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Who Is Pratika Rawal? Daughter Of BCCI Umpire Who Smashed A Historic 154 vs Ireland

Indian women's cricket team opener Pratika Rawal lit up Rajkot with a scintillating century in the third and final ODI against Ireland on Wednesday. Playing her sixth ODI, Pratika slammed a maiden international century and made 154 from 129 balls. She reached a run-a-ball hundred before shifting gears with authority. Pratika added 233-run for the opening stand with stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana (135), who scored her 10th ODI century, came off just 70 deliveries. The pair's exploits saw India amass 435 for five, their highest-ever total in the 50-over format.

India Script History With Score Of 435, Smash Multiple Women's ODI Records

Smriti Mandhana waltzed her way to the fastest century by an Indian while Pratika Rawal compiled her maiden hundred as India amassed 435/5, their highest-ever total in the 50-over format, in the third and final women's ODI against Ireland in Rajkot on Wednesday. The stand-in skipper Smriti's scintillating 135 (80 balls), her 10th ODI century, came off just 70 deliveries, set the tone for India breaching the 400-run mark for the first time, joining Australia and New Zealand in that elite list.

"Hyper Kiu Ho Jata Hai": Indian Stars Involved In Argument During Training. Video Re-Surfaces

The Indian cricket team, under coach Gautam Gambhir, is in a rebuilding phase, especially in the T20I format. After the 2024 T20 World Cup, three veterans Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja retired from the format. Currently, the team is being led by Suryakumar Yadav and with the next T20 World Cup happening next year, the search is on for a perfect combination. Needless to say, there are a lot of young blood in the side.

"Team Was Without Captain, Vice-captain, Coach": Gavaskar Blasts Rohit, Gambhir In Message To BCCI

The analysis and after-effect of the India vs Australia series, where Rohit Sharma and Co. were drubbed 1-3 will be a far-reaching one it seems. Already reports are saying that BCCI has cracked the whip on the superstars by insisting that they play domestic cricket. There are also reported mandates on family members, managers and other supports staff. In the midst of this, Sunil Gavaskar has sent a very hard-hitting message to the BCCI. The former India captain urged that there was immediate need to shake things up to make Indian cricket 'rocking again.

'Silent' Virat Kohli Sent Blunt Ranji Trophy Message By Delhi State Body

As suspense continues to remain over Virat Kohli's participation in the next round of Delhi's Ranji Trophy 2025 campaign, the star batter has been sent a blunt message by the Delhi & District Cricket Association. Rishabh Pant, also a player hailing from Delhi, has already made himself available for selection, while a number of other players like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have agreed to play in the Ranji Trophy as well. Though Kohli has been named in Delhi's provisional squad, there's still no confirmation of his availability.

WWE Drops The Rock And CM Punks Never-Seen-Before Voicemail Segment After Viral Backstage Gem: What's Cooking Netflix?

After kickstarting the Netflix era with a bang last week, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) teased an exclusive interaction between The Rock and CM Punk on Monday. One for the archives, the WWE shared as many as 41 pictures of superstars, including Punk, Rock, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes following Raw's historic premiere on Netflix at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Captured by Belfast-based photographer in New York, Rich Wade, the behind-the-scenes of Raw on Netflix Premiere had Punk interacting with the Great One backstage.

'Women's Hockey India League Will Make Impact Like IPL', Says Rani Rampal

Former India women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal is hopeful the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) will set the platform for young girls to win national team berths for the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane and beyond. Talking to SAI Media in Rohtak recently, Rani feels the first edition of women's HIL will "deliver big time going forward", the same way the women's version of the Indian Premier League did for cricket. The first-ever Women's Hockey India League 2024-25, scheduled between January 12 and 26 in Ranchi, features four teams - Delhi SG Pipers, Odisha Warriors, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers and Soorma Hockey Club.

Indian Women's Team Registers 157-point Win Against South Korea In Kho Kho World Cup

The Indian women's team produced an incredible performance against South Korea, securing a commanding 175-18 victory in their opening match of the Kho Kho World Cup on Tuesday. In a show of sheer dominance, the home team showcased their prowess with impressive 'Dream Runs' and defensive strategies that left their opponents stunned at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Chaithra B, Meeru and skipper Priyanka Ingle set the tone for India with consecutive 'Dream Runs', with the first two batches each earning a point.

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Who Is Pratika Rawal? Daughter Of BCCI Umpire Who Smashed A Historic 154 vs Ireland

India Script History With Score Of 435, Smash Multiple Women's ODI Records

"Hyper Kiu Ho Jata Hai": Indian Stars Involved In Argument During Training. Video Re-Surfaces

"Team Was Without Captain, Vice-captain, Coach": Gavaskar Blasts Rohit, Gambhir In Message To BCCI

'Silent' Virat Kohli Sent Blunt Ranji Trophy Message By Delhi State Body

WWE Drops The Rock And CM Punks Never-Seen-Before Voicemail Segment After Viral Backstage Gem: What's Cooking Netflix?

'Women's Hockey India League Will Make Impact Like IPL', Says Rani Rampal

Indian Women's Team Registers 157-point Win Against South Korea In Kho Kho World Cup