Rahul Gandhi is Liar of Opposition, not Leader of Opposition: Gujarat BJP
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 24 (IANS) Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief spokesperson Anil Patel on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading misleading information about constitutional institutions, as the party announced a statewide campaign to counter the Oppositions allegations over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The BJPs Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy campaign will begin on Sunday, with a march in Surat, followed by programmes in Ahmedabad and Rajkot on October 27 and Vadodara on October 28. The party said it would organise further marches across districts and cities in Gujarat, along with press conferences and public outreach programmes. Addressing a press conference at the BJPs state headquarters in Gandhinagar, Patel accused the Congress and other Opposition parties of attempting to create distrust in constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission, through what he described as false and misleading information about SIR. Opposition is acting out of political frustration and attempting to mislead the public rather than accepting the peoples mandate and playing a constructive role, he said. Referring to Rahul Gandhis functioning, Patel said: Rahul Gandhi is behaving not as the Leader of Opposition but as the Liar of Opposition. Patel also accused the Congress of placing political interests above national interest in its pursuit of power. The partys allegations against constitutional institutions and its position on issues such as infiltration are turning matters of national interest into political confrontations, he said. He maintained that the Opposition would not succeed in creating an atmosphere of anarchy or misleading the public. The campaign is intended to present facts in response to the Oppositions claims about SIR and strengthen public confidence in democratic and constitutional institutions, the party said. The first march will take place at Adajan in Surat at 5 p.m. on Sunday in the presence of state BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma and Union Minister C. R. Patil. State general secretary Prashant Korat will also attend. On October 27, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will attend the march in Ahmedabad, where state general secretary Ajay Brahmbhatt will also be present. A separate march in Rajkot on the same day will be attended by Vishwakarma, state co-in-charge Ajay Mahawar, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister Nimuben Bambhaniya and state general secretary Aniruddh Dave, among other leaders. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will attend the Vadodara march on October 28, along with state general secretary Hitendrasinh Chauhan. The marches would bring together state ministers, MPs, MLAs, party office-bearers, elected representatives, workers, community leaders, traders association representatives, women, non-governmental organisation representatives and other citizens. Similar programmes will subsequently be organised across the state, party leaders said. The campaign will also include press conferences in districts and cities to address the Oppositions claims regarding SIR, discussions with eminent citizens, and youth interactions on the theme Democracy vs Mobocracy. Competitions for students on strengthening democracy and outreach programmes involving influential citizens and social media influencers are also planned. Youth discussions will cover Indias democratic history, the role of constitutional institutions, the Congress past use of Article 356 and the imposition of Presidents Rule in various states. Restrictions on the press and media during the Emergency will also feature, alongside discussions on institutional autonomy, infiltration and issues concerning national interest.
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 24 (IANS) Fresh from a crushing nine-wicket win in the ODI series opener, a clinical India will look to clinch the series when they meet Zimbabwe in the second match here at the BCA Stadium on Sunday. The hosts, who swept the T20I series 3-0 in Raipur, extended their dominance on Friday as left-arm spinner Sree Charani's career-best 4-23 and opener Pratika Rawal's unbeaten century propelled them to another victory on a fresh red-soil pitch. After bundling out Zimbabwe for 197, India knocked off the target with 137 balls to spare and got their ICC Championship campaign off to a winning start. Charani was the standout bowler for India by relying on tight lines to keep the Zimbabwe batters in check. Pacer Kranti Gaud supported Charani well by picking 3-42, and India will wish for that to continue on Sunday. 17-year-old Beloved Biza held the innings together for Zimbabwe with a patient 62 off 92 balls, her fourth ODI fifty and she will again be the visitors best batting hope on Sunday. With the bat, Pratika was superlative in hitting 15 fours in her 96-ball century her third ton in the format. What would have also pleased India is regular opener Shafali Verma smashing an unbeaten 64 off 33 balls with five fours and four sixes while batting just the second time at number three in ODIs. India, who are using the series to test different combinations ahead of the multi-format trip to South Africa, will want to tighten up their fielding after two early lapses. When: October 25, 2026, 2:00 PM Where: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara Where to watch: The match will be shown live on the Star Sports channels on TV, and live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website. Squads India: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma (vice-captain), Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Vaishnavi Sharma, Nandni Sharma, Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, and Jintimani Kalita. Zimbabwe: Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Nyasha Gwanzura, Josephine Nkomo (captain), Modester Mupachikwa, Sharne Mayers, Loryn Phiri, Francisca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora, Nomvelo Sibanda (vice-captain), Olinder Chare, Michelle Mavunga, and Tendai Makusha.
