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India’s ODI captain Shubman Gill has offered a candid assessment of Rohit Sharma’s fighting 73-run innings in the second ODI against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, stating that the veteran opener “missed out on a big knock.” Despite Rohit’s gritty performance, India fell short by two wickets, handing Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the…
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has stirred the cricketing conversation with a pointed message to Virat Kohli, urging the Indian batting legend to avoid complacency and continue setting short-term goals. Speaking ahead of the second ODI between India and Australia in Adelaide, Ponting said, “The one thing I don’t like hearing from any player is…
Virat Kohli’s return to ODI cricket after a seven-month hiatus was far from ideal, as the Indian batting icon was dismissed for a duck in the first ODI against Australia at Optus Stadium, Perth on October 19, 2025. The dismissal, off a Mitchell Starc delivery outside off-stump, reignited concerns about Kohli’s vulnerability to deliveries in…
India’s crushing defeat to Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series at Optus Stadium, Perth has reignited tensions within the cricketing fraternity, with 1983 World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth sending a strong and public message to Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir. The former chief selector criticized the team’s composition and questioned the…
In a hilarious and cautionary episode that lit up cricket Twitter, Ravichandran Ashwin exposed a scammer impersonating Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa who tried to obtain the personal contact details of Indian cricketers including Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sanju Samson. The incident unfolded on October 19, 2025, when Ashwin shared a screen-recording of…
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has weighed in on the underwhelming performances of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in India’s first ODI against Australia in Perth, stating that their failure to fire was “not unexpected” given their long absence from competitive cricket. Speaking ahead of the second ODI in Adelaide, Gavaskar urged fans and critics not…
Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden has offered firm yet empathetic advice to Virat Kohli following the Indian star’s eight-ball duck in the first ODI against Australia in Perth. Speaking on Star Sports on October 20, 2025, Hayden urged Kohli to “avoid arguing with himself and overthinking,” emphasizing that the batter’s technique and legacy are beyond…
In a dramatic twist to Pakistan’s cricketing leadership saga, reports suggest that head coach Mike Hesson is likely to demand the removal of Mohammad Rizwan as ODI captain, citing tactical inconsistencies and dressing room unrest. The development comes ahead of a high-stakes Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) meeting convened by chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore, where…
Despite a heartbreaking 4-run defeat to England in Indore, the Indian women’s cricket team remains in contention for a semifinal spot at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. With two crucial matches left against New Zealand and Bangladesh, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side must win both to stay alive in the tournament. The loss to England was…
In a dramatic shift within Pakistan cricket, Shaheen Shah Afridi is reportedly set to replace Mohammad Rizwan as the ODI captain, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) prepares for a major team overhaul ahead of the upcoming South Africa series. The decision, expected to be formalized in the coming days, follows Pakistan’s disappointing exit from…
