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'Need to keep pushing yourself to stay in contention'
India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy reveals head coach Gautam Gambhir's directive for the team to approach every match with a winning intention, even after securing the T20I series against New Zealand, aiming for a 5-0 clean sweep.
The fourth T20I of the ongoing series between India and New Zealand saw the two teams take on each other at Eden Park in Auckland. The teams clashed on October 30th, and the game began...
Jemimah Rodrigues Declares Herself Fit To Play After Three-month Hamstring Injury Layoff
HAMSTRING HAS BEEN DECLARED FIT: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues on Friday announced she had recovered from a hamstring injury that kept her out of action for three months. She could now be in line for a return to the Indian team for the multi-format tour of South Africa in December. Life Update: HAMSTRING HAS BEEN DECLARED FIT!!!!!!!! After 3 months of rehab. Now I cant wait to get going, Jemimah wrote on her Instagram account on Friday. The 26-year-old tore her right hamstring while playing for Southern Brave against Welsh Fire in the Womens Hundred in England this year. Scans at the BCCI Centre of Excellence later confirmed a high-grade tear, which meant that Jemimah was ruled out of the Womens T20 Asia Cup in the UAE, the Asian Games in Japan and Indias recently concluded white-ball series against Zimbabwe at home. With no immediate international or franchise cricket commitments, Jemimah is expected to turn out for Mumbai in the ongoing Senior Womens T20 Trophy before the national selectors pick the squad for the all-format trip to South Africa. The tour opens with a one-off Test at St Georges Park in Gqeberha from December 9. It is followed by three ODIs at Boland Park in Paarl on December 16, Newlands, Cape Town, on December 19 and Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on December 22. The tour ends with three T20Is at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on December 26, and the last two games at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on December 29 and 30, respectively. Jemimahs return to fitness comes ironically on the first anniversary of her hitting an unbeaten 127 against Australia in the ODI World Cup semi-final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. It was an innings that sent India into the final, with the hosts going on to lift the trophy. India were chasing 339 that night and lost both openers early. Rodrigues and then-captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who made 89, put on 167 runs for the third wicket to drag India back into the contest. Jemimah stayed till the end as India got home with nine balls to spare and complete a chase for ages. Jemimah had some luck along the way, as then-Australia captain Alyssa Healy dropped her on 82, and Australia lost a review soon after when an lbw appeal off Alana Kings bowling was turned down. India were chasing 339 that night and lost both openers early. Rodrigues and then-captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who made 89, put on 167 runs for the third wicket to drag India back into the contest. Jemimah stayed till the end as India got home with nine balls to spare and complete a chase for ages. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Glenn Phillips smacks joint second-fastest century against India in T20Is as New Zealand wreak havoc
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'Trying To Forget It, Confronting New Opportunity': Fisher After Wellington Bashing
New Zealand: New Zealand fast bowler Matthew Fisher opened up on the team's atmosphere after the heavy defeat in the third T20I to India and how the team approaches the fourth clash at the Eden Park here on Friday. The Indian batters were in butcher mode as they hunted down 199 in Wellington in just 13.2 overs. Abhishek Sharma slammed 113 from 38 balls to make a mockery of the target. Speaking ahead of the fourth match, the speedster stated that the team interacted about the bashing and also spoke to bowling coach Jacob Oram, but the conclusion turned out to be just forgetting the game and looking forward ahead. Well, obviously being one of the younger guys, the older fellas kind of met together and kind of fell through to me to just forget it and sometimes, batters can get on heaters, especially in T20 cricket. We went back and talked with Jake (Jacob Oram, bowling coach) about some plans and what we can do to combat that if they keep going again. But yeah, I think it's just trying to forget it as quickly as possible and just confronting the new opportunity this game brings, Fisher said ahead of the fourth match in Auckland. Fisher had joined the squad as a bowling cover and was originally named to play the third match only and was later drafted for the rest of the series after Lockie Ferguson got ruled out. He spoke on his unexpected call-up and how he got into the playing XI. Yeah, it all happened so fast. I got called into the team the day before and told I was playing. So, yeah, watching the fireworks at halftime, I think Santner said, and then during the game, it was pretty surreal, a little bit daunting if I'm honest. It was a tough day. It was a tough day for the bowlers. It was pretty extraordinary batting, he added. The ground dimensions in Auckland are different from Wellington, as straight boundaries are shorter at the venue. I played the one Super Smash game here four years ago, so I'm kind of rallying around the boys and seeing what they say. He spoke on his unexpected call-up and how he got into the playing XI. Yeah, it all happened so fast. I got called into the team the day before and told I was playing. So, yeah, watching the fireworks at halftime, I think Santner said, and then during the game, it was pretty surreal, a little bit daunting if I'm honest. It was a tough day. It was a tough day for the bowlers. It was pretty extraordinary batting, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Brendon McCullum backs England to learn from Pakistan tri-series setback ahead of World Cup
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India Lose to Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes Opener
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WBBL: Mooney replaces Devine as Perth Scorchers captain
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'Goal Is To Win Every Match': Chakravarthy On India's Aim Against New Zealand After 3-0 Lead
New Zealand: India spinner Varun Chakravarthy opened up about India's goal for the remainder of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead with two games to go. Speaking ahead of the start of the fourth match at Eden Park in Auckland, Chakravarthy stated that head coach Gautam Gambhir had told the team to win every match in the series, adding that this remains the teams target. See, the first thing GG told us was that it's a five-match series and we look to win every match. So that's the goal. And the next two matches we'll be taking it as a two-match series. So we need to win both matches, Chakravarthy said ahead of the fourth T20I. India chased down the 199-run target in just 13.2 overs in the third T20I in Wellington, making a mockery of New Zealands bowling line-up. He also praised the Indian batters and hoped they would produce another similar performance in the fourth game. I don't think you can top that, but I hope they can repeat that today. And yeah, they are used to playing on such pitches and in such small venues. Yeah, so that played into our advantage for sure, he added. Chakravarthy has recently struggled with injuries. He suffered a side strain during India's T20I series against Afghanistan in September, which ruled him out of the Asian Games and a one-off T20I against Japan. He was picked for the T20I series against New Zealand but has not played a single game so far. The spinner also spoke about his fitness, adding Yeah, lot better. I'm ready to go. Chakravarthy has recently struggled with injuries. He suffered a side strain during India's T20I series against Afghanistan in September, which ruled him out of the Asian Games and a one-off T20I against Japan. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in the perfect finale to entertaining tri-series
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IND vs NZ fourth T20I: India asks New Zealand to bat first
India, who have sealed the five-match series 3-0, made two changes to their playing XI
4th T20I: India Opt To Bowl, Ishan Returns As Sooryavanshi, Bhuvneshwar Out
India T20I: India captain Shreyas Iyer's luck with the toss continued as he won it again in the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park and chose to bowl first. India made two changes to their playing XI from the third match, bringing back the now-recovered Ishan Kishan and Mayank Yadav, while benching Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the fourth clash. Speaking at the toss, Shreyas confirmed his decision to bowl first and also the changes to the team. We're going to bowl. Just following the same pattern. The intent, the positivity was there from ball one. The execution was phenomenal. The wind is following us everywhere; it's getting chillier. It's important to be ruthless. The boys have been given the same message. Everyone is in high spirits. Expecting bounce and seam movement. Ishan Kishan comes in for Vaibhav and Mayank comes in for Bhuvi, Shreyas said at the toss. Meanwhile, New Zealand have also made a change to their Playing XI as they look to register their first win of the series at home. Nathan Smith returns for Kyle Jamieson, who will be missing the rest of the series due to his workload management. For India, Ishan's return gives them a boost as the wicketkeeper batter had missed the last two T20Is due to his low-grade right adductor (groin) strain. Sooryavanshi, who made 45 in the previous match, misses out, and so does Bhuvneshwar, who hasn't set the stage on fire on his India comeback yet, as Mayank returned. India have already taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series and are now looking to sweep the hosts. India T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma, while speaking to the media on the eve of the fourth match, had opened up on the desire to whitewash New Zealand. We are thinking this is a great opportunity to achieve a clean sweep. The next goal is to win the upcoming match and give the Indian crowd a great chance to witness a 5-0 series win, Tilak told reporters on the eve of the match. Playing XIs: New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (w), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher Playing XIs: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi not playing in India's fourth T20I against New Zealand in Auckland?
