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Senior pacer Shardul Thakur aims to reclaim his spot in Team India’s white-ball setup, targeting Harshit Rana’s No. 8 role ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer is stable after suffering a ruptured spleen during the Sydney ODI. He remains under observation but is recovering well.

India and Australia begin their five-match T20I series in Canberra, with India’s young guns set to take centre stage ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

India pacer Mohammed Shami has expressed disappointment over his exclusion from the Australia tour, questioning the lack of communication from selectors despite his fitness and strong Ranji form.

Mohammed Shami’s 15 wickets in two Ranji Trophy matches have reignited hopes of his Test comeback ahead of India’s South Africa tour, putting pressure on selectors led by Ajit Agarkar.

After the molestation incident in Indore, Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner and partner Monica were escorted by police in Mumbai as security was tightened ahead of the Women’s World Cup semi-final.

Despite India’s Asia Cup win, captain Suryakumar Yadav’s poor T20I form has raised concerns, with coach Gautam Gambhir offering public backing ahead of the Australia series.

Mohammed Shami hit back at Ajit Agarkar over his omission from India’s squads, saying his fitness is “there for all to see” after taking three wickets in a Bengal match.

Shreyas Iyer has been moved out of ICU in Sydney after a rib cage injury caused internal bleeding. His condition is now stable but remains delicate.

India drafted Shafali Verma into the Women’s World Cup squad after Pratika Rawal suffered a knee and ankle injury, ruling her out of the semi-final against Australia.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli shared a 168-run stand in Sydney, leading India to victory in what could be their final match together on Australian soil.

India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been admitted to a Sydney hospital ICU with internal bleeding following a rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia.

Rohit Sharma signed off his final tour of Australia in style, smashing a century in the last ODI and earning Player of the Series honours

India head coach Gautam Gambhir gave young fast-bowler Harshit Rana an ultimatum ahead of the Sydney match, requiring a strong performance to keep his place.

Harry Brook’s breathtaking 135 lifted England from 10 for 4 to 223, but New Zealand chased it down comfortably to win the first ODI by four wickets at Bay Oval.

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Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United beat Brighton 4-2 to record their third straight Premier League win and finally find much-needed momentum.

Rohit Sharma scored 121* as India beat Australia in the third ODI; coach confirms he will retire after the 2027 World Cup.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana expressed frustration with the ICC’s planning after her team’s winless World Cup campaign, highlighting weather disruptions and the need for better scheduling.

Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten 121 and Virat Kohli’s 74 not out powered India to a nine-wicket win over Australia in the third ODI, ending the series 2-1.