Ireland suffer ODI whitewash to India
Ireland suffered a 3-0 series whitewash after centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal helped India register their highest ODI total en route to a record-breaking 304-run success in Rajkot.
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Video Viral: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Radhavallaj Lal Ji To Seek Blessings
In a viral video, India batter Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were spotted in Vrindavan to seek blessings from Radhavallaj Lal Ji. The couple seems to be on a spiritual journey as the latest video comes days after Kohli and Anushka visited Premanandji Maharaj in Vrindavan. Kohli returned home last week after the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he scored just 190 runs across six innings. Kohli and Anushka often visit spiritual leaders to seek blessings, whether it is India or the UK.
"Onslaught Was Planned": Smriti Mandhana Reveals Mindset Behind Record-Breaking 435 Total
Charismatic India cricketer Smriti Mandhana said on Wednesday her record-breaking onslaught on the Irish bowlers was planned but despite her team's clean sweep, there is still lot of scope for improvement in both fielding and running between wickets. The India skipper was at the forefront of several records being smashed as the hosts won by a massive 304 runs to claim their biggest-ever ODI win and complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the series. Mandhana, herself scored the fastest WODI hundred by an Indian woman, off just 70 balls.
Gautam Gambhir Accused Star Batter Of Leaking Team News In Australia? Report's Startling Claims
During the India vs Australia Border Gavaskar Trophy, there were several reports and rumours about 'leaks' from the Indian dressing room. There has been an intense scrutiny post the series which India lost 1-3. In fact, recently, India captain Rohit Sharma, India coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI's chief selector Ajit Agarkar took part in a review meeting at the BCCI headquarters after the debacle. Now, a startling claim has been made by a video report from News 24, where it has been said that India head coach Gautam Gambhir accused batter Sarfaraz Khan of leaking dressing room information during the recently-concluded Tour.
"Will Bowl 150-160 kmph": Pakistani Pacer Quits Over PSL Snub, Then Makes U-Turn
The drafts for the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) were made on Monday in Lahore with many big names getting picked by the franchises. After going unsold in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, the likes of David Warner and Kane Williamson were also roped in for Pakistan's T20 league. However, a big shock came after sensational Pakistan pacer Ihsanullah was not picked by any team in the PSL draft. Resulting this, the right-arm pacer announced his retirement from the PSL.
Tickets For Champions Trophy Matches In Pakistan As Low As INR 310, Prices In Dubai Higher: Report
The PCB has earmarked the starting prices for Champions Trophy tickets at PKR 1000 which is as cheap as Rs 310 in Indian currency, as per an internal document of the cricket board in possession of PTI. The document, however, does not include suggested ticket prices for the matches in Dubai chosen as a neutral venue to host India's matches and perhaps even a semi-final and final if Rohit Sharma's men qualified for these knockout games. The list in possession of PTI revealed that PCB has kept the lowest priced ticket for the General Enclosure at 1000 Pakistani rupees for all matches in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.
"Shubman Gill Not In Captaincy Thoughts": Huge Blow To India Star As New Contenders Emerge
From being the vice-captain of the Indian team, Shubman Gill has gone on to become only a squad player. The top-order batter doesn't hold a spot in India's T20I team and isn't a certainty in Tests either. Even his place in India's ODI team can be questioned. Over the past year or so, Gill's stocks have fallen dramatically and the selectors seem to have moved on from him when it comes to the future leadership plans. As Rohit Sharma nears the end of his captaincy career, the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant are reportedly set to be groomed, alongside Jasprit Bumrah.
Amid Retirement Claims, Virat Kohli Gets Bizarre "7/10" Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rating From England Great
With just 190 runs in nine innings under his belt, Virat Kohli had a forgetful tour of Australia, raising doubts over his future in the Indian team. Kohli's weakeness against deliveries outside the off-stump was brutally exposed by Australian quicks, especially Scott Boland, who dismissed him four out of five times in the series. Barring his century in the second innings of the Perth Test, Kohli had a series to forget against Australia. Calls have been made for the selection committee to drop the out-of-form Kohli.