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WBBL 12: Mooney Takes Over Scorchers Captaincy From Devine
Big Bash League: Australia star Beth Mooney will lead Perth Scorchers in the upcoming Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) season with the wicketkeeper-batter succeeding Sophie Devine, who will continue to contribute to the teams on-field leadership. Mooneys elevation comes after an impressive run of performances for Australia and the Scorchers. The three-time WBBL champion was named Player of the Series during Australias triumphant 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup campaign and has established herself as one of the most consistent performers in the domestic competition. The 32-year-old has scored a club-record 3,024 runs in 80 matches for Perth since joining the franchise ahead of its title-winning WBBL 7 campaign. She has won the competition twice with the Brisbane Heat before adding another championship with the Scorchers, giving her considerable experience of what it takes to succeed in the tournament. Mooney said the opportunity to captain the Perth-based franchise carried special significance, given the role it has played in her career. Its an incredible honour and opportunity to be offered the chance to lead Perth Scorchers in WBBL 12. Perth and the Scorchers have become a second home to me, and Ive been fortunate to play alongside some amazing teammates and leaders during my time in WA. Weve built a strong culture on and off the field and were incredibly proud to represent the State and the whole Wild West. Soph has done an incredible job over the last six years, and Ill no doubt be picking her brains throughout the season. We have a talented team that is hungry for success - especially after falling just short in last years decider - so were itching to step on to the field and put on a show for our members and fans, Mooney said. Devines departure from the captaincy marks the end of a six-year stint in which she guided the Scorchers to their maiden WBBL championship. The New Zealand all-rounder will remain part of the leadership group, allowing the franchise to retain her experience as Mooney assumes the top job. Head coach Becky Grundy backed the decision, highlighting Mooneys influence within the squad and her ability to lead through both performances and preparation. Beth is an exceptional leader whose actions consistently set the benchmarks for those around her. Her experience at the highest level of the game, combined with her competitiveness, professionalism and genuine care for her teammates, make her the ideal person to lead this group. She has been a driving force within our environment since she arrived and has earned enormous respect through the way she prepares, performs and supports others. Soph has been an exceptional leader, our first championship captain and a huge driver of our fantastic team culture. Beth is an exceptional leader whose actions consistently set the benchmarks for those around her. Her experience at the highest level of the game, combined with her competitiveness, professionalism and genuine care for her teammates, make her the ideal person to lead this group. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Lyon strikes late to put Australia in the driver's seat
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Sai Satya Vijay: On Wednesday evening, Sai Satya Vijay sat alone in a hotel room in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, with his eyes firmly fixed on the WPL auction happening in Kochi for next years season. His niece, Uma Kashvi, was in another hotel across town, with her teammates for the Under-19 Challenger Trophy, set to begin at the Luhnu Cricket Ground on Friday. Back home in Bengaluru, Kashvi's parents Vijitha and Praveen Kumar were watching the same auction feed. When Kashvis name came up, number 68 on the auction list, Delhi Capitals opened the bidding at her base price of Rs 10 lakh. No other franchise bid against them, as at 15 years and 202 days, Kashvi became the youngest player ever signed at a WPL auction and surpassed Haryana batter Deeya Yadav, who set the record last year at 16. I cried for like two, three minutes. It was a moment you were waiting for, Vijay told IANS in a free-wheeling conversation. Kashvis record signing shows how far down the search for talent in Indian womens cricket now reaches. Her journey to that record-breaking WPL deal is the story of a village firmly behind her: a family that split its home in two, parents who stepped down the corporate ladder, and an uncle who gave his niece the cricketing life he never had. Vijay grew up in Andhra Pradesh and played district-level cricket that, he says, cannot be even counted. There was no infrastructure and no support system. He fought his parents to keep playing, but eventually gave up to go into the IT world. The game, though, never left him. Every April 24, he cuts a cake for Sachin Tendulkars birthday and visit a temple wearing new clothes, a ritual he followed for a long time. He has kept photographs of all 100 of the legendary batters international centuries. I cant say I am a fan. I am a devotee of Sachin Tendulkar, he said. He helped raise Kashvi, born on April 9, 2011, a week after Tendulkar finally laid his hands on the ODI World Cup trophy at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Vijay observed that Kashvi was a sporty child who grasped things quickly, whether in classroom or on the field. In 2019, he took her to an academy near the family home when she was seven and a half years. A young kid does not have the strength to hit fours and sixes, so he and another coach worked on two things: fitness and technique. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Kashvis days began at 5:30am with fitness work, before leaving for school. Evenings were group sessions of learning the nuances of the game and about 30 overs of side-arm throwdowns from Vijay with semi-soft balls. She used to get one body blow per day, for sure, he said. Her mother found the daily bruises hard to look at, but Kashvi came home happy anyway. When the pandemic shut schools, Vijay used the empty nets of an academy to sharpen Kashvis technique. The pull shot became her signature stroke. I used to tell her, you are a female Rohit Sharma same pull shot, he said. With few girls matches around, Kashvi played with older boys. At nine, she usually batted at number 11, bowled two overs in a 50-over game and fielded or kept wicket. Most of her first 100 matches went that way. The break came through Shantha Rangaswamy, Indias first womens Test captain, who brought Kashvi into the India Nippon Cup, where each side mixed four India internationals with local players. At nine, Kashvi shared a dressing room with Veda Krishnamurthy, Jemimah Rodrigues, her WPL skipper at DC, Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil. Arjun Dev, now her coach at NICE Academy in Bengaluru, recalled wanting to know about the child who took Shreyankas place in the playing eleven. I was obviously livid. What is an eight- or nine-year-old doing, firstly playing in this tournament and then taking Shreys spot? he recalled to IANS. Then he watched her play and felt she was indeed very talented. Everyone knew that she had the talent, she had the skill. Kashvi won the Young Talent Award in that competition and Vijay says, ex-India skipper Mithali Raj walked beside her until she left the ground and passed on top about how to grow as a player. Jemimah took to Kashvi, then a bubbly child, and in later years spent a few minutes giving her advice whenever they met. As a nine-year-old kid, she was good enough to play in the seniors category. But then BCCI rules said anyone below 13 cannot be a part of it, said Shantha. Vijay says Shantha let Kashvi play senior zonal probables matches at nine but would not select her. He recalls her saying, I cannot put her into the senior team, even though she has the skill, because of the age. It will backfire. Former India player Veda Krishnamurthy also picked Kashvi as wicketkeeper for her club side, and Vijay says the nine-year-old made an unbeaten 185 in a senior league match. At 12, she struck an unbeaten 217 in a junior inter-school tournament in Bengaluru. But Vijay feared for Kashvi going behind the stumps. When MS Dhoni came, there were a lot of wicketkeepers who lost their careers, he said. He then taught her off-spin. It meant she would be more involved in the game, and became an all-rounder who can be a keeper when asked. Kashvis career rests on a careful division of labour between Vijay and her parents. Her mother, Vijitha, a senior manager who has spent more than 17 years at a multinational firm, turned down promotions requiring more travel. Her father, Praveen Kumar, who studied for a masters degree in the USA, left salaried work about five years ago to start his own company so he could