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Tulsi Ram Aggarwal: Roller Skating Federation of India (RSFI) president Tulsi Ram Aggarwal on Thursday hailed India's stellar performance at the World Skate Games 2026, where the contingent bagged seven medals in Paraguay's capital, Asuncion. Speaking at the celebration ceremony after welcoming the athletes, Tulsi Ram heaped praise on the skaters' performance, with the likes of Anandkumar Velkumar and Anirudhan Vinod, among others, winning medals. This time, we have won seven medals at the Worl

South Africa wrapped up a brilliant innings-and-31-run win over Australia in the second Test at St George's Park on Thursday, levelling the three-match series. Despite another session being washed out on the fifth day of a rain-hit game, the Proteas took the remaining six second-innings wickets needed to complete victory. South Africa, who suffered a heavy defeat in the opening game in Durban last week, recovered from 110-6 in the first innings to post 425-9 declared, thanks largely to captain T

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

New Zealand: Sanju Samson hammered a 33-ball 67 before Naman Dhir finished the job with an unbeaten 42 off just 15 balls India pulled off their highest successful run chase in T20Is by hunting down 226 and beat New Zealand by four wickets in front of a sell-out crowd at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. Earlier, Glenn Phillips' 40-ball 82 not out lifted New Zealand to 225/4. But the superlative efforts of Samson and Dhir, along with dew coming into the picture, ensured India completed the chase in 1

Pakistan ODI Tri: Harry Brook's love affair with Pakistan grounds reached a historic moment when the England white-ball skipper smashed the fastest-ever ODI double century during the Tri-series match against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Brook hit a 114-ball double hundred during England's second match of the tri-series as he broke the record for the fastest ODI double century, which previously belonged to India captain Shubman Gill, who had smoked a 117

Mitchell Santner: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that his bowlers' wayward start with the new ball, including conceding extras aplenty, proved costly as India chased down 226 to win the first T20I by four wickets here at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. India raced to 94/1 in the powerplay, and helped along by a string of wides from the New Zealand pacers. Although the hosts fought back through the middle overs, Naman Dhir's unbeaten 42 off 15 balls sealed the chase with two balls to

Naman Dhir: India captain Shreyas Iyer hailed his opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for setting up the record chase of 226 against New Zealand in the T20I series opener and lauded Naman Dhir's composure in applying finishing touches. In front of a sell-out crowd at the Hagley Oval, India pulled off their highest successful T20I chase to beat New Zealand by four wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the series. India were given a rollicking start by a 93-run opening stand between Samson

Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan: Indias Tokyo 2020 Paralympics gold medallist Krishna Nagar has called for greater recognition and corporate investment in para-badminton, arguing that increased visibility and sponsorship could significantly expand opportunities for athletes in the sport. Speaking after winning silver in mens doubles SH6 with Sivarajan Solaimalai and bronze in mixed doubles SH6 with Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Nagar acknowledged the sup

Nitish Kumar Reddy: India carried their rich run-scoring vein from the West Indies series into New Zealand, as Sanju Samson's 33-ball 67 and Naman Dhir's late assault of an unbeaten 42 off just 15 balls powered them to hunt down 226, their highest-ever chase in T20Is, and beat New Zealand by four wickets in front of a sell-out crowd at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. Earlier, on a fresh pitch, Glenn Phillips smashed a 40-ball 82 not out and lifted New Zealand to an imposing 225/4. But the superlat

Josh Hazlewood: Australia fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood has confirmed that veteran Steve Smith will be batting on Day 5 despite the neck discomfort that troubled him on Day 4 of the second Test against South Africa at the St George's Park here. Smith experienced neck issues while batting in the first innings, when he was dismissed on 28 in a shock Australia collapse of 99 all out before the visitors were asked to follow-on as they were still trailing by 326 runs in reply to South Africa's 425 in t

Openers Finn Allen: New Zealand's Bevon Jacobs said it was a thrill to open his account with a towering 96-metre six off the first ball he faced, as the hosts piled up 225/4 in 20 overs against India in the first T20I here at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. Walking in after Daryl Mitchell's dismissal in the 13th over, Jacobs wasted no time in settling in, lofting Arshdeep Singh high over the ropes to set the tone for a breezy 16-ball 31 that included three sixes at a strike-rate of 193.75. I mean

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Glenn Phillips smashed a blazing unbeaten 40-ball 82 as New Zealand piled up 225/4 in their 20 overs against an uninspiring Indian bowling attack in the first T20I here at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. The total is also New Zealand's highest in T20Is at the Hagley Oval, as well as their joint best ever score against India in the shortest format. It also equalled the highest total conceded by India in the format. New Zealand made 65 runs in the powerplay before amassing 93 run

