Naqvi debuts, Cremer returns as Zimbabwe bat in opening Test
Afghanistan handed a debut to middle-order batter Rahmanullah
38 Numbers You Must Know About Kohli
As Virat Kohli celebrates his 38th birthday, a look back at his illustrious career reveals an astonishing array of records across Tests, ODIs, and T20s, solidifying his status as one of cricket's all-time greats.
Jangoo, Wickham soften blow of Taskin's early strikes
The pacers knocked over the top order but no wickets fell in the second hour
Johnson hoping to play first-class cricket again after injury-free run
Left-arm quick is hopeful three ODIs in six days against England can help build his loads for a first-class return after playing Second XI for South Australia last week
Virat Kohli's Birthday: From Wellington Airport To Bengaluru Streets, Fans Shower Love On India Icon
As Virat reached the Wellington airport ahead of Saturday's second ODI, fans gathered there to welcome their cricketing hero. As soon as Virat was seen climbing down the stairs, fans started singing the birthday song for the 38-year-old batting icon.
Virat Kohli Turns Into John Cena, Mocks Glenn Phillips With You Can't See Me Gesture
India batter Virat Kohli was caught teasing New Zealand's Glenn Phillips with John Cena's trademark you can't see me gesture during the 1st ODI in Auckland on Wednesday.
WI opt to bat, hand Wickham debut; Mushfiqur back for Bangladesh
Campbell and Chanderpaul were ruled out due to a viral fever, while Taskin also returned for Bangladesh
Virat Kohli Scored 74 Off 51, How Shubman Gill Did Not Let Ego Get In The Way In 1st ODI
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill on Wednesday shared their sixth century partnership in 27 ODI innings together.
Glenn Maxwell: The Big Show Never Ends
Bravery, mastery and timing were among his greatest qualities. We have seen batters hit plenty of sixes, but Glenn Maxwell would leave spectators wondering where he would dispatch the next delivery, notes K R Nayar.
Annoying, Wasn't It? Virat Kohli's RCB Teammate On Facing Him In India vs New Zealand 1st ODI
Jacob Duffy, Virat Kohli's teammate at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, felt the India star might have played differently with a bigger total to chase, but admitted that his time in IPL had not revealed any obvious weakness.
As Virat Kohli turns 38 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, he continues to add to a legacy built on consistency, intensity, and an extraordinary appetite for runs.
Virat Kohli Turns 38: India Stalwart's 38 Stats That Define His Supremacy
From being among the youngest in the locker room to filling the gigantic shoes of the 'God of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar, Virat's cricketing career has shown the world how one could be a superhuman and a human, at the same time.
His Records Tell You A Story: Ajinkya Rahane Praises India Star. Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma
Shubman Gill's confidence with the bat and his growing maturity as captain have impressed former India skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who believes the young leader is improving with every series.
Sachin Tendulkar Shares His Honest Take On Joe Root Nearing His Test Record
Root, currently the second-highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket, has accumulated 14,278 runs in 169 matches and 309 innings, leaving him just 1,643 runs short of Tendulkar's record.
Hardik Pandya Felt Cornered: Former CSK Star Explosive Take on Mumbai Indian's Captain
Former Chennai Super Kings batter Ambati Rayadu has shared his views on Hardik Pandya's future with Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2027 season.
When Will We Learn? Shubman Gill's India Faces Tough Question Despite Win Over New Zealand
Once again, Virat Kohli emerged as the brightest spot in India's batting line-up in a 186-run chase, which was later revised due to rain. He scored 74 off 51 balls in the first ODI against New Zealand
Sonu and Ajith push Tamil Nadu closer to victory against Chandigarh
Four-wicket hauls from both bowlers help visitors bundle out hosts for 94 in 1st innings, before pinning them to 189 for seven in their second essay
Kamboj tailor-made for these conditions: Skipper Gill
Anshul is the kind of a bowler. I think hes tailor-made for these conditions, always nippy, trying to seam the ball, and good with the old ball, Shubman Gill said
PIX: Real Madrid edge past AEK; Fenerbahce stun Liverpool
Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over AEK Athens with a stoppage-time goal from Federico Valverde, maintaining their perfect Champions League start. Meanwhile, Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat at Fenerbahce, surrendering their lead twice and ending their winning run in the competition.
Moeen, Hales lead England contingent for inaugural Afghanistan Premier League
ICC sanction has not yet been granted for tournament that is due to begin on December 27
Pakistan players unlikely to play Abu Dhabi T10
The PCB has asked the league to pay $10,000 per NOC it issues for the tournament starting November 7
Vidarbha Crush Madhya Pradesh By Innings And 20 Runs In Ranji Trophy
Harsh Dubey and Parth Rekhade snared five wickets each as Vidarbha secured an innings and 20 runs win over Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group A match in Nagpur on Wednesday.
Leicestershire relegation confirmed as pitch penalty upheld
Cricket Discipline Panel dismisses appeal against 19-point deduction, meaning Essex retain Division One status
Not Many Holes In His Game: New Zealand Star In Awe Of Virat Kohli's Masterclass
Star batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday set up India's five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI with an imperious 74.
Jemimah Rodrigues Hits Fifty In Second Game Post Return From Injury As Mumbai Beat Delhi
T20 Trophy Elite: Right-handed batter Jemimah Rodrigues struck her first half-century since returning from a hamstring injury, as Mumbai beat Delhi by seven wickets in the Senior Womens T20 Trophy Elite league stage match on Wednesday. Chasing 152 after Delhi were restricted to 151/7, Mumbai got home comfortably with eight balls to spare. Mumbai lost opener Humairaa Kaazi for four, but Jemimah and Sanika Chalke then put on 124 runs for the second wicket to take the game away from Delhi. Jemimah hit 58 runs off 41 balls, laced with seven fours and a six, at a strike rate of 141. She returned to action this week after recovering from the injury, and Wednesdays half-century suggested she has lost little of her touch. In her comeback game on November 2, Jemimah made an unbeaten 26 off 19 balls, with three boundaries, as Mumbai beat Uttar Pradesh by 29 runs in a nine-overs-a-side contest. The much-needed game time will give Jemimah a timely lift as she looks to press her case for a place in Indias squad for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa, set to happen in December. Sanika, picked up by Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the upcoming Womens Premier League (WPL) season, remained unbeaten on 85 off 57 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 149. Though Jemimah fell to Bharti Rawal before the game finished, Sanika stayed till the end to complete the chase. For Delhi, all-rounder Nazma Khan, picked by Delhi Capitals for 2027 WPL, provided the main impetus. Batting at number five, she struck 43 off 27 balls at a strike rate of 159 to take her team past 150, though it proved well short on a good day for Mumbais batters. Sanika, picked up by Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the upcoming Womens Premier League (WPL) season, remained unbeaten on 85 off 57 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 149. Though Jemimah fell to Bharti Rawal before the game finished, Sanika stayed till the end to complete the chase. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
After a great T20I series, India started the ODI series with precision, defeating New Zealand. Veteran batter Virat Kohli struck a commanding 74 off 51 balls after Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Anshul Kamboj produced scintillating bowling performances
Ranji Trophy: Ahlawat stands tall for Services against his former team
The right-hander takes the attack to the Delhi bowlers to notch up a wonderful century and rescue his side from a spot of bother; Jayant Goyat claims his first five-wicket haul
Twin strikes sting Hyderabad before stumps after Chhattisgarh takes first-innings lead
Considered quitting cricket two years ago: Goyat
Ranji Trophy: We bowled in the right areas, says Chintan Gaja
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Karnataka polishes off Assam in no time, claims bonus point
After declaring on 577 for six, the visitor bundles out the host for 128; Shreyas (four for 34) and Shikhar (three for 33) the heroes on day three
14 Wickets! Dubey Spins Vidarbha to Ranji Group A Summit
Vidarbha secured an innings and 20 runs victory over Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, with Harsh Dubey and Parth Rekhade taking five wickets each. This win propelled Vidarbha to the top of the Group A points table. Other matches saw Goa win with a bonus point, while Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir were set to gain points on first-innings leads.