It Was One Of Those Days: Pratika Rawal Reflects On Dominant ODI Hundred
Pratika Rawal credited her preparation and confidence at the crease for her unbeaten century against Zimbabwe in the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Friday.
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Dominant India women look to seal ODI series against Zimbabwe
A dominant India Women's team is set to face Zimbabwe in the second ODI in Vadodara, aiming to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first match.
When You Know Youre Middling The Ball Well, Batting Becomes Very Easy: Pratika Rawal
Pratika Rawal: India opener Pratika Rawal credited her preparation and confidence at the crease for her unbeaten century against Zimbabwe in the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Friday, as the reigning 50-over World Cup champions registered a nine-wicket victory in the three-match series opener. Rawal struck 100 not out off 96 deliveries, sharing an opening stand with Smriti Mandhana before finishing the chase alongside Shafali Verma. Reflecting on her rhythm with the bat, the opener said feeling in control of her strokes helped her avoid unnecessary pressure. As a batter when you tap that bat, you feel confidence. Every day, obviously, is different but when you know that youre middling the ball well, your balls are going into those gaps, youre hitting the shots where you want to hit, so it becomes actually easier because youre not very clustered in your mind. You dont have multiple thoughts in your mind, so it becomes very easy when youre batting in that sense. It was one of those days and Im really happy that it came through really well, Pratika said in a BCCI video. The century also brought back memories of Rawals first ODI hundred, a milestone she had not realised coincided with the days match until coach Amol Muzumdar pointed it out before the innings. Mandhana then encouraged her to recreate the feat. I had no idea to be very honest that this was the day when I scored my first ODI 100. But we were sitting before going into bat and there was this match coming on TV which was New Zealand against India, and I was asking Amol sir, this was around that time onlyand then he said this is the exact day when you scored a 100, and then Smriti di said, Chalo aaj bhi karte hain phirlets just recreate it; its the exact same number of runsthe kind of partnership that we had that day. So its good memories, World Cup memoriesits always good to be back in that groove, she stated. Rawal also pointed to the conditions and her recent work in practice as factors behind her fluent knock, explaining that a clear plan helped her remain aggressive without becoming preoccupied with the scoring rate. Luckily, the wicket was in our favour. It was a flat track, the ball wasnt doing much, plus the kind of field placement that they had put helped us a lot. Also, I think when youre batting well in the nets, when you have prepared well in your practise sessions, you feel that kind of confidence, you feel that kind of stability in your mind that it doesnt take a lot from you in terms of being stressed out, where I have to hit, Oh the runs are not coming. So its basically how you prepare, and I wanted to play in that manner.I wanted to score a lot of boundaries; I wanted to go about it because this is something that Ive worked on recently, so Im really happy that it all turned out well, she added. The opener also praised spinner Sree Charani, who claimed four wickets to help restrict Zimbabwe to 197, highlighting her ability to make breakthroughs even when the pitch offered little assistance. Luckily, the wicket was in our favour. It was a flat track, the ball wasnt doing much, plus the kind of field placement that they had put helped us a lot. Also, I think when youre batting well in the nets, when you have prepared well in your practise sessions, you feel that kind of confidence, you feel that kind of stability in your mind that it doesnt take a lot from you in terms of being stressed out, where I have to hit, Oh the runs are not coming. So its basically how you prepare, and I wanted to play in that manner.I wanted to score a lot of boundaries; I wanted to go about it because this is something that Ive worked on recently, so Im really happy that it all turned out well, she added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Pratika Rawal struck an unbeaten century and India's bowlers delivered a disciplined performance as the hosts defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the firstODI at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. India completed the chase of 198...
