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India and New Zealand are all set to lock horns in their respective penultimate league game of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup on Thursday (Oct 23). A contest set to be played at the D.Y. Patil Sports Complex in Navi Mumbai will be pivotal, considering that only one of India or New Zealand will play in the semis. However, what happens to India’s chances in case they lose to the BlackCaps, as desperate times would need desperate measures?<h2>What is the current standing?</h2>At the time of writing on Wednesday (Oct 22, before the Australia vs England clash), India are fourth in the standings with four points from four matches. Like India, New Zealand also have a similar record of four points from four matches. India edge New Zealand on the points table on Net Run Rate (NRR), having won two matches compared to the BlackCaps’ one.<h2>What happens if India lose to New Zealand?</h2>In the event India lose to New Zealand, it won’t be the end of the road for the Women in Blue. A New Zealand win will see the Kiwis take fourth spot with six points, while India will be fifth. In this scenario, both India's and New Zealand’s final matches become important. After losing to New Zealand, if India beat Bangladesh and the Kiwis lose to England on Sunday, it will be the hosts who will take the fourth spot.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;While NRR will be crucial, since India is considered to win one and lose one and the same for New Zealand, the Women in Blue will have the NRR advantage. Currently, India have an NRR of 0.526 while New Zealand’s is -0.245.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>What happens if India beat New Zealand but lose to Bangladesh?</h2>In case India beat New Zealand, it will have a healthier NRR than currently, while New Zealand will have a worse NRR than its current one. In this scenario, India can still afford to lose to Bangladesh on the final day but not in a one-sided contest. On the other hand, New Zealand will have to beat England by a significant margin to stand any chance of reaching the semis.

India are fourth in the standings with four points from four matches. Like India, New Zealand also have a similar record of four points from four matches.

India and New Zealand are all set to lock horns in their respective penultimate league game of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup on Thursday (Oct 23). A contest set to be played at the D.Y. Patil Sports Complex in Navi Mumbai will be pivotal, considering that only one of India or New Zealand will play in the semis. However, what happens to India’s chances in case they lose to the BlackCaps, as desperate times would need desperate measures? What is the current standing? At the time of writing on Wednesday (Oct 22, before the Australia vs England clash), India are fourth in the standings with four points from four matches. Like India, New Zealand also have a similar record of four points from four matches. India edge New Zealand on the points table on Net Run Rate (NRR), having won two matches compared to the BlackCaps’ one. What happens if India lose to New Zealand? In the event India lose to New Zealand, it won’t be the end of the road for the Women in Blue. A New Zealand win will see the Kiwis take fourth spot with six points, while India will be fifth. In this scenario, both India's and New Zealand’s final matches become important. After losing to New Zealand, if India beat Bangladesh and the Kiwis lose to England on Sunday, it will be the hosts who will take the fourth spot. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history While NRR will be crucial, since India is considered to win one and lose one and the same for New Zealand, the Women in Blue will have the NRR advantage. Currently, India have an NRR of 0.526 while New Zealand’s is -0.245. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more What happens if India beat New Zealand but lose to Bangladesh? In case India beat New Zealand, it will have a healthier NRR than currently, while New Zealand will have a worse NRR than its current one. In this scenario, India can still afford to lose to Bangladesh on the final day but not in a one-sided contest. On the other hand, New Zealand will have to beat England by a significant margin to stand any chance of reaching the semis.

India are fourth in the standings with four points from four matches. Like India, New Zealand also have a similar record of four points from four matches.

Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Can India reach semis if they lose to New Zealand? Here's all you need to know

The final week of the league stage of the Women’s ODI World Cup is set for an interesting finale, as three teams can still qualify for the semifinals of the tournament. While Australia, England and South Africa are already in the final four, it is a tight race between India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka that will decide the final semifinal spot. So here’s what all three teams need to do to reach the semifinal clash of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.<h2>What is the current scenario?</h2>As mentioned, the trio of Australia, England and South Africa are already through to the semis but will still look to finish on a high in the league stage to carry momentum and avoid unfavourable opponents in the knockouts. On the wrong end of the table, Bangladesh and Pakistan are officially out of the race to reach the semis.&nbsp;At the time of writing on Wednesday (Oct 22, before the Australia vs England clash), India are fourth in the standings with four points from four matches. Like India, New Zealand also have a similar record of four points from four matches. India edge New Zealand on the points table on Net Run Rate (NRR), having won two matches compared to the BlackCaps’ one. Interestingly, both India and New Zealand go head-to-head on Thursday at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.<h2>India’s qualification scenario</h2>If India win both their remaining matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh, they will qualify for the semis. In case India lose to New Zealand, they must beat Bangladesh on Sunday and hope New Zealand lose to England in their respective final matches. In case India beat New Zealand and lose to Bangladesh, the Women in Blue must hope New Zealand don’t beat England and even if New Zealand do beat England, the margin should not overpower India’s NRR.<h2>New Zealand qualification scenario</h2>Like India, if New Zealand win both their matches, they are through to the semis of the Women’s ODI World Cup. In case New Zealand lose to India in a head-to-head contest, the BlackCaps will need a favour from Bangladesh, hoping they beat India on the final day by a significant margin, while New Zealand themselves should beat England by a significant margin to leapfrog India on the points table on NRR. In case New Zealand beat India but lose to England on the final day, New Zealand would need India to lose against Bangladesh or hope the match ends in a washout.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a><h2>Sri Lanka’s qualification scenario</h2>Still alive in the competition with a minor chance, Sri Lanka will need a host of favours from others while winning their remaining match against Pakistan. A defeat or a draw due to a washout for Sri Lanka against Pakistan on Friday is not an option, as India and New Zealand are playing in a head-to-head contest. Technically, Sri Lanka need to beat Pakistan by a massive margin that could bring their NRR into positive.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;The most desired way of qualification for Sri Lanka remains – Sri Lanka beat Pakistan, India-New Zealand ends in a washout and both India and New Zealand lose their final league matches on Sunday. In this scenario, Sri Lanka will finish on six points while both New Zealand and India end on five points each.

Before the Australia vs England clash), India are fourth in the standings with four points from four matches. Like India, New Zealand also have a similar record of four points from four matches.

The final week of the league stage of the Women’s ODI World Cup is set for an interesting finale, as three teams can still qualify for the semifinals of the tournament. While Australia, England and South Africa are already in the final four, it is a tight race between India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka that will decide the final semifinal spot. So here’s what all three teams need to do to reach the semifinal clash of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. What is the current scenario? As mentioned, the trio of Australia, England and South Africa are already through to the semis but will still look to finish on a high in the league stage to carry momentum and avoid unfavourable opponents in the knockouts. On the wrong end of the table, Bangladesh and Pakistan are officially out of the race to reach the semis. At the time of writing on Wednesday (Oct 22, before the Australia vs England clash), India are fourth in the standings with four points from four matches. Like India, New Zealand also have a similar record of four points from four matches. India edge New Zealand on the points table on Net Run Rate (NRR), having won two matches compared to the BlackCaps’ one. Interestingly, both India and New Zealand go head-to-head on Thursday at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. India’s qualification scenario If India win both their remaining matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh, they will qualify for the semis. In case India lose to New Zealand, they must beat Bangladesh on Sunday and hope New Zealand lose to England in their respective final matches. In case India beat New Zealand and lose to Bangladesh, the Women in Blue must hope New Zealand don’t beat England and even if New Zealand do beat England, the margin should not overpower India’s NRR. New Zealand qualification scenario Like India, if New Zealand win both their matches, they are through to the semis of the Women’s ODI World Cup. In case New Zealand lose to India in a head-to-head contest, the BlackCaps will need a favour from Bangladesh, hoping they beat India on the final day by a significant margin, while New Zealand themselves should beat England by a significant margin to leapfrog India on the points table on NRR. In case New Zealand beat India but lose to England on the final day, New Zealand would need India to lose against Bangladesh or hope the match ends in a washout. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Sri Lanka’s qualification scenario Still alive in the competition with a minor chance, Sri Lanka will need a host of favours from others while winning their remaining match against Pakistan. A defeat or a draw due to a washout for Sri Lanka against Pakistan on Friday is not an option, as India and New Zealand are playing in a head-to-head contest. Technically, Sri Lanka need to beat Pakistan by a massive margin that could bring their NRR into positive. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more The most desired way of qualification for Sri Lanka remains – Sri Lanka beat Pakistan, India-New Zealand ends in a washout and both India and New Zealand lose their final league matches on Sunday. In this scenario, Sri Lanka will finish on six points while both New Zealand and India end on five points each.

Before the Australia vs England clash), India are fourth in the standings with four points from four matches. Like India, New Zealand also have a similar record of four points from four matches.

CWC 2025, semifinal qualification scenarios: Here's what is needed for India, New Zealand to reach last-four

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has reportedly responded to BCCI’s official letter seeking clarification on the 2025 Asia Cup trophy handover. Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB chairman and also the ACC president, has reverted to the Indian Cricket Board on Tuesday (Oct 21), proposing to host a trophy presentation ceremony in Dubai in the first week of November. The Asian Cricket apex body has shown willingness to hand over the trophy to this edition’s winners, India, but at the time and place of their choosing.&nbsp;“If you want the trophy, we can hold a ceremony where you can receive it,” the ACC reportedly told the BCCI, per a report in Geo News.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aussie-matt-short-confident-of-bowlers-doing-same-again-to-kohli-at-hunting-ground-adelaide-1761069940071">Aussie Matt Short confident of bowlers doing 'same again' to Kohli at hunting ground Adelaide</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, after India’s T20I side beat arch-rivals Pakistan in the marquee Asia Cup final last month, captain Suryakumar Yadav decided against receiving the trophy from Naqvi, who also happens to be an interior minister in Pakistan’s ruling government. The BCCI and team management’s decision came on the back of the Pahalgam terror attack on India’s Kashmir earlier this year, carried out by Pakistani-based terrorists, who killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight. &nbsp;To mark respect to the victims of this heinous attack, the worst on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, the Indian Team also decided against shaking hands with their counterparts despite facing them thrice in this tournament alone.<h3>Afghanistan, Sri Lanka support BCCI</h3>A separate PTI report, however, has claimed that the BCCI, which received backing from two other boards, the ACB and SLC, has rejected ACC’s ‘November offer’ to collect the Asia Cup trophy from the body’s headquarters in Dubai. The BCCI is expected to raise this issue at the ICC meeting next month. &nbsp;"The BCCI secretary, BCCI's ACC representative Rajeev Shukla and representatives of other member boards, including Sri Lanka Cricket and Afghanistan, had written to the ACC president last week over handing the trophy to India," an unnamed ACC source said. &nbsp;"But his response was that someone from BCCI should come to Dubai and take the trophy from him. So that matter has still not moved. BCCI has made its stance clear that it won't be receiving the trophy from him. So, the matter will most likely be decided in the ICC meeting," he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the former BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, currently chairs the ICC.&nbsp;

