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Raut enjoyed her greatest success in ODIs, scoring 2,299 runs in 73 matches at an average of 34.83. Her record included three centuries and 15 half-centuries, establishing her as a consistent contributor at the top of the order. She represented India in three Women's ODI World Cups in 2009, 2013 and 2017. The 2017 tournament proved particularly memorable, as she played important innings during India's run to the final. Raut scored a century against Australia during the league stage before producing 86 runs

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role on Tuesday. Mandhana, 30, takes over the leadership after Kaur's successful tenure, which included India's historic women's ODI World Cup triumph last year. Mandhana Takes Charge as India Captain Mandhana has been one of India's most important batters in recent years and played a key role in the team's Asian Games gold

Pakistan have appointed Sahibzada Farhan as their new Twenty20 international captain, replacing Salman Agha ahead of the home T20I series against Sri Lanka. Farhan, who became Pakistan's fourth T20I captain in two and a half years, will lead the side in the three-match series in Rawalpindi on October 9, 11 and 13. No official reason was given for Agha's removal from the leadership role. Farhan Recently Led Pakistan at Asian Games Farhan previously captained a second-string Pakistan side at the Asian Games in

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats. Her decision comes shortly after she guided India to the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, adding another major achievement to her captaincy career. One of her biggest accomplishments came in 2025, when she led India to their maiden ODI World Cup title. ‘The Decision Was Not Easy’ Harmanpreet described the decision to leave the captaincy as a difficult one, reflecting on years of memories,

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

Afghanistan cricket star Rashid Khan has expressed his admiration for Indian youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, describing him as a God-gifted talent. The experienced leg-spinner highlighted the young batter’s impressive abilities and the unusual qualities he has displayed at such an early stage of his cricket career. Sooryavanshi has attracted significant attention with his aggressive batting style and fearless approach. Rashid Khan’s comments further underline the growing recognition surrounding the young Indian cricketer. Rashid Khan Impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Talent Speaking about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rashid

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

England moved closer to a 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan at Edgbaston after Ollie Robinson produced another outstanding spell on Thursday. The fast bowler took two wickets in his opening over of Pakistan’s second innings as the visitors reached 52-2 before rain brought an early end to play on day two. Pakistan still need 268 runs to make England bat again. Robinson Continues Remarkable Series Robinson, who was named Player of the Match in the first two Tests, struck with the very

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India A squads for the upcoming Australia A series, with Hardik Pandya included in the one-day team as he looks to return to competitive cricket. Pandya's selection is subject to a fitness clearance. If declared fit, the all-rounder could make his first competitive appearance in around five months during the white-ball matches against Australia A. Hardik Pandya Included in India A One-Day Squad Hardik Pandya has been named in the India

England captain Joe Root has defended Pakistan ahead of the third and final Test, rejecting suggestions that Babar Azam’s side has shown “no fight” during the ongoing series. Pakistan are 2-0 down after heavy defeats in the first two Tests, but Root believes the criticism does not tell the complete story. Joe Root Rejects Criticism of Pakistan Speaking ahead of the third Test between England and Pakistan, Root said it would be disrespectful to describe Pakistan as a team that offered no challenge.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced three new associate partners for India’s upcoming home cricket seasons. Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT have joined the BCCI partnership programme in a deal valued at more than ₹130 crore. The agreement will cover India’s home matches from September 2026 through March 2028, highlighting the growing commercial importance of Indian cricket. BCCI Signs ₹130 Crore Partnership Deal The latest BCCI sponsorship agreement involves Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT as associate partners for

England have left fast bowler Brydon Carse out of their squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Wednesday. Carse Misses Final Test The 31-year-old Carse also missed the second Test after being arrested following an incident outside a nightclub in Derby. He remains under investigation by Derbyshire Police, according to British media reports. Sonny Baker Retains His Place Carse's replacement, 23-year-old left-arm pacer Sonny Baker, has retained his place in

Pakistan began their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign with a convincing 35-run victory over Thailand in their Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. The defeat ended Thailand’s campaign after they had earlier beaten Hong Kong but lost to India. Thailand Bowlers Impress Again Despite the loss, Thailand’s bowlers once again put in an impressive performance against a much more experienced Pakistan side. Pakistan were restricted to 119 for nine in 20 overs, with Thailand making life difficult for their

United Arab Emirates defeated Qatar by 92 runs in the 3rd match of Group B at the ACC Men's Premier Cup.  Match Summary The United Arab Emirates made a strong start to their ACC Men’s Premier Cup campaign with a convincing 92-run victory over Qatar in their Group B match at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday, August 31. UAE won the toss and decided to bat first. They posted an impressive 263/9 in 50 overs, with wicketkeeper-batter Adeeb Usmani playing a key

Oman started their 2026 Men's Asia Cup campaign with a massive 131-run victory over Singapore at the Bayuemas Oval in Malaysia. Match Highlights Oman began their ACC Men’s Premier Cup campaign in impressive fashion, defeating Singapore by 131 runs in their opening Group B match at the Bayuemas Oval in Malaysia. The victory was built on a strong recovery with the bat and an excellent bowling performance. After losing early wickets, Oman showed great character to post a big total of 316/9 in

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been urged to find the right balance between aggression and composure following his on-field confrontation with Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo. Both Jaiswal and Fernando were fined 25 per cent of their match fees by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday following the incident. Jaiswal-Fernando Clash Sparks Debate The incident occurred on the opening day of the second Test after Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 runs in India's first innings.

England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation following a reported incident in Derby on Saturday night, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Sunday. The investigation comes as England prepares for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s next week. ECB Confirms Investigation An ECB spokesperson confirmed that the governing body was aware of the reported incident and had begun investigating the circumstances. “We are aware of an incident which is reported to have taken place in Derby last night

Pakistan's spin attack put the visitors in a commanding position on Day 3 of the second and final Test against the West Indies in Trinidad, leaving the hosts reeling at 103 for 6 in their second innings with a lead of just 60 runs. Abdullah Shafique Anchors Pakistan Innings Opener Abdullah Shafique produced a superb unbeaten 160, guiding Pakistan to a first-innings total of 387. His marathon knock lasted more than seven-and-a-half hours, during which he faced 323 balls, striking 15 fours and

Pakistan women's cricket captain Fatima Sana met England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham during Birmingham Phoenix's The Hundred fixture at Edgbaston on 1 August 2026. Bellingham was present at the venue in his role as a minority part-owner and investor in Birmingham Phoenix. Instagram Post Goes Viral Fatima Sana shared a carousel of photos from the day on Instagram, including a picture with the Real Madrid midfielder, who has recently gone viral online following the popular "Jude aura" trend. She captioned the