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1st ODI: Pratika And Shafalis Chase Was A Masterclass, Says Smriti After India's Win
Smriti Mandhana: India captain Smriti Mandhana praised Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma for their commanding batting performances, describing their match-winning partnership as a masterclass after the World Champions registered a nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the three-match series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Friday. Rawal struck an unbeaten 100 off 96 balls, while Shafali remained not out on 64 off just 34 deliveries as India chased down Zimbabwes target of 198 in 27.1 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Praising the duos approach during the chase, Mandhana said their performance was a standout feature of Indias dominant outing. Yes, we can tidy up our fielding; a few catches went down our way, but otherwise, again Shafali and Pratika went about that chase, and it was a masterclass, Mandhana said after the match. Rawal anchored the chase with an assured unbeaten century, striking 15 boundaries, while Shafali provided the aggression with five fours and four sixes. The pair ensured India maintained control after Mandhanas dismissal for 32 off 34 balls, reaching the target with nine wickets in hand. Earlier, Indias bowlers restricted Zimbabwe to 197 in 49.5 overs, with spinner Shree Charani leading the attack with figures of four for 23. Kranti Gaud picked up three wickets, while vice-captain Deepti Sharma claimed two and Shafali took one. Mandhana lauded the bowling unit for adapting well to a different venue, singling out Charani and also praising the discipline shown by the pace bowlers. Coming into a different ground, I think the bowlers adapted really well, especially Shree Charani, I think the standout bowler for us. Also the pacers, the way they bowled, Kranthi to mention, out of all the bowlers, they were pretty disciplined, she said. Despite the comprehensive win, the India captain acknowledged that her side could have maintained greater intensity in the field during certain phases of Zimbabwes innings. India have largely played T20 cricket over the past seven months, and Mandhana said the transition back to the 50-over format required some adjustment. Well, we are playing fifty overs after a very long time. We have played T20 cricket for almost the last seven months, so definitely in the period between 20 and 35, I would say, we could have had more intensity on the field. That is something which we will take back from a game and work on, she said. Mandhana also highlighted communication as a key factor in maintaining consistency in the bowling attack, particularly with players moving between the T20 and ODI sides. She credited the support staff, especially bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi, for helping the bowlers understand their roles and keeping the plans clear. Again, its communication. You need to be absolutely clear with them. When they came in as well, we had a lot of communication, especially again the T20 side from the one-day side; we had two days, she said. Good communication, knowing about, again, support staff, Aavishkar (Salvi) sir, not to mention, hes always with the bowlers, coordinates with them, then gets back to me with the plans. So hes really on it and makes my job easy, she added. Looking ahead to the second ODI, Mandhana said the team would welcome some time to relax after returning to the longer format while also using the opportunity to build stronger connections among players, including those who have recently joined the squad. Hopefully a relaxed, chill day would be good because we have all played one-day cricket after a very long time. So yeah, we will hang out with each other, trying to get to know more about the players, because we have a lot of new players coming in and a lot of energy, especially Jintimani. I mean, shes just a ball of energy around the team, she said. Looking ahead to the second ODI, Mandhana said the team would welcome some time to relax after returning to the longer format while also using the opportunity to build stronger connections among players, including those who have recently joined the squad. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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1st ODI: Rawals Ton, Shafalis 64 Power India To Nine-wicket Win Over Zimbabwe
World Champions India: Pratika Rawal struck an unbeaten century while Shafali Verma smashed a blistering 64 not out as World Champions India cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, chasing down a target of 198 in just 27.1 overs in the first ODI of the three-match series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi in Vadodara on Friday. Rawal remained unbeaten on 100 off 96 balls, hitting 15 boundaries, while Shafali provided the fireworks with an unbeaten 64 off just 34 deliveries, including five fours and four sixes. The emphatic victory came after Indias bowlers, led by Shree Charanis four-wicket haul, restricted Zimbabwe to 197 in 49.5 overs despite a fighting half-century from Beloved Biza. Chasing 198, India made a flying start as Rawal struck two boundaries in the opening over to put the Zimbabwe bowlers under immediate pressure. The opener continued her aggressive approach, finding two more boundaries across the next two overs while rotating the strike effectively. Captain Smriti Mandhana joined the assault in the fifth over, hammering consecutive fours off Michelle Mavunga as the Indian openers took advantage of the fielding restrictions. Rawal was particularly proactive during the Powerplay, combining crisp strokeplay with effective running between the wickets. The opening pair dominated the Zimbabwe attack, taking India to 72 without loss after 10 overs, with Rawal contributing 42 runs during that period. India needed just 126 more runs to secure victory. With the fielding restrictions lifted, Rawal