India beat Pakistan to win their record ninth Asia Cup title in Dubai last month.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has reportedly responded to BCCI’s official letter seeking clarification on the 2025 Asia Cup trophy handover. Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB chairman and also the ACC president, has reverted to the Indian Cricket Board on Tuesday (Oct 21), proposing to host a trophy presentation ceremony in Dubai in the first week of November. The Asian Cricket apex body has shown willingness to hand over the trophy to this edition’s winners, India, but at the time and place of their choosing. “If you want the trophy, we can hold a ceremony where you can receive it,” the ACC reportedly told the BCCI, per a report in Geo News. Also read | Aussie Matt Short confident of bowlers doing 'same again' to Kohli at hunting ground Adelaide Meanwhile, after India’s T20I side beat arch-rivals Pakistan in the marquee Asia Cup final last month, captain Suryakumar Yadav decided against receiving the trophy from Naqvi, who also happens to be an interior minister in Pakistan’s ruling government. The BCCI and team management’s decision came on the back of the Pahalgam terror attack on India’s Kashmir earlier this year, carried out by Pakistani-based terrorists, who killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight. To mark respect to the victims of this heinous attack, the worst on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, the Indian Team also decided against shaking hands with their counterparts despite facing them thrice in this tournament alone. Afghanistan, Sri Lanka support BCCI A separate PTI report, however, has claimed that the BCCI, which received backing from two other boards, the ACB and SLC, has rejected ACC’s ‘November offer’ to collect the Asia Cup trophy from the body’s headquarters in Dubai. The BCCI is expected to raise this issue at the ICC meeting next month. "The BCCI secretary, BCCI's ACC representative Rajeev Shukla and representatives of other member boards, including Sri Lanka Cricket and Afghanistan, had written to the ACC president last week over handing the trophy to India," an unnamed ACC source said. "But his response was that someone from BCCI should come to Dubai and take the trophy from him. So that matter has still not moved. BCCI has made its stance clear that it won't be receiving the trophy from him. So, the matter will most likely be decided in the ICC meeting," he added. Meanwhile, the former BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, currently chairs the ICC.

India beat Pakistan to win their record ninth Asia Cup title in Dubai last month.

ACC makes ‘November offer’ to BCCI for Asia Cup trophy handover: Report

South Africa Women registered a remarkable 150-run win against Pakistan in Women's World Cup 2025 match on Tuesday (Oct 21) to go top of the points table. This was Protea Women's fifth consecutive win in six matches after losing their opening game against England Women. Pakistan, on the other hand, were dealt with their fourth loss of the tournament as they crashed out of the semis race. Pakistan, who are playing all their matches in Colombo, Sri Lanka, have been winless in six matches played with two of their games yielding no result.<h2>Pakistan batting unravels, again</h2>During the chase, Pakistan were never in contention and multiple rain breaks didn't help the case either. They lost the first wicket for 10 runs before losing two wickets in the seventh over and the score became 32/3. South Africa had sent half their side back for 66 runs in the 15th over as Pakistan chased the final DLS adjusted total of 234 runs in 20 overs. They could eventually manage just 83/7 in 20 overs, losing by 150 runs.&nbsp;Earlier, &nbsp;batting first, South Africa posted a huge total of 312/9 in just 40 overs after the overs were reduced due to rain. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt top scored with 90 with Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp scored 61 and 68 not out, respectively. It was, however, lower-order blitz of Nadine de Klerk, who smashed 41 off just 16 balls, that took the Proteas past 300-run mark.<h2>Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025</h2><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>NR</td><td>NRR</td><td>Points</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa Women(Q)</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0.276</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>Australia Women (Q)</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1.818</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>England Women (Q)</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1.490</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>India Women</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0.526</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand Women</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>-0.245</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka Women</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>-1.035</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh Women</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>-0.578</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan Women</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>-2.651</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Pakistan suffered their fourth loss in the tournament on their way out of the semis race as South Africa went top of the points table with fifth consecutive win in six matches.

South Africa Women registered a remarkable 150-run win against Pakistan in Women's World Cup 2025 match on Tuesday (Oct 21) to go top of the points table. This was Protea Women's fifth consecutive win in six matches after losing their opening game against England Women. Pakistan, on the other hand, were dealt with their fourth loss of the tournament as they crashed out of the semis race. Pakistan, who are playing all their matches in Colombo, Sri Lanka, have been winless in six matches played with two of their games yielding no result. Pakistan batting unravels, again During the chase, Pakistan were never in contention and multiple rain breaks didn't help the case either. They lost the first wicket for 10 runs before losing two wickets in the seventh over and the score became 32/3. South Africa had sent half their side back for 66 runs in the 15th over as Pakistan chased the final DLS adjusted total of 234 runs in 20 overs. They could eventually manage just 83/7 in 20 overs, losing by 150 runs. Earlier, batting first, South Africa posted a huge total of 312/9 in just 40 overs after the overs were reduced due to rain. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt top scored with 90 with Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp scored 61 and 68 not out, respectively. It was, however, lower-order blitz of Nadine de Klerk, who smashed 41 off just 16 balls, that took the Proteas past 300-run mark. Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Team M W L NR NRR Points South Africa Women(Q) 6 5 1 0 0.276 10 Australia Women (Q) 5 4 0 1 1.818 9 England Women (Q) 5 4 0 1 1.490 9 India Women 5 2 3 0 0.526 4 New Zealand Women 5 1 2 2 -0.245 4 Sri Lanka Women 6 1 3 2 -1.035 4 Bangladesh Women 6 1 5 0 -0.578 2 Pakistan Women 6 0 4 2 -2.651 2

Pakistan suffered their fourth loss in the tournament on their way out of the semis race as South Africa went top of the points table with fifth consecutive win in six matches.

Women's World Cup 2025: Pakistan out of semis race with 150-run loss vs South Africa

Virat Kohli grabbed a duck on his ODI return during the first of three-match series against Australia in Perth and Aussie Matt Short is confident of the bowlers doing the 'same again' in Adelaide. The second ODI of the series is at Kohli's most favorite ground in the world on October 23. The Indian batter has scored five hundreds across formats in Adelaide - the most for him at any ground in the world. Kohli would desperately be hoping to put behind the eight-ball duck horror behind him when he takes the field on Thursday in the second 50-over match as India would strive to keep the series alive.<h2>Short says Australia ready to keep Kohli quiet in Adelaide</h2>"Some of the guys like 'Hoff' (Josh Hazlewood) and 'Starcy' (Mitchell Starc), they have bowled a lot against him, they know what they're doing. In Perth they sort of let the conditions do all the work, a bit of swing and nip on the wicket, so I'm sure they'll do the same again," said Short as reported by cricket.com.au. Along with Kohli, Rohit Sharma had also failed to score runs in Perth as India lost the match by seven wickets. Both the players are making a comeback to international cricket for the first time since India's title-winning Champions Trophy 2025 campaign in March earlier this year.<h2>Kohli's record in Adelaide, Australia</h2>Kohli's love with Adelaide is well documented. He came of age with his twin hundreds in the famous 2014 Test - his first as Indian Test skipper. In five Tests played at the venue, Kohli has scored 527 runs with three tons. In ODIs, Kohli has scored 244 runs in four matches with two hundreds and best of 107. In three T20Is at the venue, the former skipper has scored 204 runs with a best of 90 not out. With the upcoming ODI most probably going to be last at the venue, Kohli will surely like to sign off on a high. &nbsp;

The Indian batter has scored five hundreds across formats in Adelaide - the most for him at any ground in the world. Kohli would desperately be hoping to put behind the eight-ball duck horror behind him when he takes the field on Thursday in the second 50-over match.

Virat Kohli grabbed a duck on his ODI return during the first of three-match series against Australia in Perth and Aussie Matt Short is confident of the bowlers doing the 'same again' in Adelaide. The second ODI of the series is at Kohli's most favorite ground in the world on October 23. The Indian batter has scored five hundreds across formats in Adelaide - the most for him at any ground in the world. Kohli would desperately be hoping to put behind the eight-ball duck horror behind him when he takes the field on Thursday in the second 50-over match as India would strive to keep the series alive. Short says Australia ready to keep Kohli quiet in Adelaide "Some of the guys like 'Hoff' (Josh Hazlewood) and 'Starcy' (Mitchell Starc), they have bowled a lot against him, they know what they're doing. In Perth they sort of let the conditions do all the work, a bit of swing and nip on the wicket, so I'm sure they'll do the same again," said Short as reported by cricket.com.au. Along with Kohli, Rohit Sharma had also failed to score runs in Perth as India lost the match by seven wickets. Both the players are making a comeback to international cricket for the first time since India's title-winning Champions Trophy 2025 campaign in March earlier this year. Kohli's record in Adelaide, Australia Kohli's love with Adelaide is well documented. He came of age with his twin hundreds in the famous 2014 Test - his first as Indian Test skipper. In five Tests played at the venue, Kohli has scored 527 runs with three tons. In ODIs, Kohli has scored 244 runs in four matches with two hundreds and best of 107. In three T20Is at the venue, the former skipper has scored 204 runs with a best of 90 not out. With the upcoming ODI most probably going to be last at the venue, Kohli will surely like to sign off on a high.

The Indian batter has scored five hundreds across formats in Adelaide - the most for him at any ground in the world. Kohli would desperately be hoping to put behind the eight-ball duck horror behind him when he takes the field on Thursday in the second 50-over match.

Aussie Matt Short confident of bowlers doing 'same again' to Kohli at hunting ground Adelaide

India batter Sarfaraz Khan's curious case of omission from India A squad to face against South Africa before the upcoming home Test series has picked up the chatter. The batter had made his Test debut Rohit Sharma in February 2024 after years of scoring runs in domestic circuit. He last played against New Zealand in the three-Test home series late last. India had lost the series 0-3 and Sarfaraz, after scoring a brilliant 150 in the first Test, could not perform well. He recently played for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy against Jammu &amp; Kashmir, scoring 42 and 32 runs in two innings, respectively.<h2>Sarfaraz's journey in and out of Indian Test team</h2>After the home Test series against New Zealand, Sarfaraz was elected in India's shadow team ahead of Test series in Australia. He played one ODI against Australia's PM XI but score only one runs at number 8. Dealing with fitness issue, he worked hard to be fitter but failed to get a place in India squad for England Test tour. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar had said at the time that Karun Nair has leapfrogged Sarfaraz.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-pcb-sacked-rizwan-as-odi-skipper-ex-pak-cricketer-claims-reason-is-religious-1761046882513">Why PCB sacked Rizwan as ODI skipper? Ex-Pak keeper claims reason is religious</a>After Karun Nair was dropped post his not so good England tour, it was expected that Sarfaraz will be picked up. The Mumbai batter, however, could not make it to the West Indies home series squad because of an injury as informed by Agarkar. Now, despite being fit and performing reasonably well, Sarfaraz still couldn't find a place even in India A team.<h2>Sarfaraz's performance in domestic and Test cricket</h2>In the six Tests played so far, Sarfaraz has scored 371 runs at an average of 37 with three fifties and one hundred in 11 innings including a best of 150. As for first class cricket, Sarfaraz has scored 4,759 runs in 56 matches at an astonishing average of 65 with 16 hundreds, 15 fifties and a best of 301 not out.

