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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

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

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

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

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 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

India will be back in action in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup today as Harmanpreet Kaur’s side takes on Hong Kong in their second Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST, and India will enter the contest with plenty of confidence after a dominant opening-game performance against Thailand. India Start Campaign on a High The Women in Blue made an impressive start to their Asia Cup campaign on Sunday, defeating Thailand by

Sri Lanka mounted a determined fightback on the fourth day of the second and final Test, but India remained firmly in control and moved closer to completing a series sweep. The hosts ended Wednesday on 229-6, just 16 runs ahead, with only four wickets remaining. Sri Lanka Bowled Out for 290 Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka were dismissed for 290 in their first innings. Debutant spinner Saransh Jain claimed the final two wickets, allowing India captain Shubman Gill to enforce the follow-on.

India continued to dominate the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday, despite rain and bad light bringing the third day's play to an early conclusion. Sri Lanka reached 265-8 in reply to India's 503-9 declared, leaving the hosts 238 runs behind with the possibility of a follow-on still looming. Sonal Dinusha Keeps Sri Lanka Fighting Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85, keeping alive his hopes of scoring a second century of the series. The Sri Lankan batter has

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.

India finished the second day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka on 460-9, with Devdutt Padikkal producing a superb maiden Test century. Padikkal's elegant 167 formed the backbone of India's innings as the visitors maintained a strong position despite repeated interruptions caused by rain and wet conditions in Galle. Sri Lanka's Spinners Fight Back Sri Lanka's spin attack managed to slow India's progress and keep the hosts in contention. Prabath Jayasuriya claimed 4-109, while debutant Keshara Nuwantha took 3-175. Despite their efforts,

India began their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe with a convincing seven-wicket victory at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, thanks to a sensational half-century from 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shines with Maiden T20I Fifty Chasing a modest target of 126, Sooryavanshi stole the spotlight by smashing his maiden T20 International half-century in just 18 balls. The young opener struck four sixes and four boundaries, helping India race to victory in only 13.2 overs. The 15-year-old became the youngest cricketer

On Sunday, England clinched a thrilling 27-run win over India in the third and final ODI at Lord's to take the series 2-1. It ran England's record against the world's number one-ranked side in ODIs to 10 wins from their last 11 attempts, and was their first bilateral ODI series victory against the world number one-ranked side since 2018. Chasing a record 387 runs - England's highest-ever ODI total at Lord's, secured on the back of Ben Duckett's century walk in a blistering

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla said India provided complete security to the Bangladesh and can't re-schedule the entire ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at last moment. The BCCI Vice President had said so after the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that Scotland replace Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The ICC decision, announced on Saturday, ends weeks of uncertainty about the future of BCB and the global governing body's relations. The withdrawal was precipitated by the Bangladesh

India's proud home record which had never been lost is finally gone the defeat against England stunned the fans across the cricketing nation. this is a reality which may have been long dreaded. the end of a very successful era in Indian cricket, that which is shared by Kohli and Rohit Sharma.  Kohli and Sharma hardworking batsman have been a part of almost all the major indian efort of the last seventeen years starting from the 3 world cup trophies, reach the finals

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