be available. Vijay stepped down a position and now works a few hours a day as a consultant. As Kashvi approached adolescence, Vijay requested Vijitha to travel with her for matches. A day after her birthday, Kashvi got her first period at a ground, dressed in whites for a red-ball match. Vijitha quickly went out and bought sanitary pads. There was no washroom, so Kashvi changed behind some bushes, then played and scored runs. From that day, Vijitha has majorly worked from the grounds and attending meetings online via Microsoft Teams, including on the day Kashvi made her India Under-19 debut against Sri Lanka in Chennai earlier this year. For two and a half years, the family has lived apart. Their home is in Bellandur, in Bengalurus south-east region, while NICE Academy is near the Kempegowda airport. Vijay and Kashvi live near the academy, and her parents visit at weekends. It is very, very tough. As a family, you dont stay together, said Vijay. Moving out was not an option for her parents. We are not from a rich family background. We need to work for our bread, he said. They have not had a holiday in three years. Their only trips are temple pilgrimages. Vijay, who is unmarried, says he does not plan to marry. For me, Kash is priority number one. School, too, has bent around the game. In Class eight, Kashvi attended for 21 days. The school agreed she would come only for exams. She now studies through open schooling and is due to sit her Class 10 exams in March, though tournaments have left little time for books. When the auction news spread, Vijithas managers in the US told her to take two days off and celebrate. At a time when industry layoffs are aplenty due to pivot towards AI, Vijay said, that support matters. Kashvi joined NICE at 13 and Dev now counts her among his closest friends. For a 15-year-old, the maturity level that she shows is unbelievable. She also understands my jokes very quickly. He says there is little to fix technically. The work is about belief. I think she undervalues her talent and ability a little bit. Our job has honestly been to push her out of her comfort zone. He had long urged her to bowl her off-spin with a more attacking field, five fielders on the leg side instead of four. She kept saying she was not ready. At an Under-19 game, she was still using the safer setting. In the next match, she switched. She was so happy and said, Yeah, I could bowl with it, said Dev. Dev saw a captain early. Under her leadership, her club side won all 11 tournaments it entered. She has always been our first-choice captain, he said, adding he would pick her ahead of senior players because it makes my life easy. She has captained Karnatakas Under-15 side and led Bengaluru Blasters in the Maharani Trophy, the states womens T20 competition, and scored 48 off 42 balls against Mysore Warriors in the 2025 edition. In the 2025/26 Under-15 One-Day Trophy, she was the leading run-scorer, with 516 runs at an average of 172, including three centuries. Against Manipur in Kolkata in January, she hit an unbeaten 158 off 66 balls, with 23 fours and seven sixes, as Karnataka won by 275 runs. She also played in Karnatakas Under-19 T20 side and in the one-day team that reached the semifinals, before getting India Under-19 call-up against Sri Lanka in June and July. She took four wickets in three T20s and two in two one-day games. On October 22, in the Under-19 T20 quarterfinal against Vidarbha, she took 3-18 as Karnataka defended 140 to win by six runs, and was named player of the match. Vijay has deliberately not rushed her. Last season, with continuous cricket leaving her with wrist pain, he was wary of an early senior debut. If you jump the guns and try to take a faster, steep step, and if you fail there, the fall will be very bad, he said. Dev is blunter. After the Under-19 tournament, he gave her a dressing-down, wanting quicker scoring and more intent from the start. Its just not good enough, he recalled telling her. Is she ready to set the WPL on fire, provided she is not picked for next years U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal? I dont know. Maybe, maybe not. Time will tell. If she doesnt (become a remarkable cricketer), then the failure is on us as much. She has the raw material (to be one). Dev stated that Kashvis WPL signing left everyone surprised. After Kashvis signing was sealed, Shreyanka was the first to call Vijay, who was in tears. Jemimah texted him welcome home with a blue heart and a red heart, the franchises colours. Years earlier, she had sent Kashvi a birthday video hoping they would one day share Indias colours. Later, on a call with Kashvi, she teased the Bengaluru teenager: Are you sad that you did not go to RCB? She also told her DCs scouts had been following her for some time. Vijay had hoped for Delhi because of how it has groomed young players such as Niki Prasad and Sree Charani mentally, physically, as well as your game-wise. Shantha calls Kashvi a batting all-rounder with great fielding ability. I have seen her take one catch and it looked like she was floating in the air, she said. Shanthas one worry is fitness as Kashvi grows. Otherwise, she says, for her age, she is too mature, and I think she has a very sane head on her shoulders. Shantha also has a message for cricket fans eager to see Kashvi in action. People who havent watched her, please hold your breath. I can assure you she will be the talk of the town in the days and years to come. Vijay says Kashvi models herself on all-rounders such as Ashleigh Gardner and Hayley Matthews to become a player the depends on with bat and ball for winning games. Shanthas one worry is fitness as Kashvi grows. Otherwise, she says, for her age, she is too mature, and I think she has a very sane head on her shoulders. Shantha also has a message for cricket fans eager to see Kashvi in action. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 4th T20I: Ishan Kishan Return Throws Selection Debate Wide Open
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McCullum Backs Brook's leadership After Tri-Series Flop
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Robin Uthappa named Mumbai Indians batting coach
MI also rope in Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T Dilip as fielding coach, and Dhawal Kulkarni as development bowling coach
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson expects senior batters Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam to rise to the occasion when the hosts face Sri Lanka in the tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday, as the team looks to turn its winning momentum into a statement of intent ahead of next years ICC Mens Cricket World Cup. Pakistan have secured their place in the title clash with three consecutive victories, but the performances of their top-order batters remain a concern. Neither Fakhar nor Babar has registered a half-century in the tournament despite featuring in every match, while no Pakistan batter figures among the competitions five leading run-scorers. Hesson, however, believes the teams ability to win without significant contributions from some of its established names reflects its growing strength and leaves room for improvement heading into the final. You are talking about two of the greatest players in Pakistans history in the top three (Fakhar and Babar). I expect big players to stand up in big games, Hesson said, as quoted by the ICC. The coach is confident that the pressure of a final could provide the ideal setting for Pakistans experienced batters to rediscover their form. With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, consistent contributions from the top order will be crucial to the teams ambitions in the 50-over format. The fact that we have been able to achieve the wins that we have without the top order performing as well as we know they are capable of is a good sign. A couple of our key players are searching for that match-winning performance and theres no better place to do it than in a final, he stated. Pakistans progress under Hesson has offered encouragement ahead of the global tournament, with the coach overseeing 12 victories in 19 ODIs since taking charge last year. The teams recent results include series wins against Australia, Sri Lanka and South Africa, providing a foundation for its preparations for the World Cup. Despite the positive run, Hesson believes Pakistan still have another level to reach. Their three successive wins in the ongoing tri-series have come without the team delivering a complete performance, leaving the coach hopeful that the best is yet to come. Its been a pretty good couple of weeks. We have played some decent cricket without being perfect. To get three wins in a row without contributions from a few of our key players is a good sign. I still dont think we have played our best game yet. Hopefully, we are saving that for the final, he added.