He recently played for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy against Jammu & Kashmir, scoring 42 and 32 runs in two innings, respectively. Despite being fit and performing reasonably well, Sarfaraz still couldn't find a place even in India A team.

India batter Sarfaraz Khan's curious case of omission from India A squad to face against South Africa before the upcoming home Test series has picked up the chatter. The batter had made his Test debut Rohit Sharma in February 2024 after years of scoring runs in domestic circuit. He last played against New Zealand in the three-Test home series late last. India had lost the series 0-3 and Sarfaraz, after scoring a brilliant 150 in the first Test, could not perform well. He recently played for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy against Jammu & Kashmir, scoring 42 and 32 runs in two innings, respectively. Sarfaraz's journey in and out of Indian Test team After the home Test series against New Zealand, Sarfaraz was elected in India's shadow team ahead of Test series in Australia. He played one ODI against Australia's PM XI but score only one runs at number 8. Dealing with fitness issue, he worked hard to be fitter but failed to get a place in India squad for England Test tour. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar had said at the time that Karun Nair has leapfrogged Sarfaraz. Also Read - Why PCB sacked Rizwan as ODI skipper? Ex-Pak keeper claims reason is religious After Karun Nair was dropped post his not so good England tour, it was expected that Sarfaraz will be picked up. The Mumbai batter, however, could not make it to the West Indies home series squad because of an injury as informed by Agarkar. Now, despite being fit and performing reasonably well, Sarfaraz still couldn't find a place even in India A team. Sarfaraz's performance in domestic and Test cricket In the six Tests played so far, Sarfaraz has scored 371 runs at an average of 37 with three fifties and one hundred in 11 innings including a best of 150. As for first class cricket, Sarfaraz has scored 4,759 runs in 56 matches at an astonishing average of 65 with 16 hundreds, 15 fifties and a best of 301 not out.

He recently played for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy against Jammu &amp; Kashmir, scoring 42 and 32 runs in two innings, respectively. Despite being fit and performing reasonably well, Sarfaraz still couldn't find a place even in India A team.

Where is Sarfaraz Khan? Mumbai's batter looks out of favour with BCCI after latest snub

The Asia Cup 2025 drama over trophy continues as the BCCI now has sent a mail to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi to hand over the silverware. Naqvi, however, has asked the BCCI to come and collect the trophy in person from him, which the BCCI has refused promptly. The matter is now expected to be taken in the ICC meeting next month as already suggested by the BCCI earlier this month in the aftermath of being denied the trophy post winning the continental tournament.<h2>What is the latest update on BCCI getting Asia Cup 2025 trophy</h2>"The BCCI secretary, BCCI's ACC representative Rajeev Shukla and representatives of other member boards including Sri Lanka Cricket and Afghanistan had written to the ACC president last week over handing the trophy to India," the ACC source said as reported by news agency PTI.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-pcb-sacked-rizwan-as-odi-skipper-ex-pak-cricketer-claims-reason-is-religious-1761046882513">Why PCB sacked Rizwan as ODI skipper? Ex-Pak cricketer claims reason is religious</a>"But his response was that someone from BCCI should come to Dubai and take the trophy from him. So that matter has still not moved. BCCI has made its stance clear that it won't be receiving the trophy from him. So the matter will most likely be decided in the ICC meeting," the source further told to the news agency.<h2>Where is the trophy and why Naqvi isn't sending it?</h2>The trophy currently remains locked in ACC's office in Dubai, UAE and Naqvi has instructed the staff to not handover the trophy without him being present. The drama started when India refused to collect the trophy from Naqvi post the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan. Naqvi, apart from being the ACC chief, is also PCB head as well as a minister in Pakistan's federal ministry. India and Pakistan exchanged hostilities earlier this year following Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 after which the tensions between the two neighbours are at all time high.

The trophy currently remains locked in ACC's office in Dubai, UAE and Naqvi has instructed the staff to not handover the trophy without him being present. The drama started when India refused to collect the trophy from Naqvi post the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan.

The Asia Cup 2025 drama over trophy continues as the BCCI now has sent a mail to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi to hand over the silverware. Naqvi, however, has asked the BCCI to come and collect the trophy in person from him, which the BCCI has refused promptly. The matter is now expected to be taken in the ICC meeting next month as already suggested by the BCCI earlier this month in the aftermath of being denied the trophy post winning the continental tournament. What is the latest update on BCCI getting Asia Cup 2025 trophy "The BCCI secretary, BCCI's ACC representative Rajeev Shukla and representatives of other member boards including Sri Lanka Cricket and Afghanistan had written to the ACC president last week over handing the trophy to India," the ACC source said as reported by news agency PTI. Also Read - Why PCB sacked Rizwan as ODI skipper? Ex-Pak cricketer claims reason is religious "But his response was that someone from BCCI should come to Dubai and take the trophy from him. So that matter has still not moved. BCCI has made its stance clear that it won't be receiving the trophy from him. So the matter will most likely be decided in the ICC meeting," the source further told to the news agency. Where is the trophy and why Naqvi isn't sending it? The trophy currently remains locked in ACC's office in Dubai, UAE and Naqvi has instructed the staff to not handover the trophy without him being present. The drama started when India refused to collect the trophy from Naqvi post the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan. Naqvi, apart from being the ACC chief, is also PCB head as well as a minister in Pakistan's federal ministry. India and Pakistan exchanged hostilities earlier this year following Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 after which the tensions between the two neighbours are at all time high.

The trophy currently remains locked in ACC's office in Dubai, UAE and Naqvi has instructed the staff to not handover the trophy without him being present. The drama started when India refused to collect the trophy from Naqvi post the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan.

BCCI sends e-mail to ACC for Asia Cup 2025 trophy, Naqvi says 'come and...'

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has removed Mohammad Rizwan as the ODI captain unceremoniously after less than two years on the job. Rizwan, who now has been replaced by Shaheen Shah Afridi, was appointed the ODI captain by replacing Babar Azam. The move had come after Babar was stripped of captaincy following Pakistan's failure to make it to the ODI WC's semi-finals. Afridi, who is now the new captain, was named T20I captain back then but was removed after one series. The reason for Rizwan's removal, as per a former Pakistan cricketer, is not performance related but a religious one.<h2>Rashid Latif cites religious practice brought in by Rizwan as reason for loss of captaincy</h2>Rizwan had been very vocal in his support of Palestine in the war Hamas-Israel war during his stint as the captain. He even dedicated their one of the wins in ODI WC against Sri Lanka to 'brother and sisters in Gaza.' According to Latif, "This mindset has come that a non-Islamic captain should come in an Islamic country."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/welcome-back-rishabh-pant-ace-keeper-returns-to-captain-india-a-against-south-africa-a-1761034019440">Welcome back Pant! Ace keeper returns to captain India-A against South Africa A</a>"Mike Hesson is the one behind this decision, right? He isn't someone who likes this culture in the dressing room. Why aren't they understanding?" Latif added.Another reasons, as per a Times of India report, is Rizwan's refusal to promote betting apps which has not gone down well with the PCB.<h2>Rizwan's record as captain</h2>Rizwan captained Pakistan in 20 matches and won nine of them while enduring a loss in 11 matches. As a captain, Rizwan scored 625 runs in 20 matches at an average of 41.66 with one hundred, three fifties and a best of 122 not out. His stint brought some sort of stability in the ODI set up amid PCB's constant chopping and changing of the captains. Currently, Pakistan have three different skippers in all three formats: Shan Masood in Tests, Shaheen Afridi in ODIs, and Salman Agha in T20Is.

The reason for Rizwan's removal, as per a former Pakistan cricketer, is not performance related but a religious one. Rizwan captained Pakistan in 20 matches and won nine of them while enduring a loss in 11 matches. As a captain, Rizwan scored 625 runs in 20 matches at an average of 41.66.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has removed Mohammad Rizwan as the ODI captain unceremoniously after less than two years on the job. Rizwan, who now has been replaced by Shaheen Shah Afridi, was appointed the ODI captain by replacing Babar Azam. The move had come after Babar was stripped of captaincy following Pakistan's failure to make it to the ODI WC's semi-finals. Afridi, who is now the new captain, was named T20I captain back then but was removed after one series. The reason for Rizwan's removal, as per a former Pakistan cricketer, is not performance related but a religious one. Rashid Latif cites religious practice brought in by Rizwan as reason for loss of captaincy Rizwan had been very vocal in his support of Palestine in the war Hamas-Israel war during his stint as the captain. He even dedicated their one of the wins in ODI WC against Sri Lanka to 'brother and sisters in Gaza.' According to Latif, "This mindset has come that a non-Islamic captain should come in an Islamic country." Also Read - Welcome back Pant! Ace keeper returns to captain India-A against South Africa A "Mike Hesson is the one behind this decision, right? He isn't someone who likes this culture in the dressing room. Why aren't they understanding?" Latif added. Another reasons, as per a Times of India report, is Rizwan's refusal to promote betting apps which has not gone down well with the PCB. Rizwan's record as captain Rizwan captained Pakistan in 20 matches and won nine of them while enduring a loss in 11 matches. As a captain, Rizwan scored 625 runs in 20 matches at an average of 41.66 with one hundred, three fifties and a best of 122 not out. His stint brought some sort of stability in the ODI set up amid PCB's constant chopping and changing of the captains. Currently, Pakistan have three different skippers in all three formats: Shan Masood in Tests, Shaheen Afridi in ODIs, and Salman Agha in T20Is.

The reason for Rizwan's removal, as per a former Pakistan cricketer, is not performance related but a religious one. Rizwan captained Pakistan in 20 matches and won nine of them while enduring a loss in 11 matches. As a captain, Rizwan scored 625 runs in 20 matches at an average of 41.66.

Why PCB sacked Rizwan as ODI skipper? Ex-Pak cricketer claims reason is religious

Only a handful of active cricketers have picked over 300 Test wickets, and this list includes the top five of them.

Only a handful of active cricketers have picked over 300 Test wickets, and this list includes the top five of them.