and Mandhana initially adapted a more measured approach, looking to keep the scoreboard moving through singles and twos. Rawal received a reprieve in the 13th over when Loryn Phiri dropped her at deep mid-wicket. The opener capitalised on the opportunity, completing her fourth ODI half-century off 54 balls. Another boundary in the 15th over helped India move to 93 without loss as the opening partnership continued to put Zimbabwe on the back foot. Zimbabwe finally broke through in the 16th over when Mandhana attempted to attack a delivery outside the off stump but was dismissed. The Indian captain scored 32 off 34 balls, ending the opening partnership after a strong start. However, the dismissal did little to slow Indias progress, as Shafali joined Rawal in the middle and immediately made her intentions clear with a boundary off her third delivery. The two batters maintained a scoring rate of around eight runs per over, putting the visitors under mounting pressure. Rawal continued to anchor the chase with assured strokeplay, while Shafali attacked the bowlers with her trademark aggression. India reached 166/1 at the halfway stage of the innings, leaving Zimbabwe with little room to stage a comeback. Shafali accelerated further in the 26th over, taking the bowlers apart and bringing up her half-century off just 29 balls with consecutive sixes as India moved within touching distance of the target. Rawal, who had been in control from the beginning, reached her century off 96 deliveries in the 27th over to cap a dominant individual performance. Shafali then completed the chase in style, striking a boundary off the first ball of the 28th over. She remained unbeaten on 64 off 34 balls, with five fours and four sixes, as India finished at 198/2 in 27.1 overs. Olinder Chare was the only Zimbabwe bowler to take a wicket, finishing with figures of 1/58. Earlier, India produced a disciplined bowling performance to dismiss Zimbabwe for 197 in 49.5 overs after the visitors won the toss and elected to bat. Zimbabwe suffered an early setback when opener Loryn Phiri was caught and bowled by Kranti Gaud in the third over. Mugeri-Tiripano and Modester Mupachikwa attempted to rebuild the innings, rotating the strike and capitalising on loose deliveries. Zimbabwe reached 46/1 at the end of the powerplay. After the fielding restrictions were lifted, Captain Mandhana introduced Charani, who trapped Mugeri-Tiripano's leg before the wicket for 21 off 27 balls. The spinner struck again in the 15th over, dismissing Mupachikwa, who mistimed a lofted shot and was caught by Gaud for 25 off 44 deliveries. Deepti added to Zimbabwes troubles in the 18th over by dismissing newly appointed vice-captain Sharne Mayers. Attempting to play an aerial shot against a tossed-up delivery, Mayers failed to clear the infield and departed for eight off 12 balls. Zimbabwe was in need of a substantial partnership when Biza and Nyasha Gwanzura came together. The duo rotated the strike effectively and found boundaries at regular intervals to rebuild the innings, taking the visitors past the 100-run mark in the 26th over. Charani broke the partnership in the first over of her third spell, taking a return catch to dismiss Gwanzura for 13 off 28 balls. Biza continued to hold the innings together and found support in Chiedza Dhururu. The pair attempted to revive Zimbabwes scoring rate, with Biza reaching her half-century in the 35th over off 64 balls. India struck again when Gaud bowled Dhururu for 10 off 23 deliveries, leaving Zimbabwe searching for another partnership. Mavunga, batting at No. 8, provided some late impetus with an aggressive innings. Her boundaries helped Zimbabwe cross the 160-run mark in the 39th over, but Charani ended her resistance in the 43rd over to complete her four-wicket haul. Mavunga scored 29 off 23 balls. Biza remained the visitors top scorer, but her fighting innings ended when Gaud dismissed her, with Mandhana taking a good catch. Biza made 62 off 92 balls, striking four boundaries. Deepti wrapped up the innings by bowling Tendai Makusha off the penultimate ball as Zimbabwe were dismissed for 197 in 49.5 overs. Brief scores: Deepti wrapped up the innings by bowling Tendai Makusha off the penultimate ball as Zimbabwe were dismissed for 197 in 49.5 overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
After Yusuf Pathan, Land Sought For Indian Spinner Radha Yadav In Vadodara For Cricket Academy
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1st ODI: Charanis Four-wicket Haul Helps India Bowl Out Zimbabwe For 197 (Lead)
Spinner Shree Charani: Spinner Shree Charani claimed a four-wicket haul as World Champions India bowled out Zimbabwe for 197 in 49.5 overs in the first ODI of the three-match series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi near Vadodara on Friday. Zimbabwe, who came out to bat after winning the toss, suffered an early setback when opener Loryn Phiri was caught and bowled by Kranti Gaud in the third over. India had an opportunity to strike again in the same over, but wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh dropped a regulation catch to give Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano a reprieve. The missed chance allowed Zimbabwe to rebuild as Mugeri-Tiripano and opener Modester Mupachikwa looked to establish a partnership. India maintained an attacking approach with two slips in place, but the Zimbabwe batters rotated the strike well and capitalised on loose deliveries. The scoring rate, however, remained low, and India missed another opportunity to break the partnership when vice-captain Deepti Sharma dropped a catch in the slips in the eighth over. Zimbabwe reached 46/1 at the end of the powerplay. With the fielding restrictions lifted, India captain Smriti Mandhana introduced Charani, who provided the breakthrough by trapping Mugeri-Tiripano leg before wicket. The batter departed for 21 off 27 balls. Mupachikwa continued to hold one end after the dismissal of