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The chess world has lost its 29-year-old Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky in a shocking development. Known for his playing skills and commentary, Daniel died unexpectedly, his family announced on Monday (Oct 21).&nbsp;&nbsp;"Daniel was a talented chess player, commentator, and educator, and a cherished member of the chess community, admired and respected by fans and players around the world," his family said in a statement shared by the Charlotte Chess Center. "Let us remember Daniel for his passion and love for the game of chess, and for the joy and inspiration he brought to us all every day."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Naroditsky family shares the sad news of Daniel’s unexpected passing. Daniel was a talented chess player, educator, and beloved member of the chess community. We ask for privacy as the family grieves. <a href="https://t.co/otNdUxDKtL">pic.twitter.com/otNdUxDKtL</a>&mdash; Charlotte Chess Center (@CLTchesscenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLTchesscenter/status/1980312444762546352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Who was Daniel Naroditsky?</h3>Born in 1995 in San Mateo County in California, USA, Daniel’s love affair with chess began quite early. He became the youngest player to win the North California K-12 Chess Championship, later also winning a gold medal in the Under-12 section of the World Youth Chess Championship in 2012. A year later, Daniel won the U.S Junior Championship.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mexico-costa-rica-jamaica-confirmed-as-co-hosts-for-2031-women-world-cup-bid-us-football-1761018905526">Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica confirmed as co-hosts for 2031 Women’s World Cup bid</a> &nbsp;After earning his Grandmaster title in the same year, Daniel was awarded the coveted Stamford Chess Fellowship in 2014. He later graduated from the Stamford University with a bachelor’s degree in 2019. &nbsp;Meanwhile, expressing remorse over Daniel’s demise, the world number two Hikaru Nakamura wrote, "I'm devastated. This is a massive loss for the world of chess."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I&#39;m devastated. This is a massive loss for the world of chess. 😢 <a href="https://t.co/U6Hq194uAK">https://t.co/U6Hq194uAK</a>&mdash; Hikaru Nakamura (@GMHikaru) <a href="https://twitter.com/GMHikaru/status/1980323750248849630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan also took his social media account X and wrote, "Lost for words. So young, so brilliant. The word 'tragic' doesn't even begin to describe the emotion felt."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lost for words. So young, so brilliant. The word ‘tragic’ doesn’t even begin to describe the emotion felt 😥 <a href="https://t.co/DqEKJDE8vp">https://t.co/DqEKJDE8vp</a>&mdash; Srinath Narayanan (@srinathchess) <a href="https://twitter.com/srinathchess/status/1980319984300749203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On the other hand, chess legend and Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand expressed his sorrow at this news.&nbsp;“Really shocked at the passing away of GM. Daniel Naroditsky. An excellent chess commentator and educator. A genuinely nice person. A life gone too soon. My deepest condolences to his family. The chess world will miss his presence,” he wrote on his X handle.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Really shocked at the passing away of GM. Daniel Naroditsky. An excellent chess commentator and educator . A genuinely nice person. A life gone too soon. My deepest condolences to his family. The chess world will miss his presence.&mdash; Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) <a href="https://twitter.com/vishy64theking/status/1980441717846470728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, the young American maintained a significant presence in competitive chess, remaining consistent among the world’s top 200 players and US top 15 in classical form. Daniel was also ranked in the world’s top 75 in Rapid and top 25 in Blitz, reaching a then-career 2700 FIDE Blitz rating in 2024. &nbsp;As of August, this year, Daniel’s FIDE Blitz rating read 2732, which places him 18th globally and sixth in the US.

Daniel was the youngest player to win the North California K-12 Chess Championship, later also winning a gold medal in the Under-12 section of the World Youth Chess Championship in 2012.

The chess world has lost its 29-year-old Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky in a shocking development. Known for his playing skills and commentary, Daniel died unexpectedly, his family announced on Monday (Oct 21). "Daniel was a talented chess player, commentator, and educator, and a cherished member of the chess community, admired and respected by fans and players around the world," his family said in a statement shared by the Charlotte Chess Center. "Let us remember Daniel for his passion and love for the game of chess, and for the joy and inspiration he brought to us all every day."

Daniel was the youngest player to win the North California K-12 Chess Championship, later also winning a gold medal in the Under-12 section of the World Youth Chess Championship in 2012.

Who was Daniel Naroditsky? The American Chess Grandmaster who shockingly died at 29

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

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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

United States soccer officials on Monday (Oct 20) confirmed Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica have joined its bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup. The United States had already been announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the sole bid for the expanded 48-team tournament. At a formal launch for the bid in New York, US officials said CONCACAF members Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica will also stage games in the tournament.&nbsp;"We're incredibly proud to be leading this bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup alongside our CONCACAF partners in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica," US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone said in a statement. "Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to host the biggest and most impactful Women's World Cup in history."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-nfl-week-7-hurts-masterclass-helps-eagles-soar-past-vikings-1760940195606">NFL Week 7: Hurts masterclass helps Eagles soar past Vikings</a>&nbsp;The joint bid will be submitted to FIFA next month, with the global football governing body set to give its formal approval at its congress in Vancouver in April 2026.&nbsp;Infantino announced in April that the US was the lone bid for the 2031 tournament with "potentially some other CONCACAF members", while the 2035 tournament would take place in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.&nbsp;The tournament's expansion from 32 to 48 teams was also announced earlier by Infantino.&nbsp;CONCACAF President and FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani also welcomed the joint bid in a statement.&nbsp;"Our Confederation's commitment to women's football has never been stronger, and hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup 2031 will build on this momentum, inspiring future generations of players and fans across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean," Montagliani said.&nbsp;The United States and Mexico had initially planned to bid for the 2027 Women's World Cup but withdrew their candidacy weeks ahead of a 2024 FIFA vote in Bangkok in order to concentrate on a successful bid for 2031.<h3>Surging interest</h3>&nbsp;The 2027 tournament was eventually awarded to Brazil. North America has hosted the tournament on three previous occasions, with the USA solo hosts in 1999 and 2003, and Canada staging the event in 2015.&nbsp;Hosting the 2031 tournament will complete a busy cycle of major sporting events in North America.&nbsp;FIFA staged its inaugural Club World Cup in the region earlier this year, while the United States, Canada and Mexico will host next year's men's World Cup.&nbsp;Los Angeles is also hosting the 2028 Olympics.&nbsp;US Soccer chief Parlow Cone said the bid came with interest in women's football at an all-time high in the United States.&nbsp;"Women's soccer is thriving," she said at a briefing in New York. "We have two division one professional leagues in the United States, stadiums sell out and broadcasters are paying record rights fees.&nbsp;"Sponsors see women's soccer as one of the best investments in sports. People everywhere are waking up to what soccer can be, not just here in the US, but across CONCACAF and around the world."&nbsp;Parlow Cone joked that as the lone bidders for the 2031 tournament she "liked our chances" of success.&nbsp;"When we are officially selected, we'll work with FIFA to deliver the biggest, most impactful women's sporting event in history," she added. "We chose to do it together with our CONCACAF partners because this moment is bigger than any one country."&nbsp;Jamaica Football Federation Michael Ricketts said the Caribbean nation's hosting of games would "have a huge impact on the psyche of every single Jamaican."&nbsp;"It is no ordinary feat for a small country like ours to host World Cup matches," Ricketts said. "This is huge for Jamaica and for every person who proudly calls themselves Jamaican."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