5 highest Test wicket-takers among active bowlers, only 1 Indian on list

In massive news for the Indian Cricket fans, ace keeper-batter Rishabh Pant has attained complete fitness and returns to competitive cricket. Since breaking his toe during the Manchester Test against England early in July, Pant has missed all cricket action since, including the fifth Test at Lord’s, the 2025 Asia Cup and the two-match Test series against the West Indies at home. With the South Africa series looming, Pant is back with the India A squad to captain them against the touring South Africa A side in the two four-day matches starting October 30.&nbsp;The BCCI announced separate squads for the two games to be played at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-2025-virat-kohli-receives-one-line-suggestion-from-matthew-hayden-after-perth-duck-1761024712054">IND vs AUS 2025: Virat Kohli receives one-line suggestion from Australian great after Perth duck</a> &nbsp;Considering the two unofficial four-day matches are coinciding with the ongoing Australia series, the first match would include several uncapped Ranji players, including 18-year-old Aayush Mhatre. Rajat Patidar also returns to the India A side, while Delhi captain Ayush Badoni retains his place. &nbsp;Test number three, Sai Sudharsan, will assume the vice-captaincy duties, while other Test hopefuls, Devdutt Padikkal and gloveman N Jagadeesan, were also picked. The remainder of the squad for the first game includes all-rounders Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian and Manav Suthar, with Yash Thakur, Anshul Kamboj and Saransh Jain comprising the bowling attack. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the squad for the second Test include more of Test regulars, including opener KL Rahul, batter Dhurv Jurel, uncapped Abhimanyu Easwaran and seamers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Quick Akash Deep and uncapped Test pacers, Khaleel Ahmed and Gurnoor Brar, also made it to the squad for the second game.&nbsp;<h3>India A squad for the 1st four-day match –&nbsp;</h3>Rishabh Pant (captain and wk), Ayush Mhatre, N Jagdeesan (wk), Sai Sudharsan (vc), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Thakur, Ayush Badoni and Saransh Jain<h3>India A squad for the 2nd four-day match –</h3>Rishabh Pant (captain and wk), KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Sai Sudharsan (vc), Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurnoor Brar, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep &nbsp;India A vs South Africa A series schedule - &nbsp;<ul><li>1st Four-day match - October 30 to November 2 - Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru</li><li>2nd Four-day match - November 6 to November 9 - Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru</li></ul>

The BCCI selectors announced separate squads for the two games to be played at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

In massive news for the Indian Cricket fans, ace keeper-batter Rishabh Pant has attained complete fitness and returns to competitive cricket. Since breaking his toe during the Manchester Test against England early in July, Pant has missed all cricket action since, including the fifth Test at Lord’s, the 2025 Asia Cup and the two-match Test series against the West Indies at home. With the South Africa series looming, Pant is back with the India A squad to captain them against the touring South Africa A side in the two four-day matches starting October 30. The BCCI announced separate squads for the two games to be played at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Also read | IND vs AUS 2025: Virat Kohli receives one-line suggestion from Australian great after Perth duck Considering the two unofficial four-day matches are coinciding with the ongoing Australia series, the first match would include several uncapped Ranji players, including 18-year-old Aayush Mhatre. Rajat Patidar also returns to the India A side, while Delhi captain Ayush Badoni retains his place. Test number three, Sai Sudharsan, will assume the vice-captaincy duties, while other Test hopefuls, Devdutt Padikkal and gloveman N Jagadeesan, were also picked. The remainder of the squad for the first game includes all-rounders Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian and Manav Suthar, with Yash Thakur, Anshul Kamboj and Saransh Jain comprising the bowling attack. Meanwhile, the squad for the second Test include more of Test regulars, including opener KL Rahul, batter Dhurv Jurel, uncapped Abhimanyu Easwaran and seamers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Quick Akash Deep and uncapped Test pacers, Khaleel Ahmed and Gurnoor Brar, also made it to the squad for the second game. India A squad for the 1st four-day match – Rishabh Pant (captain and wk), Ayush Mhatre, N Jagdeesan (wk), Sai Sudharsan (vc), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Thakur, Ayush Badoni and Saransh Jain India A squad for the 2nd four-day match – Rishabh Pant (captain and wk), KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Sai Sudharsan (vc), Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurnoor Brar, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep India A vs South Africa A series schedule - 1st Four-day match - October 30 to November 2 - Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru 2nd Four-day match - November 6 to November 9 - Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru

The BCCI selectors announced separate squads for the two games to be played at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Welcome back Rishabh Pant! Ace keeper returns to captain India-A against South Africa A

Potential Australian captain for the home Ashes, Steve Smith, is ready to take on England across five Tests starting late next month, but what he is prouder of is his teammate and close pal Marnus Labuschagne’s form and how he ‘backed up his words’ ahead of a rocking summer. Following his lean patch with the bat, including failing in the 2025 WTC Final at Lord’s while opening the batting, Marnus lost his place in the Test side for the away series against West Indies, which further casts doubts over his Ashes selection. He, however, didn’t let his guard down and is on course to fulfil his promise.&nbsp;With no Pat Cummins for the series opener in Perth, Australia would likely appoint Steve Smith as captain for the bumper season. Having returned from New York ahead of his first Sheffield Shield game for the New South Wales in Brisbane next week, Smith revealed Marnus’ words to him after getting dropped.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-2025-virat-kohli-receives-one-line-suggestion-from-matthew-hayden-after-perth-duck-1761024712054">IND vs AUS 2025: Virat Kohli receives one-line suggestion from Australian great after Perth duck</a>&nbsp;"He said to me at the start of the summer, 'I'll be in that Test team, come the first Test'," Smith said of his conversation with Labuschagne. "He's backed up his words.&nbsp;Smith admits texting Marnus lately and telling him how proud he is for him to make such a massive statement (having hit four centuries in his past five domestic matches), pressing his case for an Ashes recall.&nbsp;"I sent him a message a couple of days ago, saying, how proud I was of him. He's obviously got dropped from the team and he's just gone back and he's got four hundreds in (six) hits.&nbsp;"That's a pretty big statement.&nbsp;"He's obviously not selected yet, but he's done a lot of things right,” he continued.<h3>Where should Marnus bat?</h3>&nbsp;After delivering goods at number three for Australia, where he even attained the top ranking for Test batters previously, Smith feels with the form on his side, Marnus can either be promoted at the top or the selectors could stick with him at his preferred position.&nbsp;"He can open, as we saw in the Test Championship final, he can bat three, he's versatile and we'll see where it all stands when the team gets picked," Smith said of Marnus. "(Opening is) not too different to batting No.3 to be honest.&nbsp;"You could be in the (second) ball. It's essentially the same thing; I don't think he needs to change anything if that's the case. Just play the game, play how he has been. See the ball, hit it and trust his instincts,” he continued.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Marnus is part of India ODIs, having missed out to the newcomers in the series opener in Perth.&nbsp;

Having returned from New York ahead of his first Sheffield Shield game for the New South Wales in Brisbane next week, Smith revealed Marnus’ words to him after getting dropped.

Potential Australian captain for the home Ashes, Steve Smith, is ready to take on England across five Tests starting late next month, but what he is prouder of is his teammate and close pal Marnus Labuschagne’s form and how he ‘backed up his words’ ahead of a rocking summer. Following his lean patch with the bat, including failing in the 2025 WTC Final at Lord’s while opening the batting, Marnus lost his place in the Test side for the away series against West Indies, which further casts doubts over his Ashes selection. He, however, didn’t let his guard down and is on course to fulfil his promise. With no Pat Cummins for the series opener in Perth, Australia would likely appoint Steve Smith as captain for the bumper season. Having returned from New York ahead of his first Sheffield Shield game for the New South Wales in Brisbane next week, Smith revealed Marnus’ words to him after getting dropped. Also read | IND vs AUS 2025: Virat Kohli receives one-line suggestion from Australian great after Perth duck "He said to me at the start of the summer, 'I'll be in that Test team, come the first Test'," Smith said of his conversation with Labuschagne. "He's backed up his words. Smith admits texting Marnus lately and telling him how proud he is for him to make such a massive statement (having hit four centuries in his past five domestic matches), pressing his case for an Ashes recall. "I sent him a message a couple of days ago, saying, how proud I was of him. He's obviously got dropped from the team and he's just gone back and he's got four hundreds in (six) hits. "That's a pretty big statement. "He's obviously not selected yet, but he's done a lot of things right,” he continued. Where should Marnus bat? After delivering goods at number three for Australia, where he even attained the top ranking for Test batters previously, Smith feels with the form on his side, Marnus can either be promoted at the top or the selectors could stick with him at his preferred position. "He can open, as we saw in the Test Championship final, he can bat three, he's versatile and we'll see where it all stands when the team gets picked," Smith said of Marnus. "(Opening is) not too different to batting No.3 to be honest. "You could be in the (second) ball. It's essentially the same thing; I don't think he needs to change anything if that's the case. Just play the game, play how he has been. See the ball, hit it and trust his instincts,” he continued. Meanwhile, Marnus is part of India ODIs, having missed out to the newcomers in the series opener in Perth.

Having returned from New York ahead of his first Sheffield Shield game for the New South Wales in Brisbane next week, Smith revealed Marnus’ words to him after getting dropped.

Steve Smith proud of Labuschagne for ‘backing up his words’ with Ashes selection looming

Indian batting great Virat Kohli got out on an eight-ball duck on his return to international cricket after eight months. Against Australia in the first ODI at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Kohli got out caught excellently at the point while chasing the sixth stump line off Mitchell Starc. His dismissal brought back daunting memories of the past Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where Kohli got out around half a dozen times while attempting to play the wider of the off-stump deliveries across five Tests. He, however, received a one-line suggestion from an Australian great following his Perth duck.&nbsp;Matthew Hayden, a two-time World Cup winner with Australia, suggested Kohli to keep overthinking and self-arguments away following his Perth horror, while voicing faith in his technique and batting approach overall.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohammad-rizwan-sacked-as-pakistan-odi-captain-pcb-name-shaheen-shah-afridi-as-new-skipper-named-ahead-of-south-africa-one-dayers-1761021709366">Mohammad Rizwan sacked as Pakistan's ODI captain: new skipper named ahead of SA One-Dayers</a>&nbsp;"Virat Kohli's striking ability and contact points are exceptional. After scoring 14,000 runs in this format, there's little to question about his approach, as he consistently plays the ball on the rise and finds timing early," Hayden said on Star Sports.&nbsp; &nbsp;"One thing I hope he avoids is arguing with himself and overthinking, which can lead to mistakes. He is destructive when he has clarity, certainty, and the ability to read the game—qualities his experience provides.” &nbsp;India lost the series opener by seven wickets after failing to defend a paltry 137 in a rain-hit encounter. Seamer Arshdeep Singh, who removed dangerous Travis Head early inside the Powerplay, feels for someone like Kohli, who is a walking batting great and played over 300 One-Dayers for India, form is just a word for him.&nbsp; &nbsp;"He has played more than 300 matches for India, so form is just a word for him," Arshdeep said to the media after the Perth ODI. "He knows how to get going. It is always like a blessing to be in the same dressing room with him, and going forward I feel there'll be a lot of runs for him in this series as well." &nbsp;Meanwhile, not only Kohli but former Indian captain Rohit Sharma also failed to accomplish anything significant on his return to the Indian team, getting out on just eight off 14 balls. Both, however, would be keen on putting up an improved show in the second One-Dayer at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday (Oct 23).&nbsp; &nbsp;The SCG in Sydney will host the final ODI two days later before the teams fly to the east coast for the scheduled five T20Is.

