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  Did Virat Kohli end retirement speculation with cryptic post? 'Only time you truly fail...'

  October 16, 2025 12:37 IST

  Veteran India batter Virat Kohli took to social media and shared a cryptic post on Twitter, potentially putting all the speculation around his retirement to rest. The batter is all set to represent India in the ODI series against Australia.

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  Rohit Sharma set to achieve massive milestone, will etch name within elite company

  October 16, 2025 9:56 IST

  Veteran India batter Rohit Sharma is all set to play his 500th international game of his career, the star batter will achieve the massive milestone as India takes on Australia in the first ODI of the upcoming white-ball series.

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  'I feel ready': Joe Root opens up on scoring a Test ton in Australia ahead of Ashes 2025-26

  October 16, 2025 8:54 IST

  Veteran England batter Joe Root recently came forward and talked about the possibility of him scoring a century against Australia down under in the upcoming Ashes 2025-26 that is slated to kick off from November 21.

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  'Keen to play the World Cup': Dinesh Karthik provides update on Virat Kohli's future

  October 16, 2025 7:23 IST

  Former India wicket keeper batter Dinesh Karthik recently came forward and talked about the future of veteran batter Virat Kohli and his potential inclusion in India's ODI World Cup 2027 squad ahead of the Australia tour.

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  Women's World Cup 2025 updated points table: Pakistan earn first point after rain-spoiled draw

  October 15, 2025 23:43 IST

  Rain halted the thrilling Pakistan vs England Women’s World Cup match in Colombo, resulting in a washout. Pakistan fought hard with standout bowling from Fatima Sana, while England’s batting struggled despite lower-order resistance, leaving both teams to share points.

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  Ishan Kishan smacks hundred in Ranji opener, Abhimanyu Easwaran registers golden duck

  October 15, 2025 23:27 IST

  Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 125 as Jharkhand posted 307/6 on Day 1 against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy opener. Mohammed Shami found form late, taking three wickets to help Bengal bowl out Uttarakhand for 213. Bengal ended day at 8/1 in reply.

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  How can Suryakumar Yadav return to form in T20Is? AB de Villiers analyses

  October 15, 2025 23:00 IST

  AB de Villiers advises India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav to shift mindset amid poor form, focusing on smarter shot selection and strike rotation against slower balls. Despite struggles, his attacking intent and early ball reading remain key strengths.

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  Ibrahim Zadran handed fine, demerit point for breaching code of conduct against Bangladesh

  October 15, 2025 21:25 IST

  Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran was fined 15% of his match fee and given a demerit point for striking equipment with his bat during the third ODI vs Bangladesh. Despite this, his key batting helped Afghanistan secure a 3-0 series win.

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  India poised to host 2030 Commonwealth Games, Ahmedabad recommended as host city

  October 15, 2025 21:05 IST

  Commonwealth Sport has recommended Ahmedabad, India, as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. The final decision will be made in November 2025, while Nigeria’s bid is supported for future African Games, including 2034.

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  Nepal, Oman qualify for T20 World Cup 2026; UAE, Japan, Qatar in contention for last spot

  October 15, 2025 19:43 IST

  Nepal and Oman have secured T20 World Cup 2026 spots via the Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. Both teams showed resilience in tight Super Six matches. UAE currently holds third, while Qatar and Japan fight for the final berth in the upcoming matches.

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  India fined for breaching Code of Conduct during Women's WC game vs Australia - Know the reason here

  October 15, 2025 19:22 IST

  The ICC reprimanded the Indian team for a breach during the Women's World Cup 2025 clash against Australia. India have suffered consecutive losses against South Africa and Australia and found themselves in a tricky position for the rest of the competition.

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  Why did England, Pakistan players observe silence before the start of Women’s WC match in Colombo?

  October 15, 2025 18:30 IST

  England took on Pakistan on Wednesday, October 15 in a crucial encounter in order to register their fourth consecutive victory in the ongoing Women's World Cup. Both teams, however, observed a moment of silence before the start of the game.

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  Six Kings Slam 2025: Where to watch, prize money, schedule, all you need to know

  October 15, 2025 17:57 IST

  The Six Kings Slam 2025 kicks off in Riyadh from Oct 15–18, featuring top stars like Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner, and Tsitsipas. With $13.5M in prize money and Netflix streaming, the high-profile event promises thrilling action despite being non-ATP.

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  Rashid rested for one-off Test, Naib out of T20Is as Afghanistan announce squads for Zimbabwe tour

  October 15, 2025 17:48 IST

  Afghanistan are set to embark on a short tour of Zimbabwe featuring a Test and three T20Is, keeping in mind the T20 World Cup in four months time. The tour begins with the one-off Test on October 20, with Afghanistan rewarding domestic performances in red-ball, while Rashid Khan missing out.

