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Ex-India batter drops bombshell on Shubman Gill's elevation to ODI captaincy: 'Selectors have pressurised him'

Shubman Gill was unveiled as India's new ODI captain on Saturday during chief selector Ajit Agarkar's announcement of the squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, bringing the curtains down on Rohit Sharma's reign as skipper.

Brits, Mlaba inspire South Africa to commanding victory over New Zealand in Women’s World Cup

Tazmin Brits' sparking 101 helped South Africa cruise to a six-wicket victory with nearly 10 overs to spare after Nonkululeko Mlaba's 4/40 helped the Proteas bowl New Zealand out for 231 after the White Ferns opted to bat at Indore's Holkar Stadium.

Amid Rohit vs Gill ODI captain debate, Indian legend backs selection committee’s bold call: 'Even he agrees with this...'

Shubman Gill was named India's new ODI captain on Saturday during the squad announcement for the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, marking the end of Rohit Sharma's run as India's full-time captain that lasted a little over three years.

Mohsin Naqvi reinstates PCB official who was suspended after handshake controversy during India vs Pakistan match: Report

Pakistan cricket chairman Mohsin Naqvi has made a U-turn, reinstating the senior PCB official who was suspended after the Asia Cup handshake controversy in India-Pakistan match.

Australian white-ball legend fires warning ahead of Shubman Gill's debut as India ODI captain: 'I’d say Australia 2-1'

After an impressive debut as India captain in the five-Test series in England earlier this year, Shubman Gill is set to lead the Men in Blue in white-ball cricket for the first time in Australia after succeeding Rohit Sharma as ODI skipper.

Team India selectors blasted for 'acting in great haste' with Rohit Sharma: 'Why is he in the team?'

Rohit Sharma has lost the ODI captaincy to Shubman Gill, but the 38-year-old has been retained in the squad for Australian series by BCCI selectors.

Mohsin Naqvi called ‘not big enough’ as former India cricketer slams Asia Cup trophy row: ‘The trophy will come to India’

Legendary Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh delivered a reality check to Mohsin Naqvi as he questioned his authority amid the Asia Cup trophy row.

ICC asked to stop 'arranging' IND vs PAK matches by former England captain: ‘Cricket is now proxy for propaganda’

Former England captain Michael Atherton has demanded that the ICC stop ‘arranging’ India vs Pakistan cricket matches, saying the fixture is now being used for political purposes.

India women unbeaten, but not unstoppable yet: Why the Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign still feels one spark short

India have made a perfect start to the Women’s World Cup 2025 with two wins from two matches including a victory over Pakistan, yet the campaign still lacks the ruthlessness of champions. Can Harmanpreet Kaur’s team find the spark before tougher tests arrive?

'12-0 is not a rivalry': India defeat Pakistan by 88 runs in ICC Women's World Cup to extend perfect ODI record

Kranti Goud was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/20 while Richa Ghosh struck an explosive 35 not out off 20 balls and Deepti Sharma chipped in with an all-round performance (25; 3/45) as India bowled Pakistan out for 159 after posting 247 on the board in Colombo.

India vs Pakistan Highlights, Women’s World Cup 2025: Sidra Amin's 81 in vain as India thrash Pakistan by 88 runs

India vs Pakistan Highlights, Women’s World Cup 2025: Kranti Goud (3/20) and Deepti Sharma (3/45) grab three wickets each as India bowl Pakistan out for 159 after posting 247 on the board at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Follow our live blog for the latest score and updates.

Sidra Amin achieves historic first while keeping Pakistan alive against India in ICC World Cup match

Sidra Amin came to Pakistan's rescue after they were reduced to 26/3 in their chase of the 248-run target set by India, forging a 69-run stand for fourth wicket and later bringing up her 13th ODI half-century. And in the process, the top-order batter achieved a historic first by hitting Sneh Rana for a six.

India vs Pakistan ICC Women's World Cup game in Colombo faces multiple interruptions; here's the bizarre reason why

The ICC Women's World Cup showdown between India and Pakistan was expected to face interruptions with Sunday's weather forecast for Colombo predicting rain. Weather, however, had little to do with the what ultimately transpired at the R Premadasa Stadium.

Rohit, Kohli no longer 'indispensable'; fear of 'disturbed' team culture led to Gill's ODI captaincy: Report

The removal of Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI captain wasn’t just about planning for the 2027 World Cup. Head coach Gautam Gambhir reportedly also wanted to protect the team culture. Rohit and Virat Kohli are no longer considered untouchable.

Harmanpreet ignores Fatima as India maintain no handshake policy with Pakistan in Women's World Cup

Harmanpreet Kaur did not shake Fatima Sana's hand during toss in the ICC Women's World Cup group match between India and Pakistan in Colombo. Pakistan won the toss and Fatima elected to field, with both teams making one change each to their lineup.

