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India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI Highlights: Deepak Chahar shines on return as India thump Zimbabwe by 10 wickets

Deepak Chahar made an impressive comeback to international cricket with an incisive spell and openers maintained their consistency as India outclassed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the opening One Day International, here on Thursday. Donning the blue jersey for the first time in six months after a long injury lay-off, Chahar hit the straps right away with figures of 3/27, which was instrumental in India restricting Zimbabwe to a sub-par 189 in just 40.3 overs. With very little scoreboard pressure, it was a walk in the park for the Indians as the in-form opening pair of Shikhar Dhawan (81 not out) and Shubman Gill (82 not out) knocked off the target in just 30.5 overs.

Are you telling me Shikhar Dhawan is not good for T20Is? You can't say that: Mohammad Kaif

The ICC released the Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2023-2027 cycle on Wednesday and the numbers show that as many as 777 international matches will be played by the 12 ICC full members. That's 83 matches more than the current cycle (694 matches). As the volume of cricket grows one trend that cannot be questioned anymore is the emergence and now domination of T20 cricket. Take India's schedule alone for the next FTP cycle - 38 Tests, 42 ODIs and as many as 61 T20Is. T20 cricket is not just the future anymore, it's also very much the present. It's no surprise then that the ICC hosts a men's and women's T20 World Cup every two years. To cope with this sheer deluge of cricket these days, teams are of course having to scramble to find enough players to fill squads. For the top teams fielding two squads to play two simultaneous series, while keeping in mind a big multi-nation tournament like the Asia Cup or a Champions Trophy or World Cup, is now a reality. India is one country which has responded to this challenge very well. Only three members of India's 15 member squad (not including Washington Sundar, who was withdrawn due to injury) that is currently playing in Zimbabwe (KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda and Avesh Khan) are also part of the Asia Cup squad.

Dhawan, Gill lead India to 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in first ODI

HARARE : Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill struck fluent unbeaten half-centuries as India raced to a crushing 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in their first One-Day International at the Harare Sports Grounds on Thursday.

US Open: Iga Swiatek slams organisers over puzzling tennis ball policy

World number one Iga Swiatek has called for US Open organisers to change a tournament policy that requires female players to use different balls to their male counterparts.

"Maintain Your Fitness": Pakistan Fans Troll Babar Azam Over New Photos

Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has been breaking records on the field for the national team and is undoubtedly one of the best batters in the world on current form. He has already been hailed as a modern day great by Pakistani experts and former cricketers.

"Put An End To It": Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal Clarifies After Divorce Rumours With Wife Dhanashree

Indian leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has asked his fans to not believe rumours about his married life after social media was abuzz with posts pertaining to his alleged "divorce" with wife Dhanashree Verma. In an Instagram story Chahal wrote, "A humble request to you all to not believe, in any sort of rumours pertaining to our relationship. Kindly, put an end to it. Love and light to everyone."

Impact of Indian-led T20 franchise cricket leads to splits among sport administrators

Noise from the debate over the impact of T20 franchise cricket on the sport’s future is becoming difficult to drown out. Former Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that opposition to the format and its Indian-led dynamic is tantamount to sour grapes. In a thinly disguised dig at English and Australian administrators, he pronounced that Indian administrators are better equipped to look after the interests of Indian cricket than those who are perceived to be trying to interfere with it.

Sachin "Was Sledged By Afridi": Virender Sehwag Shares Details Of 2003 World Cup Knock

Sachin Tendulkar played one of the finest knocks of his career against Pakistan during the 2003 ICC World Cup. Tendulkar's combative knock of 98, in spite of facing severe cramps, helped set the foundation for a big chase, which was completed by the duo of Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh.

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India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI Highlights: Deepak Chahar shines on return as India thump Zimbabwe by 10 wickets

Are you telling me Shikhar Dhawan is not good for T20Is? You can't say that: Mohammad Kaif

Dhawan, Gill lead India to 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in first ODI

US Open: Iga Swiatek slams organisers over puzzling tennis ball policy

"Maintain Your Fitness": Pakistan Fans Troll Babar Azam Over New Photos

"Put An End To It": Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal Clarifies After Divorce Rumours With Wife Dhanashree

Impact of Indian-led T20 franchise cricket leads to splits among sport administrators

Sachin "Was Sledged By Afridi": Virender Sehwag Shares Details Of 2003 World Cup Knock