Both Kohli and Rohit returned to the Indian Team for the first time since March 2025.

Indian batting great Virat Kohli got out on an eight-ball duck on his return to international cricket after eight months. Against Australia in the first ODI at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Kohli got out caught excellently at the point while chasing the sixth stump line off Mitchell Starc. His dismissal brought back daunting memories of the past Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where Kohli got out around half a dozen times while attempting to play the wider of the off-stump deliveries across five Tests. He, however, received a one-line suggestion from an Australian great following his Perth duck. Matthew Hayden, a two-time World Cup winner with Australia, suggested Kohli to keep overthinking and self-arguments away following his Perth horror, while voicing faith in his technique and batting approach overall. Also read | Mohammad Rizwan sacked as Pakistan's ODI captain: new skipper named ahead of SA One-Dayers "Virat Kohli's striking ability and contact points are exceptional. After scoring 14,000 runs in this format, there's little to question about his approach, as he consistently plays the ball on the rise and finds timing early," Hayden said on Star Sports. "One thing I hope he avoids is arguing with himself and overthinking, which can lead to mistakes. He is destructive when he has clarity, certainty, and the ability to read the game—qualities his experience provides.” India lost the series opener by seven wickets after failing to defend a paltry 137 in a rain-hit encounter. Seamer Arshdeep Singh, who removed dangerous Travis Head early inside the Powerplay, feels for someone like Kohli, who is a walking batting great and played over 300 One-Dayers for India, form is just a word for him. "He has played more than 300 matches for India, so form is just a word for him," Arshdeep said to the media after the Perth ODI. "He knows how to get going. It is always like a blessing to be in the same dressing room with him, and going forward I feel there'll be a lot of runs for him in this series as well." Meanwhile, not only Kohli but former Indian captain Rohit Sharma also failed to accomplish anything significant on his return to the Indian team, getting out on just eight off 14 balls. Both, however, would be keen on putting up an improved show in the second One-Dayer at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday (Oct 23). The SCG in Sydney will host the final ODI two days later before the teams fly to the east coast for the scheduled five T20Is.

Both Kohli and Rohit returned to the Indian Team for the first time since March 2025.

IND vs AUS 2025: Virat Kohli receives one-line suggestion from Australian great after Perth duck

The captaincy conundrum continues to hit Pakistan Cricket. Shortly after day one of the ongoing Rawalpindi Test against South Africa concluded, the PCB dropped a shocking announcement by sacking keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan as their ODI captain, replacing him with frontline seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi. Rizwan, 33 and Afridi, 25, are both part of the second Test against the Proteas. Per the latest report, this decision, according to the PCB, was taken following a meeting in Islamabad between the selection committee and white-ball head coach Mike Hesson. Let along providing any reason for his sacking, the PCB’s official statement did not even mention Rizwan’s name.&nbsp;Rizwan’s removal as the ODI captain was always on the cards, mainly since the PCB released a statement over the weekend, declining to confirm him as the One-Day skipper ahead of the home white-ball series against South Africa. The statement, however, read that Hesson had asked PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to convene a meeting with the selection committee and the advisory committee to appoint a new skipper. &nbsp;It also suggests that it was not only Hesson who wanted him removed as the ODI captain but also the PCB’s top staff.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-s-world-cup-2025-captain-chamari-athapaththu-shines-with-a-four-wicket-haul-as-sri-lanka-beat-bangladesh-by-7-runs-updated-points-table-1760974869470">Women’s World Cup 2025: Captain Chamari Athapaththu shines with a four-wicket haul as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 7 runs</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Shaheen, who endured a disappointing first run as Pakistan’s white-ball captain earlier, returns to lead the 50-over side. Shortly after the PCB announced him the ODI and T20I captain for the away New Zealand T20Is in January last year, which Pakistan lost 1-4, the board sacked Afridi under similar circumstances, with former captain Babar Azam replacing him a week later.<h3>Rizwan’s rise and fall as PAK captain &nbsp;</h3>Rizwan was tipped to be the most secured Pakistan captain across formats, having won as a captain in Australia and South Africa last year. While bilateral series results favoured him, Pakistan’s first round exit in home Champions Trophy earlier this year was the beginning of the end of his captaincy tenure. &nbsp;On the other hand, the newly-appointed ODI captain, Afridi, was Pakistan’s highest wicket-taker in the One-Dayers last year, and key to the side’s success Down Under and in South Africa. Since the last ODI World Cup two years ago, no pacer from a Full Member side has picked the more wickets than him (45) in the ODIs. &nbsp;Afridi’s first assignment as the ODI skipper begins with a three-match One-Day series against South Africa starting in Faisalabad next month. &nbsp;

Under Rizwan's white-ball captaincy, Pakistan won an ODI series in Australia and South Africa last year. 

The captaincy conundrum continues to hit Pakistan Cricket. Shortly after day one of the ongoing Rawalpindi Test against South Africa concluded, the PCB dropped a shocking announcement by sacking keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan as their ODI captain, replacing him with frontline seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi. Rizwan, 33 and Afridi, 25, are both part of the second Test against the Proteas. Per the latest report, this decision, according to the PCB, was taken following a meeting in Islamabad between the selection committee and white-ball head coach Mike Hesson. Let along providing any reason for his sacking, the PCB’s official statement did not even mention Rizwan’s name. Rizwan’s removal as the ODI captain was always on the cards, mainly since the PCB released a statement over the weekend, declining to confirm him as the One-Day skipper ahead of the home white-ball series against South Africa. The statement, however, read that Hesson had asked PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to convene a meeting with the selection committee and the advisory committee to appoint a new skipper. It also suggests that it was not only Hesson who wanted him removed as the ODI captain but also the PCB’s top staff. Also read | Women’s World Cup 2025: Captain Chamari Athapaththu shines with a four-wicket haul as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 7 runs Meanwhile, Shaheen, who endured a disappointing first run as Pakistan’s white-ball captain earlier, returns to lead the 50-over side. Shortly after the PCB announced him the ODI and T20I captain for the away New Zealand T20Is in January last year, which Pakistan lost 1-4, the board sacked Afridi under similar circumstances, with former captain Babar Azam replacing him a week later. Rizwan’s rise and fall as PAK captain Rizwan was tipped to be the most secured Pakistan captain across formats, having won as a captain in Australia and South Africa last year. While bilateral series results favoured him, Pakistan’s first round exit in home Champions Trophy earlier this year was the beginning of the end of his captaincy tenure. On the other hand, the newly-appointed ODI captain, Afridi, was Pakistan’s highest wicket-taker in the One-Dayers last year, and key to the side’s success Down Under and in South Africa. Since the last ODI World Cup two years ago, no pacer from a Full Member side has picked the more wickets than him (45) in the ODIs. Afridi’s first assignment as the ODI skipper begins with a three-match One-Day series against South Africa starting in Faisalabad next month.

Under Rizwan's white-ball captaincy, Pakistan won an ODI series in Australia and South Africa last year.&nbsp;

Mohammad Rizwan sacked as Pakistan's ODI captain: new skipper named ahead of SA One-Dayers

Sri Lanka secured a close seven-run win over Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on Monday (Oct 20) in Navi Mumbai. Batting first, Sri Lanka set a target of 203 runs, with Hasini Perera playing a brilliant knock of 85 to guide her team to a strong total. In reply, Bangladesh only managed to score 195 runs. Captain Nigar Sultana (77) and Sharmin Akhter (64) were the main scorers for Bangladesh. For Sri Lanka, captain Chamari Athapaththu shone with the ball, taking four wickets, including three in the final over, while Sugandika Kumari claimed two important wickets. With this defeat, Bangladesh dropped to seventh place in the standings, while Sri Lanka climbed to sixth with their first win of the tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;For her solid performance with the bat, Sri Lanka's Hasini Perera was named Player of the Match, scoring 85 runs and guiding her team to a comfortable win.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-5-batters-in-latest-icc-women-s-odi-rankings-2025-smriti-mandhana-nat-sciver-brunt-beth-mooney-tazmin-brits-ashleigh-gardner-1760028227456">From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Sri Lankan batters got off to a good start, with captain Chamari Athapaththu scored 46 runs, while Hasini Perera played an important innings of 85. Nilakshi de Silva also chipped in with 37 runs, helping the team to reach a total of 203. For Bangladesh, Shorna Akter was the pick of the bowlers with three important wickets for 27 runs. Rabeya Khan also picked up two wickets for 39 runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/five-lowest-scores-in-womens-odi-world-cup-pakistan-missed-the-top-spot-by-a-whisker-icc-womens-wc-pak-women-west-indies-women-south-africa-women-1759506659283">Five lowest scores in Women's ODI World Cup: Pakistan miss the top spot by a whisker</a>&nbsp;In reply, Bangladesh put up a strong chase with Sharmin Akhter (64*), captain Nigar Sultana (77) and Shorna Akter (19), but fell just short, finishing at 195/9 in their 50 overs. For Sri Lanka, Chamari Athapaththu (4/42) took four important wickets. Sri Lanka will now look to carry this momentum into their next ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 matches.<h2>Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>NR</td><td>NRR</td><td>Points</td></tr><tr><td>Australia Women(Q)</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1.818</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>England Women (Q)</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1.490</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa Women (Q)</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>-0.440</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>India Women</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0.526</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand Women</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>-0.245</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka Women</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>-1.035</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh Women</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>-0.578</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan Women</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>-1.887</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



With this defeat, Bangladesh dropped to seventh place in the standings, while Sri Lanka climbed to sixth with their first win of the tournament. 

