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"Who Is She?" Virat Kohli Ignores Security, Hugs Woman At Airport. Internet Curious - Video

The Indian cricket team is currently in Ahmedabad for the third India vs England ODI on Wednesday. In the second ODI in Cuttack, Odisha, India registered a fine win over the Jos Buttler-led visitors with skipper Rohit Sharma scoring a 90-ball 119. Virat Kohli, who missed the first ODI due to a knee injury, could not fire in the second ODI. The ODIs are the only matches in the format for India this year ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. Virat Kohli's form will be closely watched going into the Champions Trophy.

Gujarat Crush Saurashtra By Innings And 98 Runs, Reach Ranji Trophy Semifinals

Pacers Priyajit Jadeja and Arzan Nagwaswalla shared seven wickets among them as Gujarat pummelled Saurashtra by an innings and 98 runs to enter the Ranji Trophy semifinals in Rajkot on Tuesday. The Saurashtra batting malfunctioned again in the match as they were bundled out for 197 in their second innings, far away from the mark of 295 required to make Gujarat bat again. Left-arm pacer Nagwaswalla (3/54) and his right-arm colleague Priyajit (4/32) were unstoppable once Saurashtra resumed the day from 33 for no loss.

21 Hundreds, 39 Fifties, 7200 Runs Yet No India Debut. Ex KKR Star Quits

Prolific Saurashtra batter Sheldon Jackson on Tuesday retired from professional cricket after a career spanning 15 years, his last outing ending in a defeat to Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal. Jackson, 38, retires with more than 7200 runs in 105 first-class matches with a highest score of 186, 21 hundreds and 39 half-centuries. That he ended his career with an average of over 45 speaks volumes about his consistency in first-class cricket.

Ahead Of Champions Trophy, South Africa Great Hopes To See Proteas Ending ICC Trophy Drought

Former captain Graeme Smith is optimistic that South African will end its prolonged wait for an ICC trophy this year, long before they host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027. With the eight-team Champions Trophy beginning on February 19 and World Test Championship (WTC) final scheduled for June this year, Smith believes South Africa is on the brink of breaking their ICC trophy drought. "Hopefully, we will end that wait much before the 2027 World Cup, with the Champions Trophy and WTC final coming up but if South Africa could win a WC trophy in front of a home crowd, it would be amazing," Smith told PTI Bhasha.

Not Australia Or England: Sri Lanka Legend Picks Two Favourites For Champions Trophy 2025 Title

Legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has picked last edition finalists, India and Pakistan favourites for the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The fever of the Champions Trophy is slowly gripping fans as the tournament will return on February 19 after more than seven years. The top eight ODI sides will compete for the coveted trophy, including India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and defending champions Pakistan.

R Vaishali Sets Sights On Consistency And Candidates Qualification

Indian chess Grandmaster R Vaishali has set her sights on two key objectives this year -- to deliver a series of consistent performances and secure a coveted spot in the prestigious Candidates Tournament. The past year has already proven to be a remarkable chapter in the 23-year-old's career, with a series of career-defining milestones. These include becoming only the third woman from India to earn the esteemed Grandmaster title, playing a vital role in India's gold-medal-winning performance in the women's event at the Chess Olympiad, and clinching a bronze medal at the World Blitz Championship.

"Does That Mean You Don't Care?": Gautam Gambhir Lambasted Over KL Rahul's Treatment In England ODIs

Team India might be 2-0 up in the 3-match ODI series against England but the manner in which the batting order is shaping up, hasn't gone down well with everyone. Be it the averted experiment to bench Shreyas Iyer or the batting position of KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya, there remain many ifs and buts in the team that are yet to be resolved. Former India captain Kris Srikkanth took a direct swipe at head coach Gautam Gambhir, accusing him of mismanaging wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul.

Germany Women's Team Arrives In Bhubaneswar Ahead Of FIH Pro League Matches

The Germany Women's Hockey Team arrived at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, on Monday ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 fixtures in India. Led by Co-Captains Linnea Wiedemann and Sarah Strauss, Germany will take on Spain on 15 and 16 February before facing hosts India on 21 and 22 February. Germany finished runners-up in last season's Pro League behind the Netherlands, but they have struggled for form this year. With only two draws from four matches, they currently sit seventh in the standings with three points. Having conceded 13 goals already, they will be looking to tighten their defense ahead of the crucial upcoming games.

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"Who Is She?" Virat Kohli Ignores Security, Hugs Woman At Airport. Internet Curious - Video

Gujarat Crush Saurashtra By Innings And 98 Runs, Reach Ranji Trophy Semifinals

21 Hundreds, 39 Fifties, 7200 Runs Yet No India Debut. Ex KKR Star Quits

Ahead Of Champions Trophy, South Africa Great Hopes To See Proteas Ending ICC Trophy Drought

Not Australia Or England: Sri Lanka Legend Picks Two Favourites For Champions Trophy 2025 Title

R Vaishali Sets Sights On Consistency And Candidates Qualification

"Does That Mean You Don't Care?": Gautam Gambhir Lambasted Over KL Rahul's Treatment In England ODIs

Germany Women's Team Arrives In Bhubaneswar Ahead Of FIH Pro League Matches