her partner, but Charani struck again in the 15th over. Attempting a lofted shot, Mupachikwa mistimed her effort and was caught by Gaud after scoring 25 off 44 balls. India tightened their grip on the innings when Deepti dismissed Sharne Mayers in the 18th over. Mayers attempted to take the aerial route against a tossed-up delivery but failed to clear the infield, departing for eight off 12 balls. With wickets falling at regular intervals, Zimbabwe needed a partnership to stabilise their innings. Beloved Biza and Nyasha Gwanzura responded by rotating the strike effectively and finding boundaries to rebuild. Their stand helped Zimbabwe cross the 100-run mark in the 26th over of their first ODI against the Indian womens team. Mandhana turned to Charani again when the partnership threatened to grow, and the spinner delivered in the first over of her third spell. Charani took a return catch to dismiss Gwanzura, who scored 13 off 28 balls. Biza continued to anchor the innings despite losing her partner and found support in Chiedza Dhururu, who looked in good touch after arriving at the crease. Biza brought up her half-century in the 35th over, reaching the milestone with a boundary off the 64th ball of her innings. India, however, struck again when Gaud bowled Dhururu in the same over. Dhururu departed for 10 off 23 balls, leaving Zimbabwe needing another substantial contribution to build a competitive total. Michelle Mavunga, batting at No. 8, provided some momentum with an aggressive approach against the world champions. Her boundaries helped Zimbabwe reach the 160-run mark in the 39th over, but Charani ended her entertaining innings in the 43rd over to complete her four-wicket haul. Mavunga scored 29 off 23 balls. Zimbabwes stand-in captain Nomvelo Sibanda fell in the following over to Shafali Verma as India continued to make inroads into the lower order. Biza remained Zimbabwes main source of resistance, but her fighting knock came to an end when Gaud dismissed her, with Mandhana taking a good catch. Biza top-scored with 62 off 92 balls, hitting four boundaries. Deepti delivered the final blow by bowling Tendai Makusha off the penultimate ball of the innings as Zimbabwe were dismissed for 197 in 49.5 overs. Charani was Indias most successful bowler, finishing with four wickets for 23 runs. Gaud also impressed with three wickets, while Deepti claimed two and Shafali picked up one. Brief scores: Charani was Indias most successful bowler, finishing with four wickets for 23 runs. Gaud also impressed with three wickets, while Deepti claimed two and Shafali picked up one. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Vadodara Land Proposals: Yadav Academy Follows Pathan Row
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India U-19 Women's A, B Teams To Take On Nepal In Tri-series At BCCI CoE In November
Road U19 Girls T20I: Two India U-19 women's sides will take on Nepal in a tri-series at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru from November 10 to 22, as the two-time defending champions look to enter the final leg of preparations ahead of next years U19 World Cup. According to a press release issued by Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) secretary Paras Khadka, the series will feature India U-19 Women's 'A' and India U-19 Women's 'B' alongside Nepal's U-19 women's team. India U-19 B team will first take on Nepal on November 12, before the visitors face India A side on November 14. India U-19 B team will take on Nepal in the first reverse fixture of November 18, before India U-19 A take on the visitors on November 20. The tri-series will conclude with the final on November 22, with all matches having 1pm start time. India have been drawn with co-hosts Nepal, the West Indies and Ireland in Group A of the 2027 ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup, to be held in Bangladesh and Nepal from January 21 to February 6. The two-time champions will open their title defence against the West Indies in Kathmandu on January 22. Shafali Verma led India to the inaugural title win in South Africa in 2023, and Niki Prasad's team retained the crown in Malaysia in 2025. For India, fielding two squads in the same competition offers the selectors a chance to assess a wider pool of players before narrowing down on a 15-member World Cup squad. Nepal will arrive in Bengaluru with recent match practice, after participating in 'Belt and Road U19 Girls T20I' tournament in China from November 3 to 8, alongside hosts China, Hong Kong and Thailand. After this tri-series, India U-19 women will also host England U-19 women in a five-match T20I series from November 26 to December 6. The BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, will host the first two games, before the action moves to Surat's CB Patel International Cricket Stadium for the last three matches. Earlier in the season, India U-19, led by wicketkeeper-batter Bhavika Ahire, a member of the 2025 title winning team, had taken on Sri Lanka U-19 women in a six-match white-ball home series which they won in Chennai and Puducherry in June and July. The third edition of the U-19 Womens T20 World Cup will feature four groups of four teams, with matches spread across Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu. The group stage runs till January 26, after which the qualifiers will be split into two Super Six groups. Earlier in the season, India U-19, led by wicketkeeper-batter Bhavika Ahire, a member of the 2025 title winning team, had taken on Sri Lanka U-19 women in a six-match white-ball home series which they won in Chennai and Puducherry in June and July. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Who is Jintimani Kalita? 22-year-old Assam cricketer makes India debut vs Zimbabwe
India have handed a debut cap to youngster Jintimani Kalita in the first ODI against Zimbabwe in Vadodara. Former captain Harmanpreet Kaur handed the cap to the 22-year-old right-arm medium-fast bowler, who hails from Assam.