Sri Lanka secured a close seven-run win over Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on Monday (Oct 20) in Navi Mumbai. Batting first, Sri Lanka set a target of 203 runs, with Hasini Perera playing a brilliant knock of 85 to guide her team to a strong total. In reply, Bangladesh only managed to score 195 runs. Captain Nigar Sultana (77) and Sharmin Akhter (64) were the main scorers for Bangladesh. For Sri Lanka, captain Chamari Athapaththu shone with the ball, taking four wickets, including three in the final over, while Sugandika Kumari claimed two important wickets. With this defeat, Bangladesh dropped to seventh place in the standings, while Sri Lanka climbed to sixth with their first win of the tournament. For her solid performance with the bat, Sri Lanka's Hasini Perera was named Player of the Match, scoring 85 runs and guiding her team to a comfortable win. Also Check - From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025 What happened in the match? After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Sri Lankan batters got off to a good start, with captain Chamari Athapaththu scored 46 runs, while Hasini Perera played an important innings of 85. Nilakshi de Silva also chipped in with 37 runs, helping the team to reach a total of 203. For Bangladesh, Shorna Akter was the pick of the bowlers with three important wickets for 27 runs. Rabeya Khan also picked up two wickets for 39 runs. Also Check - Five lowest scores in Women's ODI World Cup: Pakistan miss the top spot by a whisker In reply, Bangladesh put up a strong chase with Sharmin Akhter (64*), captain Nigar Sultana (77) and Shorna Akter (19), but fell just short, finishing at 195/9 in their 50 overs. For Sri Lanka, Chamari Athapaththu (4/42) took four important wickets. Sri Lanka will now look to carry this momentum into their next ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 matches. Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025

With this defeat, Bangladesh dropped to seventh place in the standings, while Sri Lanka climbed to sixth with their first win of the tournament.&nbsp;

Women’s World Cup 2025: Captain Chamari Athapaththu shines with a four-wicket haul as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 7 runs

From Ellyse Perry to Marizanne Kapp, here's a look at the five active bowlers with most wickets in Women's World Cup. This list also includes Megan Schutt, Lea Tahuhu and Sophie Ecclestone

From Ellyse Perry to Marizanne Kapp, here's a look at the five active bowlers with most wickets in Women's World Cup. This list also includes Megan Schutt, Lea Tahuhu and Sophie Ecclestone

From Ellyse Perry to Marizanne Kapp, 5 active bowlers with most wickets in Women's World Cup

India faced their third straight defeat in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup on Sunday (Oct 19), losing to England by just four runs in Indore. The hosts seemed set for victory when they needed 55 runs from 53 balls, but England fought back with quick wickets of set batters, putting pressure on India and eventually sealing the win to confirm their place in the semi-finals. With this result, England, Australia and South Africa have now booked their semi-final spots.&nbsp;&nbsp;India currently sit fourth in the points table with four points from five matches. Their loss against England has made their path to the last four uncertain. Currently, they are tied with New Zealand, but have a better net run rate.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-5-batters-in-latest-icc-women-s-odi-rankings-2025-smriti-mandhana-nat-sciver-brunt-beth-mooney-tazmin-brits-ashleigh-gardner-1760028227456">From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025</a><h2>India’s qualification scenarios for the semi-finals</h2>For the final berth in the semi-finals, there are multiple qualification scenarios for India Women. Here's a look at all the possible scenarios.<h3>What happens if IND-W beat both NZ-W and BAN-W?</h3>If IND-W beat NZ-W on Thursday (Oct 23) and BAN-W (Oct 26) on Sunday, they will move to eight points and qualify for the semi-finals.<h3>What happens if IND-W lose to both NZ-W and BAN-W?</h3>If IND-W lose to both NZ-W and BAN-W, then they will finish with four points and will be knocked out of the tournament.<h3>What happens if IND-W beat NZ-W and lose to BAN-W?</h3>If IND-W beat NZ-W on Thursday, then they will have six points. However, if they lose to BAN-W on Sunday and NZ-W beat ENG-W, the final spot could depend on net run rate.<h3>What happens if IND-W lose to NZ-W and beat BAN-W?</h3>If IND-W lose to NZ-W on Thursday, they will need to beat BAN-W on Sunday. India will also need END-W to defeat NZ-W, and then qualification will depend on the team having a better net run rate.<h3>What happens if IND-W vs NZ-W is washed out?</h3>If IND-W match against NZ-W on Thursday is washed out, then both the teams will get one point each and move to five points, but India will stay ahead due to a higher net run rate.<h2>Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>NR</td><td>NRR</td><td>Points</td></tr><tr><td>Australia Women(Q)</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1.818</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>England Women (Q)</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1.490</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa Women (Q)</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>-0.440</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>India Women</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0.526</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand Women</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>-0.245</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh Women</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>-0.676</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka Women</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>-1.564</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan Women</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>-1.887</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

India currently sit fourth in the points table with four points from five matches. Their loss against England has made their path to the last four uncertain. 

India faced their third straight defeat in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup on Sunday (Oct 19), losing to England by just four runs in Indore. The hosts seemed set for victory when they needed 55 runs from 53 balls, but England fought back with quick wickets of set batters, putting pressure on India and eventually sealing the win to confirm their place in the semi-finals. With this result, England, Australia and South Africa have now booked their semi-final spots. India currently sit fourth in the points table with four points from five matches. Their loss against England has made their path to the last four uncertain. Currently, they are tied with New Zealand, but have a better net run rate. Also Check - From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025 India’s qualification scenarios for the semi-finals For the final berth in the semi-finals, there are multiple qualification scenarios for India Women. Here's a look at all the possible scenarios. What happens if IND-W beat both NZ-W and BAN-W? If IND-W beat NZ-W on Thursday (Oct 23) and BAN-W (Oct 26) on Sunday, they will move to eight points and qualify for the semi-finals. What happens if IND-W lose to both NZ-W and BAN-W? If IND-W lose to both NZ-W and BAN-W, then they will finish with four points and will be knocked out of the tournament. What happens if IND-W beat NZ-W and lose to BAN-W? If IND-W beat NZ-W on Thursday, then they will have six points. However, if they lose to BAN-W on Sunday and NZ-W beat ENG-W, the final spot could depend on net run rate. What happens if IND-W lose to NZ-W and beat BAN-W? If IND-W lose to NZ-W on Thursday, they will need to beat BAN-W on Sunday. India will also need END-W to defeat NZ-W, and then qualification will depend on the team having a better net run rate. What happens if IND-W vs NZ-W is washed out? If IND-W match against NZ-W on Thursday is washed out, then both the teams will get one point each and move to five points, but India will stay ahead due to a higher net run rate. Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025

India currently sit fourth in the points table with four points from five matches. Their loss against England has made their path to the last four uncertain.&nbsp;

Women's World Cup 2025: How can India qualify for top four after loss to England, check all possible scenarios

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Nathan Lyon, here's a look at the top five spinners with most Test wickets

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Nathan Lyon, here's a look at the top five spinners with most Test wickets

Meet top 5 spinners with most Test wickets, check who tops the list

Pakistan, on Monday (Oct 20), handed a Test debut to Asif Afridi at the age of 38 during second home Test vs South Africa, making him the oldest debut for the team in their history of Test cricket. The record for oldest player at Test debut for Pakistan belongs to Miran Bakhsh who was 47 when he played his first Test in 1955 against India. This also means that Asif is not only the oldest Test debutant in 21st century for Pakistan but second in all of Test cricket history. Ahead of Asif, Ireland's Ed Joyce is the oldest Test debutant in 21st century when he played his first Test in 2018, aged 39 years and 231 days.<h2>Who is Asif Afridi - oldest Test debutant in 21st century</h2>Afridi made his first class debut in Pakistan back in 2009. He was also banned by the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) anti-corruption panel for infringing the board's code on conduct in 2022. His ban initially was for two years which was later reduced to one year when he was allowed to make a comeback into the domestic circuit in 2023. The PCB, however, offered no explanation for reducing the ban time-period, as per ESPNCricinfo. The spinner replaced Hasan Ali in the playing XI from the first Test against Pakistan which they had won b 93 runs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-where-will-he-bowl-ashwin-questions-india-not-selecting-kuldeep-in-perth-odi-1760953846378">‘Where will he bowl...,' Ashwin questions India not selecting Kuldeep in Perth ODI</a><h2>Oldest Test Players to Debut for Pakistan</h2><ul><li>Miran Bakhsh in 1955 vs India aged 47 years 284 days</li><li>Asif Afridi in 2025 vs South Africa aged 38 years 299 days</li><li>Tabish Khan in 2021 vs Zimbabwe aged 36 years 146 days</li></ul><h2>Oldest Test Players to Debut since 2000</h2><ul><li>Ed Joyce (Ireland) in 2018 vs Pakistan aged 39 years 231 days</li><li>Asif Afridi (Pakistan) in 2025 vs South Africa aged 38 years 299 days</li><li>Shaun von Berg (South Africa) in 2024 vs New Zealand aged 37 years 150 days</li><li>Tabish Khan (Pakistan) in 2021 vs Zimbabwe aged 36 years 146 days</li></ul>

Asif is not only the oldest Test debutant in 21st century for Pakistan but second in all of Test cricket history. Ahead of Asif, Ireland's Ed Joyce is the oldest Test debutant in 21st century.

Pakistan, on Monday (Oct 20), handed a Test debut to Asif Afridi at the age of 38 during second home Test vs South Africa, making him the oldest debut for the team in their history of Test cricket. The record for oldest player at Test debut for Pakistan belongs to Miran Bakhsh who was 47 when he played his first Test in 1955 against India. This also means that Asif is not only the oldest Test debutant in 21st century for Pakistan but second in all of Test cricket history. Ahead of Asif, Ireland's Ed Joyce is the oldest Test debutant in 21st century when he played his first Test in 2018, aged 39 years and 231 days. Who is Asif Afridi - oldest Test debutant in 21st century Afridi made his first class debut in Pakistan back in 2009. He was also banned by the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) anti-corruption panel for infringing the board's code on conduct in 2022. His ban initially was for two years which was later reduced to one year when he was allowed to make a comeback into the domestic circuit in 2023. The PCB, however, offered no explanation for reducing the ban time-period, as per ESPNCricinfo. The spinner replaced Hasan Ali in the playing XI from the first Test against Pakistan which they had won b 93 runs. Also Read - ‘Where will he bowl...,' Ashwin questions India not selecting Kuldeep in Perth ODI Oldest Test Players to Debut for Pakistan Miran Bakhsh in 1955 vs India aged 47 years 284 days Asif Afridi in 2025 vs South Africa aged 38 years 299 days Tabish Khan in 2021 vs Zimbabwe aged 36 years 146 days Oldest Test Players to Debut since 2000 Ed Joyce (Ireland) in 2018 vs Pakistan aged 39 years 231 days Asif Afridi (Pakistan) in 2025 vs South Africa aged 38 years 299 days Shaun von Berg (South Africa) in 2024 vs New Zealand aged 37 years 150 days Tabish Khan (Pakistan) in 2021 vs Zimbabwe aged 36 years 146 days

Asif is not only the oldest Test debutant in 21st century for Pakistan but second in all of Test cricket history. Ahead of Asif, Ireland's Ed Joyce is the oldest Test debutant in 21st century.