Oman secure spot at 2027 men's World Cup Qualifiers
Namibia, one of the hosts of the 2027 ODI World Cup, will continue their qualification journey at the World Cup Qualifier Playoff
WPL 2027 to Begin with Blockbuster RCB-MI Clash
The 2027 Women's Premier League will run from January 14 to February 7 across Vadodara and Mumbai, with Brabourne Stadium hosting the playoffs and final.
Oman Qualifies For 2027 Mens ODI WC Qualifier On Net Run Rate Despite Defeat To UAE
Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Oman sealed a place in the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2027, despite losing to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 42 runs in the final match of the World Cup League 2 at the ICC Academy Ground on Wednesday. The defeat was Omans seventh loss in a row, and it left them level with Namibia on 33 points. But their superior net run rate of -0.224 was enough for them to clinch the fourth and final direct qualifying spot from the league. Sent in to bat first, the UAE posted 226/8 in their 50 overs. Captain Rahul Chopra and Adeeb Usmani made 47 each, while Basil Hameed chipped in with 43. Left-arm spinner Shakeel Ahmed was the pick of the Oman bowlers with figures of 3-42. Omans chase stumbled early when Muhammad Rohid struck twice to leave them at 28/3. Mujibur Ali fought back with 65, but Oman finished well short on 184/9 in their allotted 50 overs. Despite that setback, Oman joined League 2 champions the USA, Scotland and the Netherlands in the 10-team global qualifying tournament. Namibia, Canada, Nepal and the UAE, the other four League 2 sides, now face the Qualifier Playoff for another shot. They will be joined there by Jersey and Kuwait from Challenge League A, and by Italy and Uganda from Challenge League B. Four spots in the global qualifier are on offer from the eight-team playoff. The global qualifier will decide who will grab the last four places at the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup. The winner goes straight into the group stage of the main event, while the second, third and fourth-placed teams move into the newly created super series. The 2027 Mens ODI World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21. Fourteen teams will play 57 matches across 12 venues. It also marks the tournaments return to Africa for the first time since 2003 and Namibia hosting matches of a senior tournament for the first time. The global qualifier will decide who will grab the last four places at the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup. The winner goes straight into the group stage of the main event, while the second, third and fourth-placed teams move into the newly created super series. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy: Shami's Four-Fer Fails to Lift Bengal Vs Maharashtra
Bengal's unbeaten Ranji Trophy run is under threat after a challenging third day against Maharashtra. Despite Mohammed Shami's efforts, a crucial last-wicket stand by Tanay Sanghvi and Pradeep Dadhe gave Maharashtra a significant lead. Bengal's top order collapsed in their second innings, leaving them struggling with a slender one-run lead and six wickets remaining, setting up a tense final day.
Harshitha Samarawickrama To Lead Sri Lanka In ICC Womens Emerging Nations Trophy
Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground: Left-handed batter Harshitha Samarawickrama will captain Sri Lanka at the ICC Womens Emerging Nations Trophy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with regular skipper Chamari Athapaththu not included in the 14-member squad announced on Wednesday. The squad includes Vishmi Gunarathne and Nilakshika Silva, who return after being left out of the side for the Asian Games. Fast bowler Malki Madara has also been picked after missing both the Asia Cup and the Asian Games. The most notable inclusion, however, is Sathya Sandeepani, who has been recalled to the T20 set-up six years after her only T20I appearance came against India in February 2020. Chamari is currently turning out for Hobart Hurricanes in the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia. The tournament has been expanded to 10 teams from five in the previous edition. Sri Lanka are one of five Full Members in the field, alongside Ireland, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Zimbabwe. The other five teams are hosts UAE, defending champions Thailand, the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Scotland. Sri Lanka have been drawn in Group A with Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and the UAE. Group B comprises Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe. All matches will be held in Ajman, UAE, at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground and the Seven Districts Sports Club. Sri Lanka begin their campaign against Ireland on November 12. They will then take on Scotland the next day, before playing against Papua New Guinea on November 15 and the UAE on November 16. Top three sides from each group will advance to the Super Six stage, whose matches will be played on November 20, 22 and 23. Each qualifier will face the three teams that come through from the other group. The top two teams at the end of that stage will meet in the final, to be played on November 25 at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground. Sri Lanka squad: Harshitha Samarawickrama (captain), Sanjana Kavindi, Imesha Dulani, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sathya Sandeepani, Rashmika Sewwandi, Sugandika Kumari, Chamudi Praboda, Malki Madara, and Chethana Vimukthi. Sri Lankas group fixtures schedule: November 12: against Ireland, Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground November 13: against Scotland, Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground November 15: against Papua New Guinea, Seven Districts Sports Club November 13: against Scotland, Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Samarawickrama to lead Sri Lanka in Emerging Nations Trophy, Dilhari her deputy
Sri Lanka have rested Chamari Athapaththu, and there are only three players older than 30 in the 14-member squad
Injured Marufa to miss Emerging Nations Trophy for Bangladesh
This will be Nahida Akter's first tournament as T20I captain since she took over from Nigar Sultana last month
WPL 2027 to begin on January 14 with RCB-MI clash; Vadodara, Mumbai to host matches
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will open the fifth season of the Womens Premier League (WPL) against two-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) in Vadodara on January 14. The tournament will run from January 14 to February 7, with Vadodaras BCA Stadium and Mumbais Brabourne Stadium, home of the Cricket Club of India (CCI), sharing the 22 matches equally. Both venues are familiar WPL hosting territories. The Brabourne Stadium hosted matches in the 2023 and 2025 seasons, including the finals of both editions won by MI. The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Vadodara hosted WPL games in 2025 and 2026, and staged last seasons final won by RCB. The two grounds will also serve as venues for the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy, to be played from February 14 to 28, a week after the WPL final is held. Vadodara will stage the first 11 games, from January 14 to 24, before the competition moves to Mumbai. After a rest day on January 25, the Brabourne Stadium will host the remaining nine league matches from January 26 to February 3, along with both playoff fixtures. Each of the five teams will play the others twice in the league stage. The team that finishes on top of the table will go straight into the final. The second- and third-placed sides will meet in the Eliminator on February 5 for the other spot in the summit clash on February 7. A rest day sits before each of the two playoff matches. All matches, including the playoffs, will start at 7:30 pm IST, with no afternoon games on the calendar. The opening weekend has a full slate. Gujarat Giants take on UP Warriorz on January 15, while RCB, the two-time winners, face four-time runners-up Delhi Capitals a day later, and MI meet UP Warriorz on January 17. The RCB-MI rematch will happen on January 26, when the two sides open the Mumbai leg in a repeat of the season opener. Gujarat Giants are listed as the home side in four of their Vadodara matches, while Mumbai Indians are the designated hosts for four league fixtures at the Brabourne Stadium. The league stage ends on February 3 with Delhi Capitals taking on UP Warriorz. WPL 2027 full schedule: Vadodara (BCA Stadium) January 14: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians January 15: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz January 16: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 17: UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians January 18: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals January 19: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz January 20: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians January 21: UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals January 22: Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 23: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians January 24: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants January 25: Rest day Mumbai (Brabourne Stadium, CCI) January 26: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 27: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants January 28: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz January 29: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals January 30: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants January 31: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru February 1: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals February 2: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants February 3: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz February 4: Rest day February 5: Eliminator February 6: Rest day February 7: Final
Duffy: Late starts 'definitely a factor' in teams' inability to defend totals
The New Zealand fast bowler said that 185 was never going to be enough and said that they will come back hard at India
Vadodara and Mumbai to host WPL 2027
Vadodara will host the first 11 league matches before the remaining nine and the knockouts will be played at the Brabourne Stadium
Right On Course For Our WTC Goal, Says Daren Sammy As West Indies Chase 2-0 Win Against Bangladesh
