Shubman Gill of India (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Shubman Gill’s maiden outing as India’s ODI captain ended on a disappointing note, with the visitors succumbing to a seven-wicket defeat against Australia in a rain-hit encounter at Perth. The result exposed shortcomings in both departments, as India’s batting faltered and the bowlers failed to apply…
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 19: Mitchell Starc of Australia reacts while players walk from the field as rain halts play during game one of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Perth Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) In the first ODI between Australia and…
Viat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to international cricket after a seven-month break but struggled on Perth’s challenging surface, scoring 0 and 8 respectively. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed confidence that Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will bounce back strongly in the second ODI against Australia in…
Smriti Mandhana of India walks off after being dismissed during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 match between India and England at Holkar Cricket Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Indore, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Indore: Moments after India suffered a heartbreaking four-run defeat against England — even as they looked…
Virat Kohli (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: A lot of anticipation surrounded the first ODI in Perth, which India lost by seven wickets (DLS), as two of the game’s stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, returned to the side after months. Both players had already retired from T20Is and Tests, making their comeback in the highly…
Zoravar Singh Sandhu (right) atop the world championship men’s trap podium (NRAI) Zoravar Singh Sandhu’s trap bronze at the World Championships in Athens on Friday was historic — though calling it a hair-raising performance might be a tad too much. Yet, it proved hairrazing for a few. The medal cost some men their hair —…
Guwahati: India’s Tanvi Sharma competes against China’s Liu Si Ya during a women’s singles semifinal match at the BWF World Junior Championships, at National Centre of Excellence, in Guwahati. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_18_2025_000169A) After playing a pivotal role in helping India win a historic bronze in the team event of the BWF World Junior Championships, Tanvi…
Mitchell Marsh of Australia bats during game one of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Perth Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) The numerous rain breaks made it a long day in Perth. But for many who curtailed their pre-Diwali Sunday morning slumber to…
Tommy Fleetwood of England hugs his son Frankie after wining the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct.19, 2025. (AP Photo/Dharam Diwakar) New Delhi: Let it roll. Tommy Fleetwood found himself at the centre of his own rock opera. The clamour for the Merseysider’s attention grew across the DGC arena…
Smriti Mandhana (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Four-time champions England booked their spot in the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup after a nail-biting four-run win over hosts India in Indore on Sunday. England posted a competitive 288/8, anchored by Heather Knight’s classy century, and held their nerve in the field to defend it, despite their…