MA Chidambaram Stadium: Jharkhands left-handed batter Shikhar Mohan will link up with the India A side from the second four-day game of their tour of New Zealand. India A will open their three-match four-day series against New Zealand A in Lincoln on October 24. The second game will be played at the Hagley Oval before the tour wraps up in Lincoln on November 7. He will be there with the India A team from the second game onwards. Some changes are expected to be made to the India A team due to a

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India cricketer Reema Malhotra believes defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be on the lookout for Indian batters and all-rounders at the WPL 2027 auction happening in Kochi on October 28, adding that the franchise needs to plug gaps in its middle order and find a reliable number seven. RCB go into the mini auction with just five slots to fill, after having retained the bulk of the side that won them the title last season, as they chase

T20 World Cup: New Zealand batting all-rounder Daryl Mitchell said a visit by India always brings a special buzz in the country, as the hosts prepare to open their home summer against the current T20 World Cup champions in the first of five games at a packed Hagley Oval. Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming, who will join the England Test team as their head coach at the conclusion of the T20I series, rang the Hagley Oval bell to mark the start of proceedings in front of a sell-out crowd.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: Pakistan bowling coach Shaun Tait on Thursday expressed satisfaction with his attack's showing in the ongoing ODI tri-series, saying the pace and spin departments had complemented each other well in back-to-back wins over Sri Lanka and England. Pakistan made a strong start to the tri-series first by beating Sri Lanka by 37 runs before thrashing England by 87 runs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The side arrived in Lahore from Rawalpindi on Wednesday evening and w

Nitish Kumar Reddy: India have brought back express pacer Mayank Yadav and seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy as skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the T20I series opener at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. This is the first T20I meeting between the two teams after this years T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, where India emerged triumphant to retain the title on home soil. India are hitting the ground running in New Zealand just four days aft

Sanju Samson: India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said the team has been well looked after since landing in New Zealand and that the side was raring to go in the first T20I at the Hagley Oval despite having taken on the West Indies at home only four days ago. With barely any breathing space between the two assignments, Samson said the arrangements made for the players had ensured the quick switch from Indian conditions to the Kiwi summer was a comfortable one. Travel was really nice. I think

North Sydney Oval: Australia fast bowler Megan Schutt has been handed a two-match suspension for failing to adhere to requirements around the use of prescription medication, Cricket Australia said on Thursday. CA said the two-match ban includes all international and domestic cricket. As a result, the pace bowler will miss Thursday's third and final T20I against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval, as well as the Adelaide Strikers' opening game of Weber WBBL 12 against Melbourne Stars on October 31

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Indias choice between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shivam Dube for the upcoming T20Is against New Zealand should depend on the conditions and the teams balance, while backing Varun Chakaravarthy over Kuldeep Yadav as a spin option. Pujara explained that New Zealands playing conditions and the oppositions familiarity with Indias bowlers could influence selection decisions and determine the roles assigned to the all-rounders. With both

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has backed Shivam Dube to make a greater impact than Nitish Kumar Reddy with the ball in New Zealand conditions, citing the all-rounders international experience, ability to extract bounce and performances in high-pressure matches. Nayar also highlighted Kuldeep Yadavs wrist-spin as a potential advantage for India, particularly when the ball offers limited movement off the pitch. Explaining why Dube could be a more trusted bowling

Commercial Officer Glenn Critchley: 'Sonic' technology will be used for the first time as part of the Decision Review System (DRS) during the multi-format series between New Zealand and India, starting Thursday, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said. NZC added that the approval applies to the upcoming BlackCaps v India series in New Zealand, with any future use of the technology remaining subject to the ICC's ongoing accreditation and approval processes. The addition of New Zealand-designed edge-detec

ICC World Test Championship Test: Opener Travis Head struck an unbeaten 87 in the second innings to rescue Australia despite being forced to follow-on after being bowled out for 99 in their first innings on the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa at the St George's Park in Gqeberha on Wednesday. Bundled out for a paltry 99 in the first innings, Australia lost opener Nic Maddinson for eight before Head and Marnus Labuschagne shared a 92-run partnership in the second innings as the

SL vs ENG 3rdODI, Cricket Tips: Pakistan have been brilliant in the ongoing ODI tri-series at home and have beaten Sri Lanka and England in consecutive matches. Their chances of making it to the final have increased. Now England and Sri Lanka will compete for the remaining second slot in the final. These two sides will be facing each other on Thursday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, starting at 1:30 PM IST. Both teams suffered big defeats in their opening game. Sri Lanka lacked the bat in the fin

NZ vs IND 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: Team India and New Zealand will be facing each other in the five-match T20I series, starting on Thursday. The first T20I will start at 12:30 PM IST at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Shreyas Iyer and co. have been competitive against a lower-ranked side, but their bowling has been a big issue. In the recent home series, they failed to win against West Indies. India have not lost the T20I series against New Zealand in the last five attempts. So, the streak is on the l

Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada bowled South Africa to within sight of a series-levelling victory on the fourth day of the second Test at St George's Park on Wednesday. Australia were 156 for four in their follow on innings after being shot out for 99 earlier in the day. They were still 170 runs short of making South Africa bat again. Travis Head survived an early chance and was unbeaten on 87. Steve Smith did not come out to bat in the second innings after appearing to be struggling with a neck

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: When Bhuvneshwar Kumar trudged off the field in Napier on November 22, 2022, little did anyone know that it would be his last T20I for India for nearly four years. Three captaincy changes and at least two selection committee overhauls later, his India career appeared consigned to the past tense. On October 17, it was revived where it began. Arshdeep Singh took a blow to the shoulder in Hyderabad, and Bhuvneshwar was drafted into the squad for the fifth T20I against the

Sri Lanka Cricket: England players, including skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, will be free to skip the three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka if their respective franchises reach the knockout stage of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027, which runs from January 14 to February 7 next year. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the white-ball tour itinerary on Wednesday, with the T20Is in Pallekele on February 1, 3 and 5 as preparation for the inaugural Women's T20 Champions Trophy, to be played in India f

Luhnu Cricket Ground: Tanay Thyagarajan finished with 11 wickets, after hitting an unbeaten half-century as Hyderabad thrashed Andhra by 267 runs in an Elite Group B Ranji Trophy match in Mulapadu on Wednesday. Thyagarajan, who had taken five wickets in Andhra's first innings, returned to claim six more as Andhra, set 398 to win, were dismissed for 130. He was named Player of the Match for the second game running, after having won the award against Tripura last week. In Thiruvananthapuram, vete

Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground: England have announced their squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with Sussex club captain and wicketkeeper-batter John Simpson named captain for the tournament, which takes place from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong. With six players on the field and six overs per innings, the Hong Kong Sixes is built around attacking cricket, quick scoring and players contributing across disciplines. Simpson will lead a seven-me

Their Asian Games: Days after a rain-hit draw against the West Indies at home led to the series ending in a 2-2 draw, a jetlagged India will take on a strong New Zealand in the first of five T20Is here at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. The schedule has given India little breathing space. Their Asian Games gold medal-winning campaign in Japan ended on October 3, before the home series against the West Indies began three days later in Lucknow, and the decider was washed out in Bengaluru on October

GMR Sports India Pvt Ltd: Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has been appointed as the spin-bowling coach of Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2027 IPL season. The appointment means Mishra returns to a new role to the franchise with which he began his IPL journey. Mishra, 43, retired from all forms of the game in September 2025 and will be taking up a coaching assignment in the league for the first time. I don't know about legends, but I did really decent in IPL. Dilli dilwallon ki hai (Delhi is of

ODI World Cup: India will need more than their reputation to get the better of New Zealand on their home turf, former head coach Ravi Shastri said on Wednesday, urging the visitors to soak up the pressure and turn it back on the hosts right from the opening T20I on Thursday. The five T20Is will run till November 1, before the five-match ODI series takes centrestage in terms of 2027 Mens ODI World Cup preparation. It is followed by a two-match Test series, to be played in Wellington and Christch

United Arab Emirates: Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has further strengthened his position at the top of the ICC ODI bowling rankings after an impressive four-wicket haul against Zimbabwe in the ongoing tri-series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Rashid, who also holds the No. 1 position in the T20I bowling rankings, improved his rating from 714 to 742 points in ODI following his figures of 4/17 in eight overs against Zimbabwe. His performance helped Afghanistan secure a comprehensive 15

In New Zealand: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar should be the side's first-choice new-ball bowler in the upcoming five-match T20I series in New Zealand, citing the conditions there as ideal for the recalled swing bowler to excel. Bhuvneshwar made his return to the Indian set-up for the fifth and final T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru. Though it was washed out due to rain, a lot will be expected of him when he takes the field for the series starting at t

Afghanistan players Sediqullah Atal and Rashid Khan have made major gains in the ICC Mens ODI Player Rankings after helping their team secure an impressive 158-run victory over Zimbabwe in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Tri-Series in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Left-handed batter Sediqullah struck 102 as Afghanistan posted a total of 294 after electing to bat. His Player of the Match effort helped him gain 12 slots and reach 20th position even as Rashids haul of four for 17 that included the prize scal

Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: England women will travel to Sri Lanka early next year for three T20Is and as many ODIs, with the two legs of the tour split either side of the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, set to happen in India from February 14-28 in 2027. The T20I series will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 1, 3 and 5 respectively, as it gives both sides a final hit-out before they head to India for the Champions Trophy.

