Czech Republic beat Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King title
The Czech Republic secured their 12th Billie Jean King Cup title by defeating Ukraine 2-0 in the final. Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova delivered dominant singles victories, with Muchova sweeping Anhelina Kalinina and Noskova overcoming Elina Svitolina. This victory marks the Czechs' first title since 2018, solidifying their position as the second-most successful nation in the competition's history.
England brace for challenging winter after turbulent summer
England cricket experienced a turbulent home summer marked by Ben Stokes's unexpected retirement, the sacking of Test coach Brendon McCullum, and several off-field disciplinary incidents. Despite these challenges, the team achieved mixed results in various formats. They are now preparing for a demanding winter schedule, with Stephen Fleming taking over as the new Test coach, aiming for a more measured approach.
IND vs AFG: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Quarter-final, Asian Games 2026
IND vs AFG Quarterfinal,Approaching Milestones and Records :The Indian cricket team and the Afghanistan cricket team will be up against each other in the second quarterfinal of the Asian Games 2026. This match will be played at Korogi Sports Club in Nisshin on September 28 at 10:30 AM IST. Both teams will be aiming to get a win here. The semifinal spot is on the line, as the winner will move one step closer to the gold medal. India have a very strong side, and they beat Afghanistan's full-strength side earlier this month. But the way the match against Japan ended, there will surely be some talks in the camp to not take Afghanistan lightly. India are expected to win this game and Afghanistan have a really good spin unit. Surely the pressure will be on. The weather forecast is another issue, but one thing is guaranteed: if the match happens, we will see some big records getting broken. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the IND vs AFG quarter-final at Korogi Sports Club in Nisshin. IND vs AFG: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the IND vs AFG quarter-final at Korogi Sports Club 42 - Abhishek Sharma will carry a terrific form in the Asian Games 2026. He has scored 1858 runs in just 59 T20Is and needs 42 more runs to surpass Chris Gayle (1899) in the run-scoring chart. 21 - Indian captain Shreyas Iyer is just 21 runs away from completing 1500 T20I runs in his career. 3 - Najibullah Zadran has hit 97 sixes in T20Is. He needs three sixes to reach 100 T20I sixes. He will be only the third Afghan batter to do so. 5 - Arshdeep Singh is the leading wicket-taker for India (140) in T20Is. He needs five more wickets to enter the top ten wicket-takers in T20Is. 6 - Sanju Samson scored two consecutive half-centuries in the series against Afghanistan. He has hit 94 sixes in T20Is and needs six sixes more to reach 100 sixes. 49 - Shreyas Iyer has 7451 runs in T20 cricket and needs 49 more to reach 7500 T20 runs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories 66 - Tilak Varma is 66 runs away from completing 5000 T20 runs in his career.
David Miller and Temba Bavuma smashed centuries for South Africa as Australia once again was exposed against spinners to lose the second cricket ODI by 32 runs on Sunday.
Pakistan vs Hong Kong Live Score, Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket Quarter-Final
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Digital Desk | Kataka, Sep 27 (IANS) Sambalpur Warriors registered a convincing eight-wicket victory over Puri Titans in the Odisha T20 League CM Trophy at the Barabati Stadium, with Shantanu Mishra and Soumya R Lenka guiding the side to a successful chase of 164. Batting first, Puri Titans posted 163/7 in their allotted 20 overs after recovering from an early setback through a crucial partnership between Adithya Rout and Swayam Srivastava. The pair added 73 runs for the second wicket to steady the innings and lay the foundation for a competitive total. Srivastava scored 27 off 23 deliveries, while Rout continued to find the boundaries and top-scored with a fluent 75 off 50 balls. Sarbeswar Mohanty provided a late boost with 20 off 13 deliveries to help Puri finish strongly. In reply, Sambalpur Warriors also lost an early wicket but recovered through Shantanu Mishra and OM T Munde, who stitched together a 64-run partnership for the second wicket. Munde contributed 28 off 21 deliveries before being dismissed, but Shantanu continued to anchor the chase. Soumya R Lenka joined Shantanu and ensured the Warriors maintained control of the innings. With 16 runs required from the final two overs, the pair kept their composure and took Sambalpur across the finish line without further loss. Shantanu remained unbeaten on 78 off 59 deliveries, while Soumya provided an aggressive finish with an unbeaten 38 off 20 balls. Sambalpur completed the chase with more than an over to spare, securing two valuable points at the Barabati Stadium that has hosted international matches in the past. Reflecting on the victory and his performance, player of the match Shantanu Mishra said, It feels great to contribute to such an important win for the team. We knew Puri had put up a competitive total, so it was important for us to build partnerships and keep the chase under control. Soumya played a very important role towards the end, and Im happy we could finish the game strongly. These are crucial points for us, and hopefully we can carry this momentum into our upcoming matches.
Miller, Bavuma tons as SA whip Aus to seal ODI series
Australia's middle-order batting struggles, particularly against spin, led to their ODI series defeat against South Africa. Despite strong starts from openers, the team consistently faltered in the middle overs, a concern acknowledged by captain Mitch Marsh as a crucial learning experience ahead of the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
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Tom Banton hits maiden ODI century as England beat Sri Lanka by 223 runs to seal ODI series 2-1
England beat Sri Lanka by 223 runs to complete a 2-1 series victory in ODIs . The batters, particularly Tom Banton, set the tone before the bowlers produced a ruthless show to dismantle the visitors at The Oval on Sunday evening.
