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Radha Yadav Stars In India's 59-Run Win Over New Zealand In First Women's ODI

The relentless accuracy of bowlers, led by Radha Yadav, drove India to a comfortable 59-run victory over New Zealand in the first women's ODI in Ahmedabad on Thursday. India now lead the three-match series 1-0, after bowling out the Kiwis for 168 who were chasing a gettable 228. Left-arm spinner Yadav (4/42) was India's lead act in bowling. Debutant pacer Saima Thakor inflicted the first blow in only the second ball of her international career, removing Suzie Bates (1).

Shocking IPL Move On Cards? Report Claims IPL-Winning Captain Tempted To Move Out After Massive Offer

Only a week remains before the IPL franchises officially announce their list of retained players ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. Lot of big names like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant have been rumoured to be entering the auction pool. Whenever an Indian cricket team regular enters the auction pool, it throws up huge possibility in the auction market. Now, another big name - an IPL-winning captain - may enter the list. The IPL-winning captain is neither MS Dhoni or Rohit Sharma or Hardik Pandya.

"Defensive Captain, Negative Captain": Sunil Gavaskar's Insight During India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Viral

The first day of the second India vs new Zealand Test was quite eventful for the home team. After a loss in the first Test, India must win this match to keep their awesome run going on. India made three changes to their line-up with Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill and Akash Deep coming in. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar's verdict was interesting. "I don't see a lot of teams making three changes unless there are injury concerns. Washington Sundar inclusion which actually tells you they are worried about their batting," he said. More than his bowling, they need his batting down the order as the cushion."

"Unfair For Me To...": Washington Sundar's Honest Comment After Picking 7/59 For India vs New Zealand

All-rounder Washington Sundar stole the show on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand with career-best bowling figures of 7-59 to bundle out visitors for 259 on Thursday. Sundar, who was added to India's squad for the remainder of the series on Sunday, replaced Kuldeep Yadav and went on to prove his mettle in the game. Last match's centurion Rachin Ravindra (65) became his first scalp of the day as Sundar broke his fourth wicket partnership with Daryl Mitchell before unleashing his spin brilliance.

Pakistan vs England 3rd Test: Pakistan End Day 1 On 73/3, Spinner Sajid Khan Bags Six Wickets

England fought back to reduce Pakistan to 73-3 on the first day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi Thursday, after off-spinner Sajid Khan took six wickets. Sajid finished with 6-128 and left-arm spinner Noman Ali took 3-88 after a rearguard 89 by wicketkeeper Jamie Smith enabled England to recover to 267 from a precarious 110-5 at lunch. At the close, Pakistan captain Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel were both unbeaten on 16, with the home team trailing by 194 and the match in the balance.

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After South Africa Thrash Bangladesh In 1st Test

South Africa have climbed to fourth spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test on Thursday. The Proteas improved their point-percentage to 47.62 with the victory, which helped them jump over New Zealand and England and take fourth place on the standings. Bangladesh's loss sees their point-percentage drop to 30.56 and they continue to languish in seventh place with India and Australia still remaining in the top two spots on the standings.

Rohit Sharma Pays The Price Of Ignoring Virat Kohli's Suggestion During 2nd New Zealand Test

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma had to pay the price of ignoring Virat Kohli's advice regarding a DRS review on Day 1 of the second Test match against New Zealand in Pune on Thursday. Rohit and Virat had contrasting views regarding a DRS decision involving New Zealand batter Devon Conway and it resulted in India losing a review. During the 25th over of the New Zealand innings, a delivery from Ravindra Jadeja crashed into Conway's pads and the Indian fielders went for a loud appeal. The umpire did not rule in their favour and although almost everyone seemed convinced that Rohit should go for a DRS, Kohli walked up to Rohit and insisted that the ball was going to miss the leg stump. However, Rohit eventually did go for the review and replays showed that Virat was correct in his assessment.

BCCI Rejects Bengal's Plea To Defer Ranji Trophy Match Due To Cyclone Dana

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rejected a request from the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to reschedule two of its home domestic games due to the threat of Cyclone Dana. The CAB had urged BCCI to defer their Ranji Trophy and U-23 Col CK Naidu Trophy matches against Kerala and Railways, respectively, scheduled to be played this week in Kolkata and Kalyani, according to a report in ESPNcricinfo.

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Radha Yadav Stars In India's 59-Run Win Over New Zealand In First Women's ODI

Shocking IPL Move On Cards? Report Claims IPL-Winning Captain Tempted To Move Out After Massive Offer

"Defensive Captain, Negative Captain": Sunil Gavaskar's Insight During India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Viral

"Unfair For Me To...": Washington Sundar's Honest Comment After Picking 7/59 For India vs New Zealand

Pakistan vs England 3rd Test: Pakistan End Day 1 On 73/3, Spinner Sajid Khan Bags Six Wickets

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After South Africa Thrash Bangladesh In 1st Test

Rohit Sharma Pays The Price Of Ignoring Virat Kohli's Suggestion During 2nd New Zealand Test

BCCI Rejects Bengal's Plea To Defer Ranji Trophy Match Due To Cyclone Dana