Mumbai Indians appoint Robin Uthappa as batting coach
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Robin Uthappa appointed Mumbai Indians batting coach
Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have announced a significant overhaul of their coaching staff ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season, naming former India batter Robin Uthappa as their new batting coach. The franchise also appointed Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach and T Dilip as fielding coach, with Dhawal Kulkarni taking on the role of development bowling coach.
Recuperating Prasidh Ruled Out Of NZ ODIs; Siraj Added To India 'A' Squad
Nitish Kumar Reddy: India pacer Prasidh Krishna, who is recuperating from a left hamstring injury, has been ruled out of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting from November 4, and will join the India 'A' squad for the final four-day game against New Zealand A, subject to him clearing the Return to Play (RTP) assessment, the BCCI said on Friday. Prasidh sustained an injury during an ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati and his availability for the 50-over series against New Zealand was subject to fitness clearance. The right-arm pacer, who is recovering from the hamstring injury, will need additional time to build up the workload required to be ready for matches, the BCCI said in a statement. The board further said that Prasidh will join India 'A' squad for the third and final four-day game against New Zealand A, subject to him clearing the Return to Play (RTP) assessment. This will give him an opportunity to gain match practice and prepare for the two-Test series. The five-match ODI series will kick off at Eden Park in Auckland on November 4, followed by the second ODI at Basin Reserve in Wellington on November 7. The action then shifts to Seddon Park, Hamilton, for the third match on November 10, before the series concludes with back-to-back games at Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15, respectively. Meanwhile, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was initially named in the squad for the entirety of the ODI series, will now feature in the first match of the series alone before linking up with the A squad for the third unofficial Test starting November 6. BCCI said, Nitish Kumar Reddy will remain a part of the ODI squad for the first ODI against New Zealand, scheduled for November 4. Nitish will link up with the India A squad for the third and final four-day game against New Zealand A. The decision will help Nitish gain match practice ahead of the two-match Test series against New Zealand, starting November 19. Pacer Mohammed Siraj will join the India A squad for the second four-day game, starting October 31 against New Zealand A in Christchurch at Hagley Oval. India A's updated squad for the second four-day game against New Zealand A: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Yash Rathod, R. Smaran, Dhruv Jurel (c/wk), Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Shikhar Mohan, Mukesh Choudhary, Mukesh Kumar, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra (wk). Indias updated ODI squad for the first three ODIs: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy (only for the first ODI) India A's updated squad for the second four-day game against New Zealand A: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Yash Rathod, R. Smaran, Dhruv Jurel (c/wk), Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Shikhar Mohan, Mukesh Choudhary, Mukesh Kumar, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra (wk). Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Abhishek Sharma on the verge of breaking Suryakumar Yadav's elite record ahead of fourth NZ T20I
The stage is set for the fourth T20I of the ongoing series between India and New Zealand. The two sides are slated to take on each other in the clash at Eden Park on October...
Big blow for India as Prasidh Krishna ruled out of NZ ODIs
India pacer Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury, while fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been added to the India A squad for the second four-day game.
IPL 2027: Mumbai Indians Appoint Uthappa, McClenaghan, T Dilip, Kulkarni To Coaching Staff
Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians (MI) on Friday announced a revamped coaching group for the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, appointing former India batter Robin Uthappa as batting coach, Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T. Dilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as development bowling coach under new head coach Kieron Pollard. The appointments follow Pollards elevation to head coach after Jayawardenes departure. Pollard, whose association with Mumbai Indians spans 16 years, will lead the revamped coaching group as the franchise prepares for IPL 2027. Earlier on Thursday, the franchise announced that bowling coaches Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey, along with fielding coach Carl Hopkinson, would be leaving the mens team setup. The new group combines familiar faces from Mumbai Indians playing history with coaching experience at the international level, as the franchise looks to build its support staff ahead of the upcoming season. Uthappa, a member of Indias victorious squad at the inaugural ICC Mens T20 World Cup in 2007, returns to the franchise where he played during the inaugural IPL season in 2008. The former India batter featured for six franchises during his IPL career, scoring 4,411 runs in 177 matches at a strike rate of 130.50, including 24 half-centuries. He won the Orange Cap in 2014 after scoring 660 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), helping them secure the title that season. He also won the IPL with Chennai Super Kings in 2021 before retiring from the league in September 2022. McClenaghan, meanwhile, reunites with the Mumbai Indians after representing the franchise between 2015 and 2020. The New Zealand pacer was part of four IPL-winning campaigns with MI, in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020, and will now take charge of the teams bowling unit. Dilip joins the franchise after a successful stint with the India mens team. He was part of the coaching setup during Indias triumphs at the 2024 and 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cups and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. His appointment is expected to strengthen the teams fielding standards and preparation. McClenaghan, meanwhile, reunites with the Mumbai Indians after representing the franchise between 2015 and 2020. The New Zealand pacer was part of four IPL-winning campaigns with MI, in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020, and will now take charge of the teams bowling unit. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Mumbai Indians Name 2-Time IPL Winner With KKR And CSK As Batting Coach
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians on Friday announced the appointment of former India star Robin Uthappa as their new batting coach ahead of the IPL 2027 season.