Meet Asif Afridi - Once banned for breaching corruption code in 2022, makes Test debut for Pakistan aged 38

From Glenn McGrath to Wasim Akram, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 350 wickets in ODIs. This list also includes Brett Lee, Waqar Younis and Muttiah Muralitharan

From Glenn McGrath to Wasim Akram, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 350 wickets in ODIs. This list also includes Brett Lee, Waqar Younis and Muttiah Muralitharan

From Glenn McGrath to Wasim Akram, 5 bowlers fastest to 350 wickets in ODIs

India lost the first of three ODIs against Australia inn Perth as the batters fail on a pacy and bouncy pitch but former spinner Ravi Ashwin has questioned the playing XI as well. &nbsp;India had six bowlers in the ranks out of which three were all-rounders including spinners Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. Ashwin questioned not picking up wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and said bowling can't be ignored to extend batting. Indian batters could not handle pitch along with multiple rain delays and could manage just 136/9 in what eventually became a 26-over per side contest.<h2>Ashwin questions no picking up Kuldeep in Perth</h2>“I can understand why they're playing two spinners in the game along with Nitish Reddy, they want the batting depth because both Washington and Axar can bat. But man, at least give some attention to the bowling too. On these big grounds, if Kuldeep can't bowl with a lot of freedom, where will he bowl then? And there's going to be over spin which will help him get bounce as well,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/milestone-alert-deepti-sharma-becomes-first-indian-and-fourth-overall-in-wodis-to-achieve-this-record-1760945687751">Deepti becomes first Indian and fourth overall in WODIs to achieve THIS record</a>Kuldeep, who made his debut for India in 2016, has not ever been able to cement his place in any of the format, often losing to all-rounder for batting depth in the playing XI.<h2>India fail miserably in Perth</h2>After the failure in Perth game which was marred by multiple rain breaks, Indian team would be hoping to regroup before the second ODI on October 23 in Adelaide. None of the Indian batters could cross 20-run mark in Perth barring Axar Patel (31) and KL Rahul (38), showing the pitch was difficult for everyone, not just Rohit and Kohli. Australia, however, played like the home team's supposed to, chasing the DLS adjusted target of 131 in 21.1 runs out 26 over available.

Kuldeep, who made his debut for India in 2016, has not ever been able to cement his place in any of the format, often losing to all-rounder for batting depth in the playing XI.

India lost the first of three ODIs against Australia inn Perth as the batters fail on a pacy and bouncy pitch but former spinner Ravi Ashwin has questioned the playing XI as well. India had six bowlers in the ranks out of which three were all-rounders including spinners Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. Ashwin questioned not picking up wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and said bowling can't be ignored to extend batting. Indian batters could not handle pitch along with multiple rain delays and could manage just 136/9 in what eventually became a 26-over per side contest. Ashwin questions no picking up Kuldeep in Perth “I can understand why they're playing two spinners in the game along with Nitish Reddy, they want the batting depth because both Washington and Axar can bat. But man, at least give some attention to the bowling too. On these big grounds, if Kuldeep can't bowl with a lot of freedom, where will he bowl then? And there's going to be over spin which will help him get bounce as well,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. Also Read - Deepti becomes first Indian and fourth overall in WODIs to achieve THIS record Kuldeep, who made his debut for India in 2016, has not ever been able to cement his place in any of the format, often losing to all-rounder for batting depth in the playing XI. India fail miserably in Perth After the failure in Perth game which was marred by multiple rain breaks, Indian team would be hoping to regroup before the second ODI on October 23 in Adelaide. None of the Indian batters could cross 20-run mark in Perth barring Axar Patel (31) and KL Rahul (38), showing the pitch was difficult for everyone, not just Rohit and Kohli. Australia, however, played like the home team's supposed to, chasing the DLS adjusted target of 131 in 21.1 runs out 26 over available.

Kuldeep, who made his debut for India in 2016, has not ever been able to cement his place in any of the format, often losing to all-rounder for batting depth in the playing XI.

'Where will he bowl...,' Ashwin questions India not selecting Kuldeep in Perth ODI

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed miserably in their first ODI back after the Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit scored just eight runs while Kohli bagged a duck as India lost the first of three ODIs against Australia on a pacy and bouncy Perth pitch. Rohit and Kohli had last played for India in March earlier this year and have since announced retirement from Test cricket to go with their retirement from T20Is last year. While the discussion about their place in the side, especially for ODI World Cup 2027, has picked up volume, the performance in Perth surely didn't help the case.<h2>Sunil Gavaskar cuts slack to Rohit and Kohli</h2>“They were playing on probably the bounciest pitch in Australia. It wasn’t going to be easy, especially for players who haven’t played international cricket for a couple of months. It was challenging for Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, who usually play international cricket quite regularly,” Gavaskar said while talking to India Today.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/milestone-alert-deepti-sharma-becomes-first-indian-and-fourth-overall-in-wodis-to-achieve-this-record-1760945687751">MILESTONE ALERT! Deepti Sharma becomes first Indian and fourth overall in WODIs to achieve THIS record</a>The former India cricketer, however, was sure that Adelaide would be where the duo will come up with better adjustment to pace and bounce. Gavaskar also said: "Don’t be surprised if Rohit and Kohli score big in the next two games. They are coming back after a few months away from international cricket."<h2>India look to forget Perth quickly</h2>After the failure in Perth game which was marred by multiple rain breaks, Indian team would be hoping to regroup before the second ODI on October 23 in Adelaide. None of the Indian batters could cross 20-run mark in Perth barring Axar Patel (31) and KL Rahul (38), showing the pitch was difficult for everyone, not just Rohit and Kohli. Australia, however, played like the home team's supposed to, chasing the DLS adjusted target of 131 in 21.1 runs out 26 over available.

Rohit scored just eight runs while Kohli bagged a duck as India lost the first of three ODIs against Australia in Perth. While the discussion about their place in the side, especially for ODI WC 2027, has picked up volume, the performance in Perth surely didn't help the case.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed miserably in their first ODI back after the Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit scored just eight runs while Kohli bagged a duck as India lost the first of three ODIs against Australia on a pacy and bouncy Perth pitch. Rohit and Kohli had last played for India in March earlier this year and have since announced retirement from Test cricket to go with their retirement from T20Is last year. While the discussion about their place in the side, especially for ODI World Cup 2027, has picked up volume, the performance in Perth surely didn't help the case. Sunil Gavaskar cuts slack to Rohit and Kohli “They were playing on probably the bounciest pitch in Australia. It wasn’t going to be easy, especially for players who haven’t played international cricket for a couple of months. It was challenging for Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, who usually play international cricket quite regularly,” Gavaskar said while talking to India Today. Also Read - MILESTONE ALERT! Deepti Sharma becomes first Indian and fourth overall in WODIs to achieve THIS record The former India cricketer, however, was sure that Adelaide would be where the duo will come up with better adjustment to pace and bounce. Gavaskar also said: "Don’t be surprised if Rohit and Kohli score big in the next two games. They are coming back after a few months away from international cricket." India look to forget Perth quickly After the failure in Perth game which was marred by multiple rain breaks, Indian team would be hoping to regroup before the second ODI on October 23 in Adelaide. None of the Indian batters could cross 20-run mark in Perth barring Axar Patel (31) and KL Rahul (38), showing the pitch was difficult for everyone, not just Rohit and Kohli. Australia, however, played like the home team's supposed to, chasing the DLS adjusted target of 131 in 21.1 runs out 26 over available.

Rohit scored just eight runs while Kohli bagged a duck as India lost the first of three ODIs against Australia in Perth. While the discussion about their place in the side, especially for ODI WC 2027, has picked up volume, the performance in Perth surely didn't help the case.

'Don’t be surprised if...,' Sunil Gavaskar makes blunt assessment after Rohit, Kohli fail in Perth

India women may have lost the Women's World Cup 2025 match against England women on Sunday (Oct 19) &nbsp;but all-rounder Deepti Sharma joined an elite list only three women cricketers are part of beside her. Deepti was at her best in the game, taking four wickets and scoring 50 runs, but it wasn't enough in the end as India lost the thriller in Indore by four runs in a chase of 289. With her performance, Deepti became only the fourth women cricketer in the WODIs history to score 2000+ runs and take 150+ wickets.<h2>Deepti Sharma joins elite list</h2>Deepti now has 2,657 runs at an average of 36 with a best of 188 and 153 wickets with a best of 6/20 in 117 WODIs played. Before her, Sarah Taylor (West Indies Women), Ellyse Perry (Australia Women), and Marizanne Kapp (South Africa Women) had achieved the same milestone. Among all the players, Taylor has the most runs - 5,873, while Perry is second with 4,414 runs and Kapp is third with 3,397 runs. In terms of wickets, Kapp leads the list with 172 wickets, followed by Perry's 166 and Taylor's 155 wickets. Deepti, however, has the highest individual score of 188 and best bowling performance of 6/20 among the four players.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-s-world-cup-2025-mandhana-takes-blame-on-myself-for-loss-against-england-1760942424675">WWC 2025: Mandhana takes blame 'on myself' for loss against England</a><h2>What are India's chances of semi-finals after loss vs England?</h2>For India to have sure shot ticket to the last four of the tournament, they'd need to win their remaining two matches - against New Zealand women and Bangladesh women. A loss in the next two matches will leave India depending on the results of other teams. While India's net run-rate is better than the remaining five team in contention, they'd want to make it to the top four without outside help as the hosts.

Deepti is now only the fourth women cricketer in the WODIs history to score 2000+ runs and take 150+ wickets. She, however, has the highest individual score of 188 and best bowling performance of 6/20 among the four players.

India women may have lost the Women's World Cup 2025 match against England women on Sunday (Oct 19) but all-rounder Deepti Sharma joined an elite list only three women cricketers are part of beside her. Deepti was at her best in the game, taking four wickets and scoring 50 runs, but it wasn't enough in the end as India lost the thriller in Indore by four runs in a chase of 289. With her performance, Deepti became only the fourth women cricketer in the WODIs history to score 2000+ runs and take 150+ wickets. Deepti Sharma joins elite list Deepti now has 2,657 runs at an average of 36 with a best of 188 and 153 wickets with a best of 6/20 in 117 WODIs played. Before her, Sarah Taylor (West Indies Women), Ellyse Perry (Australia Women), and Marizanne Kapp (South Africa Women) had achieved the same milestone. Among all the players, Taylor has the most runs - 5,873, while Perry is second with 4,414 runs and Kapp is third with 3,397 runs. In terms of wickets, Kapp leads the list with 172 wickets, followed by Perry's 166 and Taylor's 155 wickets. Deepti, however, has the highest individual score of 188 and best bowling performance of 6/20 among the four players. Also Read - WWC 2025: Mandhana takes blame 'on myself' for loss against England What are India's chances of semi-finals after loss vs England? For India to have sure shot ticket to the last four of the tournament, they'd need to win their remaining two matches - against New Zealand women and Bangladesh women. A loss in the next two matches will leave India depending on the results of other teams. While India's net run-rate is better than the remaining five team in contention, they'd want to make it to the top four without outside help as the hosts.

Deepti is now only the fourth women cricketer in the WODIs history to score 2000+ runs and take 150+ wickets. She, however, has the highest individual score of 188 and best bowling performance of 6/20 among the four players.

