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Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are among the star players retained by their respective franchises ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Virat Kohli is the top retention announced by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). RCB have retained Virat by paying INR 21 crore. Notably, a total of 47 players have been retained ahead of the upcoming auction. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/rfOIF5y via IFTTT

Cricket Australia (CA) has extended head coach Andrew McDonald until the 2027 ODI World Cup. His earlier contract at the helm was set to end after the T20 World Cup in 2026. However, he will now be with the team through its defence of the ODI World Cup and the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as well. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/z2PlxvK via IFTTT

Indian women's team is facing the newly crowned T20 World Champions New Zealand in a three-match ODI series. The two teams have bagged each of the first two contests, sending the series for a mouthwatering decider which is being played on October 29. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2MwY4rn via IFTTT

IND-W vs NZ-W 3rd ODI Highlights: India defeat New Zealand by 6 wickets, bag series 2-1 India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Updates: India's batting has taken a hit in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand with the top-order not turning up in the couple of games so far. With the series on the line, India will have to come up with some better batting plans, especially while chasing. The Indian women's team is still not up to the mark while batting in the second innings and if New Zealand opt to bat first, which they would if they win the toss, the Women in Blue might be under pressure from early on. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/y6E8SUA via IFTTT

Bangladesh will take on South Africa in the second and final Test match of the series in Chattogram, starting Tuesday, October 29. Bangladesh did show some fightback with the bat in the second innings after being blown away for just 106 in the first, however, South Africa with a lead of 202 runs were always in the driver's seat. With the pitch expected to play better, Bangladesh will be keen to end the series on a high. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/NuoiKSQ via IFTTT

India's senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli came under heavy criticism for the lack of runs in the ongoing home Test season that culminated in the team's first series loss in India in 12 years. While Rohit has scored 104 runs, Kohli has aggregated 187 runs in eight innings. Since Kohli didn't play the England series, the sample size is a bit small, however, three single-digit scores in four Test matches at home including a duck and a single run doesn't give a good look, especially with the high standards he has set. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/hdTBtvn via IFTTT

MS Dhoni has dropped a major hint in regard to his participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain might be seen in action during the upcoming edition of the lucrative T20 tournament as he has expressed the desire to "enjoy" his last few years in professional cricket as reported by Times of India. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/VLd1FGY via IFTTT

India stand on the verge of losing their invincible 12-year-old record at home. The Men in Blue have not been beaten in a home Test series since losing 2-1 to England in 2012. But the Kiwis are turning it around and are the favourites to win the second Test of the three-match series to clinch the series. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/8Bg6Rmy via IFTTT

Former India skipper Rani Rampal has announced retirement from hockey. The 29-year-old confirmed her decision to step down as a player from the sport as she is ready to take up mentoring role in the Women's Hockey India League. Rani Rampal represented India in 254 matches scoring a total of 205 goals. Her contribution to Indian hockey is immense having made her debut back in 2008 at the age of only 14. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/C0NjwVo via IFTTT

Pakistan have confirmed their playing XI for the third and final Test match against England. The hosts haven't made any changes to their line-up for the decider in Rawalpindi. For the first time in Shan Masood's captaincy stint of seven Tests (this will be his 8th Test), Pakistan are fielding the same playing XI in two consecutive matches. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/QFS7U9Y via IFTTT

India are set to face New Zealand in the second Test of the three-match series from October 24 onwards at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. After losing the opening game in Bengaluru, the Men in Blue will be under the pump to keep their strong record at home intact. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/lOvIF1P via IFTTT

India pacer Mohammed Shami, who has not played for India since the ODI World Cup final last year, has given a major update on his injury. Shami's injury has been one of the talking points with India's tour of Australia approaching fast. India skipper Rohit Sharma recently confirmed that Shami has faced a setback in his recovery with swollen knees and that they do not want to take an 'undercooked' Shami to Australia. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/DxfVCQI via IFTTT

Star all-rounder Washington Sundar has been rewarded for his stellar 152 in the Ranji Trophy as he has been added to India's updated squad for the second and third Test matches against New Zealand.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/scYy6Vf via IFTTT

