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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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’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.
India will not be batting at the start of Day 3 in the first Test against West Indies at Ahmedabad as they have declared on the overnight score of 448/5.
Rohit Sharma could hold a discussion with BCCI over India’s ODI captaincy as the board gets ready to announced the squad for Australia tour on Saturday. Shreyas Iyer and his possible return to T20Is squad will also be in focus.
Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith led the way with figures of 3/7 as England bowled South Africa out for just 69 in 20.4 overs after electing to field. Openers Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont later cantered to victory in just 14.1 overs, helping the four-time champions move to the top of the points table.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to be included in India's squad for the ODI leg of the upcoming tour of Australia, which gets underway on 19 October. The two stalwarts have not represented the Men in Blue since the Champions Trophy, where Rohit led India to a second consecutive ICC title.
Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel brought up his maiden Test hundred shortly before close of play on Day 2 of the first Test between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad, forging a 206-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja.
The Indian team had refused to accept the Asia Cup winners' trophy and medals from PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also happens to be the president of the Asian Cricket Council, which has since snowballed into a massive controversy.
In this exclusive interview, former India women's captain Anjum Chopra talks about why Deepti Sharma is not considered to be a ‘star’ player despite being ‘the biggest match-winner in the Indian dressing room’, the upcoming clash vs Pakistan in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, the no-handshake saga and much more.
India's Asia Cup star Abhishek Sharma struggled in India A’s unofficial ODI match against Australia A. Despite his explosive T20 form, the young opener was dismissed for a golden duck in the second match and failed to stake claim in the ODI team.
Both Ravindra Jadeja and skipper Shubman Gill went past the fifty-mark on Day 2, achieving important milestones in the process, as the Indian batters continued to make merry against the West Indians in the first Test in Ahmedabad.
Captain and star leg-spinner Rashid Khan's comment on Afghanistan's "second-best Asian side" comes shortly after the team's disappointing Asia Cup campaign, in which they failed to reach the Super 4s following defeats against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
The Asia Cup 2025 trophy row has taken a new turn as ACC president and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is set to receive a special gold medal for his firm stance against India during the standoff. India refused to take the trophy from Naqvi after they beat Pakistan in the final. Following this, Naqvi took the cup away with him and Indian players were left to celebrate the victory without the trophy.
KL Rahul scored his 11th Test century and his first at home in over eight years during India’s first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad. Rahul surpassed Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir in the process.
Low attendance at the India vs West Indies Test at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has sparked a debate over BCCI’s venue choice. Fans have suggested limiting Test cricket to select centres in India and not to play at venues like Narendra Modi Stadium, where it is hard to fill all seats.
ACC president and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is facing criticism for not handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India. Indian players have still not received the cup five days after their win over Pakistan in the final.
Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir has clarified her Azad Kashmir comment during the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 after facing backlash from Indian fans on social media.
Rubya Haider struck an unbeaten 77 to rescue Bangladesh from a shaky start after Marufa Akter's twin strike in the first over of the match as well as contributions from Shorna Akter (3/5) and Nahida Akter (2/19) helped bowl Pakistan out for just 129 in their ICC Women's World Cup match in Colombo.
Mohammed Siraj carried on from where he left off in England as he headlined India's clinical bowling performance on Day 1 of the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad with a haul of 4/40.
Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir mentioned "Azad Kashmir" during the ICC Women's World Cup match against Bangladesh, her remark quickly snowballing into a massive controversy due to the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
The BCCI had sought to remove PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi as the president of the Asian Cricket Council following the controversial conclusion to the 2025 Asia Cup, and has reportedly taken a major step in that direction with Sri Lanka lending them their support.