1st Women's ODI LIVE: Zimbabwe bat first in Vadodara, Jintimani Kalita debuts
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IND-W vs ZIM-W 1st ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
IND-W vs ZIM-W 1st ODI , Cricket Tips :After the T20I series, India Women and Zimbabwe Women will be facing each other in the three-match ODI series. Team India dominated the T20I series and won it by 3-0. Smriti Mandhana and co. will be looking to carry on the momentum in the ODIs. The first ODI will be played at BCA Stadium in Vadodara at 2 PM IST. Zimbabwe have not been able to compete with bat and ball in the T20Is. Only a few players looked in control for Zimbabwe. This is the longer format, and the challenge will be even bigger. Can Zimbabwe find some form and compete against the Indian team? IND-W vs ZIM-W: Match Details Date : October 23, 2026 (Friday) Time : 2:00 PM IST Venue : BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara IND-W vs ZIM-W: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can watch the live action on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can catch the live stream on Jio Hotstar app or website. IND-W vs ZIM-W: Head-to-Head in ODI Total Matches : 1 Zimbabwe Women : 0 India Women : 1 No Result : 0 IND-W vs ZIM-W: Ground Pitch Report BCA Stadium is known for producing batting-friendly wicket and has an average score of 281 runs. It is a high-scoring venue, and there is very minimal help in it for the bowlers. Although spinners will get some help, as the wicket will be dry. IND-W vs ZIM-W: Possible XIs India Women : Smriti Mandhana , Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh, Nandani Sharma Zimbabwe Women: Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Sharne Mayers, Josephine Nkomo , Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, K Chigora, Tendai Makusha IND-W vs ZIM-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Shafali Verma finished the T20I series as the top scorer, and she is in excellent form. For Zimbabwe, Sharne Mayers was brilliant, and she played a great knock in the final game. She will be confident after that knock. Probable Best Bowler Nandani Sharma and Beloved Biza finished as top two wicket-takers in the T20I series, and they used the conditions well. They will be the ones to watch out for. Today Match Prediction : India Women will be the favorite to win this game because of experience, form, and conditions. IND-W vs ZIM-W Match 1st ODI, Today Match IND-W vs ZIM-W, IND-W vs ZIM-W Prediction, IND-W vs ZIM-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Renuka Ruled Out Of ODIs Against Zimbabwe; Jintimani Named As Her Replacement
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: India pacer Renuka Singh Thakur has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, with the selectors drafting in seam-bowling all-rounder Jintimani Kalita as her replacement. Renuka was a part of India's squad that won the ODI World Cup last year at home. But Renuka didnt get to play in Indias Asia Cup triumph in Dubai and the Asian Games gold medal win in Japan, despite being a part of the squad. The BCCI said Renuka, who last played an ODI game against Australia in Hobart earlier this year, was still working on building up the bowling volume of sending down ten overs, which is needed for playing the 50-over format, at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, and would not be available for the series. She is still building up the bowling volume required for the 50-over format at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Jintimani, who was part of the just-concluded T20I series in Raipur, has travelled with the team to Baroda, where the ODI series will be played from tomorrow, said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia in a statement on Thursday. Jintimani, who was retained by Gujarat Giants ahead of the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL), will join the Indian ODI fast bowling group featuring Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma and Sayali Satghare. The spin department wears a strong look, with vice-captain Deepti Sharma, Sree Charani and Vaishnavi Sharma among the options available to the Indian team management. The series will also mark the first ODI series India will play since Smriti Mandhanas appointment as the sides new all-format skipper. Zimbabwe will face a formidable challenge against the reigning ODI world champions at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. All three matches will begin at 2 pm IST, with the first ODI on Friday, the second match on Sunday and the final game on Wednesday. The spin department wears a strong look, with vice-captain Deepti Sharma, Sree Charani and Vaishnavi Sharma among the options available to the Indian team management. The series will also mark the first ODI series India will play since Smriti Mandhanas appointment as the sides new all-format skipper. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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The proposal comes nearly four months after the Lok Sabha MP, as part of a rebel TMC group, broke away from the Mamata Banerjee-led fold and merged with the NCPI to join the BJP-led NDA