1st ODI: Felt Awkward Receiving Player Of The Match Award After Virat Bhai's Knock, Says Kuldeep
Kuldeep Yadav: Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Sunday admitted he felt awkward accepting the Player of the Match award ahead of Virat Kohli, even though his four-wicket haul had pulled India back into the first ODI against the West Indies here, as they eventually won by eight wickets. The wrist-spinner returned figures of 4-40 in his allocated ten overs and played a pivotal role in derailing the West Indies run-making in the middle overs. Kuldeep broke a 135-run opening stand by dismissing John Campbelll and then removed skipper Shai Hope, centurion Justin Greaves and Jewel Andrew to peg West Indies back. Kohli then smashed an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls, including crossing the 15,000 runs mark and skipper Shubman Gill made 110, with Kuldeep said their batting was what he enjoyed most about the day. I actually loved the batting from Shubman and Virat bhai, it was a special inning from them. It feels awkward to receive the Man of the Match award seeing the way Virat batted, it was an outstanding inning, Kuldeep said at the post-match presentation ceremony. Talking about his own spell, the left-arm wrist-spinner said everything had clicked in his favour. I think personally I like my rhythm, to be very honest. I was very calm in my rhythm and just trying to bowl whatever I felt like bowling, just varying the pace, variations were superb, just reading the batters, where they're going to hit me, and yeah, I bowled very, very, very good in rhythm. Kuldeep has been in and out of the Indian side, and didnt play the ODI series in England in July. He added that a spell like this goes a long way in restoring belief in his abilities. It always feels nice when you enjoy your bowling and that's where you achieve your best. When you are enjoying your bowling, when you are a bit relaxed as well, and then your performance comes at peak. So, sometimes it feels to get that confidence back, you have to have a bowling spell like this, definitely, you grow your confidence. Kuldeep has been in and out of the Indian side, and didnt play the ODI series in England in July. He added that a spell like this goes a long way in restoring belief in his abilities. It always feels nice when you enjoy your bowling and that's where you achieve your best. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I personally feel there's still a chance to improve, and I'm going to stick with the same rhythm, that's the most important thing. Even if I play any format, it's just about you feeling comfortable in your rhythm and in your flow. Article Source: IANS
Damp squib closes out Lancashire's forgettable summer
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SA vs AUS 2nd ODI: Temba Bavuma, David Miller Hit Centuries As South Africa Clinch Series
Centuries by Temba Bavuma and David Miller set up a series-clinching 32-run win for South Africa in the second one-day international against Australia at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. It was South Africas sixth successive one-day series win against Australia since 2016/17. Captain Bavuma hit 103 and Miller slammed 142 to propel South Africa to 365 for nine after they were sent in to bat for the second time in the series. It was an overall good team performance, Bavuma said at the post-match presentation. It was tricky batting upfront but we were able to handle that challenge. It was an unbelievable performance by David, then the bowlers did well. They held their nerve, we knew they would put us under pressure. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh acknowledged his teams failure to build on a good start by Travis Head and himself. Marsh and Head both hit 84 but as in the first match Australia struggled in the middle overs against South Africas spinners. They were bowled out for 333 despite some powerful late hitting by Xavier Bartlett, who made 50 off 28 balls. Its really disappointing, said Marsh. We havent been able to execute in those middle phases, which is a great learning curve for some of our younger guys. But credit to South Africa, who bowled well in those phases. Bavuma and Miller shared a fourth wicket stand of 156 off 135 balls with Bavuma batting solidly while the left-handed Miller made a career-best score off just 93 balls, hitting 12 fours and nine sixes. It was the eighth one-day international century by the 37-year-old Miller and his fourth against Australia. They bring out the best in the guys, said Miller. Its good to compete against the best in the world. It was South Africas pink day with the players wearing pink to raise awareness of breast cancer. Instead of their own names the players wore the names of cancer survivors on their backs and Miller wore the name of his mother, Jenny. Shes been through a lot and it was nice to represent my mom and everything shes been through, he said. With high totals a regular occurrence at the Wanderers, Australia seemed well on the way to chasing down the target as Marsh and Head put on 130 for the first wicket inside 17 overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The match changed when Marsh was bowled by Fortuin and the innings gradually lost momentum against a three-pronged spin attack, with left-armers Keshav Maharaj and Bjorn Fortuin and off-spinner Aiden Markram all bowling their full quota of ten overs.
Virat Kohli's 15,000-run ODI milestone may have put him in an elite club alongside Sachin Tendulkar, but the star batter insisted personal landmarks have never been his focus as he underlined his enduring hunger to up the ante for the team.
1st ODI: Let Kohli Be Himself And He Will Win Matches For You, Says Shubman Gill
Greenfield International Stadium: India captain Shubman Gill on Sunday said the best way to get the most out of Virat Kohli is to let him be himself, after the talismanic batters unbeaten 139 off 88 balls powered India to an eight-wicket win over West Indies in the first ODI here at the Greenfield International Stadium. Gill made 110 and shared a 151-run stand with Kohli, who hit an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls, including crossing the 15,000 runs mark in the format, as India chased down 296 with 50 balls to spare and go 1-0 up in the three-match series. Honestly when I got out, I thought I should have finished the game. But it was a satisfying innings for me. He's batting superbly and I think he's enjoying the game a lot more, playing with freedom, those are the facts of his batting and he always had the game, the ability to clear the boundary at will, he's doing that right now. Someone like him, who's won so many games for India, you let him be and on the day he will win the matches for you, said Gill in the post-match presentation ceremony on Sunday. He also lauded wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, whose 4-40 pulled India back into the game after West Indies openers Justin Greaves and John Campbell had put on 135 runs for the opening stand. Someone like Kuldeep, especially in the middle overs if he is bowling well, he is a wicket-taker. We were on the backfoot with their opening partnership, he got us back in the game, at one point it looked like keeping them to 300 was great. Gill also said India were still looking for more depth in the batting. Ideally, yes, we would like an eighth batting option: someone who can contribute at least 20-30 runs. We weren't able to get the scores we wanted, but we are open to trying different combinations to see what works for us. West Indies captain Shai Hope admitted that the visitors failed to make the most of a strong start. For sure, we could definitely put more runs on the board. When you come in on surfaces such as good surfaces here in India, you have to make sure you put a good score on the board. Maybe 60 to 80 runs short, to be fair. But then in the way you're bowling, when you're trying to defend a target, close to 290, I think you gotta make sure everything goes right for you. West Indies were going at more than seven an over at one stage before Kuldeep's spell derailed them, and Hope agreed the middle overs cost them. That's it - when you got a platform like that, I thought the guys started really well. It's something that we were trying to improve on a lot for the last couple of series, the opening pair and must commend the guys for the start they gave us. They laid a very good foundation, but then we got stuck there in the middle and then it made it a lot more difficult for us in the back end to get a competitive total. Well again, we just got to grasp those key moments. Like I said, if we got a bit more runs, you never know, it could have changed the context of the game, he added. Hope also pointed out the dropped catches of Gill on 11 and of Kohli on 125. Also we had a couple of chances when we fielded, so we never knew what could happen there with that 290 score. They laid a very good foundation, but then we got stuck there in the middle and then it made it a lot more difficult for us in the back end to get a competitive total. Well again, we just got to grasp those key moments. Like I said, if we got a bit more runs, you never know, it could have changed the context of the game, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Greaves, who struck a maiden ODI hundred, did not take the field during India's chase, and Hope was unsure of the extent of the problem. Hopefully (hes fine). We've got to see now what's going on, but it's unfortunate he couldn't finish the game for us today. Asked about the remaining two ODIs and his own record in India, Hope was brief. Yes, for sure, I need some (runs). Article Source: IANS
'Feels awkward to receive POTM' - Kuldeep Yadav reacts to Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill's century
Chasing 295 runs against West Indies, India captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli played some meticulous cricket, scoring a century each. Gill initially stitched a partnership of 74 runs with Rohit Sharma before Kohli joined...
