Gill was benched, and Rohit Sharma, who was under pressure, chose to open in place of KL Rahul, who was demoted to the No. 3 position. According to a source in The Indian Express, captain Rohit and head coach Gautam Gambhir are currently discussing Rishabh Pant's spot in the starting lineup with the series at stake, even if WTC aspirations are all but dead. There was significant backlash at his dismissals at the MCG, including Sunil Gavaskar's widely shared "Stupid, stupid, stupid" tirade on commentary.Given his heroics in the 2020–21 series Down Under, Pant was expected to be the game-changing player during the trip of Australia, despite India's concerning batting performance in the home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. But in the current series, the wicketkeeper-batter only scored 154 runs in seven innings at a mere 22, with no scores of fifty or more.
Gautam Gambhir's "unpopular" position as head coach of Team India is in jeopardy and will be reviewed after...: Report
After a run of disappointing performances, news agency PTI reported that Gautam Gambhir's job as the Indian team's head coach is currently in jeopardy. If the performance does not improve following the Champions Trophy 2025 and the Sydney Test Match, the BCCI may make a call.Indian cricket has not exactly been doing well after the team's victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 in June. Prior to their 0–3 home loss to New Zealand, they lost their ODI series against Sri Lanka. The team has also struggled on the visit to Australia, behind 1-2 in the series and in danger of missing out on a spot in the 2025 World Test Championship final. Following the T20 World Cup, Gautam Gambhir took over as head coach of Team India, and his performance is currently being scrutinized.The news agency PTI said that Gautam Gambhir's job as the Indian team's head coach is currently in jeopardy. If the performance does not improve following the Champions Trophy 2025 and the Sydney Test Match, the BCCI may make a call."The Champions Trophy will be played after the Test match. Even Gautam Gambhir's job would be in jeopardy if the performance didn't improve, according to a BCCI official who asked not to be named.Players and Gautam Gambhir are not on the same page. Gautam Gambhir is not in agreement with the majority of the players on the Indian team, according to the PTI report. His communication skills are really thought to be inferior to those of Rahul Dravid or Ravi Shastri.Rohit Sharma has consistently insisted that whenever a player is left off of the playing XI, he personally interacts with them. However, it has been said that since Gambhir was hired, he has not been transparent with less experienced players about why they are occasionally left off the team. According to reports, Gautam Gambhir is not as well-liked by players who are not as experienced as Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, but also not by rookies like Nitish Kumar Reddy or Harshit Rana. Get the most recent news, breaking stories, and top headlines from cricket, sports, and other global events live on Times Now.
Juthe Log: Former Indian Star Slams Rohit Sharma And Co. For Yashasvi Jaiswal's DRS Scandal
After third umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat reversed on-field umpire Joel Wilson's decision without providing any solid evidence, Yashasvi Jaiswal's ejection became the subject of intense discussion.After India's 184-run loss to Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, former India wicketkeeper-batter Surinder Khanna blasted the Australian team's strategy in the fourth Test match and demanded "fair play" from them. The hosts seized a 2-1 lead in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series after Indian batters once again struggled against Australia's bowling attack while chasing 340 on the last day of play. With no solid proof, third umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat reversed on-field umpire Joel Wilson's judgment during India's chase, sparking intense discussion on India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal. The third umpire's ruling was based on the video footage, which indicated some deflection even though the Snickometer showed no disturbance when the ball struck Jaiswal's gloves.Both the Indian camp and former players were not pleased with the result, blaming the technology for not doing its job adequately. 'There's no use in stirring controversy,' Khanna said, in contrast. In order to alter the outcome of the game, he suggested that the squad captained by Rohit Sharma play fair cricket initially.
