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Smriti Mandhana Gains A Spot To Reach 2nd Place In Women's ICC ODI Rankings

India opener Smriti Mandhana inched closer to the top position, climbing to the second spot in the latest ICC women's ODI batting rankings following a stellar series against Ireland. Mandhana, the only Indian in the top 10, had blasted 135 in the third ODI, besides scoring 41 and 73 in the opening and second game. The 28-year-old currently has 738 points to her name, while South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt (773 points) is at the top, followed by Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu (733) in the third place.

U19 World Cup: Vaishnavi Sharma's Record 5/5, Including Hat-Trick, Powers India To 10-Win Over Malaysia

Debutant left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma recorded astonishing figures of 5/5, including a hat-trick, as India demolished Malaysia by 10 wickets in an utterly one-sided U19 Women's T20 World Cup match that was done and dusted in less than 18 overs on Tuesday. Vaishnavi's figures are the best ever in the tournament's history as Malaysia were bundled out for a paltry 31 in 14.3 overs. Fellow left-arm spinner Ayushi Shukla (3/8) also chipped in as India bowlers ran through Malaysia's batting line-up without much ado.

Mohammed Shami's Comeback In Focus As India Aim Fresh Start Against England

Fit-again pacer Mohammed Shami's comeback would be keenly watched when the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team takes on an evenly-matched England in a five-match series starting on Wednesday, aiming to make up for the recent Test disasters that have caused considerable turmoil and heartbreak. The white-ball rubber, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs after that, presents an ideal platform for both the teams to experiment with combinations and assess form before next month's Champions Trophy. Shami, despite missing four matches, emerged as India's leading wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup 2023 with 24 scalps, including a sensational 7/57 in the semifinal against New Zealand at the Wankhede.

Sanju Samson's Father Goes To War With Kerala Association After Champions Trophy Setback

The absence of wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson from India's ICC Champions Trophy team remains one of the most baffling decisions that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee took. Despite possessing exceptional numbers in the 50-over format, Samson lost the race to Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, the two wicket-keepers preferred for the tournament. Samson's absence from Kerala's Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign reportedly played a big role in his omission from the Champions Trophy. Now, his father has gone to war with the Kerala state association, suggesting their officials 'have something against' his son.

"Didn't Seem Right": England Star Quits First Class Cricket To Play PSL, Says 'Rule' Favours IPL

England batter James Vince feels ECB's new No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) policy will see players picking T20 leagues over first-class cricket, and said the new guidelines even offers preferential treatment to the Indian Premier League. The England board had decided in November, 2024, to refrain from issuing NOCs to all-format players to play in the Pakistan Super League, scheduled for April-May this season, because the league clashes with the early rounds of the County Championship.

"Dreams In Head But...": Karun Nair Breaks Silence On Champions Trophy Snub

How does a batter with a recent average of over 700 runs in a tournament not get into the national team? Well, it isn't easy breaking into the Indian team even if your name is Karun Nair. The Vidarbha batter scored runs for fun in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, seeing a sea of fans rally behind him for Team India selection. However, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named the 15-man roster for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, Nair's name was missing. The selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar also had to answer some questions in the press conference over Nair's omission. Despite the setback, Nair isn't giving up hope.

"Pick Bowlers Who Take Wickets": BCCI Blasted Over "Defensive" Champions Trophy Squad

Former Indian cricket team batter Aakash Chopra believes that the selection of three spin-bowling all-rounders - Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel - for the Champions Trophy 2025 is a 'defensive move'. Chopra compared the decision to the squad selection for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and said that this has become a recurring thing for the side. India went with extra all-rounders like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sundar during the Test series but it did not work for them. He added that India need to pick bowlers 'who take wickets' and not ones based on their batting capabilities.

"Will Not Say...": R Ashwin's Brutally Honest Take On Shubman Gill Becoming Vice-Captain

The decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the Indian cricket team's vice-captain for Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked a major conversation among both fans as well as experts. While some believe that it was the right decision, others are of the opinion that Hardik Pandya could have been a better option. Former India spinner R Ashwin weighed in on the topic and praised the selectors for their 'futuristic move' before adding that the decision hinted at the selectors potentially considering Gill as a future captain.

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Smriti Mandhana Gains A Spot To Reach 2nd Place In Women's ICC ODI Rankings

U19 World Cup: Vaishnavi Sharma's Record 5/5, Including Hat-Trick, Powers India To 10-Win Over Malaysia

Mohammed Shami's Comeback In Focus As India Aim Fresh Start Against England

Sanju Samson's Father Goes To War With Kerala Association After Champions Trophy Setback

"Didn't Seem Right": England Star Quits First Class Cricket To Play PSL, Says 'Rule' Favours IPL

"Dreams In Head But...": Karun Nair Breaks Silence On Champions Trophy Snub

"Pick Bowlers Who Take Wickets": BCCI Blasted Over "Defensive" Champions Trophy Squad

"Will Not Say...": R Ashwin's Brutally Honest Take On Shubman Gill Becoming Vice-Captain