Achievements Come Along, Milestones Never My Focus: Kohli On Crossing 15,000 ODI Runs
Greenfield International Stadium: Talismanic batter Virat Kohli on Sunday said milestones have never been his focus and that he is excited to unlock a new version of himself at this stage of his career, after becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to complete 15,000 ODI runs. The 37-year-old, who got to the landmark faster than anyone in mens ODI, smashed an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls his 55th ODI ton - as India beat West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI here at the Greenfield International Stadium to go 1-0 up in the three-match series. Well, my focus has never really been on these milestones, so to say. It's just understanding the situation along the course of just doing the job for the team, whatever. Achievements come along. Obviously, I feel very grateful and very blessed to be in this position for having played for so long. Just keeping my head down, working hard, and thanking God for everything that I've been blessed with and the opportunities that I've gotten in my life to be where I am. We have a very blessed life and a blessed journey because so many people want to be here, but we get to be the lucky ones. So, we better put our head down and just work hard every day of our lives, said Kohli in a chat with broadcasters at the conclusion of the game. Kohli, who now plays only ODIs for India, said the key to his recent consistency in the 50-over format lay in staying fit and mentally fresh. I think just the understanding of the game firstly, also at the stage that I'm at - just keeping myself physically very fit, because the game's more or less in the mind. I've never been a guy who practiced a lot, even when I was playing all three formats, as you know. So it's just for me about staying mentally fresh, staying in the present moment and just expressing myself really out there to play in a certain way, get used to this template more often. The former captain said he had set himself the task of batting at a higher tempo in ODIs. I've got a challenge at this stage of my career to kind of up the ante and play a gear or two higher, and that was exciting for me to work on. Again, it excites you when you have to unlock a new version at this stage of your career, which will eventually help any team that you play for, be it playing for India or in the IPL. It's really helped me a lot to play with a free mind, and I think that's what's working for me. But I think to follow a free mind, you need a fit body. So for me it works the other way around. I stay physically fit and then I'm able to visualize the game in the way that I want to play, which allows me the best chance to go out there and execute in the way that I did tonight. Asked about his state of mind, Kohli spoke of the gratitude he feels for his journey. I'm just very grateful and happy, to be honest. Like, it's the only thing we need to do is just look back once and, where we came from. That's something that we tend to forget when we are caught up with the hustle of the world and the positions we get into with so much attention and fame and so much love from the fans. It can be very easy to forget where you came from. But I think just looking back at the journey from when you started as a child just makes you feel grateful. I enjoy each and every minute that I'm out there playing for India, because I understand that, as I said, I could have been a possibility that I wouldn't be standing here. I wouldn't have played for India at all. That could have been my reality as well. But I'm getting to live all these amazing moments representing my country, playing in front of such big crowds and doing the job for the team. As a cricket player, this is all that I dreamt of, and I'm getting it. So I have nothing but gratitude in my heart, and, as I said, I just want to put my head down, keep working hard, put a smile on my face, and hopefully make other people smile too, he explained. Kohli also had a message for young players who look up to him. It's a fact which we don't want to face as athletes, that even if everything ends after this game, you have to play the way you want to play the game and you have to remind yourself that every time you go out to play. That unlocks that positivity, that taking a risk, that unlocks that mindset which helps you to win games for your team. That's the only advice I would give to the young guys: don't think a lot about all the other stuff outside of the field. Once you enter the ground, this is everything, and it should be everything for you guys and just put your body on the line. As I said, put your head down. If you have to run four doubles in an over when you're batting at 150, you have to do it. There are no excuses. So if they play like that, then you should be fine, he added. With the 2027 ODI World Cup a year away, Kohli said playing a single format had given him clarity about his goals. Also clarity - I mean, we're a year away from the World Cup. I know what my goal is, and it's pretty clear for me that whatever games we get, I just need to keep working on different aspects of the game, keep myself physically fit, challenge myself to be out there, run from boundary to boundary in the last 15 overs if I can, field in the inner ring, show intensity. If I keep ticking all those boxes, as I said, I've got some time left to play in this format as well, and yeah, I just want to enjoy every day. So when I get an opportunity, I feel happy rather than feeling anxiety or pressure to make the most of it. I just want to express myself and play my game. As I said, I promised myself I'm going to play positively because I can. So I'm going to continue to play like that, but not be reckless. There's a fine line which, as a professional, as an experienced player, I should have the ability to execute in this way without playing reckless shots and get the team through, he added. Kohli, who added 151 for the second wicket with skipper Shubman Gill (110), was full of praise for his captain. There's a reason why he's leading the team. He's got the right perspective, as I said, to look at the game in the way that making the team win from different situations. When you play with a guy like that, it's not very difficult to string in a partnership, because he knows what needs to be done, I know what needs to be done. I just want to express myself and play my game. As I said, I promised myself I'm going to play positively because I can. So I'm going to continue to play like that, but not be reckless. There's a fine line which, as a professional, as an experienced player, I should have the ability to execute in this way without playing reckless shots and get the team through, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories He's probably up there with the best players in the world and obviously a very talented guy. So not having to say much to him while batting. In the field, when he needs my help, I'm always available, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Banton Blasts Maiden Ton as England Crush SL to Seal ODI Series
Tom Banton's maiden ODI century, backed by Harry Brook and Jordan Cox, powered England to 355-7 before their bowlers dismissed Sri Lanka for 132, sealing series.
Tom Banton Hundred Paves Way For England ODI Series Win Over Sri Lanka
Tom Banton's maiden England hundred laid the foundations for a series-clinching 223-run win over Sri Lanka in the third one-day international on Sunday. Banton's commanding 126 was the cornerstone of England's imposing total of 355-7 at the Oval. It was his first century in 53 limited-overs appearances for England. Together with England captain Harry Brook, who made 77 after being dropped on seven, Banton shared a third-wicket partnership of 150. Sri Lanka never looked like chasing down a target of 356 and were dismissed for 132, with nearly 21 overs to spare. England's victory, which saw them take the three-match series 2-1, was also their record ODI win against Sri Lanka in terms of runs, surpassing their 128-run win at Perth in 1999. It meant England ended a turbulent home season on a positive note after the international retirement of former Test captain Ben Stokes and the sacking of Brendon McCullum as their red-ball coach earlier in the campaign. Sri Lanka, whitewashed 3-0 in the preceding T20 series, were in trouble from the moment Pathum Nissanka was caught behind off Sonny Baker in the second over. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis defiantly pulled Gus Atkinson for two sixes in three balls. But Atkinson took two wickets to reduce Sri Lanka to 53-3, with Kamindu Mendis (12) and Kusal (36) both perishing to the pace bowler. The result was effectively put beyond doubt when Sri Lanka slumped to 82-6. Liam Dawson took 3-26 before fellow spinner and player of the series Will Jacks ended the match by dismissing Eshan Malinga. England had an early let-off in their dominant innings when Brook, who had made just seven, edged Dunith Wellalage to wicketkeeper Kusal, who failed to hold the chance. Brook took full advantage of that escape, going on to complete a 49-ball fifty. Banton, fresh from his 73 on Thursday, went into the 90s with an audacious reverse-swept six off leg-spinner Sachindu Colombage. A glorious drive through extra cover off Wellalage -- his 13th four in 95 balls faced -- took the Somerset batsman to a hundred. Brook eventually miscued paceman Asitha Fernando to mid-off but his exit left England still well-placed at 218-3 in the 35th over. Banton's superb 105-ball innings, including 16 fours and five sixes, finally came to an end when he holed out to long-on off Colombage. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Jordan Cox kept the runs coming with 76 before he was dismissed off the penultimate ball of the innings.
