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West Indies captain Shai Hope overcame a groin injury to produce a stunning century and guide his team to a memorable five-wicket victory over India in the third and final ODI on Saturday. India had already secured the three-match series after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead, but West Indies finished strongly with a record chase of 352 in New Chandigarh. Hope Produces a Match-Winning Century Hope was forced to open the innings after Jewel Andrew suffered a finger injury while fielding. Despite appearing

Rohit Sharma achieved another major milestone in his ODI career during India's second match against the West Indies in Guwahati, becoming the seventh batter to score 12,000 runs in Men's One Day Internationals. The India opener reached the landmark with a single off Roston Chase in the 16th over, joining an exclusive group of ODI run-scorers. Rohit is only the third Indian, after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, to reach 12,000 ODI runs. Seventh Batter to Reach the Landmark Rohit has now joined

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first against India in the second semi-final of the 2026 Asian Games men's cricket competition. With both teams aiming to secure a place in the final, India will begin their innings after being asked to bat first. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Included in India XI India have included young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in their playing XI without leaving out either Sanju Samson or Abhishek Sharma. The three players will form India's top order, with Samson set

Captain Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 223 as India produced the second-highest successful chase in men's ODI cricket, defeating the West Indies by eight wickets in Guwahati on Wednesday. West Indies posted 405-7, but India chased down the target with 39 balls to spare, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. South Africa hold the record for the highest successful ODI chase, having scored 438-9 against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006. India's previous best chase was 362 against Australia in Jaipur

India will face the West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati with an opportunity to seal the series. The hosts will enter the match with confidence after winning the opening game in convincing fashion. West Indies posted 295/7 in the first ODI, with Justin Greaves scoring a century. However, Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket haul helped India restrict the visitors after they had appeared on course for a total closer to 350. India’s chase was powered by outstanding centuries from Virat Kohli and captain

Pakistan cricket star Babar Azam will be part of the upcoming DP World International League T20 (ILT20) season in the UAE, with the former Pakistan captain included in the list of players ahead of the tournament’s Player Auction. The announcement has added another major international name to the UAE’s IPL-style T20 competition, which features six teams. Global T20 Stars Included in Player List Babar Azam is among several internationally recognised T20 players included in the auction list. Other major names include: Their inclusion

India began their three-match ODI series against the West Indies with a convincing eight-wicket victory in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 and Shubman Gill made 110 as India chased down 296 in just 41.4 overs. Kohli Reaches 15,000 ODI Runs Kohli produced a landmark performance, reaching 15,000 ODI runs during his innings. He became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the milestone in men's ODI cricket. The 37-year-old reached the landmark in his 303rd ODI innings,

India made a great start to their three-match ODI series against West Indies, recording an eight-wicket win in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill both hit centuries with the bat as India chased down West Indies' 295 for seven with ease. West Indies had earlier posted a decent 295 for seven after being put in. However, India's solid batting ensured there were no issues reaching the target with half an hour to spare in the match. West Indies Build Strong Opening

England secured an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, with Will Jacks producing a match-winning all-round performance. Jacks claimed career-best bowling figures of 5-22 and also scored an unbeaten 46, helping England continue their strong recent form in the format. England Post 265 in Chester-le-Street After winning the toss and choosing to bat, England were bowled out for 265 in 48.1 overs. Captain Harry Brook led the scoring with an impressive 67 from 69 balls, while

 A resolute captain's knock from Fatima Sana and a clinical spin-bowling display by off-spinner Umm-e-Hani steered Pakistan Women to a 31-run victory over Bangladesh Women in the third-place play-off at Korogi Sports Park. Defending a total of 145/8, Pakistan's bowling unit stifled the Bangladesh chase, restricting them to 114/7 in their 20 overs.  The triumph secures the bronze medal for Pakistan, marking a welcome return to the podium after missing out in the previous edition. First Innings: Pakistan Recover After Mid-Innings Wobble Opting