World Test Championship: West Indies head coach Daren Sammy believes his side is right on course to meet the target it set for the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. West Indies have already ensured they will finish the calendar year without losing a Test series for the first time since 1994. They now head into the second and final Test in Sylhet, starting Thursday, looking to complete a 2-0 sweep. It is the first time since 1994 (that) we have finished a calendar year without losing a series. In 1994, (Shivnarine) Chanderpaul was making his debut. So (its the) little things like that that the team has already achieved, because we cant lose the series. It is progress -- what we have been through and the challenges we face and what we have to do despite all those challenges, Sammy told reporters in a press conference on Wednesday. Sammy further said a clean sweep would be a fitting way to end their 2025-27 WTC campaign, particularly against a Bangladesh side coached by Phil Simmons, his predecessor in the West Indies head coach job. Its going to be a big achievement. As you know, Bangladesh before this (series) was fourth in the Test championship. They have played some really good cricket, and (are) well coached by Phil (Simmons). The last time we beat them here 2-0 (in 2021), I think Phil was the (West Indies) coach. So to come here and do that would be a massive end for us in the Test championship. Sammy also looked back on a difficult start to his tenure as Test coach. We all know when I took over, we looked at the first three or four series - going to (play) Australia at home with a new team, then India in India, (and) then New Zealand away in New Zealand. That was a pretty tough baptism for my Test coaching career. But these are things we spoke about in the dressing room, and we were speaking about by the time we get to Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh; with the stability that the team could have, these are where we would make inroads. We are right on course to finish with the goal we had in mind in this Test cycle. Much of that stability, Sammy said, has come from settling the batting order. Obviously, in the first year (of my coaching), we were finding the right balance in terms of players and roles allotted to them. I think we have settled in quite nicely. Brandon and John at the top of the innings have probably been our best opening pair in a long time. (Kavem) Hodge started at No. 6, (before) moving into No. 4. Justin (Greaves) and Roston (Chase) moved from Nos. 5 to 7. A lot has happened in order to bring the team to a settled position. Openers Brandon King and John Campbell laid the platform for the 170-run chase in Mirpur with a stand of 112. That made them the first West Indies opening pair since Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes to share more than one century stand in the fourth innings of a Test. The work, especially the batters put in, and the preparation, that we have put in over the years led us to coming to Bangladesh, where we know spin has been something thats bothered us in the past. To put on a display, especially chasing a tricky total like that in the second innings, the way the guys played, we just want them to continue. Consistency in performance is the way that brings results for you in any format of the game, added Sammy. Sammy, however, expects no let-up from the hosts. We wanted to finish 2-0. We have put ourselves in a position to do that. But knowing Bangladesh and knowing Phil the way he operates, hes going to come out for blood, and we dont expect it to be anything easy. But the preparation we have put in, we know we could counteract and come out victorious. West Indies will wait until the morning of the match to decide their playing eleven. In the first Test, they had planned to play veteran pacer Kemar Roach, but switched to left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop, who made his debut, after finding that grass was shaved off the pitch. I have had a look at the wicket yesterday, but I dont think I would make a fair assessment until the day of the game. In Dhaka, the morning of the Test match, when we saw the pitch, the final preparation, thats when we had to finalise our team. So well use that same strategy. West Indies will wait until the morning of the match to decide their playing eleven. In the first Test, they had planned to play veteran pacer Kemar Roach, but switched to left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop, who made his debut, after finding that grass was shaved off the pitch. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Duffy reveals what makes Kohli so hard to bowl to
New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy expressed his admiration for Virat Kohli's batting prowess after Kohli's unbeaten 74 guided India to a five-wicket victory in the first ODI. Duffy, who has played with Kohli in the IPL, highlighted the Indian batter's ability to handle bounce and hit across the ground, stating there were o holes in his game. He also commented on the challenging conditions for defending targets and praised the Indian bowlers.
From 0-82 to 2-22: Anshul Kamboj's Stunning Auckland Redemption
Indian pacer Anshul Kamboj discusses his journey of improvement after a challenging ODI debut. He bounced back with a strong performance against New Zealand, taking two wickets for 22 runs. Kamboj emphasizes focusing on process over results and ignoring social media criticism, highlighting his commitment to refining his bowling skills.
Anshul Kamboj: One bad match doesn't affect me
Exactly a month after an expensive ODI debut, the India fast bowler took 2 for 22 in his second match in Auckland
Abhimanyu Cricket Academy Ground: Karnataka, Vidarbha and Goa registered commanding victories by an innings, while Uttarakhand opened their account with a comprehensive 10-wicket win as the third day of the ongoing third round of the Ranji Trophy 2026 concluded on Wednesday. Karnataka produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Assam by an innings and 314 runs in their Elite Group B encounter in Guwahati, wrapping up the contest with more than a day to spare. The eight-time champions collected seven points, including a bonus point, to move to the top of the group standings with 16 points. Resuming their first innings at 496/5, Karnataka continued their dominance as they declared at 577/6, establishing a massive lead of 442 runs. Assams batting lineup had little answer to Karnatakas spin attack, with Shreyas Gopal claiming four wickets for 39 runs and Shikhar Shetty returning figures of 3/28 to bowl the hosts out for 128 in 40.2 overs. Earlier, Manvanth Kumars unbeaten century had provided the foundation for Karnatakas imposing first-innings total. Uttarakhand also registered their first victory of the season, defeating Haryana by 10 wickets in their Elite Group D clash at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy Ground in Dehradun. After posting 305 in their first innings, Uttarakhand bowled Haryana out for 153, with Mayank Mishra picking up six wickets for 57 runs. Haryanas Nishant Sindhu had earlier claimed 5/89 for the visitors. Forced to follow on, Haryana managed 159 in their second innings, with Jagadeesha Suchith taking four wickets for 50 runs. The hosts were left with a target of just nine runs, which they chased down in 1.2 overs without losing a wicket. Dega Nischals 153 off 387 deliveries was the standout contribution in Uttarakhands first innings. Vidarbha completed an innings-and-20-run victory over Madhya Pradesh after producing a dominant bowling performance across both innings. Having dismissed Madhya Pradesh for 209 in their first innings, Vidarbha posted 334/9 before declaring their innings. The visitors struggled once again in their second innings and were dismissed for just 105. Harsh Dubey was the standout performer, taking nine wickets in the first innings, while Dubey and Parth Rekhade claimed five wickets apiece in the second to seal the victory. Goa joined the list of teams registering innings victories after defeating Bihar by an innings and 177 runs. Goa built their commanding position with a first-innings total of 397 before bowling Bihar out for 107. Following on, Bihar failed to put up a stronger fight and were dismissed for 113 in their second innings, handing Goa a comprehensive victory. Meanwhile, Mumbai strengthened their position against Railways, with a 141-run opening partnership between Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Divyaansh Saxena taking their second-innings lead beyond 300 runs. Raghuvanshi scored 79 before falling, while Tushar Deshpande, Suryansh Shedge and Musheer Khan also departed cheaply as Mumbai lost a cluster of wickets during the final half-hour of play. Off-spinner Tanush Kotian had earlier delivered an impressive performance with figures of 7/45 for Mumbai, leaving Railways with a difficult task on the final day. In the encounter between Delhi and Services, the latter held a 202-run lead at the close of play on Day 3. Delhi made an encouraging start with the ball, picking up two wickets in the first five overs, but Mohit Ahlawats impressive 142-run knock helped Services recover and strengthen their position. With only one day remaining, the contest appears to be heading towards a draw, with Delhi facing an uphill task to force a result. Bengal and Maharashtra also witnessed an eventful day, with Mohammed Shamis four-wicket haul helping Bengal dismiss Maharashtra for 218. Bengal, however, lost four wickets in their second innings and reached 76/4 at stumps, holding a slender one-run lead. Play was curtailed due to bad light. In the Gujarat-Kerala fixture, Gujarat enforced the follow-on after dismissing Kerala for 279 in their first innings. Kerala ended the day at 31/1 in their second innings, still facing a considerable deficit. Odisha remained in a difficult position against Jharkhand after the latter declared their first innings at 433/8. Having recovered from an early collapse, Jharkhand built a substantial total and left Odisha with a deficit of 410 runs. Odisha reached 23/0 at stumps and will need a significant effort on the final day to avoid defeat. Hyderabad also face a challenging task against Chhattisgarh, needing another 246 runs to win after being set a target of 259. Hyderabad were 13/2 at stumps, having lost both their opening batters for ducks in the first over. Punjab continued to hold the upper hand against Andhra, who reached 240/2 at the end of the day while chasing Punjabs first-innings total of 529/9 declared. Andhra still trail by 352 runs, with Shaik Rasheed and Karan Shinde leading their efforts to reduce the deficit. Hyderabad also face a challenging task against Chhattisgarh, needing another 246 runs to win after being set a target of 259. Hyderabad were 13/2 at stumps, having lost both their opening batters for ducks in the first over. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
RCB to play MI in season opener as WPL announces schedule for 2027 season; check full details
Womens Premier League has announced its schedule for the 2027 season. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Mumbai Indians in the opening game on January 14 in Vadodara. The final will be held on...