Kuldeep reels West Indies in, Gill and Kohli tons knock them out
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1st ODI: Kuldeeps four-for, Gill and Kohli tons help India thrash WI by eight wickets (Ld)
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 27 (IANS) Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 139 while skipper Shubman Gill struck 110 as India crushed the West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI at the Greenfield International Stadium here on Sunday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After the West Indies made 295/7, with Kuldeep Yadav picking a four-wicket haul and controlling run-flow in the middle overs, Rohit Sharma and Gill gave India a quick start with a 74-run opening stand before the latter and Kohli batted the visitors out of the game with a 151-run partnership. Gill walked off to a standing ovation after his 108-ball 110, his tenth ODI hundred featuring 13 fours and a six. Kohli, who became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs during the innings, struck 139 not out off 88 balls with ten fours and nine sixes, the most sixes he has hit in an ODI innings. It was his 55th ODI ton and 10th against the West Indies, as India got home with 50 balls to spare. Rohit drove the first ball of the chase from Jayden Seales for four and that set the tone for Indias successful chase. Gill was dropped on 11 at cover-point, and West Indies then wasted a review on an lbw appeal against Rohit, who slashed the next ball over sweeper cover for six. Gill hit Alzarri Joseph for three fours in the eighth over and lifted Gudakesh Motie over cover for six, while Rohit pulled him for his third six as India reached 70/0 at the end of the powerplay. Joseph struck in the 12th over after moving deep square leg a little straighter, and Rohit miscued a whip straight to the fielder to fall for 32. It was the fourth time Joseph had dismissed him in ODIs. Kohli got going with a top-edged pull over the keeper for six. Gill reached his fifty off 49 balls as dew set in, and with Justin Greaves off the field with a shin problem, Shai Hope had only five frontline bowlers to call on. Kohli reached his fifty off 40 balls and then hit Joseph for three successive fours in the 29th over, the second of them making him the fastest men's batter to 15,000 ODI runs and cross that landmark after Tendulkar. Gill completed his hundred with a drive off Seales at the start of the 31st over. Kohli's pulled six off Roston Chase in the 34th over brought up the 150-run stand, but Gill fell three balls later by slog-sweeping to deep midwicket. With Ruturaj Gaikwad (13 not out) giving support, Kohli danced down to loft Motie over long-on for six to reach his hundred off 74 balls, his third-fastest in ODIs and his 60th in List A cricket. Dropped on 125 by Keemo Paul, Kohli finished the match in style, whipping Keacy Carty over deep backward square leg for six before sealing the win with another six over fine leg. Previously, Justin Greaves struck a fluent 101 off 108 balls, while John Campbell and Amir Jangoo chipped with fifties. Put into batting in stifling heat and humidity, West Indies raced to 85/0 in the powerplay as India's seamers struggled for control. Greaves was particularly severe on the pacers, making 56 off 55 balls against them with 10 fours, while the spinners held him to 44 off 53. Nitish Kumar Reddy's first over cost 18, with Greaves hitting four boundaries, one off a no-ball and another off the free hit. Gurnoor Brar nearly had him in the fourth over, but Rohit Sharma could only get fingertips to the edge at wide slip. Campbell took on Ravindra Jadeja as soon as spin came on, hitting two sixes over long-on. Greaves cut debutant Naman Dhir for four in the 14th over to reach his fifty and bring up West Indies' first century opening stand against India since 2019. Kuldeep broke the 135-run stand in the 20th over when Campbell top-edged a sweep to short fine leg. Keacy Carty struggled through a tortured stay before lobbing Prasidh Krishna to mid-on in the 31st over, and Kuldeep had captain Shai Hope caught at backward point. Greaves reached his maiden ODI hundred with a single through point but soon missed a sweep at a Kuldeep googly, and India's review showed the ball crashing into off stump. Next ball, Jewel Andrew pressed forward to another googly from Kuldeep and edged to Rohit at slip for a golden duck. Roston Chase and Amir Jangoo rebuilt with a 50-run stand before Prasidh bowled Chase for 24 in the 45th over. Jangoo, who took three fours off Prasidh in the 43rd over, then hit Gurnoor for successive fours and a six to reach his second ODI fifty off 38 balls. Nitish removed Matthew Forde in the final over, and Jangoo hit unbeaten 58 off 43 balls. But the West Indies fell five runs short of reaching 300, which was utterly inadequate to challenge a rampaging duo of Gill and Kohli. Brief Scores: West Indies 295/7 in 50 overs (Justin Greaves 101, John Campbell 62; Kuldeep Yadav 4-40, Prasidh Krishna 2-60) lost to India 300/2 in 41.4 overs (Virat Kohli 139 not out, Shubman Gill 110; Roston Chase 1-64, Alzarri Joseph 1-81) by eight wickets.
Virat Kohli Breaks Two Sachin Tendulkar Records In One Knock, On Cusp Of Breaking Two More
Star India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday shattered multiple records held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar during the first ODI against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.
PIX: Zverev leads Team Europe to sixth Laver Cup crown
Alexander Zverev secured Team Europe's sixth Laver Cup title by defeating American Learner Tien in straight sets, leading to a dominant 13-5 victory over Team World at London's O2 Arena. This marks Zverev's fourth time clinching the winning points for Europe in the prestigious team tennis tournament.
