Indian cricket veteran Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a remarkable career spanning more than a decade. Rahane will forever be remembered for leading India to one of its greatest-ever Test triumphs during the historic 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Under his captaincy, India scripted the unforgettable Gabba victory after overcoming injuries and adversity to seal a memorable series win.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a heartfelt gesture during his visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday by presenting former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh with a nearly 20-year-old photograph from their first meeting.

PM Modi presents Steve Waugh with a two-decade-old photograph during MCG visit

Alyssa Healy, 35, playing in her final ODI match on Sunday (Mar 1) at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, scored an eye-catching 158 runs to bow out on a high.

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With this win, Australia secured crucial points in the league, while India will now prepare for their next match against Spain on Feb 24.

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Playing at the Adelaide Oval and led by the impressive batting show from Smriti Mandhana, India edged Australia by 17 runs to win the T20I and thereby pocketed the series 2-1.

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From Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya, here is a look at five active Indian batters with most ODI ducks. The unfortunate list also features the likes of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami. 

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From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with most ODI runs since 2000. The honourable list also features the legendary names like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh. 

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Rohit will feature for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy before returning to the Indian Team for the home ODIs against New Zealand.

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Australia's Chanakan Buakhao top scored with 34 to take their total to 109-9 in their 20 overs. India's Simranjeet Kour took 1-6 having bowled two overs. Australia suffered six runouts.

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The 30-year-old was taken off the field after being in visible pain as soon as he completed the catch in the Sydney ODI on October 25. He did not take part in the remainder of the match which India won - their only victory in the three-match series which they lost 1-2. 

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Explore the remarkable journey of Indian women’s cricket, spanning decades—from the fearless pioneers of the 1970s to the 2025 World Cup heroes who redefined Indian sport. Witness the challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable moments that turned the game into a national phenomenon.

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After the semifinal defeat, Aussie captain Alyssa Healy admitted that his side were not good enough on the day as India got the better of them.

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Jemimah Rodrigues and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who hit 89, put on 167 runs for the third wicket as India won with nine balls and five wickets to spare on the outskirts of Mumbai at DY Patil Stadium. 

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On Thursday, rain could once again play spoilsport, with showers expected in the morning and afternoon. If this is the case, the reserve day could be on offer on Friday, meaning the winner of the match will have only 48 hours to prepare for the final.

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With Pratika Rawal out due to an ankle injury, Shafali Varma has been roped in as a late replacement and is likely to get a nod in the Playing XI on Thursday.

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Rohit Sharma, who was in dazzling form for India in the ODI series against Australia, made his return to the side after a seven-month absence, having last played in the Champions Trophy final. 

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Iyer had suffered a "blunt injury to his abdomen" and had a spleen laceration while successfully taking a catch in the Sydney ODI. He was immediately taken off the ground and did not take part in the rest of the match which India won by nine wickets.

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India have never lost a T20I series in Australia. In fact, Australia have just won only one T20I against India, when they won two-match series 2-0 back in 2018/19 in India. 

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Just two days before the semi-final against Australia at DY Patil Stadium, Shafali Verma has been named as Pratika Rawal’s replacement in India’s squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.

Rawal, 25, suffered knee and ankle injuries during India’s final league match against Bangladesh, twisting her ankle while attempting to stop a boundary at deep mid-wicket. Scans confirmed that she will be unable to play for the remainder of the tournament.

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Rohit, especially, was on song after he scored just eight runs in the 1st match in Perth. The Hitman scored a fifty in Adelaide before capping the series with an unbeaten hundred.

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Playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma (unbeaten 121) and Virat Kohli (unbeaten 74) stitched a partnership of 168 runs to take India home.

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Playing in the dead-rubber contest at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma slammed his 33rd hundred in the 50-over format, silencing all his critics. 

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On the third ball of the 23rd over in Washington Sundar’s over, Matthew Short’s pull shot was caught by Virat, who was fielding at short leg. 

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Playing against Australia in the third and final ODI on Saturday (Oct 25) at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, India captain Shubman Gill lost the toss as Aussie captain Mitchell Marsh decided to bat first. 

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