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  Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma on course to set new record for India in three-match series against AUS

  October 15, 2025 17:20 IST

  Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return for India’s ODI series against Australia, aiming to break the record for most partnership runs in Australia. They will play their first international match since the end of the Champions Trophy, and their first professional game since IPL.

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  Shubman Gill greets Rohit Sharma with handshake and hug on first meeting as ODI captain: Watch video

  October 15, 2025 17:13 IST

  India’s ODI squad departs for Australia, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli reuniting with the team. Newly appointed captain Shubman Gill was spotted meeting both the veterans and shared a handshake before boarding the flight to Down South.

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  South Africa's 10-match winning streak ends following Noman Ali's masterclass in Lahore

  October 15, 2025 15:37 IST

  Pakistan ended South Africa’s 10-match win streak with a 93-run Test victory in Lahore, powered by key wickets from spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, and a devastating spell by Shaheen Afridi, sealing the match on a challenging spin-friendly pitch.

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  Rashid Khan tops ICC rankings for bowlers in ODIs, his 25-year-old teammate becomes No 1 all-rounder

  October 15, 2025 15:37 IST

  One of the greatest white-ball spinners in the world, Rashid Khan was sensational in the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, taking 11 wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the second game in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Afghanistan whitewashed Bangladesh 3-0 in the series.

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  WTC Points Table update: Pakistan equal Australia at the top after Lahore win, India slip by a spot

  October 15, 2025 14:56 IST

  Pakistan began the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with a comprehensive victory against South Africa by 93 runs in Lahore. The Proteas found themselves in a fix because of spin and they found it hard to counter Noman Ali and Co as Pakistan continued their resurgence at home.

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  Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kuldeep Yadav gain big in ICC rankings after superb show vs WI in 2nd Test

  October 15, 2025 14:05 IST

  The Indian cricketers, specifically, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kuldeep Yadav, have gained big in the ICC rankings. Both players were among the top performers in the second Test against the West Indies played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

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  Pat Cummins picks best ODI XI among India and Australia players, picks only 3 Indians

  October 15, 2025 13:45 IST

  The much-awaited ODI series between India and Australia will commence on October 19 in Perth. Ahead of the series, Australia skipper Pat Cummins picked a combined al-time best ODI XI among two teams, and picked only three Indian players.

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  Noman Ali equals WTC bowling record as 39-year-old runs riot against South Africa in Lahore

  October 15, 2025 13:15 IST

  South Africa are staring at a heavy defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the opening Test match in Lahore and the left-arm spinner Noman Ali is a big reason for where the match stands after 10 sessions, having taken another 10-wicket haul for the match on a turning track.

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  IPL valuation declines nearly 11 percent despite record broadcast deal, says new report

  October 15, 2025 12:46 IST

  The valuation of IPL has declined from Rs 92,500 crore in 2023 to Rs 82,700 crore in 2024 to Rs 76,100 crore in 2025. For the first time in history, the tournament's valuation has declined for second consecutive year and the juggernaut seems to have finally hit a bump.

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  PAK vs SA 1st Test live score: Rickelton key for South Africa in 277-run chase, Pakistan favourites

  October 15, 2025 11:39 IST

  PAK vs SA live score: The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa is interestingly poised. Chasing 277 runs, the visitors are 51/2 and need 226 more runs to win. However, the pitch is turning a lot and Pakistan are favourites for now. Who will win the match? Let's find out...

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  Prithvi Shaw bags four-ball duck on Maharashtra debut in Ranji Trophy against Sanju Samson's Kerala

  October 15, 2025 10:05 IST

  Prithvi Shaw's Ranji Trophy season started on a disappointing note. He bagged a four-ball duck in his first match for Maharashtra in red-ball cricket in the match against Kerala, for whom Sanju Samson is also playing.

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  Team India leaves for Australia within 24 hours after beating West Indies in New Delhi: Watch

  October 15, 2025 8:29 IST

  Team India defeated West Indies on Tuesday in the second Test by seven wickets to win the two-match series 2-0. However, they didn't get much time to celebrate the victory as they had to leave for Australia within 24 hours for the ODI series starting on October 19.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo creates record with 947th career goal in FIFA World Cup qualifier clash vs Hungary

  October 15, 2025 8:04 IST

  Cristiano Ronaldo continues to break records for fun, and this time he has done so in the World Cup qualifiers. He is now the leading goalscorer in the qualifiers, going past the Guatemalan player Carlos Ruiz, scoring his 40th goal in the game against Hungary.

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  Afghanistan break South Africa's all-time record with 200-run victory, whitewash Bangladesh

  October 15, 2025 7:04 IST

  Afghanistan's rise in ODI cricket continues as they whitewashed Bangladesh in the three-match series. It was a statement victory in the last game as they thumped the opposition by a massive margin of 200 runs. This is also their fifth consecutive series win in ODIs.