At a formal launch for the bid in New York, US officials said CONCACAF members Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica will also stage games in the tournament.

United States soccer officials on Monday (Oct 20) confirmed Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica have joined its bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup. The United States had already been announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the sole bid for the expanded 48-team tournament. At a formal launch for the bid in New York, US officials said CONCACAF members Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica will also stage games in the tournament. "We're incredibly proud to be leading this bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup alongside our CONCACAF partners in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica," US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone said in a statement. "Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to host the biggest and most impactful Women's World Cup in history." Also read | NFL Week 7: Hurts masterclass helps Eagles soar past Vikings The joint bid will be submitted to FIFA next month, with the global football governing body set to give its formal approval at its congress in Vancouver in April 2026. Infantino announced in April that the US was the lone bid for the 2031 tournament with "potentially some other CONCACAF members", while the 2035 tournament would take place in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The tournament's expansion from 32 to 48 teams was also announced earlier by Infantino. CONCACAF President and FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani also welcomed the joint bid in a statement. "Our Confederation's commitment to women's football has never been stronger, and hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup 2031 will build on this momentum, inspiring future generations of players and fans across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean," Montagliani said. The United States and Mexico had initially planned to bid for the 2027 Women's World Cup but withdrew their candidacy weeks ahead of a 2024 FIFA vote in Bangkok in order to concentrate on a successful bid for 2031. Surging interest The 2027 tournament was eventually awarded to Brazil. North America has hosted the tournament on three previous occasions, with the USA solo hosts in 1999 and 2003, and Canada staging the event in 2015. Hosting the 2031 tournament will complete a busy cycle of major sporting events in North America. FIFA staged its inaugural Club World Cup in the region earlier this year, while the United States, Canada and Mexico will host next year's men's World Cup. Los Angeles is also hosting the 2028 Olympics. US Soccer chief Parlow Cone said the bid came with interest in women's football at an all-time high in the United States. "Women's soccer is thriving," she said at a briefing in New York. "We have two division one professional leagues in the United States, stadiums sell out and broadcasters are paying record rights fees. "Sponsors see women's soccer as one of the best investments in sports. People everywhere are waking up to what soccer can be, not just here in the US, but across CONCACAF and around the world." Parlow Cone joked that as the lone bidders for the 2031 tournament she "liked our chances" of success. "When we are officially selected, we'll work with FIFA to deliver the biggest, most impactful women's sporting event in history," she added. "We chose to do it together with our CONCACAF partners because this moment is bigger than any one country." Jamaica Football Federation Michael Ricketts said the Caribbean nation's hosting of games would "have a huge impact on the psyche of every single Jamaican." "It is no ordinary feat for a small country like ours to host World Cup matches," Ricketts said. "This is huge for Jamaica and for every person who proudly calls themselves Jamaican." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

At a formal launch for the bid in New York, US officials said CONCACAF members Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica will also stage games in the tournament.

Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica confirmed as co-hosts for 2031 Women’s World Cup bid

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

Novak Djokovic is arguably one of the biggest stars tennis has ever seen but now he's reaching his swansong. With 24 grand slam titles to his name, he gave his all in 2025 season to win that elusive 25th title but failed to do so. He recently took part in Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia but had to retire from his match against Taylor Fritz because of physical discomfort. Djokovic, who is 38, finished fourth in the tournament. He now aims to recapture his fitness before taking part in the last two tournaments of the year and has no plans of retiring.Djokovic shares his hunger for longevity“Longevity is one of my biggest motivations. I really want to see how far I can go. If you see across all the global sports, LeBron James, he’s still going strong, he’s 40, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Tom Brady played till he was 40-something years old. I mean, it’s unbelievable. They’re inspiring me as well. So I want to keep going and that’s one of the motivations I have,” he said after retiring from his match against Fritz.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/meet-asif-afridi-once-banned-for-breaching-corruption-code-in-2022-makes-test-debut-for-pakistan-aged-38-1760961468796">Meet Asif Afridi - Second oldest Test debutant for Pakistan at age 38</a>Djokovic, after taking some time for his fitness, aims to come back for season's last two tournaments, i.e. ATP 250 event in Athens and ATP Finals in Turin.<h2>How did Djokovic performed in 2025</h2>The year in grand slams belonged to Italian Jannik Sinner and Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. Both the players shared two grand slams each out of total four while Djokovic had to be satisfied with making it to the semis in all four slams. The 38-year-old Serb was still the best player behind Sinner and Alcaraz.Australian Open 2025: Djokovic gave walkover to Alexander Zverev semis French Open 2025: Djokovic lost to Sinner in straight sets in semis Wimbledon 2025: Djokovic lost to Sinner in straight sets in semis US Open 2025: Djokovic lost to Alcaraz in straight sets in semis

Djokovic, who is 38, finished fourth in the tournament. He now aims to recapture his fitness before taking part in the last two tournaments of the year and has no plans of retiring.

