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23rd June 2017. When Anya Shrubsole took the last Indian wicket in the women’s world cup final at Lords, the sound of the heartbreak was so deafening that its sound was heard across the 7 seas. It was a case of so near yet so far. Although Mithali Raj and co had choked on the biggest stage, it ignited a spark in women’s cricket. That day not only urged young girls in the country to pick up a bat and say i am playing cricket, but also make a statement that the women can bring

After one of the most enthralling run chases a couple of days ago against the 7 time world champions Australia, the Indian women’s team will look to go one up on their male counterparts as they face a high flying South African outfit on Sunday in the final of the ICC Women’s ODI world cup 2025. The hosts started the tournament in thumping fashion as they brushed Sri Lanka and Pakistan with convincing wins before they stuttered in the league game against the very team they pl

After a rather somber ODI series which saw Australia totally outplay a strong Indian side, the real deal now kicks off as India and Australia go head to head in a 5 match T20 series that starts on Wednesday in Canberra. The series is a crucial one for both sides as the T20 World Cup isn't far away and both sides need to get their combinations right before the tournament. India will be bolstered by the return of regulars like Abhishek Sharma, Surya Kumar Yadav, Sanju Samson an

In what is a much needed inclusion to the squad, regular test captain Temba Bavuma has made himself available for the upcoming tests against India that starts on the 14th of November. Bavuma, who last featured for South Africa in the WTC final in June has seemed to recover from his injury completely as the proteas face their toughest challenge away from home. The batting order has been bolstered by the return of Bavuma and now consists of Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald

When Virat Kohli ramped Nathan Ellis for the winning runs in the third ODI on Sunday, fans were left more emotional than happy as this was probably the last time they saw two of the modern batting giants of ODI cricket pulverise the Aussie bowling. It's been a thrilling ride for both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they have been part of some unforgettable games down under. From his debut in the 2015 world cup to the 2025 ton, Australia has been Rohit’s favourite destination

After an anti climatic wash out in the T20 series, both England and New Zealand would like a more competitive ODI series as the first of the three games kicks off on Sunday. The picturesque locations add to the beauty of the sport as the hosts would like to pocket this series as a revenge of the T20 series that was marred by weather more than bat and ball. England would bank on familiar firepower and tons of experience. Jacob Bethel, Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root and Jos

It was the Australian summer of 2011. India were already 3-0 down and a whitewash under MS Dhoni was inevitable. This was just a couple of months after India lifted the ICC cricket world cup at home, but were staring down the barrel in Australia. Though they lost the last test at Adelaide as well, a young aggressive player from Delhi was the silver lining. Few knew that this was the beginning of a statistical love story between Virat Kohli and the Adelaide oval. Overcoming a

A month after winning the Asia cup in a thrilling final against arch rivals Pakistan, the wait for the official trophy continues as India are yet to receive it from the office of the PCB as Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the ACC has refused to hand it over. The drama over the trophy intensifies and it’s confirmed that both boards will have a meeting to find a solution. "Yes, we have written to the ACC asking them that the trophy be handed over to India," BCCI secretary Deva

Australia fast bowler and captain Pat Cummins is, in all likelihood, to miss the Ashes opener in Perth on 21st November. As per CA, Cummins has not yet recovered from his lower back injury that he nursed during the West Indies tour. Scott Boland, the smiling assassin is the front runner to replace the captain while Steve Smith is set to take over captaincy duties. "We are definitely running out of time around that. He's added some variables into his training and I'm hesitant

As that time of the year draws closer, the updates and hara - kiri regarding the IPL auction returns as the event is scheduled for 15 December with the last date of submitting the retentions being 15 November. The venue however, isn’t confirmed, with India being the front runner as this is the mini auction. Among the players reportedly on the release list are Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Sam Curran, and even Devon Conway from Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The fiv

As the debate of the Indian captaincy finally starts to settle, the Indian team kick starts what would be a rather extended limited overs season at home. But the first part of that extended leg is a 3 match ODI series against Australia in their own den. This will be the first assignment in Australia since that epic series in 2020/21. The series marks the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who make an international return after 7 long months since the Champions Trophy fin

When Washington Sundar was cleaned up by Ajaz Patel in the final test match at the Wankhede Stadium last year, it capped off one of the worst finishes to their home season, which was a fortress until then. New Zealand came, conquered and left Indian fans fuming. The coach and captain were searching for an answer. Since that day, a lot has indeed changed. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravi Ashwin, all have retired and Shubman Gill has led this team quite brilliantly. The seri

After weeks of speculation and debate about the title sponsor of the Indian jersey, the deal finally went to Apollo tyres for a record price of 579 crores. The Gurgaon-based tyre company, with a presence in over 100 countries, staved off challenges from Canva and JK Cements, who had placed bids of INR 544 crore and INR 477 crore respectively. The sponsorship deal has spans two and half years and covers 121 bilateral games and 21 ICC games. This is Apollo tyres first entry int

Having won an Ashes test mtch in January 2011, the Ben Stokes led England side would look to overturn this horrendous stat as they announce what is their most competent squad for the upcoming Ashes series that kicks off in November in Australia. Stokes himself is recovering from a shoulder injury he picked up during the test series against India, yet he has been picked and this, by far, is England's best chance to reclaim the urn, having won it last in 2015 at home. Apart fr

Veteran Indian off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently announced his retirement from the IPL has managed to bag a contract with the Sydney Thunders and will represent them in the upcoming season of the Big Bash league that kicks off in December. While the final bits of the official contract that'll bring him to Sydney are still being sorted out, the 39-year-old is likely to join his new team post January 5 once he's done with his maiden stint in the ILT20. This could me

As it clocks almost 2 years since that agonising night on 19 November, where the Indian Men's Cricket fell short at the final hurdle and lost to Australia in the World cup final, it's time for the women’s team to make amends as they gear up for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup that kicks off on September 30. Along with India, Sri Lanka are the co-hosts as Harmanpreet Kaur and co will try to overcome their own heartbreaks in the previous editions, especially the 2017 one when the

In a rather surprising turn of events, Shubman Gill, India’s current test captain has been handed over the limited overs captaincy for the upcoming tour of Australia. The announcement was made keeping in mind that the dashing opener will sooner than later be captain of all three formats as Gautam Gambhir prepare accordingly for the upcoming ODI World cup in South Africa in 2 years time. Gill’s appointment might as well signal the end of the road for Rohit Sharma, under whom