Cricket

Rajeev Shukla condemns incident faced by Australian cricketers

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Saturday condemned the incident in which two Australian cricketers were "inappropriately touched" by a motorcyclist in Indore, saying that BCCI and Madhya Pradesh Cricket will take required steps.

2025-10-25T13:54:44.055775+00:00 IST

'Ro-Ko' reflect on Aussie love, past memories after Sydney win

While the series was lost already, fans at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground got their money's worth with a Rohit-Virat show which they would remember forever. With a tour to Australia scheduled after the 2027 ODI World Cup, this could very well be their last outing in Australia, and the beloved 'Ro-Ko' pair did not disappoint their fans, putting out a blend of power, precision, strike rotation and technique while chasing 237 runs, one last time for the Aussie crowd, consisting of many people of the Indian diaspora.

2025-10-25T13:28:37.424311+00:00 IST

We have seen Rohit, Virat do that against lots of teams: Marsh

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their unbeaten 168-run partnership and said that the hosts needed a partnership towards the back end and could not capitalise on a good platform, having been only three wickets down for 183 runs.

2025-10-25T13:10:42.394419+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma registers 50th international century during 3rd ODI

Following a disappointing eight-run knock at Perth, Rohit ground it out during a 97-ball 73 at Adelaide and finally went full throttle during the third ODI, smashing 121* in 125 balls, with 13 fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 96.80.

2025-10-25T11:39:56.909563+00:00 IST

Rohit-Virat roll back the clock, level with Sachin-Ganguly

After a match or two of rustiness, the beloved 'Ro-Ko' returned to their destructive best, stitching a 168-run stand while chasing 237 runs against Australia during the third ODI at Sydney. While India lost the series, fans in Sydney got their money's worth with a win and what could be the final Rohit-Virat partnership on Australian soil.

2025-10-25T11:23:13.121238+00:00 IST

Virat overtakes Sangakkara to become 2nd-highest ODI run-getter

Virat, along with Rohit Sharma, turned back the clock with an unbeaten 168-run stand, helping India avoid a series whitewash as they beat Australia by nine wickets in the final ODI at Sydney to end the series on a high.

2025-10-25T11:00:37.264266+00:00 IST

"Incredible": Ashwin heaps praise on Shreyas for magical catch

Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lavished praise on India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer for his remarkable effort in the field to dismiss Alex Carey during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday.

2025-10-25T10:56:46.427027+00:00 IST

Rohit, Virat steers India to emphatic 9-wicket win in Sydney

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli delivered a batting masterclass to dismantle Australia, lift India to a nine-wicket win and end the three-match ODI series on a high for the visitors at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday.

2025-10-25T10:36:52.943597+00:00 IST

CA reacts to Aus women's members being touched inappropriately

Cricket Australia released a statement to confirm two members of the Australian women's team were allegedly "approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist" on Thursday.

2025-10-25T09:46:56.151902+00:00 IST

Saikia reacts to AUS cricketers facing inappropriate behaviour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia expressed his discontent with the "unfortunate" incident in which two Australian players competing at the ongoing Women's World Cup faced "inappropriate behaviour" in Indore.

2025-10-25T09:21:25.231148+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma joins special 100 catches ODI club for India

Former skipper and veteran swashbuckler Rohit Sharma became the sixth Indian to complete 100 catches in ODIs, while young Harshit Rana went level with decorated spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the record of most wickets for India after the first eight ODIs.

2025-10-25T08:22:14.090130+00:00 IST

Harshit Rana's four-for forces Australia to crumble on 236

Harshit Rana's four-wicket haul left Australia gobsmacked and forced them to fumble on 236 with 20 balls to spare on a batting-friendly surface during the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

2025-10-25T07:17:12.838753+00:00 IST

Iyer sustains injury while taking Carey's catch

India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer sustained an injury while attempting to take a catch during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday.

2025-10-25T06:38:43.432653+00:00 IST

New Zealand quick Kyle Jamieson ruled out ODI series against ENG

New Zealand speedster Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against England, scheduled to begin on Sunday, due to side stiffness.

2025-10-25T05:23:32.390709+00:00 IST

Travis Head dethrones Smith to become fastest to 3000 ODI runs

Swashbuckling opener Travis Head eclipsed talismanic Steve Smith to become the fastest to hammer 3,000 ODI runs on Saturday, following his exploits in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

2025-10-25T04:52:09.354267+00:00 IST

Nitish Reddy sustains left quadriceps injury: BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy sustained a left quadriceps injury during the second ODI, which subsequently ruled him out of the third and final fixture against Australia on Saturday.

2025-10-25T04:07:09.117425+00:00 IST

3rd ODI: Australia win toss, put India to field; Kuldeep returns

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bat against India in the final ODI of the three-match series at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

2025-10-25T03:21:19.575457+00:00 IST

Kaif hails Rohit for helping Shubman during tense Adelaide ODI

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif hailed batter Rohit Sharma for guiding newly-appointed ODI skipper Shubman Gill with field placements and also helping bowlers during the second ODI against Australia.

2025-10-24T18:46:45.027850+00:00 IST

Adam Zampa four wickets away from his 200th ODI scalp

Adam Zampa is close to a major milestone in Australian cricket. After his match-winning spell in the second ODI against India in Adelaide, the leg-spinner now stands just four wickets away from becoming only the second Australian spinner to reach the 200-wicket mark in One-Day Internationals.

2025-10-24T18:14:22.173004+00:00 IST

Tahlia McGrath praises Australia’s depth before South Africa game

Australia's vice captain, Tahlia McGrath, believes her team's depth has been one of their biggest strengths at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, with different players stepping up in every game to keep their unbeaten run going

2025-10-24T18:13:22.810738+00:00 IST

PCB appoint Masood as Consultant of International Cricket

This marks a very rare instance of an active cricketer being given an administrative post. Shan's responsibilities as a part of this role were not revealed by PCB.

2025-10-24T18:06:46.197356+00:00 IST