Ben Duckett's 167 Powers England to 55-Run Victory Over Sri Lanka Despite Pavan Rathnayake's Century
Pavan Rathnayake's brilliant century went in vain as England stopped Sri Lanka from chasing a big 387 target, winning the dead rubber by 55 runs in Lahore on Thursday. On the same day last week, Rathnayake scored an epic 130 in Sri Lanka's 430-run chase in Rawalpindi but this time his 77-ball 118 was not enough as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 331 in 45.1 overs. England opener Ben Duckett had earlier smashed his highest ODI score of 167 to propel England to 386-5. With 87 needed in the last ten overs Sri Lanka were on course for another upset victory but hopes vanished when spinner Liam Dawson dismissed Rathnayake caught off a miscued sweep in the 45th over. Dawson finished with career best figures of 4-49, while Sonny Baker finished with 2-75. Besides Rathnayake's third ODI hundred, skipper Kusal Mendis chipped in with a 71-ball 89 with five sixes and eight boundaries to keep Sri Lanka in the hunt. Despite the loss Sri Lanka can take heart for Saturday's final against Pakistan -- also in Lahore -- with sloppy England departing with just one win in four games. Rathnayake, who hit 15 boundaries and a six, added 80 for the third wicket off just 59 balls with Mendis to keep England at bay. Mendis had earlier added 84 for the second wicket with Avishka Fernando, who scored a quickfire 48. Rathnayake kept the fight with a 72-run stand for the fifth wicket withJanith Liyanage (30) but Baker broke the stand to bring England back in the game England captain Harry Broo was relieved. The way we finished the game off, we've learned a lot from the game when they chased 430, said Brook. That's really good. I wasn't getting nervy, to be honest. We haven't had the series we wanted, we'd have liked to be in the final on Saturday. The lads are taking a lot of confidence. Mendis showed confidence for the final. We have batted well, so not to worry about the final and I am sure we will be up to the task come Saturday, said Mendis. Duckett's 132-ball knock included 24 boundaries, anchoring the innings along with Tom Banton's 74 runs after England were put in to bat. Duckett, whose previous highest was 165 against Australia in the Champions Trophy at the same venue last year, put on 163 for the opening wicket with Banton. Banton's 75-ball knock had two sixes and eight boundaries. Duckett added another rapid 107 off just 75 balls for the second wicket with Harry Brook, with skipper Brookhitting two sixes and three fours in his 34-ball 44. Duckett finally fell to a miscued scoop off Eshan Malinga in the 42nd over. Jordan Cox, with 43 runs, Will Jacks's 30 and Sam Curran, who was 21 not out, helped England add 92 runs in the last ten overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Pacer Asitha Fernando chipped in with 2-63 but fellow pacer Malinga's only wicket cost 101 runs.
Prasidh Krishna ruled out of New Zealand ODI series; Siraj added to India A squad for 2nd game
Prasidh remains in contention for the Tests as the Board said he will be added to the India A squad for the third and final game against New Zealand A beginning November 7 if he clears the fitness assessment
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Australia Close in on Series Victory as South Africa Struggle at 140/4 in Third Test
Australia's chances of winning their series against world Test champions South Africa soared on the third day of the decider against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday. South Africa were reeling at 140 for four at the close, just 40 runs ahead with six wickets remaining. It's really satisfying, said Australian centurion Josh Inglis, singling out Nathan Lyon's dismissal of South African captain Temba Bavuma in the penultimate over of the day. Bavuma had battled for almost three hours, scoring 35, before he tried to whip a ball from off-spinner Lyon through midwicket. The ball spun sharply and hit the stumps. I think we controlled the tempo really well in that last session, said Inglis of a period in which South Africa scored only 87 runs in 34 overs. Although they were playing well, they weren't really getting away from us. I thought Gaz (Lyon) bowled brilliantly and looked threatening the whole time. When you work for a couple of hours and get the rewards right at the end, it's really satisfying, said Inglis. South African off-spinner Simon Harmer, who bowled 37 overs and took four for 104 in Australia's second innings, said spin was playing an increasing role in the series-deciding contest between the world's two leading Test teams. If you look at how the wicket changed from this morning to this evening, it's been quite a dramatic change. I think Mitchell Starc does a pretty good job of churning up the wicket (with footmarks from his follow through as a left-arm bowler). So yeah, I definitely think that spin is probably going to come into it a lot more than it has in the first two-and-a-half days. Harmer said the remaining South African batsmen could not afford to look too far ahead in terms of trying to post a total that would give them a chance. Although Lyon had to wait until late in the day, he posed a significant threat as he sent down 14 overs, finishing with one for 31. But it was fast bowlers Starc and Josh Hazlewood who made the initial inroads. Starc, who took six for 72 in the first innings, again struck crucial blows, dismissing Aiden Markram and Marques Ackerman while Hazlewood claimed the wicket of David Bedingham, out hooking for the second time in the match. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Inglisearliercompleted his secondTest century,scoring 102beforeAustraliawere bowled out for429after starting the day on 330 for four.He told journalists that he only found out he was playing when Steve Smith ruled himself out with a neck injury on the morning of the match.
Prasidh Krishna Out Of ODI Series Against New Zealand, BCCI Announces Updates
Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the India squad for the ODI series against New Zealand. The BCCI has announced updates for the India A squad too.
Virat Kohli's Arrival Causes Chaos At Auckland Airport, Fans Go Berserk
Virat Kohli's flight landed at Auckland Airport on Friday morning. Although five security personnel were allocated to Kohli, the large crowd of fans made the situation quite complex.
Kapil Sharma Planted This: Waqar Younis On Navjot Singh Sidhu's Famous 1990 Golden Duck
Former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis recently reflected on his famous first-ball dismissal of former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu.
India vs New Zealand 4th T20I Predicted XI: Sooryavanshi vs Samson Dilemma If Ishan Kishan Returns
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Beth Mooney takes over as Perth Scorchers' captain from Sophie Devine ahead of WBBL clash
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A fan grabbed attention on Day 3 of the third Test between South Africa and Australia after being spotted holding a placard with a hilarious message for Proteas wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton.
Kapil Sharma Planted This: Waqar Younis On Navjot Singh Sindhu's Famous 1990 Golden Duck
Former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis recently reflected on his famous first-ball dismissal of former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Mumbai Indians To Retain Hardik Pandya? Report Reveals Factor That Could See Him Stay
While Mumbai Indians are yet to confirm any trade offers for Pandya, their captain for the last three seasons, it looks unlikely that the flamboyant Baroda man will be leading one of the IPL's most popular franchises during the upcoming season even if he stays back.
