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Former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan emphasized what Virat Kohli needs to do ahead of the third ODI against Australia, urging him to get runs on the board. Analysts also highlighted the need for Indian pacers to exploit Australian pitches and suggested including spin in Sydney due to its spin-friendly nature. Source link

Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Test captain Shan Masood as Consultant of International Cricket, a move that places him within the board’s administrative hierarchy while he continues to lead the national team. This unconventional dual role, announced by PCB on Friday, has sparked debate over governance and decision-making within Pakistan cricket. Source link

Sydney Cricket Ground is sold out for the final ODI between India and Australia, with fans anticipating Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s potential last appearances on Australian soil. Despite recent struggles, Kohli remains a major draw, while Sharma showed form in Adelaide. Team India aims to avoid a whitewash, while Australia seek a clean sweep. […]

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana expressed frustration over persistent rain causing the abandonment of their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match against Sri Lanka. She called for better venue planning in future tournaments, highlighting her team’s batting struggles despite strong bowling and fielding. Sana also reflected on her captaincy experience, drawing inspiration from Kane Williamson’s composure. […]

Former India coach Ravi Shastri unveiled his top five ODI cricketers: Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, and Rohit Sharma. Shastri lauded their exceptional consistency, match-winning prowess, and significant contributions across generations, including multiple World Cup wins and captaincies. He emphasised their enduring legacies in Indian cricket history. Source link

Sheffield Wednesday has entered administration, resulting in an automatic 12-point deduction, plunging them to the bottom of the Championship table. Owner Dejphon Chansiri placed the club and stadium into administration due to mounting financial pressures. While fans express disappointment over mismanagement, there’s optimism for a swift sale for the Championship side. Source link

Persistent rain once again disrupted the ICC Women’s World Cup, leading to the abandonment of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match without a result. This fifth washout at the venue has raised scheduling concerns and effectively ended Sri Lanka’s semifinal hopes. The fixture may also have been skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s final World Cup appearance. Source […]

Despite India’s loss to Australia in Adelaide, Rohit Sharma’s immense on-field influence was evident. He anchored India’s innings with a composed 73 and actively guided teammates, even after being removed from captaincy. Former batter Mohammad Kaif praised Sharma’s dedication, stating he “cannot bear to see India lose” and remains a true professional fighting for the […]

Despite a challenging ODI return in Australia, Virat Kohli’s immense fan following remains evident, with supporters greeting him enthusiastically at Sydney Airport. While Kohli experienced rare consecutive ducks, former captain Michael Clarke backs him to lead the scoring in the final ODI, predicting a morale-boosting Indian victory ahead of the T20 series. Source link

Nearly a month after their victory, India has yet to receive the Asia Cup 2025 trophy, reportedly held by Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Despite BCCI requests, Naqvi insists on a formal handover ceremony. The controversy overshadows India’s win, with Pakistani media hailing Naqvi’s actions as ‘heroic’ and lauding him for standing firm against the […]