Novak Djokovic is arguably one of the biggest stars tennis has ever seen but now he's reaching his swansong. With 24 grand slam titles to his name, he gave his all in 2025 season to win that elusive 25th title but failed to do so. He recently took part in Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia but had to retire from his match against Taylor Fritz because of physical discomfort. Djokovic, who is 38, finished fourth in the tournament. He now aims to recapture his fitness before taking part in the last two tournaments of the year and has no plans of retiring. Djokovic shares his hunger for longevity “Longevity is one of my biggest motivations. I really want to see how far I can go. If you see across all the global sports, LeBron James, he’s still going strong, he’s 40, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Tom Brady played till he was 40-something years old. I mean, it’s unbelievable. They’re inspiring me as well. So I want to keep going and that’s one of the motivations I have,” he said after retiring from his match against Fritz. Also Read - Meet Asif Afridi - Second oldest Test debutant for Pakistan at age 38 Djokovic, after taking some time for his fitness, aims to come back for season's last two tournaments, i.e. ATP 250 event in Athens and ATP Finals in Turin. How did Djokovic performed in 2025 The year in grand slams belonged to Italian Jannik Sinner and Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. Both the players shared two grand slams each out of total four while Djokovic had to be satisfied with making it to the semis in all four slams. The 38-year-old Serb was still the best player behind Sinner and Alcaraz. Australian Open 2025: Djokovic gave walkover to Alexander Zverev semis French Open 2025: Djokovic lost to Sinner in straight sets in semis Wimbledon 2025: Djokovic lost to Sinner in straight sets in semis US Open 2025: Djokovic lost to Alcaraz in straight sets in semis

Djokovic, who is 38, finished fourth in the tournament. He now aims to recapture his fitness before taking part in the last two tournaments of the year and has no plans of retiring.

Djokovic plans to retire? 38-year-old says 'want to see how far I can go' after Six Kings Slam injury

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

Jalen Hurts delivered a masterful performance to lead Super Bowl champion Philadelphia over Minnesota while Indianapolis improved to an NFL-best 6-1 by beating the Los Angeles Chargers in Sunday's marquee games. Hurts completed 19-of-23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns without an interception to inspire the Eagles over host Minnesota 28-22. It was the first 300-yard passing effort in 22 games over more than a year for Hurts, who threw a 79-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith and touchdown tosses of 26 and 37 yards to A.J. Brown.The Eagles also had a 42-yard interception return touchdown by Jalyx Hunt."We found ways to play good ball and we made big-time plays when we needed to," Hurts said. "Defense played a hell of a game. Getting a defensive touchdown is big."For us it's just continue to capitalize on those opportunities. We've still got a lot to clean up. We just want to continue to push ourselves."Smith caught nine passes for 183 yards."He had a hell of a game, probably a career day," Hurts said.The Eagles, who had lost their two prior contests, improved to 5-2. The Vikings fell to 3-3."We're still trying to build. We're still trying to figure things out," Hurts said. "Ultimately, when we're in a position to play for the things we desire to in this organization, it will be about finding ways to win. Nobody will care how it looks."Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns and Jonathan Taylor ran 16 times for 94 yards and three touchdowns to power the Colts over the host Los Angeles Chargers 38-24.Taylor scored on runs of eight, 19 and 23 yards and Jones connected on TD passes of four yards to Michael Pittman and five yards to Tyler Warren.Patrick Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, completed 26-of-35 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns without an interception in the Chiefs' 31-0 home rout over Las Vegas.Rashee Rice caught seven passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns in his return to the Chiefs after serving a six-game suspension following his July plea deal over legal charges stemming from a 2024 car crash.<h2>Rams roll at Wembley</h2>Matthew Stafford threw five touchdown passes, three to Davante Adams, to lead the Los Angeles Rams over Jacksonville 35-7 at London's Wembley Stadium.Stafford, who had 182 yards without an interception, set an NFL international games record for touchdown tosses and Adams did the same for TD receptions as the Rams improved to 5-2.Matching the Rams atop the NFC West division at 5-2 were the San Francisco 49ers, who beat Atlanta 20-10 as Christian McCaffrey ran 24 times for 129 yards and two touchdowns and caught seven passes for 72 yards.New England's Drake Maye completed 21-of-23 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns without an interception as the Patriots, AFC East leaders at 5-2, cruised 31-13 at Tennessee.The game marked New England coach Mike Vrabel's return to Nashville, where he coached the Titans from 2018-2023.At Chicago, D'Andre Swift ran for 124 yards and a touchdown and Kyle Monangai ran for 81 yards and a touchdown to spark the host Bears over New Orleans 26-14.Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal on the last play to lift host Denver over the New York Giants 33-32. New York's Jaxson Dart threw for three touchdowns and ran for another while Bo Nix ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more, all in the fourth quarter, to rally Denver.A one-yard touchdown run by Josh Jacobs with 1:50 remaining gave Green Bay a 27-23 triumph at Arizona.Dak Prescott threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Dallas Cowboys over visiting Washington 44-22. Cee Dee Lamb, who missed three games with an ankle injury, caught five passes for 110 yards, including a 74-yard touchdown.Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels will undergo an MRI exam Monday for a right hamstring injury.Quinshon Judkins ran for 84 yards and three touchdowns as Cleveland beat visiting Miami 31-6.Bryce Young's three-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Legette lifted Carolina over the winless New York Jets 13-6.