Kotian caps a career-best haul to set up Mumbais win
Kotian claimed eight for 84 to finish with a match haul of 11 wickets as Haryana was bowled out for 256 at the stroke of tea
Kotian makes a case for Test call-up
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NZ vs IND: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of 4th T20I, New Zealand vs India series 2026
NZ vs IND 4th T20I , Approaching Milestones and Records :The Indian cricket team have been too good for New Zealand cricket team in the ongoing T20I series, and they have won the series with three consecutive wins. The visitors have hammered the hosts in three matches. Especially the way they won the last game with a record chase and 40 balls to spare. Abhishek Sharma scored his fourth T20I hundred off just 35 balls. He added 133 runs in just 7.1 overs with Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The opening duo broke many batting records in the last game. Team India chased down the score of 199 runs in 13.2 overs and sealed the series win. These teams will be facing each other in the fourth game on Friday at Eden Park in Auckland at 12:30 AM IST. New Zealand will be keen to bounce back and save themselves from more criticism. Both teams will be facing in ODIs after this, and winning the last two can be important for the confidence ahead of the ODIs. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the NZ vs IND 4th T20Iat Eden Park, Auckland. NZ vs IND: Approaching T20I Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the NZ vs IND 4th T20I at Eden Park, Auckland 26 - Abhishek Sharma has regained the no. 1 T20I ranking with a blistering century in the last game. He has scored 2240 runs at a strike rate of 196.83 and needs 26 runs to surpass KL Rahul and become the fifth-highest scorer for India in T20Is. 6 - Tilak Varma is just six sixes away from reaching 100 T20I sixes. He needs four fours to reach 150 T20I fours. 1 more six will take him to 250 T20 sixes. 45 - Glenn Phillips has scored 2455 runs in T20Is and needs 45 runs to become only the third Kiwi batter with 2500 T20I runs. 1 - Arshdeep Singh needs one more wicket to become the first Indian with 150 T20I wickets. Mitchell Santner also needs one wicket to reach a similar milestone. 4 - Abhishek needs four sixes to have the fifth-most T20I sixes for a batter among the full-member squad. 6 - Samson needs six sixes to become only the third Indian batter with 450 sixes in T20 cricket. 85 - Tim Seifert is 85 runs away from becoming only the sixth Kiwi batter to complete 8500 T20 runs. 1 - Axar Patel needs one wicket to reach 300 T20 wickets. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories 1 - Jacob Duffy needs one wicket to complete 200 wickets in T20 cricket.
Omarzai century trumps Raza's as Afghanistan seal series
Afghanistan go from 4 for 5 to 221, their third-highest T20I total, which proved to be out of Zimbabwe's reach
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When Tanisha Singh: When Tanisha Singh walked out to open the batting for Delhi against Hyderabad in their Senior Womens T20 Trophy clash at the MCA Ground 2 in Pune, she had a feeling that didnt have an immediate explanation. Something inside the right-handed batter told her Thursday was going to be her day. That feeling turned out to be correct when Tanisha smashed 119 off 47 balls, including reaching her hundred in 38 deliveries, and powered Delhi to 262/6, the highest total ever recorded by a womens team in domestic T20 cricket. Tanishas 38-ball century is now the joint third-fastest in womens T20 cricket. Only Kiran Navgire, who reached three figures in 34 balls for Maharashtra against Punjab, and Sophie Devine, with a 36-ball hundred for Wellington against Otago, have been quicker. Tanisha now shares the mark with West Indies batter Deandra Dottin, who hit a 38-ball hundred against South Africa in 2010. Today I just thought that I have to bat with good intent, play aggressively and dominate. I will score well as I could feel that intuition. I was just looking at the ball and hitting it everywhere, Tanisha told IANS in an exclusive conversation from Pune after the game ended. The intent was clear from the first two balls of the innings, both of which she hit for four off S. Yashasri, and it never wavered. Delhi lost Vanshika Lila in the second over, but that did little to slow Tanisha down. With India batter Priya Punia at the other end, she added 160 runs for the second wicket off just 66 balls. I honestly didnt think that I would hit so many runs. I was trying to attack the ball as much as I could, trying to be one step ahead of the bowler, and was trying to play wherever the ball came. My aim was to try and play with the field so that the bowler gets under pressure, she added. Strikingly, the two barely exchanged a word during the stand. With Priya di, the thing is that we dont talk much. She was playing silently in her zone. I was also in such a zone that I wasnt talking much, keeping my head down and quietly playing my shots. She was also thinking where the bowler would put the ball and where she could hit it for a boundary. We didnt talk at all in the partnership. She was also playing attacking cricket, and I was also attacking from the other end, she added. Words were not needed. Fist bumps and bat touches did the talking, and Priya, she said, had to remind her to acknowledge the dugout when she reached fifty. I just wanted to take a strike and keep playing, said Tanisha. Though Priya fell for 59 off 28 balls, Shweta Sehrawat then smashed 26 off eight deliveries, including three sixes, to take Delhi past 200. But Tanisha was bowled by G Trisha in the 15th over with the score reading 230/4. By then, she had hit 25 fours and a six in her magnificent knock. In all, 106 of her runs came from boundaries. Delhi lost their way slightly at the death, but cameos from Nazma Khan and Deeksha Sharma, and 15 from captain Soni Yadav, carried them to the record score. The previous best score was Goas 257/2 against Arunachal Pradesh in 2019/20. The aggression, Tanisha said, was all planned. Its because the T20 game is like that now. Even for batting, we had already planned that we need 50 runs in 6 overs, but twice that was happening (Delhi got 93/1 in the powerplay). Whichever batter was coming, we all were talking about just one thing: that we have to attack and play aggressively and dominate. Hyderabad never got close. Trisha made 80 off 52 balls, and captain Pranavi Chandra was the only other batter to pass 20, as they finished on 154/8 and lost by 108 runs. It was only after the match was over that Tanisha learnt about the record now in Delhis name. When our match was over, the match referee (Niyati Koustubh Lokur) told us that the record was made. I guess it feels really good when it is unexpected. I felt that this was Gods plan. Delhis total sits 11th on the all-time list of womens T20 scores -- the ten above it all came in internationals, led by Argentinas 427/1 and 333/1 against Chile in 2023/24. It was also Tanishas first T20 hundred, and came after she bagged a duck. Tanisha insists she has learnt to take both the duck and the hundred in stride. This was my first T20 hundred, but even after hitting it, I felt normal. I got out for zero before this game, and even then my reaction was normal. Obviously, there is an expectation from yourself that you have to do it. In the second match also, there was such an expectation that I had to do it, and I just played normally. In spite of there being so much excitement that you have to get runs, while playing I have normalised that these scores of zero and hundred, ups and downs will continue. Records are meant to be broken. If someone plays better than me, she will also make a record, and then I will also try to keep making records in future, she said. The innings followed a productive year. Tanisha toured England with India A in July, and made a fifty