After recording a dominant win over India in the first Test match in Bengaluru on Sunday, the New Zealand cricket team eyes more glory as their women's cricket team takes on South Africa in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final in Dubai on the same day. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/7OFmsV9 via IFTTT

Indian star batter Rishabh Pant missed out on a well-deserving century in the India vs New Zealand 1st Test in Bengaluru. The wicketkeeper star was dismissed on 99 as William ORourke got the better of him one short of a century. With the new ball doing some movement, Pant played on a delivery that swung into the left-hander, taking his inside edge and shattering onto the stumps.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/X6e1iTs via IFTTT

England captain Ben Stokes was dismissed in a bizarre fashion during the Pakistan vs England 2nd Test in Multan on Friday, October 18. Chasing an improbable target of 297 on the used Multan Cricket Stadium pitch, England tried putting up a fight but the Pakistan spinners spun a web to put the visitors on the mat and then hand them a drubbing.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/FzqQ5cp via IFTTT

Delhi Capitals have appointed Hemang Badani as their new head coach ahead of a mega auction for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. Ricky Ponting had left the top position vacant earlier this year after not being able to win the trophy for seven years. At the same time, DC have also named Venugopal Rao as their director of cricket. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/l1ZWnfr via IFTTT

Match timings have changed after the opening day of the first Test between India and New Zealand was washed out at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. There was no respite from rain as predicted by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) earlier. Even the toss didn't take place as the rain never relented for a longer period of time. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/qMgsbW9 via IFTTT

Indian players enjoyed a sharp rise in the updated ICC rankings after a dominating 3-0 T20I series win against Bangladesh last week. The rising youngster Nitish Reddy made the headlines in the updated ICC T20I rankings with a staggering rise into the top 100 of both batting and all-rounders' on Wednesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/w8bEI4y via IFTTT

Not many times, a series between the first-ever World Test Championship (WTC) finalists looks and feels like a dress rehearsal, a tool to fine-tune preparations for what's to come in November-December and the first week of January too. That's what this upcoming three-match series between India and New Zealand is, in terms of preparation, however, if WTC points are taken into consideration, it's relevance increases for both teams, since very crucial points are at stake. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/lpDLOaG via IFTTT

The second Test between Pakistan and England commenced today in Multan. All eyes were on Pakistan's batting, especially Kamran Ghulam who replaced Babar Azam at the number four position in the batting line-up. For the unversed, Babar had not scored a single fifty in 18 consecutive Test innings and was left out of the squad for the last two Tests against England. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/8EBCai6 via IFTTT

Pakistan have confirmed their playing XI for the second Test against England hours after the visitors did the same. The hosts have taken a few tough decisions after the loss in the first Test dropping players like Babar Azam, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi. For the unversed, Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and 47 runs in Multan. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/1RHlNCO via IFTTT

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi broke his silence a day after being left out from the squad for the remaining two Test matches against England. Shaheen, along with Babar Azam, Naseem Shah and Sarfaraz Ahmed were left out from the side as PCB called up the likes of Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Kamran Ghulam and Zahir Mehmood in a radical plot with a hope of change in their fortunes in the second Test in Multan starting October 15 after losing the series opener. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/mKRzZ6I via IFTTT

Jannik Sinner continued his sensational 2024 season by beating Novak Djokovic in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday. The world No.1 Italian registered a statement 7-6, 6-3 win to deny the Serbian legend his 100th ATP singles title win and the first of the 2024 season. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/n0Ito1K via IFTTT

Australian star and Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins has given his reaction on the new IPL rule which allows the Governing Council to ban a foreign player for two years who pull out of IPL after being picked in the auctions.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/vAwInYu via IFTTT

South Africa have been jolted badly before the start of their two-match Test series against Bangladesh as their captain has been ruled out of the first game in Dhaka with a muscle strain in his left triceps. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/rUVpQco via IFTTT

Harry Brook has notched up his maiden triple century in the ongoing first Test against Pakistan in Multan. He is the sixth England batter to do so in the history of Test cricket and the first after 1990 for his country. At the same time, he has also broken Virender Sehwag's 20-year-old massive record to become the new Sultan of Multan. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/0aF9l2x via IFTTT