1st ODI: Kohli's Masterclass Helps India Secure A Clinical Eight-wicket Win Over WI
Greenfield International Stadium: Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 139 while skipper Shubman Gill struck 110 as India crushed the West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI at the Greenfield International Stadium here on Sunday and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After the West Indies made 295/7, with Kuldeep Yadav picking a four-wicket haul, Rohit Sharma and Gill gave India a quick start with a 74-run opening stand. After Rohit fell, Gill and Kohli batted West Indies out of the game with a 151-run stand. Gill walked off to a standing ovation after his 108-ball 110, which had 13 fours and a six. Kohli, who became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs during the innings, shifted gears once the result was beyond doubt. He struck 139 not out off 88 balls - his 55th ODI ton and 10th hundred against West Indies, laced with ten fours and nine sixes. Its the most number of sixes Kohli has hit in his ODI career, as India reached home with 50 balls to spare. Rohit got India's chase underway by driving the first ball from Jayden Seales for four. Though the West Indies kept things tight early on, Rohit lofted Jayden Seales over mid-off for another boundary in the third over. Two overs later, Gill had a reprieve on 11 when he sliced a drive straight to cover-point, who spilled a simple chance. Seales then had a big lbw appeal against Rohit turned down, and West Indies lost a review when ball-tracking showed the delivery going over leg stump. To rub salt on the wound, Rohit slashed the next ball from Seales over sweeper cover for six, before pulling Matthew Forde high over deep midwicket for six. Gill, who had another narrow escape when he nearly chopped Seales onto his stumps, broke free in the eighth over by cutting and slapping Alzarri Joseph for three fours, the last of them being a classy drive going through extra cover. Gill kept up the attacking mode by stepping out to lift Gudakesh Motie over cover for six and then cut a short, wide ball for four. Rohit pulled Joseph over deep midwicket for his third six in the final over of the powerplay, as India closed the ten-over phase at 70/0. Joseph gave West Indies the breakthrough they needed, and he did it through a bit of planning. Rohit Sharma had already inside-edged one big swing onto his pad in the 12th over, so Joseph moved deep square leg a little straighter. On the last ball of the over, Rohit went to whip a full delivery away, but he got it off the bottom of the bat and picked out the fielder to perfection for 32, also the fourth time Joseph dismissed him in ODIs. Virat Kohli got going through a top-edged pull over the keeper's head for six and pulled Joseph for four. With dew already setting in and the ground staff using ropes to clear the outfield, Gill completed his fifty off 49 balls and whipped and pulled Roston Chase for boundaries. With Justin Greaves not on the field due to shin cramps sustained while making 101, Shai Hope had only five frontline bowlers to call on. Kohli kept the scoreboard moving by cutting Gudakesh Motie behind square and flicking Matthew Forde through the gap between mid-wicket and mid-on. Gill, despite battling cramps, showed no sign of slowing down with two pulls and a glance. Kohli brought up his fifty in just 40 balls by lofting Joseph through the line to get a six down the ground. The crowd rose to applaud him, and Kohli broke into a broad smile as he celebrated the landmark. Gill pulled and cut Roston Chase for two fours in the 28th over. Kohli then took three boundaries in a row off Joseph in the next over - pulling twice and then gloving a short ball past a diving Shai Hope. The second of those pulls made him only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs and the fastest mens batter to reach the landmark. Gill brought up his hundred with a crisp drive past mid-on off Jayden Seales at the start of the 31st over. Kohli pulled a short ball from Chase for six, while Gill stepped out to loft the off-spinner back over his head for four. Kohli's pulled six off Chase in the 34th over brought up the 150-run partnership, but Gill fell three balls later - slog-sweeping straight to deep midwicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad played a supporting role while Kohli went up another gear. He lofted a Joseph slower ball over long-on to move into the 90s, and danced down to loft Motie over long-on for six to reach his 55th ODI hundred, off 74 balls - also his third-fastest ODI century. It was one of six ODI centuries scored across the world on the day, the first time that has happened. Kohli pulled a short ball from Chase for six, while Gill stepped out to loft the off-spinner back over his head for four. Kohli's pulled six off Chase in the 34th over brought up the 150-run partnership, but Gill fell three balls later - slog-sweeping straight to deep midwicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad played a supporting role while Kohli went up another gear. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Brief Scores: West Indies 295/7 in 50 overs (Justin Greaves 101, John Campbell 62; Kuldeep Yadav 4-40, Prasidh Krishna 2-60) lost to India 300/2 in 41.4 overs (Virat Kohli 139 not out, Shubman Gill 110; Roston Chase 1-64, Alzarri Joseph 1-81) by eight wickets Article Source: IANS
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Greenfield International Stadium: Batting stalwart Virat Kohli on Sunday became only the second mens batter after Sachin Tendulkar to complete 15,000 runs in ODI cricket. Kohli reached the landmark during India's ongoing chase of 296 against the West Indies in the ODI series opener. Kohli, 37, got to the coveted landmark in style in the 29th over by swivelling to pull a short ball from Alzarri Joseph that raced away to the deep midwicket fence. That boundary led to the crowd at the Greenfield International Stadium rising to its feet and applauded loudly for Kohli. Kohli needed a moment to soak in the feeling and raised his bat in acknowledgement. He punched gloves with India ODI skipper Shubman Gill, shared a hug with him and quickly settled back at the crease, with the chase still far from done. Kohli, the right-handed batter, needed only 315 innings to cross the 15,000 runs mark after having made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in August 2008. Tendulkar, who crossed the 15,000 runs mark in his 350th innings in 2007, finished his ODI career in 2012 with 18,426 runs from 463 matches. It also makes Kohli the fastest to reach 15,000 runs in ODI cricket. Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, with 14,234, is the only other batter to have gone past 14,000 in the format. Ricky Ponting (13,704) and Sanath Jayasuriya (13,430) complete the top five on the all-time list of run-getters. The milestone is the latest in a long line of records for Kohli, who has made a habit of reaching run landmarks faster than anyone else in his ODI career. He became the fastest to 10,000 ODI runs in 2018 by getting there in 205 innings, and had taken just 11 innings to move from 9,000 to 10,000 runs. He also holds the record for the quickest route to 8,000, 9,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000 and 14,000 runs in the 50-over format internationally. Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, with 14,234, is the only other batter to have gone past 14,000 in the format. Ricky Ponting (13,704) and Sanath Jayasuriya (13,430) complete the top five on the all-time list of run-getters. The milestone is the latest in a long line of records for Kohli, who has made a habit of reaching run landmarks faster than anyone else in his ODI career. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories He now has 54 ODI centuries, the most by any batter in a single format, and no one else in 50-over cricket has even reached 35. With the way Kohli is batting in Thiruvananthapuram, it wont be a surprise if Kohli registers his 55th ODI ton, as the batting stalwart prepares to play his final World Cup for India through the mega event happening next year in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Article Source: IANS