The fourth day of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan brought an intense morning of sports action for the Indian contingent.  With six medals already secured—four silver and two bronze—the primary goal remains unchanged: capturing that coveted first gold medal. From the shooting ranges to the badminton courts and the cricket pitch, India's top athletes faced fierce battles against world-class opposition. Big Match: Women’s Cricket Sets Sights on Continental Crown The centerpiece of the day's lineup is a blockbuster showdown between two familiar

India delivered a dominant performance against Bangladesh on Sunday, securing a 114-run victory in the Asian Games women's cricket semi-final. The win took India into the gold-medal match, where they will face Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Shafali Verma Hits Maiden T20I Century The biggest highlight of India's innings was Shafali Verma's maiden T20 international century. Verma remained unbeaten on 100 from 49 balls, smashing three fours and nine sixes. She reached the landmark from the final delivery of India's 20 overs and celebrated

The Indian men's cricket team has arrived in Japan ahead of their historic one-off T20I against Japan and the men's cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared visuals of the team's arrival on Monday, showing players receiving a warm welcome from fans. Star Players Join the Japan Tour The arrival video featured several prominent Indian players, including Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi. Fans gathered to welcome the

India opener Abhishek Sharma produced a remarkable batting performance against Afghanistan, smashing a century in just 30 balls during the third T20 International in New Delhi.  His explosive innings helped him break Rohit Sharma’s record for the fastest T20I hundred by an Indian batter. The left-handed opener also became the fastest batter from a Test-playing nation to score a T20I century, marking a memorable moment in international cricket. Abhishek Sharma Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record Abhishek Sharma reached his hundred in only 30 deliveries,

The cricket broadcasting industry is looking for more effective ways to determine the value of media rights as major tournaments prepare for their next round of commercial deals.  The Indian Premier League is expected to play an important role in this process, with its media rights tender set to take place before the next International Cricket Council broadcasting rights offering. The developments highlight the importance of cricket's media rights market, which remains a major source of revenue for governing bodies and broadcasters. IPL

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has shared an update on Hardik Pandya’s potential return to international cricket while highlighting Nitish Kumar Reddy’s growing importance in the ODI setup. With India preparing for major upcoming tournaments, the team management is focusing on developing reliable seam-bowling all-rounders. Gambhir explained that Pandya needs more match practice before making his international comeback, while Nitish is expected to benefit from additional opportunities in the ODI format. Hardik Pandya Must Regain Match Fitness Hardik Pandya has been dealing with

India have announced their squads for the upcoming home white-ball series against the West Indies, with experienced players returning and fresh talent receiving opportunities. The tour will feature three ODIs and five T20Is, beginning on September 27, 2026. Shubman Gill to Lead India in ODI Series Shubman Gill has been named captain of the Indian ODI team, while KL Rahul will serve as vice-captain. The squad includes senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, adding experience to India's lineup. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed confidence that India will eventually receive both the men’s and women’s Asia Cup trophies after the latest controversy surrounding the trophy presentation ceremony. The issue emerged after the Indian women’s cricket team chose not to accept the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi following their title-winning performance in Dubai. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia later said that the board expects both Asia Cup trophies to return

Former fast-bowling rivals Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar are set to reunite as brand ambassadors for the UAE’s International League T20 (ILT20). The two legendary pacers shared a fierce rivalry during their playing days but have remained close friends away from the cricket field. Two Fast-Bowling Legends Reunite Lee and Akhtar were among the fastest bowlers in cricket history, with both famously reaching the 100 mph (160 kph) mark during their careers. Their battles in Australia-Pakistan matches often produced thrilling contests as both

South Africa will aim to clinch the ODI series against Namibia when the two teams meet in the second ODI at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday. The Proteas are in a strong position after winning the opening match and will look to wrap up the series with another convincing performance. Hermann's 150 Powers South Africa to Huge Total South Africa posted an imposing 348/6 in the first innings, led by a brilliant 150 from Jordan Hermann. His outstanding knock gave