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Consistency trumps chasing wickets, says Mumbai off-spinner Kotian
Kotian and Suryansh Shedge will miss the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy due to the Rising Stars Asia Cup
Theres Not Many Holes In That Mans Game, Says Duffy On Kohli After Auckland ODI Defeat
Match Anshul Kamboj: New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy has seen plenty of Virat Kohli up close, in the nets in Bengaluru during IPL 2026 and now in an ODI at Eden Park on Wednesday. On both counts, Duffy came away with the same conclusion: there is no easy way to get at the India batter. Kohlis 74 off 51 balls, hit a day before his 38th birthday, powered India to a five-wicket win by the DLS method in the first ODI on Wednesday. In Kohlis knock studded with authoritative pulls and a stunning cover drive on the up, India chased down a revised target of 143 in 32 overs in 22.4 overs and now have a 1-0 lead in the five-game series. It was a bit annoying, wasnt it? Small targets like that. If you get a guy to come out with that kind of intent to knock it off, it can just break the chase pretty easily and hes a pretty good guy to do it. Quite impressive, wasnt he? Like he didnt struggle with the bounce. He got inside those hook shots, pull shots, and then he can whack you down the ground. No surprise, hes a good player. Hes done it for a lot of years and he did that to me in the nets a lot in Bangalore, Duffy said in the post-match press conference. Duffy felt Kohli might have played differently with a bigger total to chase, but admitted that his time in Bangalore had not revealed any obvious weakness. I think if theyre batting first or theres a bigger score on the board, itd be interesting to see if he plays like that. I dont know if he will. I did get some intel in the nets over in Bangalore, but theres not many holes in his game, to be fair. On small grounds like that, he uses the pace really well, and then he can obviously, like I said, hit you over your head as well. So, theres not many holes in that mans game. The pacer also spoke about the fan frenzy that follows Kohli everywhere, and said he admired how the former India captain handled it. We got a wee taste of it. Obviously, well, probably more of a taste of it in Bangalore, following him around the airports and sitting on planes with him and stuff. Its a weird life. Theres nothing we can fathom. What I, not just him, but a lot of the Indian blokes, they are very patient, especially, and they appreciate their fans very much. So, at times it gets a little bit on top of you, especially in India, were there for a long time, and it does get a little bit on top of you and you get a little bit impatient sometimes, especially as the overseas players. But the local boys and Virat, theyre the patient guys. Theyre the ones that appreciate the fans, and so Ive always looked up to him for that reason. But he has a pretty wild lifestyle. I dont know if its my cup of tea to be harassed as much as he is. But its impressive to watch. Its quite amazing. Earlier, New Zealands batters had struggled against Indias seamers, who bowled them out for 185 in 40.2 overs after the visitors chose to bowl. Arshdeep Singh took four wickets, Gurnoor Brar had three scalps, and Player of the Match Anshul Kamboj conceded just 22 runs in his 10 overs, while taking two wickets. Duffy admitted the total was never going to be competitive on a ground like Eden Park. Probably 180 at Eden Park is never going to be enough, I think. Obviously, I think they bowled really well. I think theyve got some big boys in that bowling team and they used the bounce of the surface really well. So, they did that well and we probably just werent at our best with the bat to start with and then pretty tough to defend 180 and then they can just come hard like that and just knock a few off pretty quick. He gave Indias attack due credit, but backed his batters to bounce back in the second ODI happening in Wellington on Saturday. Credit to them for bowling very well. They extracted bounce very well, and like I said, very tall bowlers at the seam and extracted that bounce. I think you saw when the guys did try to sort of lift the ante or play some shots, then quite a few went straight up, which no, I wouldnt have fallen for that. I think theyll adapt and adjust, and I think were a good batting team. Its not going to happen again like that, I cant imagine. So, theyll adapt and go again. Duffy did not hide from the impact of losing the toss either, explaining how the rain had changed the pitchs nature. Its a tough one. It definitely plays a factor. I think were lying if we say its not. Everyone wants to toss in bowls for us for a reason. Im not saying its not impossible, dont get me wrong. Its not like its huge - its not like were giving up as soon as weve lost a toss. But as soon as you get a little bit of moisture in the wicket, I thought tonight theres a bit of wind around and we actually might not, but I guess the rain sort of adds that moisture that the dew would have otherwise. So when it does skid on like that, it sort of takes away the tackiness and that sort of tennis bully bounce we saw in their innings, which thats what I thought made the ball. Theyre batting hard. New Zealands innings was given some respectability by a 39-run last-wicket stand between Blair Tickner and Duffy himself and he was quick to hand the credit to his batting partner. Tix batted well. I aged a few. It was amazing, wasnt it? Like I said, the big boys get some bounce and we tried to swing and have a few, but it didnt quite come off. But Tix was quite impressive, wasnt he? Good ball striking for a number 11. Pretty impressive. With the ball, New Zealand turned to the short stuff once India set off in pursuit. Duffy said the hosts wanted to send a message for the rest of the series. To be honest, probably a little bit too little, too late. But theres still things to gain out there. Tix batted well. I aged a few. It was amazing, wasnt it? Like I said, the big boys get some bounce and we tried to swing and have a few, but it didnt quite come off. But Tix was quite impressive, wasnt he? Good ball striking for a number 11. Pretty impressive. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Kotian's 7/45 puts Mumbai on course for big Ranji win
Tanush Kotian's impressive seven-wicket haul set up Mumbai's strong position against Railways in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash. Following Kotian's bowling masterclass, half-centuries from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Divyaansh Saxena further extended Mumbai's lead to 311 runs by the end of Day Three, despite a late wobble.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Harsh and Rekhade spin Vidarbha to an innings victory over Madhya Pradesh
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Sets Viewership Record, Generates $93.8 Million Economic Impact In UK
ICC Chairman Jay Shah: The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 set new benchmarks for women's cricket, generating a record 471 million global viewing hours and an estimated economic impact of $93.8 million in the United Kingdom, according to post-tournament reports released by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The 2026 edition, which featured 33 matches, became the most-watched ICC Women's T20 World Cup in history, recording a 156 per cent increase in viewing hours compared to the 184 million generated by the 2024 tournament. India and Pakistan's group-stage clash in Birmingham emerged as the most-watched match in the tournament's history, attracting more than 77 million viewing hours globally. The ICC said current indications suggest it was also the most-watched women's T20 match ever. Three other fixtures from the tournament surpassed the previous viewership benchmark, with Australia vs India recording 54 million viewing hours, South Africa vs India 51 million and Bangladesh vs India 42 million. The four matches, including India vs Pakistan, became the highest-viewed fixtures in the history of the competition. In the host country, the tournament became the most-watched ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Sky Sports, generating 18.2 million viewing hours. England matches attracted an average audience of 381,000, a 69 per cent increase on the previous edition, while the final between England and Australia registered a peak audience of 678,000. An independent economic impact assessment conducted by Nielsen estimated that the tournament generated $93.8 million in total impact for the UK, including direct and secondary economic impact and media value for host cities. More than 13,000 full-time and part-time roles were also generated or supported during the event. The tournament also made a significant social impact, with Nielsen research highlighting a shift in perceptions about women's participation in cricket. Among respondents who engaged with the event, 81 per cent of 500 parents of girls aged between seven and 15 said it helped challenge the perception that cricket is a sport only for men. The same view was shared by 73 per cent of 500 women aged between 16 and 30. Furthermore, 81 per cent of parents surveyed said the tournament had increased their daughters' interest in joining a cricket club or academy, while 80 per cent believed it would have a positive impact on women's sport in England. ICC Chairman Jay Shah said the tournament had demonstrated the potential of women's cricket when provided with the right platform and investment. The ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 has made a powerful statement about the future of the womens game. This tournament delivered record crowds, viewership, reach and engagement, and demonstrated what is possible when womens cricket is given the platform, investment and belief it deserves. I am immensely proud of the players, whose performances inspired fans around the world, as well as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), our Members, broadcasters, commercial partners, ICC staff and all the volunteers who played such crucial roles in delivering an event of this scale and quality. As a result of everyones hard work, this tournaments legacy is assured, and it will be remembered not only for its records, but for its impact on and off the pitch. This is not the end point of our ambition; it is the platform for what comes next. The ICC will continue to invest in womens cricket, expand opportunity, strengthen pathways and take the game to more fans, more communities and more markets around the world. The success of this tournament gives us even greater confidence in the future we are building, Shah said. ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta said the tournament had raised the bar in terms of global reach, fan engagement and the wider impact of the sport. Our ambition for each ICC event, particularly womens events, is to raise the bar for our sport; to elevate the stage for the worlds best players, reach new fans the world over, drive deep multi-modal engagement and amplify the purpose and belonging that the game delivers. The scale of the response, as highlighted in this report, shows how that ambition translated into reality. Nearly 250,000 in-stadium attendees, almost 500 million total global viewing hours and more than four billion digital video views are powerful measures of the global attention the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 commanded, but the story - and this events real-world impact - extends well beyond any single metric, transcending socio-cultural and economic boundaries. We deliberately widened access to the event across platforms, cultures, languages, interest segments and markets, combining world-class broadcast coverage with free streaming, digital-first distribution, creator-led storytelling, pop culture plug-ins and new ways for fans to interact with the game. ICC events must continue to serve as platforms that deepen and widen fandom, elevate our athletes and create cultural, commercial and social impact around the game, Gupta added. The tournament also recorded unprecedented attendance, with a cumulative 245,815 spectators turning up across 25 matchdays, surpassing the previous ICC Women's T20 World Cup record by more than 100,000. The final at Lord's drew 28,887 spectators, setting a new record for the largest crowd at a women's cricket match in the UK. Digital engagement also surged, with content across the ICC's digital platforms generating 3.2 billion views, a near 250 per cent increase on the previous edition. The tournament also recorded unprecedented attendance, with a cumulative 245,815 spectators turning up across 25 matchdays, surpassing the previous ICC Women's T20 World Cup record by more than 100,000. The final at Lord's drew 28,887 spectators, setting a new record for the largest crowd at a women's cricket match in the UK. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy: Rain holds centrestage as Bengal scrambles to save the match against Maharashtra
The host is precariously placed in its second innings at 76 for four after conceding a first innings lead of 75 to the visitor thanks to Dadhe and Sanghavi s 10th wicket stand of 60; the duo later returns to make inroads in Bengals second essay
No-ball drama hands Renegades last-ball win against Hurricanes
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New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner delivered a remarkable cameo against India in the first ODI at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday.
Mitchell Starc surpasses Marco Jansen, becomes number-one ranked ICC Test bowler
Mitchell Starc has once again become ICCs number-one ranked Test bowler after an impressive performance in Australia's third Test against South Africa in Cape Town. He surpassed Marco Jansen for the spot, who had occupied the No. 1 position for just a week.
'One match going bad didnt affect me much', says Kamboj after miserly spell vs NZ
Digital Desk | Auckland, Nov 4 (IANS) Almost a month after a chastening ODI debut, where he gave away 82 runs against the West Indies in New Chandigarh, Anshul Kamboj made sure his second outing in the format would be remembered for the right reasons. The Haryana seamer strangled New Zealands batters at Eden Park on Wednesday, as he picked 2-22 in his ten overs, including bowling 46 dot balls. Kambojs spell was one of the reasons behind India bowling out New Zealand out for 185 in 40.2 overs. He was subsequently named Player of the Match in Indias five-wicket win by the DLS method in the series opener at Eden Park. Asked on bouncing back after not having a great ODI debut, where he arrived rushingly as Prasidh Krishnas replacement, Kamboj said the desire to do better drove him to put up a masterly spell in Auckland. Basically, if someone has a bad match, it doesnt decide whether someones career is going to be good or bad. I was doing the same thing from the beginning and I am still doing the same thing. So, one match going bad didnt affect me much. I just got the motivation to do better, he said in the post-match press conference. Asked about the outside noise after his Test debut against England at Manchester last year didnt go well, Kamboj added, Actually, I dont pay much attention to these things. I focus more on my cricket and see how I can improve it. I dont pay attention to what people think about me or what they say about me. So, it doesnt make much difference to me. Introduced as first change, Kamboj was the pick of Indias four pacers. He got the skid and utilised extra bounce on offer to keep a tight grip on the middle overs. It resulted in him removing New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner and Nathan Smith. Actually, todays wicket was a little seaming one. But it was also necessary that you have to put it on a good length. Only then you will get a purchase from the wicket. Otherwise, if you miss the length, you can get hit for runs. So, I was trying to put it in as many good areas as possible. I didnt think much about the result because there was a lot of purchase on the wicket if you were bowling in the right area, he said. While Kamboj built the pressure, Arshdeep Singh (4-70) and Gurnoor Brar (3-44) cashed in at the other end, sharing seven wickets between them. New Zealand were in danger of collapsing for far less before a 39-run last-wicket stand between Blair Tickner and Jacob Duffy, the highest partnership of the innings. Kamboj said his job was simply to hold one end. If someone is bowling well from one end, then the wicket is bound to come from the other end. So, thats it - keep putting as much pressure as possible. If they are stuck, then keep them stuck for a longer period of time. Dont give them easy boundaries or easy runs because if you dont give them easy runs, then they will play a wrong shot in order to get runs. They will do something. So, thats it - I wasnt thinking much. I was just thinking about bowling in better areas because they were obviously getting out from the other end. So, I didnt need to try much. Nor Kamboj was bothered by Eden Parks famously short boundaries. Basically, there are such small grounds in India as well. So, dimensions dont make much difference. When you look at the wicket, you look at what you have to do on the wicket and not at the dimensions. Dimensions come when there is no purchase on the wicket. Then dimensions come in the game. After two rain interruptions, India were set a revised target of 143 in 32 overs. Virat Kohlis 74 off 51 balls took them home in 22.4 overs and a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Kamboj, also a handy batter, said preparation was the key to his confidence. If you come well prepared, then obviously you will get confidence. So, just prepare yourself as well as you can so that there is no surprise in the match. Just be ready for everything. On juggling both skills, he kept it simple. The role of an all-rounder is that if you have a ball in your hand, you are a bowler. If you have a bat in your hand, you are a batsman. So, thats it. So, you just have to focus on these things. You dont have to focus on bowling while batting. You dont have to focus on batting while bowling. So, thats the focus. When you have a bat in your hand, you only think about batting. When you have a ball in your hand, you only think about bowling. As such, you just have to improve your batting. If you have a bowling, you just have to improve your bowling. Looking ahead to the second game in Wellington on Saturday, Kamboj said the aim was to carry the rhythm forward. Just looking to build the same momentum in the next match as well. In fact, in every match, whichever is possible. So, just not thinking about anything. Just working on my things which I can improve - regarding the bowling, batting, or fielding. Whatever it is, just working on that.