in the third one-dayer. She was the third-highest run-scorer in the 2026 Delhi Premier League with 206 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 117.05 for finalists South Delhi Superstars. Against Australia A in September, she scored 120 runs in three one-dayers, including a fifty in the chase of 363, and 92 in the only unofficial Test. I would like to give credit to my coach, Dishant Yagnik (the current fielding coach at the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru). He has given a lot of attention to my skills and helped me a lot. I practice in Delhi at RPCA with Surjeet Sir and Ajay Verma Sir. They help me with my skills and make me practice a lot. So credit goes to them, she said. She also pointed to her time with India A, which gave her a big learning curve. In India A, the environment around us is such that I got to learn a lot from the seniors - they live in discipline and routine. Because of my India A stint, I am able to see improvements in myself. I am able to walk into my routine; my body is active, and I am energetic. Its because I have seen that in India A, when we step up, you see the seniors who are already playing. Watching and observing them carefully, how they are doing so that they are able to sustain and play. I have also seen that they are disciplined. So, I would like to see that - the role of discipline is exactly what is giving me results. The record day came less than 24 hours after the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction in Kochi, where Tanisha found no takers. I guess its been 3-4 years - I am trying via WPL trials, and when it doesnt happen, obviously, it feels bad. But the atmosphere around you and the positive people you have, because of them, it feels like your mind changes. I would really give the credit to my close friends, our physios, my coaches, and my parents. When the WPL auction happened, I wasnt answering my parents or close friends calls. But then I talked to my physio, Surya ma'am. She was understanding and said that everything will be fine. Even if I talk to someone, if they are low, then I tell them myself that everything will be fine. When I get the reply that everything will be fine, then I also say that yes, everything will be fine. Bhagwan ji dekh rahe hai. Unhone India A di aur wahi main India denge (God is watching. He has given India A, and he will give India main). My main aim is not WPL; it is to play for India. All of this uplifted my mood, and I stayed normal. Then the next day, it was magic - I didnt know how that happened. As in, I still feel that I dont know how that day passed, she said. For now, on Tanishas list is a domestic title to chase. Delhi won the senior womens one-day trophy last year but have not won the T20 equivalent of it. I guess our Delhi players are very skilful. We are very good in bowling, batting, and fielding. We play together, and with unity. My main aim is not WPL; it is to play for India. All of this uplifted my mood, and I stayed normal. Then the next day, it was magic - I didnt know how that happened. As in, I still feel that I dont know how that day passed, she said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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MCA Team C Wins Inaugural Captain Diana Trophy Womens T20 Selection Tournament
Captain Diana Trophy Women: MCA Team C emerged champions of the inaugural Captain Diana Trophy Womens T20 Selection Tournament, organised under the aegis of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), with the competition providing a platform to identify emerging talent for Mumbais Under-23 womens team. Named after former India captain Diana Edulji, the tournament aims to identify players for Mumbais U-23 womens team ahead of the upcoming BCCI T20 tournament. Several players delivered impressive performances during the competition, with Siya Modi emerging as one of the standout performers. She won the Best Batter award after scoring 121 runs and was also named Emerging Player for her contributions. Ashwini Nishad claimed the Best Bowler award. The young bowler took four wickets, while Sharvi Save was adjudged best fielder for her amazing efforts in the field, having effected two run-outs and saving crucial runs. Hurley Gala was named Player of the Tournament for her all-round contribution. She scored 113 runs and also picked up one wicket during the competition. The tournament is part of efforts to provide young women cricketers with competitive opportunities and strengthen the talent pool available for Mumbai cricket. It also offers players a chance to demonstrate their skills as they look to earn selection for the states U-23 side. Speaking about the tournament, MCA president Ajinkya Naik highlighted its importance in developing womens cricket in Mumbai and providing a platform for emerging players. The tournament is part of efforts to provide young women cricketers with competitive opportunities and strengthen the talent pool available for Mumbai cricket. It also offers players a chance to demonstrate their skills as they look to earn selection for the states U-23 side. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ex-India Chief Selector MSK Prasad Joins Venice Livewires As Team Director In Italia T10
Livewires Advertising Private Limited: Former India mens chief selector MSK Prasad has been appointed as team director of Venice Livewires, a franchise in the upcoming Italia T10 League. The six-team competition will run from November 18 to 29 at the Roma Cricket Ground. The franchise said Prasads experience in international cricket, player selection, talent identification and administration would help strengthen its cricket operations and support the growth of the game in Italy. I look forward to being part of Venice Livewires and contributing to the growth of cricket in Italy. Grassroots development is essential for building a strong cricketing ecosystem, and I am excited to work towards identifying local talent, encouraging young cricketers and helping the sport grow at the grassroots level. Italia T10 presents an exciting platform to bring international cricketing experience together with local talent, Prasad said in a statement by the franchise on Thursday. After his playing career, where he represented India in six Tests and 17 ODIs, Prasad served as chairman of the senior mens selection committee, where he oversaw the selection of the national team from 2016 to 2020. Under him, India won its first-ever Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia in 2018/19, apart from being 2017 Mens Champions Trophy runners-up and semi-finalists in the ODI World Cup. Prasad has also worked with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants as Strategic Consultant and Director of Talent Search and Academies. In this new role, Prasad will work alongside TNR Mohit, the franchises executive director. Mohit previously captained Doiwala Kings and owns Nainital Tigers, a franchise for which he has also played. The franchises leadership group also includes Arvind Tadakamalla, managing director of Livewires Advertising Private Limited. Previously, former Australia batter Shaun Marsh signed up for Milan Icons, while former England fast bowling great James Anderson has been named co-owner and captain of Napoli Knights. Mohit previously captained Doiwala Kings and owns Nainital Tigers, a franchise for which he has also played. The franchises leadership group also includes Arvind Tadakamalla, managing director of Livewires Advertising Private Limited. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Saurashtra secured an innings-and-12-run victory over Assam in the Ranji Trophy, propelled by Parth Bhut's exceptional eight-wicket haul. Karnataka also registered a massive innings-and-116-run win against Tripura, with Shreyas Gopal taking five wickets. Other matches saw Punjab draw with Hyderabad and Chhattisgarh beat Andhra.