Harry Brook has notched up his maiden triple century in the ongoing first Test against Pakistan in Multan. He is the sixth England batter to do so in the history of Test cricket and the first after 1990 for his country. At the same time, he has also broken Virender Sehwag's 20-year-old massive record to become the new Sultan of Multan. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/0aF9l2x via IFTTT

England cricket team took control of the opening Test match against Pakistan with a huge total in the first innings at the end of Day 3 in Multan. Harry Brook and Joe Root registered unbeaten centuries as England scored a total of 492 for 3 in their reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 556.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/HGl5U2k via IFTTT

England fast bowler Olly Stone is set to fly home midway through the Pakistan tour and the ongoing first Test in Multan. He is also unlikely to return in time for the second Test of the three-match as Stone is set to get married this weekend. The pacer made his comeback to England's Test side after three years picking up seven wickets in two Tests against Sri Lanka at home and retained his place in the squad for the Pakistan tour. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/UaNKPXB via IFTTT

Shan Masood, the Pakistan captain, in his sixth Test being in charge of the side, slammed his first century as skipper as the hosts took control of the series opener against England in Multan on Monday, October 7. Masood played a marathon knock of 151 runs, his first century in Tests in four years as Pakistan put England on the backfoot early on on the opening day of the first Test. Masood's knock helped him surpass the likes of Harry Brook and Yashasvi Jaiswal on the list of leading run-getters in World Test Championship (WTC) history. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/dLrcZxa via IFTTT

India elected to bowl first in the opening T20I match against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday, October 6. Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian side handed the debuts to the young fast bowler Mayank Yadav and the batting all-rounder Nitish Reddy. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/vDyjTV5 via IFTTT

Billed as one of the top contenders to win the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, India were handed a drubbing by New Zealand in their campaign opener on Friday, October 4. The shellacking has left India languishing in Group A which also comprises six-time champions Australia. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/MQeI9NT via IFTTT

Dhruv Jurel has risen through the ranks in Indian cricket over the last year. From impressive performances in the IPL to a solid start to his red-ball career, Jurel has quickly been one of the future wicketkeepers to look at.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/MvZIkxF via IFTTT

Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I captain, will return to action against Bangladesh on Sunday (October 6) in the first of a three-match T20I series. He is returning from an injury sustained in the Buchi Babu Trophy and played red-ball cricket in the Duleep Trophy recently. Surya will be looking forward to donning the Indian jersey again and has a great chance to surpass Shoaib Malik and two other stalwarts in the first T20I itself. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/AW7ZgX8 via IFTTT

Yashasvi Jaiswal has plundered runs at will this year in Test cricket. He smacked multiple double-centuries against England earlier this year and then continued his good form in the recently concluded series against Bangladesh at home. Overall, the left-handed opener has amassed 929 runs in 8 Tests (15 innings) at an average of 66.35 with two centuries (that he converted into double tons) and six fifties to his name. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/1L3eust via IFTTT

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a groundbreaking step to protect players from "toxic content" across social media platforms. The apex cricket governing body has engaged GoBubble - a software organization native to the UK, to provide a mixture of human resources and AI (Artificial Intelligence) to "monitor and moderate comments on the ICC's official Facebook, Instagram and YouTube channels, as well those of players who elect to sign up to the service". from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/jNYWE1h via IFTTT

Sarfaraz Khan's dominance in the first-class circuit is going from strength to strength and the right-handed batter proved his mettle once again with a century against the Rest of India (ROI) in the ongoing Irani Cup. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/gWqx3MN via IFTTT

Rohit Sharma's Indian cricket team registered a sensational win against Bangladesh in the second Test match in Kanpur. Despite weather and ground conditions spoiling two and half days of action, the Men in Blue, led by a blistering batting approach, clinched the Kanpur Test by seven wickets. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/WawKvmS via IFTTT

India clinched a dominant 2-0 series win against Bangladesh after a stunning 7-wicket win in the Kanpur Test on Tuesday. Ravichandran Ashwin entered the history books as he clinched the record-equalling 11th Player of the Series award after an impressive all-round show against Bangladesh. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/uNhvaBV via IFTTT