That Run Out By Rohit Bhai Changed The Momentum: Gill Lauds Team's All-round Effort In Auckland Win
Shubman Gill: India captain Shubman Gill credited his sides disciplined bowling and sharp fielding, particularly Rohit Sharmas run-out of Daryl Mitchell, for setting up their five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the rain-affected first ODI at Eden Park on Wednesday. Gill said the dismissal proved a turning point after the hosts had threatened to recover through a partnership between Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. India bowled New Zealand out for 185 before chasing down a revised target of 143 in 22.4 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Arshdeep Singh led the attack with four wickets, while Gurnoor Brar claimed three and Anshul Kamboj picked up two. Reflecting on the teams performance, Gill highlighted how Indias fielding complemented the bowling effort, with Rohits sharp work helping break New Zealands resistance. I think we were very good with the bowling. And I think our fielding was also really good. That run out by Rohit bhai, I think changed the momentum of the game. I think it was really that partnership (Mitchell & Phillips), we saw that even in India - those two batted really well in India. And overall I think a very good team performance for us, Gill said after the win. The skipper was particularly pleased with the contributions of Kamboj and Brar, who made the most of the conditions to keep New Zealand under pressure. Kamboj returned figures of 2-22 from his 10 overs, while Brar finished with 3-44. I mean Anshul is the kind of a bowler, I think hes tailor-made for these kind of conditions, always nippy, trying to seam the ball. And good with the old ball. We felt when theres not much happening from the wicket, he (Brar) can create that extra bounce and with his pace and the way both of them bowled tonight was really magnificent to watch, he added. Indias chase was interrupted twice by rain, forcing a reduction to 32 overs and a revised target. Gill acknowledged that the changing conditions posed a challenge for batters who had already settled at the crease, but said Kohlis innings helped India navigate the situation. Its never easy when you are set and then it rains and the wicket got a little bit quick, it got a little bit more nippy after the rain. So the target reduced. So we were just trying to play our normal cricket. And I think the way Virat bhai batted, it made things a lot more easy for us, the skipper said. Kohli scored 74 off 51 deliveries, while Gill contributed 37 as the pair put India firmly in control of the chase. With the second ODI scheduled in Wellington, Gill said India were not looking to make major changes after the opening victory, stressing the importance of repeating the same standards. Kohli scored 74 off 51 deliveries, while Gill contributed 37 as the pair put India firmly in control of the chase. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
BAN vs WI 2nd Test Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs
BAN vs WI 2nd Test, Cricket Tips: West Indies hammered Bangladesh in the first test by 8 wickets to take a unassailable 1-0 lead. Bangladesh prepared a rank-turner, and it backfired on them. Jomel Warrican bagged nine wickets in the game, while Roston Chase bagged a fifer in the second innings. Shadman Islam scored a century in the first innings, but it went in vain. West Indies have a great chance to record a 2-0 series whitewash. The second test will start at 9 AM IST on Thursday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Mushfiqur Rahim will replace Mominul Haque in the second game. BAN vs WI: Match Details Date : November 5-9, 2026 (Thursday-Monday) Time : 9:30 AM IST Venue : Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet BAN vs WI: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can watch the live action of the game on the FanCode mobile app or website. BAN vs WI: Head-to-Head in Tests Total Matches: 23 Bangladesh : 5 West Indies: 16 Drawn : 2 BAN vs WI: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Sylhet is expected to be slow and good for spin. The wicket is expected to slow down with time, and spinners are expected to have a major role. Both teams will look to bat first because early on the batting conditions will be better on the first two days. BAN vs WI: Possible XIs Bangladesh : Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam West Indies: John Campbell, Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo (wk), Roston Chase (c), Kemar Roach/Joshua Bishop, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales BAN vs WI: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Shadnam Islam and John Campbell scored the most runs for their teams and they will be the ones to watch out for. Probable Best Bowler Jomel Warrican and Nayeem Hasan will have a big role on this wicket in Sylhet. They did well in the first game also. Today Match Prediction : Bangladesh have struggled with the bat, and West Indies have a better batting unit than them. Hence, we predict West Indies to win the second test. BAN vs WI Match 2nd Test, Today Match BAN vs WI, BAN vs WI Prediction, BAN vs WI Predicted XIs, Injury Update for Bangladesh vs West Indies Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Virat Kohli played his first international match in over a month but showed no signs of rustiness. In fact, he was at his gritty best as India secured a victory over New Zealand in a rain-affected first ODI in Auckland
Shubman Gill Praises Rohit Sharma's Effort That Changed Momentum vs New Zealand In 1st ODI
India captain Shubman Gill credited his side's disciplined bowling and sharp fielding, particularly Rohit Sharma's run-out of Daryl Mitchell, for setting up their five-wicket victory over New Zealand.
Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's world record in first ODI vs New Zealand in Auckland
Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record for most ODI runs during chases. He reached the milestone during India's five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening match of the series in Auckland on Wednesday. The former India captain took his tally to 8,741 runs while batting second, moving ahead of Tendulkar's previous mark of 8,720.
Nee Po Mone Dinesha: How Sachin Tendulkar And Mohanlal Broke The Internet Over Sanju Samson
When the 'God of Cricket', Sachin Tendulkar, hosted a Reddit Ask Me Anything session, fans flooded the platform with questions.
Tendulkar Dethroned! Kohli Becomes Ultimate ODI Chase Master
Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become ODI cricket's highest run-scorer in chases with 8,741 runs, while equalling Ricky Ponting and breaching 13,000 runs at number three.
Why New Zealand struggled against India's young pacers
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner attributed his team's five-wicket loss to India in the first ODI to their inability to quickly adapt to the unexpected bounce and pace of the Eden Park pitch, while praising India's superior adaptation.
Sammy: West Indies 'on course' to achieve their WTC goal
West Indies head coach notes his team's progress as this will be the first time since 1994 that they will not have lost a Test series
Anshul Kamboj Is Tailor-Made For Such Conditions: Shubman Gill
India captain Shubman Gill was delighted to see Anshul Kamboj's excellent effort in the first ODI against New Zealand here on Wednesday, saying the pacer is ailor-made for the Antipodean conditions.
Starc reclaims No 1 spot, Iyer climbs in T20I rankings
Mitchell Starc has returned to the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings after his stellar performance against South Africa. India's Shreyas Iyer also made significant gains, moving to seventh among T20I batters following India's series win over New Zealand. The latest ICC rankings update reflects shifts across Test, ODI, and T20I formats, with several players making notable progress.
Virat Kohli not only scored 74 off 51 balls but also set a new world record. The Indian icon surpassed Sachin Tendulkar for the most runs in ODI run chases on Wednesday
Why Captain Gill Sees Kamboj as India's Ideal Weapon in New Zealand
India captain Shubman Gill lauded pacer Anshul Kamboj's performance in the first ODI against New Zealand, calling him 'tailor-made' for the conditions. Kamboj's 2-wicket haul, along with strong performances from Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar, helped India bowl out New Zealand for 185, securing a win in the five-match series opener. Gill also highlighted key fielding efforts and the team's overall strong performance despite rain interruptions.
Brian Bennett To Lead Zimbabwe In Test Series Against Afghanistan
Zimbabwe Cricket has named Zimbabwe's squad for the two-match Test series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Mitchell Santner: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted his side failed to adjust quickly enough to the pace and bounce at Eden Park after being bowled out for 185 in the first ODI against India, saying the visitors made better use of the conditions to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. New Zealands batters struggled to cope with the extra bounce, with Indias pace attack repeatedly finding ways to trouble them. Arshdeep Singh claimed four wickets, while Gurnoor Brar picked up three and Anshul Kamboj returned figures of 2-22 to restrict the hosts to a below-par total. Reflecting on the batting performance, Santner pointed to the surface and Indias disciplined bowling as key factors in New Zealands collapse. Yeah, I think the pitch probably bounced and, you know, it was probably a little bit faster than we kind of expected at Eden Park. I think we probably didnt adapt as quickly as we could. And with some good bowling from India as well, Santner said after the game. The Kiwi skipper felt Indias batters were more effective in dealing with the bounce, particularly when facing the short ball. He also noted how the conditions changed after rain interruptions during the chase, with the ball skidding on more comfortably. When you try to fight the bounce at Eden Park, it can be quite hard. I think the way they kind of used it a little bit more, and Shreyas was trying to go more fine with the shorter balls. And yeah, obviously bounced a lot, and after the rain it kind of skidded on nicely. So yeah, a few short balls out there, he added. Despite the defeat, Santner was pleased with the way New Zealands bowlers responded after India made a strong start in the chase of the small total. The visitors were reduced to 143/5, with Jacob Duffy taking three wickets, but Virat Kohlis 74 off 51 balls had put India firmly in control. He credited his fast bowlers for refusing to give up after the early onslaught and finding some positives towards the end of the contest, which New Zealand can carry into the second ODI in Wellington. Yeah, very happy. It was easy for us to kind of roll over there after the start they got. So, credit to the fast bowlers to keep backing it up. So yeah, I think we found some good stuff at the end of the game there, and we can kind of go on to Wellington, he said. He credited his fast bowlers for refusing to give up after the early onslaught and finding some positives towards the end of the contest, which New Zealand can carry into the second ODI in Wellington. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
It's Hugely Concerning: Bangladesh Coach Phil Simmons On Taijul Islam's Struggles
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has expressed concern over Taijul Islam's recent dip in form, calling it hugely concerning.