Hurts completed 19-of-23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns without an interception to inspire the Eagles over host Minnesota 28-22. It was the first 300-yard passing effort in 22 games over more than a year for Hurts.

Jalen Hurts delivered a masterful performance to lead Super Bowl champion Philadelphia over Minnesota while Indianapolis improved to an NFL-best 6-1 by beating the Los Angeles Chargers in Sunday's marquee games. Hurts completed 19-of-23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns without an interception to inspire the Eagles over host Minnesota 28-22. It was the first 300-yard passing effort in 22 games over more than a year for Hurts, who threw a 79-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith and touchdown tosses of 26 and 37 yards to A.J. Brown. The Eagles also had a 42-yard interception return touchdown by Jalyx Hunt. "We found ways to play good ball and we made big-time plays when we needed to," Hurts said. "Defense played a hell of a game. Getting a defensive touchdown is big. "For us it's just continue to capitalize on those opportunities. We've still got a lot to clean up. We just want to continue to push ourselves." Smith caught nine passes for 183 yards. "He had a hell of a game, probably a career day," Hurts said. The Eagles, who had lost their two prior contests, improved to 5-2. The Vikings fell to 3-3. "We're still trying to build. We're still trying to figure things out," Hurts said. "Ultimately, when we're in a position to play for the things we desire to in this organization, it will be about finding ways to win. Nobody will care how it looks." Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns and Jonathan Taylor ran 16 times for 94 yards and three touchdowns to power the Colts over the host Los Angeles Chargers 38-24. Taylor scored on runs of eight, 19 and 23 yards and Jones connected on TD passes of four yards to Michael Pittman and five yards to Tyler Warren. Patrick Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, completed 26-of-35 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns without an interception in the Chiefs' 31-0 home rout over Las Vegas. Rashee Rice caught seven passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns in his return to the Chiefs after serving a six-game suspension following his July plea deal over legal charges stemming from a 2024 car crash. Rams roll at Wembley Matthew Stafford threw five touchdown passes, three to Davante Adams, to lead the Los Angeles Rams over Jacksonville 35-7 at London's Wembley Stadium. Stafford, who had 182 yards without an interception, set an NFL international games record for touchdown tosses and Adams did the same for TD receptions as the Rams improved to 5-2. Matching the Rams atop the NFC West division at 5-2 were the San Francisco 49ers, who beat Atlanta 20-10 as Christian McCaffrey ran 24 times for 129 yards and two touchdowns and caught seven passes for 72 yards. New England's Drake Maye completed 21-of-23 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns without an interception as the Patriots, AFC East leaders at 5-2, cruised 31-13 at Tennessee. The game marked New England coach Mike Vrabel's return to Nashville, where he coached the Titans from 2018-2023. At Chicago, D'Andre Swift ran for 124 yards and a touchdown and Kyle Monangai ran for 81 yards and a touchdown to spark the host Bears over New Orleans 26-14. Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal on the last play to lift host Denver over the New York Giants 33-32. New York's Jaxson Dart threw for three touchdowns and ran for another while Bo Nix ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more, all in the fourth quarter, to rally Denver. A one-yard touchdown run by Josh Jacobs with 1:50 remaining gave Green Bay a 27-23 triumph at Arizona. Dak Prescott threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Dallas Cowboys over visiting Washington 44-22. Cee Dee Lamb, who missed three games with an ankle injury, caught five passes for 110 yards, including a 74-yard touchdown. Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels will undergo an MRI exam Monday for a right hamstring injury. Quinshon Judkins ran for 84 yards and three touchdowns as Cleveland beat visiting Miami 31-6. Bryce Young's three-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Legette lifted Carolina over the winless New York Jets 13-6.

Hurts completed 19-of-23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns without an interception to inspire the Eagles over host Minnesota 28-22. It was the first 300-yard passing effort in 22 games over more than a year for Hurts.

NFL Week 7: Hurts masterclass helps Eagles soar past Vikings

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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From Ravichandran Ashwin to Glenn McGrath, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 450 Test wickets. This list also includes Muttiah Muralitharan, Anil Kumble and Shane Warne

From Ravichandran Ashwin to Glenn McGrath, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 450 Test wickets. This list also includes Muttiah Muralitharan, Anil Kumble and Shane Warne

From Ravichandran Ashwin to Glenn McGrath, 5 bowlers fastest to 450 Test wickets

India’s Tanvi Sharma’s brilliant run in the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 finished with a silver medal after the 16-year-old’s spirited effort wasn’t enough to beat Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the girls singles final at the National Centre of Excellence here on Sunday.&nbsp;In the final, Tanvi went down 7-15, 12-15 against Anyapat as India’s campaign on home turf ended with an individual silver and a team bronze. Tanvi is the fifth Indian to bag a silver medal in the competition after Aparna Popat (1996), Saina Nehwal (2006), Siril Verma (2015) and Sankar Muthuswamy (2022) achieved that feat in the past.&nbsp;In the boys singles final, China’s Liu Yang Ming Yu avenged his loss in the Asian Junior Championships earlier this year to beat top seed Mohd. Zaki Ubaidillah of Indonesia 15-10, 15-11 to clinch the title.&nbsp;Tanvi clearly struggled to find her rhythm in the opening game as she tried to win quick points but ended up making quite a few errors. Anyapat’s quick reading of her flat pushes and flick tosses also did not help the Indian’s cause with the Thai clinching seven straight points from 5-6 to take a sizeable lead and then closed the game in just nine minutes.&nbsp;The Indian looked much more comfortable playing her strokes after the change of ends as she began serving short for the first time in the entire tournament and clinched six straight points after dropping the first.&nbsp;But Anyapat was quick to change tactics as she then began engaging Tanvi in longer rallies and playing the patient game to induce errors from the Indian opponent. She managed to clinch seven straight points once again to open a four-point advantage at 12-8.&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;Tanvi continued to try everything, catching her opponent with her flick pushes and slow drops, but Anyapat managed to stay alive in the rallies and eventually closed out the match with a stick smash to break the hearts of the Indian badminton fans in the stadium.&nbsp;“I was not comfortable. From the start of the match, I made a lot of mistakes. In the second game, I did manage to play my strokes, but once again I ended up making mistakes after 8-5. After that, my coach told me to keep playing and I did that. But she was reading my strokes very well,” said Tanvi after the match.&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;China’s Tan Ke Xuan/Wei Yue Yue clinched the girls doubles crown with a 15-13, 19-17 win over Zi Yu Low/Noraqilah Maisarah of Malaysia, while Lee Hyeong Woo and Cheon Hye In of Korea defeated Hung Bing Fu/Chou Yun An of Chinese Taipei 15-9, 11-15, 15-10 to bag the mixed doubles title.

