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Oct

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Rohit Sharma achieves major career milestone in 1st ODI vs Australia

Rohit Sharma achieved a major career milestone as he marked his much-awaited comeback to international cricket after a gap of more than seven months. He is featuring in the first ODI against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Know more about his milestone: Perth: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli marked their comeback to international cricket today with the first ODI against Australia at the Optus Stadium. They last played for India in the Champions Trophy, which the men in blue won under Rohit's captaincy in March 2025. Meanwhile, Rohit has also notched up a major career milestone as he…

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Oct

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IND vs AUS Live cricket score: India vs Australia 1st ODI Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XI, Highlights

India vs Australia 1st ODI live score: The much-awaited ODI series between India and Australia gets underway today in Perth with all the focus on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Can the superstar duo score runs on their comeback? Will India excel under new captain Shubman Gill? Follow for live updates Perth: India vs Australia 1st ODI Live score: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in focus as India are playing the ODIs for the first time since March 2025. Shubman Gill will lead the men in blue, but it goes without saying that the spotlight is on the superstar…

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Oct

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Smriti Mandhana to soon marry Palash Muchhal, music director makes huge announcement

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana will soon marry music director and filmmaker Palash Muchhal. The 30-year-old made the massive announcement ahead of India's clash against England in Indore in the ongoing Women's World Cup. Indore: Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana will soon become the daughter-in-law of Indore. Palash Muchhal, the music director and filmmaker, made the massive announcement on the eve of India's clash against England in Indore in the ongoing Women's World Cup. The couple has previous posted a lot of pictures on social media, but this is the first time that Palash has confirmed their relationship in public. The 30-year-old…

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Oct

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IND vs ENG, ODI World Cup 2025: Pitch report of Holkar Stadium, Indore

India Women face a must-win clash against unbeaten England on Oct 19 in Indore to stay alive in the Women’s World Cup 2025. The pitch favors batters, with spinners coming into play later. Weather is clear, with no rain threat for the crucial match. Indore: India Women are set for a high-stakes encounter against England Women on Sunday, October 19, in Match 20 of the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025 at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. After suffering back-to-back defeats, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side is under immense pressure to bounce back. A loss could severely dent their semifinal hopes and…

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18

Oct

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Aaron Finch reflects on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s possible final dance in Australia

Aaron Finch praised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of what could be their final series in Australia, calling them “greats” whose on-field presence energises players and fans alike. He expects massive support if this is indeed their farewell tour Down Under. Perth: As India gear up for their ODI series against Australia, speculation continues to grow around whether this will be the final time fans Down Under see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in action on Australian soil. With both players nearing the twilight of their careers and having already stepped away from T20Is and Test. To add to…

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Oct

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How did South Africa officially qualify for Women’s World Cup semis without NRR issue? Explained

South Africa joins Australia as the second team to qualify for the Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal. The Proteas didn't even need the Net run rate thing to book their spot for the semis. Check how they made it to the semis without the NRR. New Delhi: South Africa became the second team to qualify for the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 after the wash-out between New Zealand and Pakistan in Colombo, the fourth such no-result game at the venue.  Only 25 overs of play were possible on the day at the R Premadasa Stadium after rain repeatedly interrupted the…

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Oct

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Matt Renshaw, Mitch Owen set to make ODI debut against India in Perth

Australia hand ODI debuts to Matthew Renshaw and Mitch Owen for the 1st ODI vs India in Perth. Matt Short returns at No. 3, while Josh Philippe keeps wickets. With key players missing, Australia test a new middle order in front of a near-capacity crowd. Perth: Australia will field a fresh-looking XI in the first ODI against India on Sunday, with Matthew Renshaw and Mitch Owen set to make their ODI debuts at Perth Stadium on October 19. The series opener will also see Matt Short return to the ODI side at No. 3, as Australia tests their middle-order depth…

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Oct

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‘If Harmanpreet can get through 5 overs…’: Nasser Hussain has a solution to India’s combination problem

India's imbalance with the combination was exposed in the last two games against South Africa and Australia and even though the Women in Blue are still well-placed to qualify for the semi-finals, they will have to start winning the big games to still be counted among the contenders. Indore: Former England skipper Nasser Hussain was pretty candid chilling in his hotel room in Colombo two days out from the crunch India-England clash in Indore in the ongoing Women's World Cup, a tournament which is turning out to be a damp squib because of the incessant rains in Colombo. It has…

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Oct

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When did Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli last play an international match for India under a different captain?

India will take on Australia in a three-match ODI series, starting in Perth, heralding a new chapter in their 50-over journey with Shubman Gill at the helm as the new captain. It's been close to nine years when Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli last played for India, with a third person being a captain. Perth: It almost feels like an eternity when one of Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli wasn't the captain whenever they played together for India. It last happened on the Diwali eve in 2016 and the Indian team is set to herald the new era in ODI…

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Oct

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After Afghanistan’s pull out from Pakistan tri-series, Zimbabwe accept invitation for T20Is

Afghanistan pulled out from the upcoming T20I tri-series in Pakistan following the killings of three local cricketers in a cross-border airstrike. The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that Zimbabwe have accepted the invitation to feature in the series. New Delhi: After Afghanistan withdrew from the T20I tri-series in Pakistan, Zimbabwe have accepted Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) invitation to participate in the series that also features Sri Lanka. Pakistan will be hosting a tri-series in November that will act as a preparation for next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The series will begin on November 17 with…

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