'Taijul Form Is A Matter Of Concern,' Says Simmons Ahead Of West Indies Test
West Indies Test: Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has expressed concern over Taijul Islam's recent dip in form, calling it hugely concerning ahead of the second and final Test against West Indies, which begins in Sylhet on Thursday. Bangladesh will be looking to level the series after suffering an eight-wicket defeat in the opening Test. Taijul, the country's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket, will be a key player for the hosts as they look to make a comeback. However, the left-arm spinner has struggled to make an impact in recent matches, managing just five wickets across his last four Tests. Simmons admitted that Taijul's current form was a major concern for the team, given the important role he plays in Bangladesh's bowling attack. It's hugely concerning because he's one of the major spinners we have in the team. When you're discussing Taijul's form with him, it is concerning for him too, as well as for the team, because he is a major weapon that we have in this team, Simmons said ahead of the second Test as quoted by Cricinfo. There were also concerns about Taijul's physical condition after he bowled 48 overs in the fourth innings against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. Simmons, however, indicated that the spinner was not facing any major physical difficulties, although he left the medical assessment to the team's support staff. That you'll have to ask the medical staff. I know he had a little bit of trouble in the UAE, but since then, he's thrown well; he's bowling full bore; he bowled full practice yesterday, so it doesn't seem to be affecting him, he said. The Bangladesh coach also spoke about his team's batting struggles, admitting that they have failed to maintain the standards they showed during the Test in Darwin. Since Darwin, we haven't batted well. We showed what we are capable of if the determination to bat is there, but since that [Darwin Test], we have not batted well in the formats we have played, Simmons said. The Bangladesh coach also spoke about his team's batting struggles, admitting that they have failed to maintain the standards they showed during the Test in Darwin. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Blair Tickner equals world record with charismatic batting show in first ODI vs India in Auckland
New Zealand ace pacer Blair Tickner produced a blistering show in the opening ODI against India at Eden Park in Auckland. The 33-year-old smacked 34 runs off 23 balls in the middle and during which he hit four maximums. Three of which were struck against Arshdeep Singh. Meanwhile, with four sixes to his name in an innings, Tickner joined Mohammad Amir and Naseem Shah for the most sixes scored by a No. 11 batter in an ODI innings.
India's seamers and Kohli 74 power them to 1-0 lead in rain-hit match
India's seamers were relentless with their interrogation of the New Zealand batters and were supported by excellent fielding and captaincy
Afghanistan, Zimbabwe face-off with WTC spot on the horizon
Antum Naqvi is set to make his Test debut, which would mean a rejig of the playing XI for Zimbabwe, who will be led by Brian Bennett in Richard Ngarava's absence
1st ODI: Young Pace Unit, Peerless Virat Kohli Script Impressive Win For India Against New Zealand
India earned an easy five-wicket win in the rain-curtailed first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland on Wednesday.
1st ODI: Kohlis 74 Powers India To 5-wicket Win Over NZ
Virat Kohli: Veteran batter Virat Kohli struck a commanding 74 off 51 balls after Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Anshul Kamboj's scintillating bowling show as India beat New Zealand by five wickets in a rain-affected first ODI here at Eden Park on Wednesday. Indias inexperienced pace attack produced an impressive collective performance to bowl New Zealand out for 185 in 40.2 overs. In response, the visitors chased down a revised target of 143 in 22.4 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Indias chase suffered an early setback when Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a six-ball duck by Kyle Jamieson in the opening over. However, Kohli joined skipper Shubman Gill to take control of the innings, with the pair building a match-defining partnership. The chase was interrupted twice by rain, with the contest eventually reduced to 32 overs and Indias target revised to 143 under the DLS method. Kohli brought up his half-century after the second resumption, reaching the milestone off 35 deliveries with a powerful pull through mid-wicket in the 16th over. The experienced batter continued to dominate New Zealands short-ball approach, striking 13 fours and a six. His innings also saw him move past Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in ODI run chases, taking his tally to 8,741 runs, compared to Tendulkars 8,720. Gill provided steady support with 37 off 56 balls as the duo added a century partnership, their sixth 100-plus stand in 27 ODI innings together. New Zealand finally broke through when Nathan Smith had Gill caught behind for 37 in the 19th over. Kohli, however, continued to keep India comfortably ahead of the required rate before Jacob Duffy dismissed him for 74, caught by Tim Seifert at deep backward square leg. Duffy struck again in the same over, removing Axar Patel for a duck, while Shreyas Iyer fell for 15 to give the hosts a late glimmer of hope. But the result was never seriously in doubt. KL Rahul and Naman Dhir ensured there were no further complications, with the latter pulling Nathan Smith through mid-wicket for four to seal the win. Earlier, Arshdeep Singh claimed four wickets, while Gurnoor Brar took three and Anshul Kamboj picked up two as India restricted New Zealand to 185. The hosts had no answers to the riddles and questions that Indias pace attack threw at them, as they were held to a paltry total to make things a tad bit easier for the visitors. But the result was never seriously in doubt. KL Rahul and Naman Dhir ensured there were no further complications, with the latter pulling Nathan Smith through mid-wicket for four to seal the win. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Virat Kohli stole the spotlight during the India vs New Zealand first ODI with a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Nathan Smith, followed by his trademark 'bow and arrow' celebration. Fans also surprised him by singing 'Happy Birthday' at the stadium ahead of his birthday on November 5.
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India started their five-match ODI series against New Zealand with a five-wicket victory at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, 4 November. Chasing a revised target of 143 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, India reached the target in the 23rd
Virat Kohli smacks 74, secures win after India's pace attack demolishes New Zealand in first ODI
India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the first of the five-match ODI series at Eden Park in Auckland. The rain affected the play heavily in the second innings, but that didnt spoil Indias dominant show with both ball and bat, as they secured a comfortable win in the end. It was once again Virat Kohli who stole the show with the bat and based on his 74-run knock, India got the job done with 56 balls remaining, despite DLS method coming to the equation.