In the final, Tanvi went down 7-15, 12-15 against Anyapat as India’s campaign on home turf ended with an individual silver and a team bronze.

India’s Tanvi Sharma’s brilliant run in the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 finished with a silver medal after the 16-year-old’s spirited effort wasn’t enough to beat Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the girls singles final at the National Centre of Excellence here on Sunday. In the final, Tanvi went down 7-15, 12-15 against Anyapat as India’s campaign on home turf ended with an individual silver and a team bronze. Tanvi is the fifth Indian to bag a silver medal in the competition after Aparna Popat (1996), Saina Nehwal (2006), Siril Verma (2015) and Sankar Muthuswamy (2022) achieved that feat in the past. In the boys singles final, China’s Liu Yang Ming Yu avenged his loss in the Asian Junior Championships earlier this year to beat top seed Mohd. Zaki Ubaidillah of Indonesia 15-10, 15-11 to clinch the title. Tanvi clearly struggled to find her rhythm in the opening game as she tried to win quick points but ended up making quite a few errors. Anyapat’s quick reading of her flat pushes and flick tosses also did not help the Indian’s cause with the Thai clinching seven straight points from 5-6 to take a sizeable lead and then closed the game in just nine minutes. The Indian looked much more comfortable playing her strokes after the change of ends as she began serving short for the first time in the entire tournament and clinched six straight points after dropping the first. But Anyapat was quick to change tactics as she then began engaging Tanvi in longer rallies and playing the patient game to induce errors from the Indian opponent. She managed to clinch seven straight points once again to open a four-point advantage at 12-8. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Tanvi continued to try everything, catching her opponent with her flick pushes and slow drops, but Anyapat managed to stay alive in the rallies and eventually closed out the match with a stick smash to break the hearts of the Indian badminton fans in the stadium. “I was not comfortable. From the start of the match, I made a lot of mistakes. In the second game, I did manage to play my strokes, but once again I ended up making mistakes after 8-5. After that, my coach told me to keep playing and I did that. But she was reading my strokes very well,” said Tanvi after the match. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more China’s Tan Ke Xuan/Wei Yue Yue clinched the girls doubles crown with a 15-13, 19-17 win over Zi Yu Low/Noraqilah Maisarah of Malaysia, while Lee Hyeong Woo and Cheon Hye In of Korea defeated Hung Bing Fu/Chou Yun An of Chinese Taipei 15-9, 11-15, 15-10 to bag the mixed doubles title.

In the final, Tanvi Sharma went down 7-15, 12-15 against Anyapat as India’s campaign on home turf ended with an individual silver and a team bronze.

BWF World Junior Championships 2025: India’s Tanvi Sharma bags silver medal in historic run

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.

IND vs AUS: Australia make easy work of India despite Ro-Ko return, take 1-0 lead in series

In the ongoing first ODI between India and Australia in Perth, Australian bowlers dominated early on Sunday (Oct 19), taking three big wickets of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill, inside the first Powerplay. The moment that grabbed everyone’s attention came when pacer Mitchell Starc’s opening delivery to Rohit Sharma was shown at 176.5 kmph on the speed gun, shocking viewers. However, it is believed to have been a technical error rather than the actual speed. To clarify, graphics from other broadcasters confirmed that the delivery was actually clocked at 140.8 kph (just over 87 mph), which is close to Starc’s average pace.&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;Mitchell Starc led the bowling attack for his team brilliantly, finishing his six-over spell with figures of 6-1-22-1 and helped his team to stay in control against Shubman Gill’s side. The fastest recorded ball in the cricket history is 161.3 kmph, bowled by former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar during the 2003 World Cup against England’s Nick Knight.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-indian-bowlers-with-most-wickets-against-australia-in-t20is-jasprit-bumrah-axar-patel-ravichandran-ashwin-bhuvneshwar-kumar-ravi-bishnoi-1759750235765">From Jasprit Bumrah to Axar Patel, 5 Indian bowlers with most wickets against Australia in T20Is</a>&nbsp;India vs Australia, 1st ODI&nbsp;At the time of writing, Australia was 55/2, with Josh Philippe (11) and Mitchell Marsh (32) at the crease. For India, Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel claimed one wicket each. Australia still needed 70 runs to win this match with eight wickets in hand, while Indian bowlers will be looking for quick breakthroughs to stay in the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-indian-batters-with-most-runs-against-australia-in-odis-sachin-tendulkar-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-ms-dhoni-shikhar-dhawan-1759657875211">From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters with most runs against Australia in ODIs</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the game, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first. The decision turned out to be in the Aussies' favour as the Indian side lost their crucial wickets during the opening Powerplay.

Mitchell Starc led the bowling attack for his team brilliantly, finishing his five-over spell with figures of 5-1-20-1 and helped his team to stay in control against Shubman Gill’s side.