BCCI 'putting on a show' against Pakistan, 'they value tournament revenue': Pakistani media

A Pakistani newspaper has accused BCCI of 'putting on a show' against the PCB and challenged them to boycott the matches against Pakistan.

Colombo weather forecast, India vs Pakistan: Rain threat looms large over Women’s World Cup 2025 match

India vs Pakistan, Women’s World Cup 2025: There are high chances of rain impacting the IND vs PAK match at Colombo on Sunday (5 October). Check full weather forecast here.

Pakistan journalist stopped from raising Asia Cup controversy ahead of IND-PAK Women’s World Cup clash: ‘Let’s move on’

Tensions flare again as a Pak journalist is stopped from asking a question over Asia Cup row during India’s press conference before the match against Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup 2025.

Pakistan cricketer Sahibzada Farhan creates fresh controversy with 'GunMode' bat sticker; video goes missing after outrage

Pakistan cricketer Sahibzada Farhan has unveiled a distasteful ‘GunMode’ bat sticker after the Asia Cup controversy and announced that he will be using the insensitive gesture in future.

India vs Pakistan, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Live streaming, pitch report and everything else you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup showdown between India and Pakistan, with the Women in Blue aiming to extend their dominance over their neighbours besides collecting their second consecutive victory in the ongoing tournament.

End of an era: How Rohit Sharma transformed India's white-ball fortunes in trophy-laden run as captain

Rohit Sharma's reign as India captain finally came to an end on Saturday when Shubman Gill was unveiled as the new ODI skipper during the squad announcement for the upcoming tour of Australia. Here's a look at how the Hitman's three-year run as skipper proved to be revolutionary for Indian cricket.

Sana Mir's 'provocation,' handshake boycott add spice to India vs Pakistan rivalry, but it's always been a one-sided contest

In women’s ODIs, India have won each game against Pakistan by a margin of either 80 runs or more, or by 6 wickets or more, highlighting the gulf in quality between the two rivals. This time, though, there seems to be an extra layer of intrigue. Some added spice, or as they would say in this part of the world, 'masala'.

BCCI accused of plotting Naqvi’s ouster from ACC presidency amid Asia Cup trophy controversy: ‘PCB will give strong response’

Not only has the BCCI been accused of playing politics against Mohsin Naqvi and creating a rift within the Asian Cricket Council, but the Indian media has also been alleged to be playing a similar role.

Agarkar explains Gill replacing Rohit as ODI skipper, speaks on Kohli's fitness : ‘You’ve got to start planning’

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar unveiled India's squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, with Shubman Gill succeeding Rohit Sharma as ODI captain and Shreyas Iyer being named his deputy. Both Rohit and Virat Kohli, however, have been included in the ODI squad.

Rohit Sharma’s ODI future questioned by Aakash Chopra after Shubman Gill’s elevation: ‘If there’s a drought…’

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra said that Shubman Gill replacing Rohit Sharma as the new ODI captain has made the veteran an expendable player in the squad.

India vs Australia Squad Announcement Highlights: 'Really positive signs', Agarkar on Gill becoming ODI captain

India squad announcement for Australia tour Highlights: Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been named in the ODI squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar unveiling Shubman Gill as the new 50-over skipper. Shreyas Iyer, additionally, has been named the new ODI vice-captain following Gill's promotion.

Shubman Gill named new India ODI captain as he replaces Rohit Sharma: Shreyas Iyer appointed vice-captain

Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been included for India’s ODI leg of the white-ball tour of Australia that gets underway on 19 October, with Shubman Gill being named India captain in the 50-over format as well after being appointed Test skipper earlier this year.

India's innings thrashing of West Indies in Ahmedabad leads to renewed calls for two-tier Test system: 'All one-way traffic'

India bowled West Indies out for 162 and 146 after posting a mammoth 448/5 on the board to collect an innings and 140-run victory in two-and-a-half days at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium and go 1-0 up in the two-match Test series.

Chicken dish sends Australian cricketer to Kanpur hospital, three others impacted: Report

A chicken dish at Kanpur hotel reportedly landed Australia A fast bowler Henry Thornton in big trouble as he was forced to visit a hospital for gastrointestinal problems.

Mohsin Naqvi lauded by Pakistan cricket great for taking away Asia Cup trophy, slams Indian players: ‘He has taken correct stand’

Mohsin Naqvi’s act of denying the Asia Cup 2025 trophy to the Indian cricket team after the players refused to take the silverware from him has been praised by a legendary Pakistan cricketer.