New Delhi: Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy believes Shafali Vermas growing consistency could pave the way for a remarkable decade of achievements in international cricket, with the 22-year-old emerging as one of the most productive batters in the womens game. Speaking after Indias 3-0 T20I series win against Zimbabwe, Veda praised Shafali's recent progress across formats and pointed to her scoring record in 2026 as evidence of how far the young opener has developed. Verma was named Playe

Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the 2027 ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup, with Bangladesh and Nepal set to co-host the third edition of the tournament from January 21 to February 6. Sixteen teams will compete across 41 matches at venues in Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu, with India entering the competition as two-time defending champions. The tournament will feature four groups of four teams each, with the group s

With Hardik Pandya: Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be rubbing his hands at the prospect of bowling in early-season New Zealand conditions, while Arshdeep Singh can use his left-arm angle to trouble Finn Allen, according to former Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment. Both Bhuvneshwar and Arshdeep were a part of Indias 1-0 T20I series win in New Zealand in 2022 and the duo are now back for the five-game series starting in Christchurch on Thursday. While Arshdeep has now established himself in the

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can't just walk straight into the team, India captain Shreyas Iyer said Wednesday, after calls for the teenage sensation to be unleashed for the T20 series against New Zealand starting in Christchurch this week. The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India in July but has been used sparingly against top opponents despite his glittering Indian Premier League form. India landed in New Zealand on Tuesday, two days before they begin their 40-day tour inclu

T20 World Cup: India's players are in for a bit of a shock when the T20I series in New Zealand gets underway, according to former Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment, citing the games starting at 8pm in near darkness and temperatures expected to hover around ten degrees. International sides have rarely toured this early in the New Zealand summer in recent years, pointed out Pamment, who briefly worked as the Black Caps assistant coach and is coming off a fielding coach stint with the Ba

Former Mumbai Indians: Former Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment said he was a little bit shocked over Mahela Jayawardene stepping down as the franchise's head coach and backed Kieron Pollard to take over the role. Last week, Jayawardene stepped down as MI head coach, which ended his second stint in charge of the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, after having guided them to three titles during his first spell from 2017 to 2022. Pamment, who worked alongside Jayawardene a

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has backed Harmanpreet Kaurs importance to the national side after the experienced batter returned to form with a significant innings during Indias T20I series against Zimbabwe, explaining that the emotions she displayed afterwards reflected the passion she continues to bring to the game. The innings, played during Indias 3-0 series sweep in Zimbabwe, offered a timely boost for the senior batter as the team looks towards the upcoming Champion

NZ T20Is: Recalled veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar can be lethal with the new ball if New Zealand's early-season pitches offer swing and seam, apart from him bringing a calming presence to India's bowling line-up in the upcoming T20I series starting on Thursday, said former Black Caps fast bowler Shane Bond. Bhuvneshwar returned to India's T20I squad for the first time in nearly four years, when he recently featured in the washed out series decider against the West Indies in Bengaluru. The vete

Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond believes wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy will be an awkward proposition to deal with for New Zealand's batters when the T20I series starts in Christchurch on Thursday because of the extra bounce in early season pitches, despite conditions expected to favour pacers. Chakaravarthy, who has picked 75 wickets in 49 games, returned to Indias T20I squad for the five-game series in New Zealand after recovering from a side strain sustained

T20 World Cups: Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy has praised Indias dominant 3-0 T20I series victory over Zimbabwe, describing the teams performances as an encouraging beginning to Smriti Mandhanas tenure as full-time captain. India closed out the Zimbabwe series with three wins, establishing momentum under Mandhanas leadership. Speaking about Indias approach during the series, Veda also highlighted the importance of all-rounder Niki Prasads versatility, backing the youngsters ability to

As Bhuvneshwar Kumar: As Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back to India's T20I setup after a gap of nearly four years, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner is wary of the challenge the senior pacer can pose in the five-match T20I series that begins on Thursday, as he stated that the swing king will pose a challenge with the new ball in New Zealand conditions. Bhuvneshwar earned a recall to Indias T20I squad for the five-match series against New Zealand, marking his return to the national side after nearly

Captain Smriti Mandhana: India captain Smriti Mandhana said her team would look to carry the dominance they displayed in the T20I series against Zimbabwe into the upcoming ODI matches in Vadodara, after the hosts completed a 3-0 sweep with a comprehensive 92-run victory in the final match. Good domination in the way we dominated in all three matches. That is what we will look to do in the ODI matches. That's what we have been speaking about in the dressing room, and that's what we will look to

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Harmanpreet Kaurs unbeaten 91 off 41 balls and Nandani Sharmas three-wicket haul powered India to a comprehensive 92-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final womens T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Tuesday, completing a series sweep. Batting first, India posted a mammoth 216/7 in 20 overs, with Harmanpreet and Shafali Verma striking half-centuries to put the hosts in a commanding position. Zimbabwe, in reply,