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Sri Lanka Women will take on South Africa Women today in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 at Colombo’s Premadasa Stadium, starting at 3 PM. Sri Lanka, currently seventh and winless, aim for a turnaround. South Africa, placed 3rd with three wins, will look to extend their winning streak and strengthen their semi-final chances.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli took part in Team India’s first practice session ahead of the ODI series against Australia. Both spent several hours in the nets, preparing intensely. India will continue training today and tomorrow. The first match of the three-match ODI series is scheduled to be played in Perth on Sunday, October 19.
Marnus Labuschagne has replaced all‑rounder Cameron Green in Australia’s ODI squad for the India series starting October 19. Green was ruled out due to minor side soreness but is expected to return for Western Australia’s Sheffield Shield match on October 28. Australia will face India in three ODIs, followed by 5 T20Is, Cricket Australia.
Former New Zealand pacer Gavin Larsen has rejoined New Zealand Cricket as selection manager, replacing Sam Wells. The 63‑year‑old, who led selections from 2015 to 2023 and recently worked with Warwickshire and the Nelson Giants, will collaborate with coach Rob Walter from November 3. NZC’s Daryl Gibson praised Larsen’s experience & passion.
A total of 20 teams have been finalized for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The UAE clinched the final spot recently. Qualified teams include top cricketing nations like India, Australia, England, and Pakistan, along with emerging sides such as USA, Nepal, Italy, Oman, and Namibia.
Australia stormed into the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a dominant 10-wicket win over Bangladesh. Continuing their legacy, they’ve reached the semis in all but the 1983 edition (third place). In the 13 editions since 1973, Australia has clinched 7 titles and finished runners-up twice, cementing their status as a cricket powerhouse.
Alyssa Healy’s unbeaten 113 and Phoebe Litchfield’s 84 powered Australia to a record 10-wicket win over Bangladesh, sealing a Women’s World Cup semi-final berth. Their 202-run stand marked the highest unbroken chase in tournament history. Earlier, Alana King’s 2 for 18 restricted Bangladesh to 198 for 9 despite Sobhana Mostary’s fighting 66.
Rohit Sharma is just 10 runs away from becoming the first Indian to score 1000 runs against Australia in Australia. He’ll achieve the feat during his 500th international match in the upcoming ODI. Virat Kohli, with 802 runs, is 198 runs behind. Rohit’s performance could set a new benchmark for Indian batters down under.
Pakistan nearly stunned England in Colombo as captain Fatima Sana delivered a brilliant spell of 4/27, the best by any fast-bowling skipper in Women’s World Cup history. England struggled at 133/9 before rain intervened, denying Pakistan a famous chase. The washed-out result kept England atop the table and ended Pakistan’s knockout hopes.
New Zealand Former cricketer Kane Williamson has been appointed as strategic advisor for the Lucknow Super Giants franchise in the IPL 2026 edition. Earlier, he was part of the Super Giants’ universe in the SA20 and was unsold in the IPL 2025. LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka said Kane’s strategic thinking, leadership qualities and calm manner […]
Australia Women will face Bangladesh Women today in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, starting at 3 PM. Australia, with three wins from four matches, lead the points table, while Bangladesh sit sixth, managing just one win in four games so far in the tournament.
India suffered its first defeat in the Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament, losing 2-4 to Australia. Despite dominating the first quarter, India couldn’t maintain momentum as Australia took control from the third quarter. Goals from Oscar Sproul, Andrew Patrick, and Dylan Downey secured a commanding 4-1 lead for the Aussies, sealing India’s loss.
Joe Root expressed confidence ahead of the 2025-26 Ashes, aiming to break his century drought in Australia. With 27 innings but no tons yet, the experienced batter feels ready and free from captaincy pressure. Root stressed teamwork, stating personal milestones matter less than reclaiming the Ashes urn for England.
Ishan Kishan starred with an unbeaten 125, guiding Jharkhand to 307/6 after early trouble against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy opener. Sahil Raj added 64*. In contrast, Bengal’s Abhimanyu Easwaran was dismissed for a golden duck as Mohammed Shami sparked a collapse bowling Uttarakhand out for 213 at Eden Gardens.
Former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik said Virat Kohli is focused and keen to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, debunking retirement rumors. Kohli has been training regularly during the break and remains confident under pressure. The upcoming India-Australia ODI series starting Oct 19 will mark Kohli’s return alongside Rohit Sharma to international cricket.