MILESTONE ALERT! Deepti Sharma becomes first Indian and fourth overall in WODIs to achieve THIS record

India opening batter Smriti Mandhana has taken the blame for Sunday's (Oct 19) loss against England in Women's World Cup 2025 in Indore. Chasing 289, India women fell short by four runs despite being in a strong position throughout the chase barring a mini collapse late in the match. Mandhana was batting beautifully on 88 when she tried to go over the ropes but fell in the process with Indian needing 55 runs in 8.4 overs. India suffered a mini collapse of three wickets from thereon and fell short of target in a heartbreaking result.<h2>Mandhana takes blame for loss against England women</h2>"We could have done better with our shot selection," Mandhana said at the post-match press conference. "It started from me, so I will take it on myself that the shot selection should have been better. We just needed six runs per over. Maybe we should have taken the game deeper. I'll take it [upon] myself because the collapse started from me."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-did-mitchell-starc-bowl-the-fastest-ball-in-cricket-history-heres-what-we-know-1760869382401">Did Mitchell Starc bowl the fastest ball in history - Here's what we know</a>After Mandhana's wicket, India quickly fell to 262/6 in 46.5 overs from 234/3 in 41.2 overs - a trait visible in all of their World Cup matches so far. The loss has threatened their chances of making it to the top four while England have qualified along with Australia and South Africa.<h2>How can India make it to the semis?</h2>For India to have sure shot ticket to the last four of the tournament, they'd need to win their remaining two matches - against New Zealand women and Bangladesh women. A loss in the next two matches will leave India depending on the results of other teams. While India's net run-rate is better than the remaining five team in contention, they'd want to make it to the top four without outside help as the hosts.

After Mandhana's wicket, India quickly fell to 262/6 in 46.5 overs from 234/3 in 41.2 overs - a trait visible in all of their World Cup matches so far. The loss has threatened their chances of making it to the top four while England have qualified along with Australia and South Africa.

India opening batter Smriti Mandhana has taken the blame for Sunday's (Oct 19) loss against England in Women's World Cup 2025 in Indore. Chasing 289, India women fell short by four runs despite being in a strong position throughout the chase barring a mini collapse late in the match. Mandhana was batting beautifully on 88 when she tried to go over the ropes but fell in the process with Indian needing 55 runs in 8.4 overs. India suffered a mini collapse of three wickets from thereon and fell short of target in a heartbreaking result. Mandhana takes blame for loss against England women "We could have done better with our shot selection," Mandhana said at the post-match press conference. "It started from me, so I will take it on myself that the shot selection should have been better. We just needed six runs per over. Maybe we should have taken the game deeper. I'll take it [upon] myself because the collapse started from me." Also Read - Did Mitchell Starc bowl the fastest ball in history - Here's what we know After Mandhana's wicket, India quickly fell to 262/6 in 46.5 overs from 234/3 in 41.2 overs - a trait visible in all of their World Cup matches so far. The loss has threatened their chances of making it to the top four while England have qualified along with Australia and South Africa. How can India make it to the semis? For India to have sure shot ticket to the last four of the tournament, they'd need to win their remaining two matches - against New Zealand women and Bangladesh women. A loss in the next two matches will leave India depending on the results of other teams. While India's net run-rate is better than the remaining five team in contention, they'd want to make it to the top four without outside help as the hosts.

After Mandhana's wicket, India quickly fell to 262/6 in 46.5 overs from 234/3 in 41.2 overs - a trait visible in all of their World Cup matches so far. The loss has threatened their chances of making it to the top four while England have qualified along with Australia and South Africa.

Women's World Cup 2025: Mandhana takes blame 'on myself' for loss against England

England strengthened their position in second place on the points table with a narrow four-run win over India in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on Sunday (Oct 19) in Indore. Batting first, England set a target of 289 runs, with Heather Knight playing a brilliant knock of 109 to guide her team to a strong total. In reply, India were bowled out for 284. Smriti Mandhana (88) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (70) were the top scorers for India. For England, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt took two important wickets, while Lauren Bell (1/52), Linsey Smith (1/40), Sophie Ecclestone (1/58) and Charlotte Dean (1/67) each took one wicket.&nbsp;&nbsp;With this defeat, India remain in fourth place on the points table with four points, while England sealed their place at the second spot with their fourth win in the tournament. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-5-batters-in-latest-icc-women-s-odi-rankings-2025-smriti-mandhana-nat-sciver-brunt-beth-mooney-tazmin-brits-ashleigh-gardner-1760028227456">From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, England batters made a strong start, with Amy Jones scoring 56 and Tammy Beaumont contributing 22 runs. Heather Knight, playing her 300th international match, then played a great innings and scored a brilliant century to help her team reach a strong total of 288. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt also contributed 38 runs to the total. For India, Deepti Sharma was the pick of the bowlers with four important wickets for 51 runs. Shree Charani also took two wickets for 68 runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/five-lowest-scores-in-womens-odi-world-cup-pakistan-missed-the-top-spot-by-a-whisker-icc-womens-wc-pak-women-west-indies-women-south-africa-women-1759506659283">Five lowest scores in Women's ODI World Cup: Pakistan miss the top spot by a whisker</a>&nbsp;In reply, India put up a strong chase with Smriti Mandhana (88), captain Harmanpreet Kaur (70) and Deepti Sharma (50), but fell just short, finishing at 284/6 in their 50 overs. For England, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/47) took two important wickets. England will now look to carry this momentum into their next ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 matches.<h2>Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025</h2>

With this defeat, India remain in fourth place on the points table with four points, while England sealed their place at the second spot with their fourth win in the tournament.  

England strengthened their position in second place on the points table with a narrow four-run win over India in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on Sunday (Oct 19) in Indore. Batting first, England set a target of 289 runs, with Heather Knight playing a brilliant knock of 109 to guide her team to a strong total. In reply, India were bowled out for 284. Smriti Mandhana (88) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (70) were the top scorers for India. For England, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt took two important wickets, while Lauren Bell (1/52), Linsey Smith (1/40), Sophie Ecclestone (1/58) and Charlotte Dean (1/67) each took one wicket. With this defeat, India remain in fourth place on the points table with four points, while England sealed their place at the second spot with their fourth win in the tournament. Also Check - From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025 What happened in the match? After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, England batters made a strong start, with Amy Jones scoring 56 and Tammy Beaumont contributing 22 runs. Heather Knight, playing her 300th international match, then played a great innings and scored a brilliant century to help her team reach a strong total of 288. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt also contributed 38 runs to the total. For India, Deepti Sharma was the pick of the bowlers with four important wickets for 51 runs. Shree Charani also took two wickets for 68 runs. Also Check - Five lowest scores in Women's ODI World Cup: Pakistan miss the top spot by a whisker In reply, India put up a strong chase with Smriti Mandhana (88), captain Harmanpreet Kaur (70) and Deepti Sharma (50), but fell just short, finishing at 284/6 in their 50 overs. For England, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/47) took two important wickets. England will now look to carry this momentum into their next ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 matches. Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025

With this defeat, India remain in fourth place on the points table with four points, while England sealed their place at the second spot with their fourth win in the tournament. &nbsp;

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Australia secured a comfortable seven-wicket win over India on Sunday (Oct 19) in the rain-affected first ODI in Perth. The match was shortened to 26 overs per side after four rain delays. India posted 136/9, setting a revised target of 131 for Australia under the DLS method. The Aussies chased it down with 4.5 overs remaining, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Skipper Mitchell Marsh scored 46 not out, while Josh Philippe added 37 to help seal the win.&nbsp;&nbsp;For his solid performance with the bat, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh was named Player of the Match, scoring 46 runs and guiding his team to a comfortable win.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-did-mitchell-starc-bowl-the-fastest-ball-in-cricket-history-heres-what-we-know-1760869382401">IND vs AUS: Did Mitchell Starc bowl the fastest ball in cricket history - Here's what we know</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>After losing the toss, Indians were asked to bat first. The Indian innings started very poorly as Indian batters struggled to find momentum throughout their innings and managed to score only 136 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 26 overs (DLS method). No batter managed to reach a half-century, as Australian bowlers kept the pressure on from the start.&nbsp;&nbsp;Australian bowlers dominated early on, taking three big wickets of Rohit Sharma (8), Virat Kohli (0), and Shubman Gill (10), inside the first Powerplay. KL Rahul (38) and Axar Patel (31) tried to steady the Indian innings, but both were eventually dismissed. Nitish Reddy, batting at no. 8, added some runs in the end with an unbeaten 19 off 11 balls. For Australia, Josh Hazlewood (2/20), Mitchell Owen (2/20), and Matthew Kuhnemann (2/26) each took two wickets, while Mitchell Starc and Nathan Ellis claimed one wicket each.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-australian-bowlers-with-most-wickets-against-india-in-odis-brett-lee-mitchell-johnson-steve-waugh-adam-zampa-glenn-mcgrath-1760179559071">From Mitchell Johnson to Brett Lee, 5 Australian bowlers with most wickets against India in ODIs, no.3 will surprise you</a>&nbsp;Chasing a revised target of 131 (DLS method), Australian captain Mitchell Marsh led from the front with an unbeaten 46. Josh Philippe scored 37, while Matt Renshaw remained not out on 21, guiding their team to a comfortable victory. For India, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar each took one wicket. With this win, Australia took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

For his solid performance with the bat, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh named Player of the Match, scoring 46 runs and guiding his team to a comfortable win.

Australia secured a comfortable seven-wicket win over India on Sunday (Oct 19) in the rain-affected first ODI in Perth. The match was shortened to 26 overs per side after four rain delays. India posted 136/9, setting a revised target of 131 for Australia under the DLS method. The Aussies chased it down with 4.5 overs remaining, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Skipper Mitchell Marsh scored 46 not out, while Josh Philippe added 37 to help seal the win. For his solid performance with the bat, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh was named Player of the Match, scoring 46 runs and guiding his team to a comfortable win. Also Read - IND vs AUS: Did Mitchell Starc bowl the fastest ball in cricket history - Here's what we know What happened in the match? After losing the toss, Indians were asked to bat first. The Indian innings started very poorly as Indian batters struggled to find momentum throughout their innings and managed to score only 136 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 26 overs (DLS method). No batter managed to reach a half-century, as Australian bowlers kept the pressure on from the start. Australian bowlers dominated early on, taking three big wickets of Rohit Sharma (8), Virat Kohli (0), and Shubman Gill (10), inside the first Powerplay. KL Rahul (38) and Axar Patel (31) tried to steady the Indian innings, but both were eventually dismissed. Nitish Reddy, batting at no. 8, added some runs in the end with an unbeaten 19 off 11 balls. For Australia, Josh Hazlewood (2/20), Mitchell Owen (2/20), and Matthew Kuhnemann (2/26) each took two wickets, while Mitchell Starc and Nathan Ellis claimed one wicket each. Also Check - From Mitchell Johnson to Brett Lee, 5 Australian bowlers with most wickets against India in ODIs, no.3 will surprise you Chasing a revised target of 131 (DLS method), Australian captain Mitchell Marsh led from the front with an unbeaten 46. Josh Philippe scored 37, while Matt Renshaw remained not out on 21, guiding their team to a comfortable victory. For India, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar each took one wicket. With this win, Australia took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

For his solid performance with the bat, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh was named Player of the Match, scoring 46 runs and guiding his team to a comfortable win.

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