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India Top-Order Star Pratika Rawal Surpasses Charlotte Edwards To Break Massive Record

Young Indian top-order batter Pratika Rawal added another accomplishment to her growing career, as she became the fastest player to reach 500 women's ODI runs, surpassing England legend Charlotte Edwards, who had held this record since 1997. Pratika reached the 500-run mark in just eight innings, bettering Edwards' nine, during her brilliant knock of 78 against South Africa in the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka during the ongoing tri-nation series. Her knock consisted of seven fours and a six and came in 91 balls. Her runs came at a strike rate of 85.71. Having made her ODI debut against the West Indies in December 2024 at Vadodara, Pratika has scored 572 runs in eight matches at an average of 81.71, with a strike rate of 92.70. She has scored a century and five fifties. Her best score so far is 154, which came against Ireland.

India Withdraw Team From Central Asian Volleyball Event In Islamabad After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Pakistan Volleyball Federation on Sunday said India have withdrawn their contingent from the next month's Central Asian Volleyball in Islamabad. PVF official Abdul Ahad said India had confirmed sending a 30-member squad, including 22 players for the championship starting May 28 at the Jinnah complex. Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 tourists were killed, diplomatic tension has grown between the two nations. "The Indian Volleyball officials have informed the regional body that their government has cancelled the NOC issued to them for the tournament after the incident in Pahalgam," Ahad said.

India Withdraw Team From Central Asian Volleyball Event In Islamabad After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Pakistan Volleyball Federation on Sunday said India have withdrawn their contingent from the next month's Central Asian Volleyball in Islamabad. PVF official Abdul Ahad said India had confirmed sending a 30-member squad, including 22 players for the championship starting May 28 at the Jinnah complex. Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 tourists were killed, diplomatic tension has grown between the two nations. "The Indian Volleyball officials have informed the regional body that their government has cancelled the NOC issued to them for the tournament after the incident in Pahalgam," Ahad said.

Pratika Rawal, Bowlers Shine As India Hammer Sri Lanka By Nine Wickets In Rain-Hit ODI

Opener Pratika Rawal struck a fine half-century after spinners Sneh Rana and debutant Shree Charani starred with the ball as a clinical India outclassed Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the rain-hit opening ODI of the women's tri-nation series Sunday. Opting to bowl, India bundled out Sri Lanka for 147 in a curtailed 39-over-a-side contest, with Rana (3/31) and Charani (2/26) sharing five wickets between them, while senior off-spinner Deepti Sharma (2/22) also chipped in. India chased down the modest target in 29.4 overs, with Smriti Mandhana (43) providing a fluent start before Rawal (50 not out) and Harleen Deol (48 not out) took the visitors home without much fuss.

Indian Women's Team's Special Gesture For Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims

Players of the Indian women's cricket team wore black armbands during the Tri-series opener against Sri Lanka on Sunday as a mark of respect for the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. At least 26 persons -- mostly tourists -- were killed by terrorists on Tuesday at the Baisaran meadows in the popular destination in the Kashmir valley. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, has claimed responsibility for the attack. The attack has drawn strong condemnation from across the world.

Pakistan Star's Startling Remark On Playing World Cup In India After Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: "We Are Not..."

After the Pahalgam terrorist attack, that killed 26 civilians on April 22, reactions have been strong from all quarters. Terrorists from a Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot opened fire on a group of unsuspecting tourists in the scenic meadows of Baisaran in Pahalgam, resulting in one of the worst face-offs with Pakistan. The effect of the incident is being felt on the cricket field too.

Watch: SRH Star Produces 'Catch Of IPL', Kavya Maran's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Sri Lanka and Chennai Super Kings' batting all-rounder Kamindu Mendis pulled off a sensational catch during the side's IPL 2025 match vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday. CSK batter Dewald Brevis smashed a powerful flat shot down the ground at long-off where Mendis was stationed. It was a half-volley from SRH pacer Harshal Patel and Brevis had slammed it really hard. The ball was curving away from Mendis but the ambidextrous jumped to his left to take a superb catch. "Catch of IPL," said former India captain Ravi Shastri on-air. Meanwhile, his fellow commentator Ian Bishop, a former West Indies player said, "Which is his weak side we never know." Even SRH CEO and co-owner Kavya Maran was also left impressed with the catch.

Australia’s Hazlewood steers Bengaluru to win over Rajasthan

BENGALURU, India: Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood starred with 4-33 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 11 run IPL win at home against Rajasthan Royals, who won the toss and chose to field first Thursday. Chasing 206 to win after Bengaluru’s 205-5, Rajasthan looked comfortable before Dhruv Jurel was dismissed by Hazlewood in the 19th over of the chase. Jurel scored a 34-ball 47 and was removed with 17 needed off 9 balls for the win. Hazlewood removed England’s Jofra Archer on the next ball, leaving Royals reeling with 17 needed off the final over. Earlier, Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli hit a 42-ball 70 to steer Bengaluru to a par score on a batting friendly Bengaluru wicket. Openers Kohli and Phil Salt raced to 59-0 in the powerplay before Salt was removed on 26 in the seventh over with the team on 61-1. Kohli then built an important 95 run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal before finally falling in the 16th over to Archer. Padikkal, who was batting very well, fell soon after a 27-ball 50, with Bengaluru on 161-3. Quick wickets toward the end took away the momentum before key cameos by Tim David (23) and Jitesh Sharma, who remained unbeaten on 20. Archer was Rajasthan’s standout bowler and finished with 33-1.

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India Top-Order Star Pratika Rawal Surpasses Charlotte Edwards To Break Massive Record

India Withdraw Team From Central Asian Volleyball Event In Islamabad After Pahalgam Terror Attack

India Withdraw Team From Central Asian Volleyball Event In Islamabad After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Pratika Rawal, Bowlers Shine As India Hammer Sri Lanka By Nine Wickets In Rain-Hit ODI

Indian Women's Team's Special Gesture For Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims

Pakistan Star's Startling Remark On Playing World Cup In India After Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: "We Are Not..."

Watch: SRH Star Produces 'Catch Of IPL', Kavya Maran's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Australia’s Hazlewood steers Bengaluru to win over Rajasthan