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 20 (IANS) The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has proposed allotting a disputed 978 square-metre (sq mtr) plot next to former cricketer and MP Yusuf Pathans family home, with 500 square metres to be gifted to him and the remaining area offered at a 45 per cent concession. The proposal, submitted by the municipal commissioner, is scheduled to come up before the standing committee of the BJP-ruled civic body on October 23 for final approval. If cleared, it would provide a route to resolve a dispute over the municipal land that has continued for more than a decade. Under the proposal, the remaining 478 square metres would be allotted at 55 per cent of the rate determined by the Vadodara Urban Development Authority (VUDA) Valuation Committee. The allotment would be subject to specific terms and conditions under a 2024 resolution of the state government's Urban Development and Urban Housing Department. Pathan has been seeking to purchase the land in the Tandalja locality since 2012. The VMC had initially agreed to his request, but the state government rejected the proposed sale in 2014. The dispute resurfaced in 2024, when the civic body issued Pathan a notice asking him to remove an alleged encroachment and vacate the municipal land. By then, Pathan had been elected to the Lok Sabha from Baharampur in West Bengal on a Trinamool Congress (TMC) ticket. Pathan challenged the notice in the Gujarat High Court, arguing that the matter dated back more than a decade and that the civic body should have issued a show-cause notice before directing him to remove the alleged encroachment. He also contended that the land belonged to the municipal corporation, rather than the state government. The High Court upheld the state government's rejection of his original allotment request. Pathan subsequently challenged the order before a Division Bench, but withdrew the appeal in August after his lawyer informed the court that he was pursuing the matter under the state government's policy. The latest proposal follows an earlier attempt by the VMC to prepare the plot for public auction. In July, the civic body's standing committee approved a valuation of Rs 2.10 lakh per square metre, putting the estimated value of the entire 978-square-metre parcel at around Rs 20.5 crore. The proposal was later withdrawn after the VMC's general board raised questions about the alleged encroachment and the disposal of the land before the dispute had been resolved. The Gujarat government's resolution approving the proposed allotment was issued on August 13 and reached the VMC on August 29. Pathan withdrew his appeal two days later. The civic body's land estate department has since initiated the process of securing the necessary approvals for the allotment. The proposal comes after Pathan's departure from the Trinamool Congress in June this year. He was among 20 MPs who broke away from the party led by Mamata Banerjee and joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), aligning with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Parliament. The standing committee's decision on October 23 will determine whether the proposed allotment can proceed to the next stage of the civic body's approval process.
Yusuf Pathan disputed property: The Gujarat government has approved a proposal to allot a 978-square-metre Vadodara Municipal Corporation plot to former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan, with 500 square metres to be gifted to him and the remaining land transferred at a 45% concession. The allotment, linked to a dispute dating back to 2012, is subject to approval from the civic body's Standing Committee and general board.
A Plot Twist: Months After Yusuf Pathan's TMC Exit, Gujarat Govt Gifts Him Disputed Vadodara Land
The Gujarat government has approved a proposal to allot a disputed 978-square-metre Vadodara Municipal Corporation plot in Tandalja to former India cricketer and ex-TMC MP Yusuf Pathan. Under the proposal, 500 square metres will be gifted for residential use, while the remaining 478 square metres will be transferred at 55% of the assessed valuation. The plots estimated market value is Rs 20.53 crore. The allotment still requires approval from VMCs Standing Committee and General Board. The dispute dates back to 2012, when Pathan sought a long-term lease of the land. After the government rejected the earlier proposal in 2014, VMC alleged encroachment. The Gujarat High Court upheld the rejection in 2025, and Pathan withdrew his appeal unconditionally on August 31, 2026.
After TMC Exit, Gujarat To 'Gift' Part Of Disputed Vadodara Plot To Yusuf Pathan
Pathan had been seeking the 978-square-metre residential plot located next to his family home in Vadodara's Tandalja locality since 2012, but faced years of legal hurdles and encroachment notices from the civic body.
After TMC exit, Guj offers 500 sqm free land for Yusuf Pathan
The Gujarat government has proposed to allot a long-disputed municipal plot in Vadodara to former cricketer Yusuf Pathan, gifting 500 square metres and offering the rest at a concessional rate. This proposal comes months after Pathan, a newly elected MP, broke away from the Trinamool Congress to join the NDA. The plot has been subject to legal battles and encroachment notices since 2012.
