Cricket
Rajkot, Jan 14 (UNI) KL Rahul’s true value in One-Day Internationals is increasingly being felt in the final phase of an innings, and his unbeaten century against New Zealand on Wednesday was another reminder of how decisive he has become when the pressure peaks. Rahul finished with an unhurried 112 not out to bring up…
Rajkot, Jan 14 (UNI) A superb unbeaten century by KL Rahul anchored India’s innings as the hosts posted a competitive 284 for seven against New Zealand in the second One-Day International of the New Zealand tour of India at the Niranjan Shah Stadium here on Wednesday. Put in to bat after New Zealand won the…
Dubai, Jan 14 (UNI) Virat Kohli’s brilliant form has propelled him back to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the first time since July 2021, replacing team-mate Rohit Sharma following a match-winning 93 off 91 balls against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday. Kohli has claimed the top spot for the…
Vadodara, Jan 14 (UNI) India batter KL Rahul has shed light on the challenges players face when opportunities at the highest level are limited, stressing the importance of patience, continuous self-improvement, and mental resilience. In a video released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rahul said that being out of the…
Bengaluru, Jan 13 (UNI) India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Tuesday said Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain actively involved in the team’s long-term plans for One-Day Internationals, including preparations for next year’s World Cup. “They definitely make plans. Now that they’re playing only one format, they want India to win everywhere when they are…
Barbados, Jan 13 (UNI) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled its 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan, to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates from January 19. With regular T20I captain Shai Hope unavailable due to commitments in the ongoing SA20 tournament, Brandon…
London, Jan 13 (UNI) MI London have retained England all-rounders Sam Curran and Will Jacks for this season’s men’s Hundred, while also signing England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge for the women’s. According to BBC Sport, Curran, 27, will captain the franchise, who were known as Oval Invincibles until their recent takeover. Curran and Jacks have been…
Rajkot, Jan 13 (UNI) India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Tuesday said batting-allroundr Ayush Badoni has been called up for the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand to provide crucial bowling depth after India allrounder Washington Sundar was ruled out due to injury. Sundar sustained acute discomfort in his left lower rib while bowling during…
Bengaluru, (UNI) Grace Harris’ blistering 85 powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCBW) to a dominant nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz Women (UPW) in the fifth match of the Women’s Premier League 2026, helping RCBW reclaim the top spot on the points table. Chasing a modest 144, RCBW’s openers Harris and Smriti Mandhana (47 not out)…
Vadodara, Jan 12 (UNI) India’s players Shreyas Iyer, Harshit Rana, and Washington Sundar expressed satisfaction after the team began the series with a win, highlighting the collective effort and key individual contributions in the opening ODI. In a video released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer described…