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Greenfield International Stadium: Justin Greaves struck a fluent 101 off 108 balls, including hitting 12 boundaries, while John Campbell and Amir Jangoo smashed fifties. But India wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav's four-wicket haul pegged West Indies as they posted 295/7 in the first ODI against India at the Greenfield International Stadium here on Sunday. Put to bat first in stifling heat and humid conditions, the West Indies got off to a flying start as Greaves, who notched up his maiden ODI century, and John Campbell, who hit 62 off 60 balls with six fours and three sixes raced to 85 without loss in the powerplay. It was a phase where India's seamers struggled for control, and raised concerns over the efficiency of back-up pace bowling options. Greaves was particularly severe on India's pacers - making 56 off 55 balls against them, with 10 fours. The spinners kept him on a tighter leash, as Greaves made 44 runs off 53 balls and hit only two boundaries. At one point 300 looked a formality for the West Indies to post, but Kuldeep ripped through the middle order with his immaculate control and ripper googly to get the momentum back for India, who conceded runs at 4.27 per over from overs 11-40. It took Jangoo's unbeaten 58 off 43 balls, his second ODI fifty, to push the visitors close to the 300-run mark, though they fell five runs short. Prasidh Krishna finished with 2-60, and India's strong batting line-up will now fancy its chances of chasing the target. After India elected to bowl first, Prasidh conceded just one run in the opening over, but Nitish Kumar Reddy's first over cost 18 runs, as Greaves creamed a no-ball through extra cover, flicked the free hit through midwicket, before whipping and cover-driving to make it four boundaries in the over. Gurnoor Brar nearly struck in the fourth over when Greaves edged a drive towards wide slip, but Rohit Sharma could only get his fingertips to it at full stretch. Even as John Campbell kept himself steady by hitting a few boundaries, Greaves hit Prasidh for three fours in the seventh over, with a backfoot punch through cover point being the standout. Campbell went after Ravindra Jadeja as soon as India introduced spin from the ninth over - top-edging a sweep for four and hitting two sixes over long-on, as the West Indies ended the mandatory power-play with 85/0. Though Jadeja and debutant batting all-rounder Naman Dhirs off-spin slowed the scoring rate, Greaves cut the latter past point in the 14th over to reach his fifty and bring up the team's hundred. It also marked the West Indies' first century opening stand against India since Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis added 115 in Port of Spain in 2019. Greaves, hampered by a shin problem, survived a tight run-out call after Kuldeep Yadav's introduction, even as Campbell reached his fifty in the 17th over and then hit the wrist-spinner for six over deep mid-wicket. Kuldeep got a breakthrough in the 20th over when Campbell top-edged a sweep to short fine leg and depart for 62. The 135-run opening stand also marked the third-highest opening partnership for the West Indies against India in India. Keacy Carty struggled for fluency - falling over while sweeping and nearly chipping a return catch to Kuldeep. He had another escape in the 30th over when a toe-ended scoop rolled between his legs and just missed the stumps. Cartys tortured stay ended in the 31st over when he tried taking on a short ball from Prasidh, but only lobbed to mid-on. Kuldeeps superb time continued when captain Shai Hope miscued a loft off him and was caught by backward point. After Greaves raised his maiden ODI century via a sharp single through point, he missed a sweep off a googly from Kuldeep and was struck on the back leg. India went for the review and ball-tracking showed the delivery hitting the top of off stump. One brought two for Kuldeep as Jewel Andrew pressed forward to a googly he should have been playing on backfoot, as the ball took the shoulder edge and Rohit Sharma at slip grabbed it above his head to dismiss the youngster for a golden duck. Roston Chase, who got off the mark with a reverse sweep for four off Kuldeep, eased the pressure in the 42nd over by pulling and driving Naman Dhir for successive boundaries. Jangoo then cut loose in the 43rd over - taking three fours off Prasidh as 15 runs came from it. Prasidh hit back two overs later as he castled Chase for 24 with a delivery that nipped in as the batter tried to heave over midwicket and end a 50-run stand. One brought two for Kuldeep as Jewel Andrew pressed forward to a googly he should have been playing on backfoot, as the ball took the shoulder edge and Rohit Sharma at slip grabbed it above his head to dismiss the youngster for a golden duck. Roston Chase, who got off the mark with a reverse sweep for four off Kuldeep, eased the pressure in the 42nd over by pulling and driving Naman Dhir for successive boundaries. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Brief Scores: West Indies 295/7 in 50 overs (Justin Greaves 101, John Campbell 62; Kuldeep Yadav 4-40, Prasidh Krishna 2-60) against India Article Source: IANS
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Korogi Sports Park: India captain Shreyas Iyer on Monday said representing the country comes with the non-negotiable expectation of finishing with the gold medal, but felt that his side will focus on maintaining their internal standards rather than obsessing over outcomes in their Asian Games mens T20 quarter-final against Afghanistan, set to take place on Monday. Whenever you represent India, you have to have expectations of finishing on top. That is a good pressure as expectations happen when you want to deliver good results. But at the same time, I think we should not think about outcomes instead, we think about the standard set as a team and try to transcend that in every match. Not just Afghanistan, but all the teams you can see in Asian Games, including Japan, they gave us competition because the wicket here may not be set to a particular standard. But as I said before adapting here is very important. It will be challenging for sure and is difficult for each team. So the team which will play well, will definitely win and we will go into the match from that point of view, Shreyas said in a press conference at the Korogi Sports Park on Sunday. With India entering the event as defending champions, Shreyas felt the growing competition is a good sign to test themselves and overcome the challenges to get the yellow metal again. Every match is important for us as because you get practice from every match and you get opportunities to play against new teams. So, cricket is growing and competition is increasing and it's good for cricket overall. So, the opportunities we get, the chance to play matches, we get to play the Asian Games and more games will come later. You have to have good fitness and mindset too, Shreyas explained. Leading the squad in Nagoya, Shreyas expressed immense pride in captaining the team at the Asian Games, and being part of the same contingent alongside other Indian athletes. It's an honour to be representing India in Asian Games and captaining it at the same time. I feel there are talented bunch of athletes who have come representing different sports. So my only thought is that as many gold medals we get, that would be great for the country. Also it's a great motivation for them to step up from here to the Olympics. We've seen some amazing records made this season. So looking forward to see some more amazing events happening around, and if we get an opportunity to go and see one of them, would love to, he added. Shreyas also revealed that the Indian team had hoped to catch the gold medal game of squash sensation Anahat Singh live before training commitments stopped them from doing so. Yes, definitely. Today we know that an 18-year-old prodigy who is playing a squash game. We were to go for watching it, but we couldn't go due to the practice. But definitely our support is there for each individual who represents the country, or try to get the gold medal and will put in the effort for the same. Soaking in the experience of participating in a multi-sporting continental spectacle, Shreyas also praised the host nation's hospitality. From the time we came to Japan, obviously, it's a bit beautiful. Discipline is very good here, and people follow the instructions. We were to go for watching it, but we couldn't go due to the practice. But definitely our support is there for each individual who represents the country, or try to get the gold medal and will put in the effort for the same. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories It's completely different because over here right now there are teams who are from Asia and at the same time, we are in different venues. But we are playing at the same venue. Staying in different venues, but playing in the same venue. So I personally feel it's a great opportunity for everyone to come and represent their own countries, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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India vs West Indies, 1st ODI Live Updates: India will be squaring off against West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
South Africa vs Australia, 2nd ODI LIVE Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast
South Africa vs Australia 2nd ODI Live Streaming: South Africa look to secure unassailable 2-0 lead after hammering Australia in the first ODI.