After TMC Exit, Gujarat Govt Moves to 'Gift' Part of Disputed Vadodara Plot to Yusuf Pathan
Months after Yusuf Pathan broke away from the Trinamool Congress, the Gujarat government has proposed to hand over a long-disputed municipal plot in Vadodara to the former cricketer, gifting 500 square metres of the land and offering the rest at a
Yusuf Pathan Secures Controversial Land Plot Approval from Gujarat Government
Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan receives approval for a disputed land plot in Vadodara from the Gujarat government. Yusuf Pathan Secures Controversial Land Plot Approval from Gujarat Government
After ditching Mamata Banerjee, Yusuf Pathan gets a gift from Gujarat government
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Five killed, six injured in reactor blast at Gujarat pharma unit
Digital Desk | Bharuch, Oct 17 (IANS) At least five workers were killed and six injured after a 15-kilolitre reactor exploded during a hydrogenation process at a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Gujarats Bharuch district late on Friday night, with a reported methylene dichloride (MDC) gas leak adding to the impact of the incident, according to reports on Saturday. The explosion occurred at SynZeal Pharmachem in the Saykha Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) estate in Vagra taluka. The force of the blast sent debris from the reactor beyond the company premises, while machinery parts and metal sheets were scattered across the plant, according to reports. The subsequent gas leak reportedly left the area shrouded in dust and haze, with workers and others at the site complaining of severe eye irritation. The injured were taken to hospitals in Bharuch and Vadodara for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were shifted to Bharuch Civil Hospital. The incident triggered panic across the industrial estate, prompting police and district authorities to reach the site and initiate rescue operations. Teams from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) and the Industrial Safety and Health Department also began an investigation into the explosion and the circumstances surrounding the reported chemical leak. Bharuch Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Manisha Manani, said the blast occurred during the hydrogenation process. Officials are examining the cause of the explosion and whether the unit complied with applicable industrial safety requirements. The precise cause has not yet been established. Four of the deceased were reportedly identified as Jaideep Patel, 27, a shift in-charge from Vagra; Aniketkumar Harikishor, 24; Arjun Ramsingh Gautam, 20; and Vrund Talavia. Authorities were still verifying the identity of the fifth victim. The company had reportedly begun operations with 53 employees and had not completed a year at the Saykha GIDC estate. The investigation is expected to establish what caused the reactor to explode, the extent of the chemical release and whether any safety lapses contributed to the deaths and injuries.
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Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 15 (IANS) Government hospitals and medical colleges across Gujarat will receive 18 advanced phacoemulsification machines for cataract surgeries at an estimated cost of more than Rs 8.85 crore, following approval by state Health Minister Praful Pansheriya, on Thursday. The machines will be distributed among government healthcare institutions in Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Jamnagar, Morbi, Gandhinagar, Vadnagar and Himmatnagar. The state government said the equipment would help patients to access modern eye treatment free of cost. The M and J Institute of Ophthalmology in Ahmedabad will receive seven machines, while Government Medical College in Bhavnagar, and GMERS Hospital in Morbi, will receive two each. One machine each has been allocated to New Civil Hospital and Old Civil Hospital in Surat, GG General Hospital in Jamnagar, ESIC General Hospital in Vadodara, and GMERS institutions in Gandhinagar, Vadnagar and Himmatnagar. The machines are designed to improve precision during cataract surgery by allowing surgeons to control ultrasound energy, vacuum and fluid flow. Their technology helps break down and remove cataract fragments, with the aim of providing greater control during procedures and supporting faster recovery. The equipment features an elliptical movement technology in its handpiece and a peristaltic pump system to regulate fluid flow and vacuum, enabling cataract particles to be removed through a suction tip. A foot-pedal control system allows surgeons to adjust ultrasound energy, vacuum and fluid flow according to the requirements of each operation. The machines also incorporate CASE (Chamber Stabilisation Environment) technology, which regulates changes in vacuum and fluid flow to help maintain stable pressure inside the eye during surgery and reduce the risk of a sudden pressure drop, known as a post-occlusion surge. The handpiece is designed to reduce excessive heat generation near the small incision made during surgery. This can help minimise corneal oedema, or swelling of the cornea, and other post-operative complications, supporting quicker recovery. The approval was given at a meeting chaired by Pansheriya as part of the state government's efforts to strengthen eye-care facilities at government medical colleges and hospitals.
Smriti Mandhana era begins as India look to fix T20 flaws against Zimbabwe
India will begin their T20 series against Zimbabwe under the leadership of Smriti Mandhana on Friday. The series marks the first bilateral encounter between the two teams in history. India is looking to improve their performance in T20s after recent World Cup exits. Zimbabwe enters the series on a high after their recent ODI victory over West Indies. Both teams will follow the T20 matches with three ODIs in Vadodara.
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