In the ongoing first ODI between India and Australia in Perth, Australian bowlers dominated early on Sunday (Oct 19), taking three big wickets of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill, inside the first Powerplay. The moment that grabbed everyone’s attention came when pacer Mitchell Starc’s opening delivery to Rohit Sharma was shown at 176.5 kmph on the speed gun, shocking viewers. However, it is believed to have been a technical error rather than the actual speed. To clarify, graphics from other broadcasters confirmed that the delivery was actually clocked at 140.8 kph (just over 87 mph), which is close to Starc’s average pace. Also Check - From Mitchell Johnson to Brett Lee, 5 Australian bowlers with most wickets against India in ODIs, no.3 will surprise you Mitchell Starc led the bowling attack for his team brilliantly, finishing his six-over spell with figures of 6-1-22-1 and helped his team to stay in control against Shubman Gill’s side. The fastest recorded ball in the cricket history is 161.3 kmph, bowled by former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar during the 2003 World Cup against England’s Nick Knight. Also Check - From Jasprit Bumrah to Axar Patel, 5 Indian bowlers with most wickets against Australia in T20Is India vs Australia, 1st ODI At the time of writing, Australia was 55/2, with Josh Philippe (11) and Mitchell Marsh (32) at the crease. For India, Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel claimed one wicket each. Australia still needed 70 runs to win this match with eight wickets in hand, while Indian bowlers will be looking for quick breakthroughs to stay in the game. Also Check - From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters with most runs against Australia in ODIs Earlier in the game, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first. The decision turned out to be in the Aussies' favour as the Indian side lost their crucial wickets during the opening Powerplay.

Mitchell Starc led the bowling attack for his team brilliantly, finishing his six-over spell with figures of 6-1-22-1 and helped his team to stay in control against Shubman Gill’s side.

IND vs AUS: Did Mitchell Starc bowl the fastest ball in cricket history - Here's what we know

The Indian women’s team will have a decisive few days as they look to stay in the hunt for a place in the semifinal of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The Indian team, who are playing England on Sunday (Oct 19), have only two more matches to go. This means it will be a do-or-die game for them. So here’s how India can qualify for the Women’s ODI World Cup semis as the race intensifies in the final week of league action.<h2>India’s current standings</h2>At the time of writing on Sunday (Oct 19, before the India vs England match), the Women in Blue are on four points from four matches with two wins and two defeats. Heading into the final week of the league phase of the Women’s ODI World Cup, Australia and South Africa have booked their place in the semis, with England, New Zealand and India in the hunt for the remaining two spots.&nbsp;New Zealand remain India’s nearest challengers for the semis, considering both will go head-to-head on Thursday. At the time of writing, both India and New Zealand have the same points, with Harmanpreet Kaur’s side having played four matches while the Kiwis have played five.&nbsp;In this case, New Zealand can reach a maximum of eight points while India can reach a maximum of 10 points.&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>If India beat England</h2>In case India beat England, the Women in Blue will be in pole position to qualify for the semis as one of their remaining two matches will be against Bangladesh, who are struggling for form. A win for India against England also means India can afford to lose to New Zealand in the head-to-head match and still qualify for the semis, provided they beat Bangladesh in the final league match.&nbsp;Technically, if India win all their remaining three matches, they will qualify for the semis, regardless of what happens with other teams.&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>If India lose to England</h2>In case India lose to England, like New Zealand, the Women in Blue will also reach a maximum of just eight points in the league phase. This will also mean, the winner of the India vs New Zealand contest will be in pole position to reach the semis ahead of both nations’ final league match. India will play Bangladesh on Oct 26, while on the same day New Zealand will face England.&nbsp;In case India lose to both England and New Zealand, they will still have the opportunity to qualify for the semis. In the above event, India must beat Bangladesh by a big margin and improve their net run rate (NRR) and at the same time hope England beat New Zealand in the final league match. This will see India and New Zealand finish on six points, with NRR deciding the last semifinalist.

New Zealand remain India’s nearest challengers for the semis, considering both will go head-to-head on Thursday. At the time of writing, both India and New Zealand have the same points, with Harmanpreet Kaur’s side having played four matches while the Kiwis have played five.

The Indian women’s team will have a decisive few days as they look to stay in the hunt for a place in the semifinal of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The Indian team, who are playing England on Sunday (Oct 19), have only two more matches to go. This means it will be a do-or-die game for them. So here’s how India can qualify for the Women’s ODI World Cup semis as the race intensifies in the final week of league action. India’s current standings At the time of writing on Sunday (Oct 19, before the India vs England match), the Women in Blue are on four points from four matches with two wins and two defeats. Heading into the final week of the league phase of the Women’s ODI World Cup, Australia and South Africa have booked their place in the semis, with England, New Zealand and India in the hunt for the remaining two spots. New Zealand remain India’s nearest challengers for the semis, considering both will go head-to-head on Thursday. At the time of writing, both India and New Zealand have the same points, with Harmanpreet Kaur’s side having played four matches while the Kiwis have played five. In this case, New Zealand can reach a maximum of eight points while India can reach a maximum of 10 points. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more If India beat England In case India beat England, the Women in Blue will be in pole position to qualify for the semis as one of their remaining two matches will be against Bangladesh, who are struggling for form. A win for India against England also means India can afford to lose to New Zealand in the head-to-head match and still qualify for the semis, provided they beat Bangladesh in the final league match. Technically, if India win all their remaining three matches, they will qualify for the semis, regardless of what happens with other teams. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history If India lose to England In case India lose to England, like New Zealand, the Women in Blue will also reach a maximum of just eight points in the league phase. This will also mean, the winner of the India vs New Zealand contest will be in pole position to reach the semis ahead of both nations’ final league match. India will play Bangladesh on Oct 26, while on the same day New Zealand will face England. In case India lose to both England and New Zealand, they will still have the opportunity to qualify for the semis. In the above event, India must beat Bangladesh by a big margin and improve their net run rate (NRR) and at the same time hope England beat New Zealand in the final league match. This will see India and New Zealand finish on six points, with NRR deciding the last semifinalist.

New Zealand remain India’s nearest challengers for the semis, considering both will go head-to-head on Thursday. At the time of writing, both India and New Zealand have the same points, with Harmanpreet Kaur’s side having played four matches while the Kiwis have played five.

Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Here's how Harmanpreet's Kaur's Team India can qualify for semis

Malaysia is set to take centre stage on the global cricket map with the launch of the Malaysia T20 League, the region’s first professional T20 franchise competition, developed by the Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) in partnership with the IPG Group. The inaugural edition will be held in Kuala Lumpur from June 7 to June 27, 2026, featuring five teams, international stars, and cricket icons Brett Lee and Tamim Iqbal in mentorship roles.&nbsp;Long recognised for its passionate South Asian community and growing cricket culture, Malaysia is rapidly transforming into a hub for the sport. The country’s recent success in hosting the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup 2025—a rare feat for an Associate Nation—alongside its men’s team topping the Asian Qualifiers for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, highlights its emergence as a credible and ambitious cricketing destination.&nbsp;The Malaysia T20 League builds on this momentum, combining local Malaysian talent with international players from South Asia and beyond. The collaboration with IPG Group—which will oversee league management, operations, broadcasting, and marketing—ensures the tournament meets world-class standards, setting the stage for a vibrant new era of cricket in Southeast Asia.&nbsp;Speaking on the occasion, Mahinda Vallipuram, President of the Malaysian Cricket Association, said, "I am delighted to share the dates of the inaugural season of Malaysia T20. With our understanding and ability to run successful leagues worldwide, we will make sure that cricket fans in Malaysia get to enjoy some dazzling cricketing action. We are equally excited about this challenge to work alongside an associate nation and support them in their journey towards excellence."&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 IPG Group, founded and led by Anil Mohan, is a global leader in sports marketing, event management, sponsorships, and production. With extensive experience in league creation and franchise management across Asia, IPG has played a pivotal role in elevating cricket ecosystems in emerging markets. Its involvement in Malaysia T20 highlights the league’s potential to become one of the most exciting and professionally run cricket properties in Southeast Asia.&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;Anil Mohan, Founder and CEO of IPG Group, said, We are excited to partner with the Malaysian Cricket Association to bring professional franchise cricket to Malaysia. With Indian players joining the league, the inaugural Malaysia T20 is set to capture attention across Asia. Our aim is to combine Malaysia’s cricketing passion with our proven expertise in delivering successful global leagues, ensuring fans witness a dynamic and memorable debut season.”&nbsp;Further details on the team identities, player draft process, marquee signings, and complete match schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can look forward to a spectacular showcase of cricketing talent that will bring global attention to Malaysia’s growing cricketing ambitions.&nbsp;

The Malaysia T20 League builds on this momentum, combining local Malaysian talent with international players from South Asia and beyond.

Malaysia is set to take centre stage on the global cricket map with the launch of the Malaysia T20 League, the region’s first professional T20 franchise competition, developed by the Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) in partnership with the IPG Group. The inaugural edition will be held in Kuala Lumpur from June 7 to June 27, 2026, featuring five teams, international stars, and cricket icons Brett Lee and Tamim Iqbal in mentorship roles. Long recognised for its passionate South Asian community and growing cricket culture, Malaysia is rapidly transforming into a hub for the sport. The country’s recent success in hosting the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup 2025—a rare feat for an Associate Nation—alongside its men’s team topping the Asian Qualifiers for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, highlights its emergence as a credible and ambitious cricketing destination. The Malaysia T20 League builds on this momentum, combining local Malaysian talent with international players from South Asia and beyond. The collaboration with IPG Group—which will oversee league management, operations, broadcasting, and marketing—ensures the tournament meets world-class standards, setting the stage for a vibrant new era of cricket in Southeast Asia. Speaking on the occasion, Mahinda Vallipuram, President of the Malaysian Cricket Association, said, "I am delighted to share the dates of the inaugural season of Malaysia T20. With our understanding and ability to run successful leagues worldwide, we will make sure that cricket fans in Malaysia get to enjoy some dazzling cricketing action. We are equally excited about this challenge to work alongside an associate nation and support them in their journey towards excellence." ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more The IPG Group, founded and led by Anil Mohan, is a global leader in sports marketing, event management, sponsorships, and production. With extensive experience in league creation and franchise management across Asia, IPG has played a pivotal role in elevating cricket ecosystems in emerging markets. Its involvement in Malaysia T20 highlights the league’s potential to become one of the most exciting and professionally run cricket properties in Southeast Asia. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Anil Mohan, Founder and CEO of IPG Group, said, We are excited to partner with the Malaysian Cricket Association to bring professional franchise cricket to Malaysia. With Indian players joining the league, the inaugural Malaysia T20 is set to capture attention across Asia. Our aim is to combine Malaysia’s cricketing passion with our proven expertise in delivering successful global leagues, ensuring fans witness a dynamic and memorable debut season.” Further details on the team identities, player draft process, marquee signings, and complete match schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can look forward to a spectacular showcase of cricketing talent that will bring global attention to Malaysia’s growing cricketing ambitions.

The Malaysia T20 League builds on this momentum, combining local Malaysian talent with international players from South Asia and beyond.