Andhra Cricket Association Reward Nitish Kumar Reddy With Huge Cash Prize
Cricketing greats hailed Nitish Kumar Reddy's incredible effort, with Sunil Gavaskar calling it one of the best Test knocks in India's history.Young Nitish Reddy received a financial award of Rs 25 lakh from the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Saturday in recognition of his first Test century, which was essential to India's comeback in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. On the third day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Reddy, 21, led India to 358 for nine with a tenacious unbeaten 105. "For the Andhra Cricket Association, today is a lucky day and the happiest time of year. The selection of an Andhra lad for the Test and international T20 formats makes us very thrilled. Nitish Kumar Reddy is receiving an award of Rs 25 lakh on behalf of the Andhra Cricket Association as a token of appreciation," (ACA) President KesineniIn the fourth Test, Reddy, who had excelled in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, once again displayed his perseverance by forming an important 127-run combination with Washington Sundar (50 off 162 balls). Cricketing greats hailed Reddy's incredible century, with Sunil Gavaskar calling it one of the best Test knocks in India's history. The Australian pacer is now convinced of the young Indian batter's batsmanship after Reddy's straight drive off Scott Boland propelled him past his first Test hundred. More significantly, Reddy provided the team a chance to salvage the fourth Test match here by scoring an undefeated 105 as they reached 358 for nine in their opening innings.Yes, it's clear that he's playing really well. It's a lower-order player coming in down the center, but he's attempting to re-impose some pressure on us. And he's playing well," Boland said in response to a PTI question following the day's action. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. "He performed incredibly well. He's been a young Indian player who has performed admirably at hitting the ball. He appears to have almost every shot in the book," he continued.
Ravi Shastri's mic drop comment regarding Washington Sundar's return: "If Ashwin had known India at MCG, he wouldn't have retired."
Because he believed he was not needed in the Indian XI in Australia, Ravichandran Ashwin retired. Shasri claimed that if he had been aware of MCG, things could have turned out differently.Had Ravichandran Ashwin known that India would be fielding two spin-bowling all-rounders in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG in Melbourne, he would not have retired in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, according to former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri. After the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Ashwin, who only participated in one Test during the series, shocked everyone by declaring his retirement. He claimed that as a cricket player, he still had fire left in him, which he would employ in both club and IPL cricket. In the same news conference, minutes later, India captain Rohit Sharma claimed that Ashwin had told him that he might retire in Perth, but he persuaded him to stay by selecting him forIt doesn't take long to decipher that Ashwin wanted Rohit to reaffirm his spot in the team for the Melbourne and Sydney Test matches, something the Indian skipper was clearly unable to do without taking the circumstances into account.
Big IPL 2025 Sacrifice Announced by Sanju Samson, Who Will Be Changing His Role To...
The possibility of playing as a fielder has been discussed by Sanju Samson, who was signed by RR for Rs 18 crore.In the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Sanju Samson, the captain of the Rajasthan Royals (RR), may relinquish his wicketkeeping responsibilities. After being signed by RR for Rs 18 crore, Samson has hinted at the possibility of switching to fielding and handing up the wicketkeeping duties to young Dhruv Jurel. Samson also disclosed that he spoke with Jurel about the same thing, particularly as the latter was eager to hold onto the wickets following his recent promotion to second-choice Test wicketkeeper for India."We believe that Dhruv Jurel should wear the gloves in the IPL given his current status as a Test wicket-keeper, even though I haven't stated this on air. It was a conversation. We'll probably be sharing gloves. As a fielder, I have never captained. That could be difficult. "I understand where you are coming from, Dhruv, and I think you should also keep for a few games as the team's leader," I informed him. Nothing should come before the team, but we'll see how we can work it out. Samson stated in a discussion on Ab de Villiers' YouTube channel that "the team should come first and the individual must be given importance."Earlier this year, during the home series against England, Jurel made his Test debut. But now that Rishabh Pant is fully recovered, Jurel has lost his spot to the seasoned player. Jurel was benched for the matches in Adelaide and Brisbane, but both Pant and Jurel participated in the first Test match against Australia in Perth. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. Unless there is an injury, it is unlikely that Jurel would continue to participate in the series.
"Why not the same award? Same gold, same pride."The Paralympic champion from India screams foul amid the Manu Bhaker issue.
Archer Harvinder Singh, a gold medallist at the Paralympics, accused the renowned Khel Ratna award of "discriminating" against him by leaving his name off the suggested list. The removal of double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker from the original list, which only included men's hockey player Hamanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Praveen Kumar, has sparked controversy, despite a sports ministry spokesperson attempting to defuse the situation by stating that the list is still pending. Three years after winning the nation's medal in archery at the Tokyo Games, Harvinder, who won India's first-ever Paralympic gold medal in Paris, questioned why different athletes were held to different standards when their accomplishments were same."The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award was given to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic gold medallists, but what about the Paris 2024 Paralympic gold medallists? Why not the same prize for the same competition, gold, and pride? On X, Singh wrote.