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Saif Zaib Leaves Northamptonshire, Set To Join Hampshire
County Championship Division Two: Batting all-rounder Saif Zaib has confirmed that he will be leaving Northamptonshire after a 13-year tenure with the club despite having a year left in his contract, Northamptonshire informed through a statement on Thursday. Zaib, who made his List A debut with Northants in 2014, has made over 200 appearances for the club. He informed the club of the decision to leave after the 2026 season. The 28-year-old had informed the club at the end of the season that he did not see his future career at Northamptonshire and, despite discussions to reverse that decision, he will now leave the club, Northamptonshire confirmed in a statement. Zaib reflected on his time with Northants, calling it an honour to play for them. Its been a real honour to represent Northamptonshire CCC, Zaib said as quoted by Northamptonshire. Especially as the club has been such a big part of my life for so long. Ill always be grateful for the memories, friendships and experiences Ive had along the way. To the supporters, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love and support youve shown me over the years. Its meant so much to me, and sharing those special moments with you is something Ill always treasure, he added. Meanwhile, a report in Cricinfo stated that the batting all-rounder is set to join Hampshire as they look to earn their promotion back to Division One after having been relegated this season. They have already signed Rishi Patel and Fynn Hudson-Prentice from Leicestershire and Sussex respectively and look to bolster their squad after James Vince and Liam Dawson's red-ball retirements. The 28-year-old Zaib was the leading run-scorer in the County Championship Division Two in 2025, where he scored 1425 runs in 14 matches at an average of 64.77. He smashed six centuries and seven half-centuries in the 23 innings last season. They have already signed Rishi Patel and Fynn Hudson-Prentice from Leicestershire and Sussex respectively and look to bolster their squad after James Vince and Liam Dawson's red-ball retirements. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ben Duckett Breaks Multiple Record With Historic 167, Behind Only MS Dhoni In Elite List
England batter Ben Duckett etched his name into the history books after smashing a 132-ball 167 during the sixth match of the ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka in Lahore on Thursday.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Tanush Kotian and Parth Bhut both claimed eight-wicket hauls on the final day of the latest round of Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. Kotians effort set up Mumbais 10-wicket rout of Haryana, while Bhut bowled Saurashtra to victory over Assam by an innings and 12 runs. At the BKC Ground in Mumbai, off-spinner Kotian finished with 8-81. He had taken the first wicket of Haryanas second innings on day three and added seven more on the final day. Kotian removed overnight batters Himanshu Rana (46) and Nishant Sindhu (44), and later ended a lower-order fightback led by Samant Jakhar. Mumbai needed only 97 runs for victory, and they knocked off the runs in under 11 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored a hundred in the first innings, smashed an unbeaten 67 off 39 balls. At the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Player of the Match Bhut, who had six wickets by stumps on day three, was even more destructive, finishing with 8-17 in 18 overs and had a match haul of ten wickets as Saurashtra wrapped up a bonus-point win. Ravindra Jadeja, who will be a part of Indias Test series against New Zealand next month, took 2-58 wickets in 22 overs, including 4 maidens. Bengal crushed Kerala by 287 runs in Thiruvananthapuram, with Pradipta Pramanik taking 6-51. Pramanik had claimed all four Kerala wickets that fell on day three and added two more on the final morning as the hosts were bowled out for 120. Captain Shreyas Gopals 5-36 bowled Karnataka to an innings-and-116-run win over Tripura in Mysuru, with the visitors dismissed for 180 in their second innings. Vidarbha thrashed Goa by an innings and 27 runs in Nagpur, with Harsh Dubey taking 4-38. He struck twice in quick succession to remove Manthan Khutkar, who top-scored with 70, and Yash Kasvankar, before taking wickets off consecutive deliveries to bowl Goa out for 195. Several matches ended in draws. In Vadodara, Abdul Samads 143 off 152 balls, which included 16 fours and seven sixes, and Sahil Lotras unbeaten 96 rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir against Baroda. The pair added 225 runs after J&K had slumped to 53/4 after being made to follow-on. In Pune, Gujarat declared their second innings on 446/5 against Maharashtra after Aarya Desai hit 151, followed by an unbeaten 119 from Jaymeet Patel and 96 from Urvil Patel, but the hosts held on for a draw. The Punjab and Hyderabad match ended in a draw at tea on the final day in Secunderabad, after half-centuries from Vihaan Malhotra, Prabhsimran Singh (68 off 76 balls) and visiting captain Uday Saharan (55 not out off 106 balls). Akash Vasisht struck an unbeaten 126 as Himachal Pradesh replied with 559/6 to Chandigarhs 685/5 declared in a high-scoring draw. Puducherry secured a draw against Uttar Pradesh by taking the first-innings lead, despite Kartik Yadavs 6-42.
The Supreme Court: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on the restrictions on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during Diwali, observing that repeated judicial directions had failed to ensure compliance and calling for innovative measures to tackle air pollution. A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale said that the issue required intervention at a higher level, stating that orders were issued every year but violations continued to outnumber compliance. Every year, we pass orders on the issue. For us, it has now become an academic exercise. Our orders are violated more often than they are followed, the Justice Sundresh-led Bench observed, stressing the need to explore new approaches instead of relying solely on restrictions. During the hearing, the apex court suggested involving prominent public figures, particularly sportspersons, to raise awareness about the harmful effects of firecrackers and encourage people to celebrate Diwali responsibly. Why can't you use the services of prominent personalities to make the public aware, like the sportsmen, or the public figures who are highly respected, from any walk of life? the top court asked. Referring to Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as an example, the Justice Sundresh-led Bench suggested that celebrated personalities could be requested to appeal to people to celebrate the festival in a manner that protects public health and the environment. It also stressed the need to sensitise children and the younger generation, suggesting that educational institutions be involved in spreading awareness about pollution and its consequences. The Supreme Court observed that a complete ban on firecrackers might not be the appropriate course, cautioning that an excessively harsh approach could have wider repercussions. It reiterated the need for a balanced approach that respects the festive spirit while safeguarding public health. It further underlined that enforcement would be crucial, warning that judicial directions would become a mockery if the authorities failed to implement them on the ground. The apex court asked the Union government to file an affidavit detailing the steps taken to enforce the restrictions. The matter concerns the restrictions on the sale and use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, where the Supreme Court has repeatedly intervened over concerns about deteriorating air quality during the festive season. Last year, the apex court had permitted the limited sale and use of green crackers in Delhi-NCR on a test basis, subject to stringent safeguards. A Bench of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai (now retired) and Justice K. Vinod Chandran had allowed the sale of approved green crackers from October 18 to October 20, 2025, while restricting their use to specified morning and evening hours on the day before Diwali and on the festival day. The apex court had directed that only licensed traders sell approved products bearing QR codes and prohibited online sales of firecrackers. It had also ordered monitoring of air, water and soil quality to assess the impact of the limited relaxation. --IANS The apex court had directed that only licensed traders sell approved products bearing QR codes and prohibited online sales of firecrackers. It had also ordered monitoring of air, water and soil quality to assess the impact of the limited relaxation. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Tanush Kotian reveals how Lyon and Jadeja helped his game
Mumbai all-rounder Tanush Kotian achieved his career-best first-class figures of 8/81 in the Ranji Trophy, attributing his success to lessons learned from experiences with Australian great Nathan Lyon and Indian star Ravindra Jadeja during tours and as a net bowler. He also discussed the challenges of bowling with the Kookaburra ball and his continuous efforts to improve his variations and accuracy.