Brett Lee, Tamim Iqbal to mentor teams in inaugural Malaysia T20 League

Music director and filmmaker Palash Muchhal has officially confirmed his relationship with Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana, revealing that the two are set to tie the knot soon. His statement came during an interaction with the media at the State Press Club in Indore on Friday, just ahead of India’s crucial ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 clash against England.&nbsp;Muchhal, who hails from Indore, was asked about his connection with the Indian vice-captain, to which he responded with a smile, “She will soon become the daughter-in-law of Indore... that’s all I want to say.” The 30-year-old then playfully added, “I’ve given you the headline.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/newlyweds-selena-gomez-and-benny-blanco-make-first-appearance-after-wedding-at-academy-museum-gala-2025-see-pics-1760857469674">Newlyweds Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco make first appearance after wedding at Academy Museum Gala 2025 | See pics</a>&nbsp;

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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/empty-seats-dull-crowds-fans-share-mixed-reaction-to-travis-scott-s-concert-in-delhi-watch-viral-videos-1760853644680">Empty seats, dull crowds: Fans share mixed reaction to Travis Scott's concert</a><h2>Rumours finally put to rest</h2>Speculation about a relationship between Smriti and Palash has circulated for years, with fans often spotting them together in photos and social media interactions. However, neither had publicly acknowledged their bond until now. Muchhal’s statement has effectively confirmed that one of cricket’s most celebrated players and one of Bollywood’s promising filmmakers are indeed ready to take their relationship to the next level.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ap-dhillon-reveals-shocking-reason-behind-never-singing-for-bollywood-they-want-to-own-1760844511969">AP Dhillon reveals SHOCKING reason behind never singing for Bollywood</a><h2>Palash’s wishes for Team India</h2>Palash also extended his support to the Indian women’s cricket team ahead of their important match. “My best wishes are with Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti (Mandhana). We always want the Indian cricket team to win every match and bring glory to the country,” he said.<h2>Smriti Mandhana focused on the England match</h2>Meanwhile, Smriti Mandhana, India’s vice-captain and star opener, remains focused on the field. The team is currently in Indore for their World Cup match against England at Holkar Stadium, a game crucial to India’s semifinal hopes after back-to-back defeats against South Africa and Australia. Smriti has been in fine form, scoring an impressive 80 against Australia in her last outing.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-khan-salman-khan-and-aamir-khan-on-coming-together-for-a-film-a-dream-in-itself-1760796451433">Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir on coming together for a film: 'A dream in itself'</a>&nbsp;With Australia and South Africa already securing semifinal spots, India now finds itself in a must-win situation to stay ahead of England and New Zealand in the race for the top four.<h2>About Palash Muchhal</h2>Palash Muchhal, known for composing music alongside his sister Palak Muchhal, has worked on several Bollywood projects, including Dishkiyaoon and Bhootnath Returns. He has recently ventured into filmmaking and is currently directing his latest project, “Raju Bajewala”, featuring Avika Gor and Chandan Roy in lead roles.

Music director and filmmaker Palash Muchhal recently confirmed that he is soon getting married to cricketer Smriti Mandhana.

Music director and filmmaker Palash Muchhal has officially confirmed his relationship with Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana, revealing that the two are set to tie the knot soon. His statement came during an interaction with the media at the State Press Club in Indore on Friday, just ahead of India’s crucial ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 clash against England. Muchhal, who hails from Indore, was asked about his connection with the Indian vice-captain, to which he responded with a smile, “She will soon become the daughter-in-law of Indore... that’s all I want to say.” The 30-year-old then playfully added, “I’ve given you the headline.” Also Read: Newlyweds Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco make first appearance after wedding at Academy Museum Gala 2025 | See pics

Music director and filmmaker Palash Muchhal recently confirmed that he is soon getting married to cricketer Smriti Mandhana.

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&nbsp;Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan condemned Pakistan’s alleged airstrikes in Paktika province, as at least 10 people were killed in the wee hours of Saturday (Oct 18). Now Rashid has moved a step ahead and removed Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Lahore Qalandars from his X handle. This comes as he sympathises with the loss of life in Afghanistan while distancing himself from any association with Pakistan, which has been alleged to have carried out the airstrikes.<h2>Rashid removes Lahore Qalandars from X profile</h2>On Sunday, netizens observed Rashid’s X handle, which mentioned his current teams and the Afghanistan national side, highlighting his professional status. However, when compared to his Friday’s profile, Lahore Qalandars were missing from it. His current profile sees the mention of Afghanistan, Sydney Thunder and Gujarat Titans, but no Lahore Qalandars.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I am deeply saddened by the loss of civilian lives in the recent Pakistani aerial strikes on Afghanistan. A tragedy that claimed the lives of women, children, and aspiring young cricketers who dreamed of representing their nation on the world stage. It is absolutely immoral and…&mdash; Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashidkhan_19/status/1979313849418551376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On Saturday, he took to his X handle and condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan."I am deeply saddened by the loss of civilian lives in the recent Pakistani aerial strikes on Afghanistan," Rashid wrote. "A tragedy that claimed the lives of women, children, and aspiring young cricketers who dreamed of representing their nation on the world stage."&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;"It is absolutely immoral and barbaric to target civilian infrastructure. These unjust and unlawful actions represent a grave violation of human rights and must not go unnoticed," continued Rashid.&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;"In light of the precious innocent souls lost, I welcome the ACB's decision to withdraw from upcoming fixtures against Pakistan. I stand with our people at this difficult time; our national dignity must come before all else," concluded Rashid.&nbsp;The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) also confirmed the death of three cricketers in a detailed statement. The board did not hold back and has since withdrawn from a tri-nation T20I series, which involved Pakistan.

On Sunday, netizens observed Rashid’s X handle, which mentioned his current teams and the Afghanistan national side, highlighting his professional status.

Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan condemned Pakistan’s alleged airstrikes in Paktika province, as at least 10 people were killed in the wee hours of Saturday (Oct 18). Now Rashid has moved a step ahead and removed Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Lahore Qalandars from his X handle. This comes as he sympathises with the loss of life in Afghanistan while distancing himself from any association with Pakistan, which has been alleged to have carried out the airstrikes. Rashid removes Lahore Qalandars from X profile On Sunday, netizens observed Rashid’s X handle, which mentioned his current teams and the Afghanistan national side, highlighting his professional status. However, when compared to his Friday’s profile, Lahore Qalandars were missing from it. His current profile sees the mention of Afghanistan, Sydney Thunder and Gujarat Titans, but no Lahore Qalandars.

On Sunday, netizens observed Rashid’s X handle, which mentioned his current teams and the Afghanistan national side, highlighting his professional status.

Rashid Khan removes PSL side Lahore Qalandars from X profile, hours after Pakistan's deadly airstrikes

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