Dream Is To Play Match-winning Knock In 2027 WC Finals While Chasing: Kohli
ODI World Cup: India veteran Virat Kohli has 'unfinished business' from the 2023 ODI World Cup as he eyes winning his 'last World Cup' in 2027 with a dream to play a match-winning knock in the finals. Playing a match-winning knock in the finals is a dream for the batting maestro; however, a World Cup win always takes precedence for the former skipper over his own outing. I've always been someone who, in every game that we play, wants to be the guy who wins us the game, Kohli said as quoted by JioStar. I'm made that way; that's never going to go away from me. So, my goal is to win as many games as I can for the team, and my dream is to play a match-winning knock in the finals, while chasing a score. If it happens, great. If it doesn't happen, we win the World Cup, I'll be as happy because eventually, you understand that, as much as that competitive nature is there, it's the last time you're getting to play a World Cup. So, winning that trophy is the most important thing, he said. Kohli emphasised that being out there to win the trophy would be the most satisfying thing, but the bigger goal always stays greater. If I have the opportunity to do it, as an individual staying there out in the middle, there's nothing more satisfying as a batsman. You visualise yourself pulling the team out of trouble. And that's what makes you compete at this level. So, I don't want to let go of that competitiveness. But yeah, the bigger goal is always greater, he added. The former skipper also opened up on the 2023 heartbreak, admitting that the loss was very tough to process for many days as India lost to Australia in the final. Yes, there is a little bit. Before we won the IPL in 2025, I used to get flashbacks of the 2016 final. I feel the same about the World Cup final as well. I was playing on 54 and had set myself up for a big hundred; like, if I got 140-150, we would be in a great position to win that game. But as soon as I played on, it was very tough to process for many days. And you keep thinking about it. That whole World Cup was great; the environment was phenomenal. Within the team, you could see the camaraderie; everyone was happy playing for each other. Even after losing someone like Hardik early on, we never spoke about what would happen next, although it was a big loss in terms of what he brings. But Shami came, and you know what he can do. So, everyone had a feeling that it was our World Cup. There was a different energy altogether, and then when the game shifts like that, it's very difficult to process. Kohli has often been hailed as one of the best-ever batters to play the game. However, he ruled himself out as the best batter, highlighting how different players have existed at different times in the sport. I don't consider myself the best ever. Different players have existed in different times of the sport, and they've done some amazing things, but might not have accumulated those kind of numbers, and some have numbers which are way better than me. That whole World Cup was great; the environment was phenomenal. Within the team, you could see the camaraderie; everyone was happy playing for each other. Even after losing someone like Hardik early on, we never spoke about what would happen next, although it was a big loss in terms of what he brings. But Shami came, and you know what he can do. So, everyone had a feeling that it was our World Cup. There was a different energy altogether, and then when the game shifts like that, it's very difficult to process. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories But eventually, the end goal has always been to contribute towards the betterment of the team and take the team towards the result that we want? As long as that answer is yes, and you mix up experience, your fitness, game awareness and motivation all together. So, I'm blessed that it's still there, and I continue to be excited to play for the country, which is a great honour, he said. Article Source: IANS
India vs West Indies 1st ODI Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Free Live Telecast
India vs West Indies 1st ODI Free Live Telecast: Shubman Gill-led India will face the West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Vinod Kambli assures fans of health, recovery from Mumbai care centre
Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has released a video from an elderly care centre in Thane, Mumbai, assuring fans about his health and recovery and expressing gratitude for their support.
Emirates Eagles Name Rovman Powell Their Captain, Rope In Mickey Arthur As Coach
Emirates Eagles have become the latest team to confirm it will vie for honours in the new era of the Abu Dhabi T10, unveiling a formidable cricket line-up featuring West Indies star Rovman Powell as...
I Feel The Same About World Cup Final: Virat Kohli On His Unfinished Business
The spotlight will be on the duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as India kick off their new home season with the three-match ODI series against the West Indies today.
England's Cox Says Injured Jos Buttler Leaves 'Big Shoes To Fill'
Jordan Cox accepts he will have big shoes to fill should he replace Jos Buttler for England's final match of a turbulent home season when they face Sri Lanka at the Oval on Sunday. England will be without wicketkeeper-batsman Buttler for the third and deciding one-day international in south London after he was struck down by a hamstring injury during Thursday's run-chase at Headingley, which helped Sri Lanka level the series. Amid the upheaval caused by the shock international retirement of former Test captain Ben Stokes and the sacking of Brendon McCullum as England's red-ball coach -- the ex-New Zealand skipper remains in charge of the limited-overs teams, Cox has been establishing himself in the national set-up. The 25-year-old scored three fifties during England's 3-0 Test whitewash of Pakistan after replacing the sidelined Jacob Bethell at number three and he also impressed behind the stumps during the series finale at Edgbaston when first-choice wicketkeeper Jamie Smith was injured. Cox, who also featured in the recent 3-0 clean sweep of Sri Lanka, is now set to take over the gloves from World Cup-winner Buttler, one of the outstanding white-ball batsmen of his generation. If I do get that opportunity it will be awesome, Cox said Saturday. You've got to look forward to the challenge. They're big shoes to fill, for sure - Jos is probably the best ever white-ball cricketer we've produced. He's definitely someone I've looked up to so from watching him on TV to being in a squad with him is pretty amazing, just knowing the calm nature he has and the presence around the dressing room. It is a measure of Cox progress's that he has gone from being a fringe England player to appearing in all three formats in little more than a month. He believes he is now better equipped for the rigours of England than when he made his international debut in 2024. I was young, you don't really understand what it means to play for England, he said. Now I've had time away, two years of not being able to play and seeing other people do well for England, and you go, 'I really want a slice of that'. It's something I really wanted to do, I wanted people to be able to trust me even in that number three spot when Beth (Bethell) was unfortunately injured - for people to say, 'he's taken it with both hands'. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I feel like I've done that.