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Had Manifested Id Be The One To Get Sooryavanshis Wicket, Says UAE Spinner Uddish Suri
India T20I: With the second ball Uddish Suri bowled in last years Under-19 Asia Cup game against India at the ICC Academy in Dubai, the UAE left-arm wrist-spinner felt he got out teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi but was reduced to seeing the left-hander being dropped off his bowling. What followed was carnage - Sooryavanshi tore into the UAE attack for 171 off 95 balls, laced with 14 sixes, as India piled up 433/6. Six bowlers felt the full force of it. Suri, somehow, did not come under attack. He bowled 23 balls to Sooryavanshi and gave away exactly 23 runs - one four and one six among them. In his penultimate over, he even castled the dangerous Sooryavanshi, whos now in the senior India T20I setup. Suri finished with 2-77 from his ten overs, but containing that version of Sooryavanshi, which is something far more experienced bowlers have failed to do, is still talked about in the cricketing circles. For Suri, it was no accident, as that had been in the making for a long time. Before the tournament had started like about a month and a half before, I had always been planning ahead. I believe in manifestation a lot. So, I think I had manifested that I would be the one getting this wicket. I think from one or two months, I was working with our coaches like Naveed sir, Zahoor sir, Nael sir, Manpreet sir, our analyst at that time. I think I was just going through his videos as well and like to see where his strong areas were, where I could maybe bowl to him to not get hit, try to get saved and try to take his wicket. I think that had helped me a lot, especially a day or two before I was sitting with our head coach Naveed sir. I was discussing with him how I can bowl to him and how I can make him struggle to actually score against me. I think it worked at the end of the day and I was really happy to get his wicket, obviously. It was a great feeling at the end of the day, Uddish recalled in an exclusive interaction with IANS, facilitated by Sony Sports Network, ahead of this years Under-19 Asia Cup, which begins in Oman on Thursday. Uddish will need that kind of homework again, and probably more of it. The UAE are placed alongside India, Pakistan and Nepal in this years U19 Asia Cup. After Sooryavanshi, the spotlight in Indian mens age-group cricket has been on Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag, sons of Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag. Both featured in India U19s recent series win against Australia U19 and struck quickfire hundreds of their own in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Theres also captain Lakshay Raichandani and Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan to plan against as well when the India-UAE clash happens on November 10. That appetite for a contest and come out on top goes back a long way for Uddish, who started playing at four, under his first coaches Shehzad and Prashant, and the gateway was Cubs cricket, a school under-7 tournament his elder brother Tanish had first played at five and a half years. As soon as he gradually started playing more and more cricket, seeing him, I started to gain a passion towards the sport. I used to just wear his gears whenever I was free and I think the parents did see the interest in me. Theyre like, Ok, maybe we can push him through academies and see where it goes. Then eventually at the age of four, I got selected for the same tournament my brother played as well for the school. From there on, it was just training sessions regularly, and then I got fully immersed into the sport and today here I am, he said. The route to left-arm wrist-spin was something of a family negotiation. My school coach Prashant sir wanted to make me a wicketkeeper. But my brother is a wicketkeeper as well. My parents were like, Sir, just imagine both my sons, both wicketkeepers. The competition will eventually be between both of them. Whereas my parents personally wanted me to be a fast bowler or a spinner. So they started with pace bowling. Then my coach is like, 'Okay, if not a keeper, dont make him a fast bowler because of the weather conditions in the UAE especially, work on his spin bowling and I think thats where my spin journey started. Then just caught on with the left arm chinaman. Now he looks up to two of the finest current exponents of the craft. For T20s, it is Noor Ahmad, whose use of pace and variations he admires. For the 50-over game, it is Kuldeep Yadav. Coming to ODIs, I would look more at Kuldeep Yadav where his trajectory of the ball is very different compared to Noor Ahmed. Thats where I would look up to Kuldeep Yadav in a 50-over game because I think that would probably create double things in the batsmans mind where I can use that as well to make the batsman think whether I should go charge on this ball or not. That one millisecond, if he gets late on the shot, I think I can just pick up a wicket. So I mean, depending on the format, I would look up to the bowler. Kuldeep Yadav and Noor Ahmed are my top picks in left-arm chinaman for sure. Tanish, the wicketkeeper and Uddishs elder brother, has played 13 ODIs and 14 T20Is for the UAE, and remains his younger brothers sounding board. The two speak almost every day, and before a training session here, Tanish, who has toured Oman before, briefed Uddish on the conditions he will encounter. Those chats also cover what went wrong on the day, and life beyond cricket, but the nets are where Tanish is most hands-on with Uddish. Even when we train together, when I bowl to him or when he gives me throwdowns, he always shows me, you can work on this part of your skill or you can just try bowling your googly a bit more quicker. So that can help me increase my pace, get more drift, and turn, which obviously helps me in my career as well. So I think my brother has a very big impact on my career as well. Behind both brothers are their steadfast parents. I am grateful to have such parents. Since a very young age, they have been very supportive for both me and Tanish. I think without them, I wouldnt be or Tanish wouldnt be where he is or where I am at this point of stage where we are right now. Im very grateful to God for having parents like them. They have sacrificed their social life, social events, and parties - all that just for us. They used to run behind just our matches, no matter how the weather was, especially in UAE, the conditions are very harsh during the summer. It touches about 50 degrees, but at under 16, and under 19, my mom and my dad always used to sit near the boundary ropes, no matter how hot it was. From the boundary, they would call out advice on avoiding the wrong shot, and their presence alone lifted the Suri brothers' confidence. Uddishs own schedule has hardly been lighter than theirs. With a family business to think of, Suri took science at school and is now studying mechanical engineering at a university. His days split between five to six hours of study and the same hours are dedicated to training. In university, things have eased slightly, though he expects the course to get tougher. Competitive sports, he points out, comes with an expiry date. Obviously your qualification and academics are going to help you reach somewhere even better even after your sports are done. So I think balancing my academics is key here and I think Im doing it very well and I will continue to do so. After the Asia Cup, Suri heads straight into the Abu Dhabi T10 league. First, though, come India, Nepal and Pakistan, and Suri, whos coming off playing Emirates D50 and D10 competitions, is unfazed. Honestly, we are looking for a good challenge. I mean, the entire team is from that. Were in a good group which consists of India and Pakistan, known to be one of the best Asian countries in youth cricket. But I think we have been training again from the past three and a half months in the UAE. Its very important as a rising star, as youth cricket is a way you can set up your platform and get into the national side. Perform here, score and do well for the country. It is very exciting for me as well as my teammates to have an opportunity to play in this Asia Cup and do well for the team and the country. He thanked the Emirates Cricket Board for its facilities and head coach Naveed Ahmed, assistant coach Zahoor Khan and team manager Nael Tanveer for the groundwork. They have put in their immense efforts and hard work. Again, the conditions in the UAE are very harsh. It was very hot, but we have trained immensely just for this. As a unit, we are very strong as well. Hopefully we can surprise everyone by beating both of the teams - at least one of them and qualifying for the semis and reaching somewhere. Last year, he manifested one big wicket of Sooryavanshi and made it happen. This time, he wants to manifest a surprise. Whether this years vision comes true, time will tell soon. As a unit, we are very strong as well. Hopefully we can surprise everyone by beating both of the teams - at least one of them and qualifying for the semis and reaching somewhere. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Manifested That I Would Get Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Wicket: UAE Spinner Uddish Suri
Uddish Suri bowled 23 balls to Sooryavanshi and gave away exactly 23 runs - one four and one six among them. In his penultimate over, he even castled the dangerous Sooryavanshi, who's now in the senior India T20I setup.
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Bennett To Lead Zimbabwe In Afghanistan Tests
United Arab Emirates: Zimbabwe Cricket has named Zimbabwes squad for the two-match Test series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with Brian Bennett set to lead the side in the absence of injured skipper Richard Ngarava. The two-match series will begin on November 5, with the second Test scheduled from November 13. Both games will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The squad retains a chunk of the group that registered Zimbabwes biggest Test victory in June, when they defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said, Ngarava remains sidelined as he recovers from a back injury, while fellow pace bowler Tanaka Chivanga is also unavailable through injury. Bennett will have considerable experience to draw on in the batting group, with Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine joining Innocent Kaia, Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani and Wessly Madhevere among the options. Taylor and Ervine remained in the UAE after the ODI tri-series to prepare for the red-ball assignment, while veteran leg-spinner Graeme Cremer has joined the squad for the Tests. Kundai Matigimu and Vincent Masekesa are back in the Test group, while all-rounder Antum Naqvi has also been included, having now met the ICC eligibility criteria to represent Zimbabwe. Blessing Muzarabani leads the pace options alongside Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Matigimu and the uncapped Ernest Masuku. Cremer, Masekesa and Wellington Masakadza provide the specialist spin options, while wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga is also included in the squad. The two-match series will conclude Zimbabwes extensive tour of the UAE, following the recently completed ODI tri-series involving Afghanistan and Bangladesh and the T20I series against Afghanistan. Cremer, Masekesa and Wellington Masakadza provide the specialist spin options, while wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga is also included in the squad. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Cremer also returns to the Test fold after close to nine years, with Bennett set to lead the squad in Ngarava's absence