How India's domestic T20 batting embarked on a six-hitting rampage in 2024
In the longer formats, transition appears to be inevitable. Losing the lone ODI series in Sri Lanka for the first time in 27 years; declining Test standards both at home and away. Even though the ICC Champions Trophy is quickly approaching, a number of legendary players are nearing the end of their 50-over careers.India's T20 season had already begun with the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), while the senior squad was finishing up a series in South Africa following their World Cup victory. Most batters learned new techniques and improved their ability to hit big blows, which was the main lesson learned from the 133-match tournament.In 2022, the Impact Sub Rule was introduced in SMAT, which planted the seeds for the tectonic upheaval. One possible explanation is the BCCI's attempt to increase the IPL's entertainment value. Since then, the entire system has embraced the principle, resulting in an astounding increase in scoring rates. The elimination of the Impact Sub rule for the 2024 SMAT didn't slow down the six-hitting rise because muscle memory has started to take over intuition.
The 'Made of Bold' sports development initiative is launched by RCB.
RCB's "Made of Bold Sports Development Programme" was started with the goal of identifying and developing athletes from all over the world.To find talent and develop athletes from all over the world, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) started the "Made of Bold Sports Development Programme."On Thursday, the RCB issued a statement that read, "With a vision to unearth talent and nurture athletic champions from across regions, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are elated to announce the Made of Bold Sports Development Programme launch.""RCB's larger goal of creating a Sports Forward Nation, which aims to create a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem for India, includes the Made of Bold program as a key component. In order to promote active sports growth in the nation, this initiative seeks to find and develop athletes as well as start a conversation among important industry players," Rajesh Menon, Vice President and Head of RCB, stated in a news release. "We firmly think that when communities and sports come together, everyone benefits in the long run. This is for the socioeconomic impact on the neighborhood as well as for the talent that has been found and developed. With an emphasis on using sports as a bridge to underprivileged areas, we hope to accomplish this through RCB's Made of Bold Sports Development Programme in support of long-term development," he continued.Shreyanka Patil, the star cricket player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), spoke on the program, saying, "I am very excited to see the 'RCB's Made of Bold Sports Development Programme' begin. Creating inclusivity and providing a platform for athletes and their communities to flourish is exactly what we Indian athletes need. This program is a good start for India, a huge country with a lot of unrealized sporting potential.
An ex-Indian star names-drops Sachin Tendulkar in a massive piece of advice, asking, "Can Virat Kohli Do That?"
In the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane, Virat Kohli's batting woes persisted as the great batsman was once again removed cheaply.In the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane, Virat Kohli's batting woes persisted as the great batsman was once again removed cheaply. When Kohli edged a pitch off Josh Hazlewood to Alex Carey behind the stumps, it was just another example of his struggles with balls beyond the off-stump that ultimately led to his demise. Aakash Chopra, a former hitter for India, feels that given his difficulties against similar deliveries, Kohli ought to have left the ball alone. Chopra added that Kohli could be inspired by Sachin Tendulkar's knock in Sydney, where he did not play a single cover drive in his 241 innings."I recall that Sachin Tendulkar kept going out to deliveries outside the off-stump during the Sydney Test match. Is Virat Kohli capable of that? The former India opener stated on YouTube, "He will have to do that because if he keeps getting out like this, the vulnerability will be exposed even more." Chopra added that while playing against Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, Kohli's difficulties against short-pitch deliveries were once again evident. "You are aware that Kohli is not playing at his best right now. "So, what lies ahead?" he continued. In the meantime, KL Rahul gave tailenders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep credit for their undefeated 39-run stand for the final wicket that prevented a follow-on in Tuesday's third Test match against Australia.On rain-soaked Day 4 in Brisbane, the pacers gave it their all to save India from a precarious scenario. At stumps, India was 252/9, with Bumrah going undefeated at 10 runs and Akash still undefeated at 27 from 31 balls. India is still 193 runs behind, and the outcome of the game is contingent upon Wednesday's weather. "When the lower order contributes and scores runs, it's fantastic to see. We often talk about that in our meetings, and the bowlers put a lot of effort into improving their batting as well. It's encouraging to see that they could go there and form that small partnership and avoid the follow-on, as it makes a big difference to know that there's aIt was a fantastic contest in the final 30 minutes, when they batted not just the runs they scored but also the spirit they shown to keep the bouncers at bay. I'm glad they were able to play some very entertaining shots. The wickets have a lot of bounce and pace, so it's great to go behind the ball, defend well, leave the ball, and smash some fantastic strokes. Both they and we as a group will feel much more confident as a result," he continued.