Asian Games 2026: Full-strength India to face inexperienced Afghanistan in opener
It is to be noted that India have come here with a full strength squad unlike last time with Iyer himself part of the side alongside Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel
India vs West Indies 1st ODI Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast
India vs West Indies 1st ODI Live Streaming: The highly anticipated day has arrived, with India set to face West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Warwickshire Win English Cricket's County Championship
Warwickshire won English cricket's first-class County Championship for the ninth time on Saturday after thrashing Leicestershire by an innings and 79 runs at Edgbaston in the concluding round of fixtures. The Birmingham-based side's seventh win from 14 matches this season gave them an unassailable lead at the top of the First Division table. Ethan Bamber, Warwickshire's leading wicket-taker this season, sealed victory to finish with 5-52 and match figures of figures 9-94. Former England all-rounder Chris Woakes provided good support with 3-38 in front of his home crowd. A win on the third day of four secured Warwickshire's first County Championship title since 2021. Oliver Hannon-Dalby paid tribute to the influence of veteran 37-year-old Woakes who, having retired from England duty last year, scored 228 runs and took 27 wickets in Warwickshire's cause this season. He could easily be sat in Saint-Tropez right now with his feet up, joked Hannon-Dalby. But he's here trying to win a championship for us, which says a lot about him, says a lot about what he thinks about the club, and what we're trying to do right now. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Somerset, yet to be crowned county champions, will finish runners-up for the seventh time this century after Tom Lammonby and Tom Abell both scored double hundreds against Surrey at Taunton on Saturday.
Full-Strength India To Take On Afghanistan In Cricket Campaign Opener At Asian Games
India will face an inexperienced Afghanistan in their Asian Games opener on Monday with the overwhelming favourites looking to quickly acclimatise to the unfamiliar conditions in Japan.
Asian Games: Full-strength India open gold medal defence against second-string Afghanistan (Preview)
Digital Desk | Nisshin, Sep 27 (IANS) A near-full-strength Indian team will be facing a wounded second-string Afghanistan side in the second quarterfinal of the cricket event at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 on Monday at the Korogi Sports Park. With the gold medal defence on the line, India have opted to send their first-choice T20I team for the continental showpiece, meaning some ODI regulars will miss the simultaneous ODI series against the West Indies at home, which begins on Sunday. Not only as the defending gold medallists, but India also come into this showpiece as reigning double T20 World champions, something which wasn't the case when they sent a second-string side under Ruturaj Gaikwad for the Hangzhou Games in 2023. During this time, they have set batting benchmarks which are hard to replicate for even the best of the sides. And now they have a teenage sensation in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi making an impact in his initial days. On the other side is a second-string Afghanistan side playing under 33 T20I-capped Darwish Rasooli, with mostly new faces. They came into the quarterfinal on the back of a win against Japan and a loss against Nepal in the group stage and did not qualify as Group A toppers; rather, they were the second-placed side in the league stage. They were hammered by Nepal in their second game and now will face a much stronger Indian side, which on paper is no match for this Afghanistan side. However, things haven't been very simple for India in Japan. They were recently given a major scare in the rain-hit one-off T20I against Japan when they managed to put 32/4 in five overs and scraped through with a two-run win. The Men in Blue would have to adapt to the conditions as soon as possible, as they were left embarrassed when they failed to do it earlier in Ireland and England, where they lost all six completed T20Is. Eyes will also be on the playing combinations as it seems that Sanju Samson will continue opening with Abhishek Sharma after two half-centuries against Afghanistan, which means Sooryavanshi might have to wait for his hit in Japan. It would also be interesting to see if and when Jasprit Bumrah takes the field after being benched for the Japan T20I. When: Monday, Sep 28, 10 AM IST Where: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin Where to watch: The match will be shown live on the Sony Sports Network, while the live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV app and website. Squads: India: Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Afghanistan: Darwish Rasooli (c), Abdullah Ahmadzai, Mohammad Akram, Ismat Alam, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Hassan Eisakhil, Mohammad Ishaq, Karim Janat, Faisal Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Imran Mir, Arab Gul Momand, Farmanullah Safi, Khalid Taniwal, Najibullah Zadran
Kohli, Rohit Chase Tendulkar's ODI Records
Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are on the cusp of achieving significant career milestones in the upcoming One-Day International series against West Indies, with Kohli nearing 15,000 ODI runs and Rohit approaching 12,000 ODI runs and 10,000 runs as an opener.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli prepare for their milestones in the upcoming ODI series against West Indies. Virat is close to achieving several records, including becoming the second player to reach 15,000 ODI runs. Rohit is also on the verge of reaching significant run milestones in limited-overs cricket. Both players have impressive records against West Indies, with Virat excelling at Thiruvananthapuram.
Indian batting icon Virat Kohli will be eyeing a flurry of records as he takes to the field for the first ODI against West Indies at Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
No Jealousy, No Comparison: India Star's Honest Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Verdict. It's Not Sanju Samson
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the talk of the town for the past two years, thanks to his unbelievable performances.
Hope: 'Playing India in their backyard is always a challenge'
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Playing India In Their Backyard Is Always A Challenge, Says Hope Ahead Of ODI Series Opener
Greenfield International Stadium: The West Indies captain Shai Hope has acknowledged that taking on India in their own backyard is one of international cricket's sternest tests, and called upon his side to embrace the hard task when the three-match ODI series starts at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday. Playing India in their backyard is always a challenge. It's one that we definitely need to grasp and embrace. It's a great indicator for us to see where we are as a team. When you're playing international cricket, you want to play against the best in their home conditions - that's where you get the real test. We're definitely looking forward to it, and it's going to be an exciting one for us, Hope told reporters during a pre-match press conference. In 26 ODIs against India, Hope has amassed 988 runs at an average of 47, including hitting three centuries and five half-centuries. In 14 ODIs on Indian soil, Hope has scored 741 runs at an astonishing average of 74.10, including hitting three tons and as many fifties. I pride myself a lot on trying to be the best I can be. You have to adapt to different conditions and opponents. Every day isn't going to be your day, but I focus on the fine details to give myself the best chance. Playing in India requires a completely different approach compared to Australia or back home in the Caribbean. Its about being very critical with your training and preparation. Thats something I constantly emphasise in team meetings, especially for the guys who haven't toured here before, he added. West Indies haven't tasted an ODI series victory on Indian soil since 2002, and Hope admitted that such historical dry spells serve as added motivation rather than baggage. The harsh reality is that almost every series we go into, these statistics are brought up - that we haven't beaten a team in 15 or 20 years. It definitely adds motivation. We know it's going to be a tough battle, but we want to change that script, he said. West Indies haven't tasted an ODI series victory on Indian soil since 2002, and Hope admitted that such historical dry spells serve as added motivation rather than baggage. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Roston and Motie have played quite a few games and made significant impacts for us over the last few years. Lawes has already shown what he's capable of at this level, and I expect him to keep growing. He can be a huge asset for us going forward, and well certainly be leaning on our spinners heavily during this tour, he said. Article Source: IANS
We see great sparks in different series and from different people, says captain Shai
