Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor has surpassed Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to become the longest-serving ODI player in men’s cricket, with his career now spanning 22 years and 148 days, moving him past Tendulkar’s previous record of 22 years and 91 days. He achieved the milestone by playing in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series between Zimbabwe and Australia in Harare on Tuesday.&nbsp;Tendulkar has now moved to second place, while former Sri Lanka batter Sanath Jayasuriya is third with a career spanning 21 years and 184 days.&nbsp;Despite losing the record, Tendulkar remains the leading run-scorer in ODI cricket with 18,426 runs. He also holds the record for most ODI appearances, having played 463 matches.&nbsp;The 40-year-old made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in Apr 2004 and became one of Zimbabwe’s most important batters. Before Tuesday’s match, he had scored 6,704 runs in 207 ODIs, including 11 centuries, which is a Zimbabwean record.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-punishes-kranti-gaud-pakistan-team-after-women-s-asia-cup-here-s-why-1789470253890">ICC punishes Kranti Gaud, Pakistan team after Women’s Asia Cup: Here’s why</a>&nbsp;Taylor retired from international cricket in 2021, but in Jan 2022, four months after his retirement, he revealed that he had been approached by people involved in corruption who tried to lure him into match-fixing in 2019. He said they offered him cocaine and later blackmailed him.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/7-former-australian-captains-back-humanitarian-plea-for-imran-khan-1789468384687">7 former Australian captains back humanitarian plea for Imran Khan</a>&nbsp;Taylor maintained that he had never fixed a match but admitted that he did not immediately report the approach to the ICC because he was worried about his family’s safety, according to Cricinfo. He was later banned from all forms of cricket for three and a half years.&nbsp;After serving his ban, Taylor returned to international cricket in 2025 as Zimbabwe prepared for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa and Namibia.

Brendan Taylor surpasses Sachin Tendulkar as ODI cricket’s longest-serving player, completing a remarkable 22-year, 146-day career span.

Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor has surpassed Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to become the longest-serving ODI player in men’s cricket, with his career now spanning 22 years and 148 days, moving him past Tendulkar’s previous record of 22 years and 91 days. He achieved the milestone by playing in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series between Zimbabwe and Australia in Harare on Tuesday. Tendulkar has now moved to second place, while former Sri Lanka batter Sanath Jayasuriya is third with a career spanning 21 years and 184 days. Despite losing the record, Tendulkar remains the leading run-scorer in ODI cricket with 18,426 runs. He also holds the record for most ODI appearances, having played 463 matches. The 40-year-old made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in Apr 2004 and became one of Zimbabwe’s most important batters. Before Tuesday’s match, he had scored 6,704 runs in 207 ODIs, including 11 centuries, which is a Zimbabwean record. Also Read - ICC punishes Kranti Gaud, Pakistan team after Women’s Asia Cup: Here’s why Taylor retired from international cricket in 2021, but in Jan 2022, four months after his retirement, he revealed that he had been approached by people involved in corruption who tried to lure him into match-fixing in 2019. He said they offered him cocaine and later blackmailed him. Also Read - 7 former Australian captains back humanitarian plea for Imran Khan Taylor maintained that he had never fixed a match but admitted that he did not immediately report the approach to the ICC because he was worried about his family’s safety, according to Cricinfo. He was later banned from all forms of cricket for three and a half years. After serving his ban, Taylor returned to international cricket in 2025 as Zimbabwe prepared for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa and Namibia.

Brendan Taylor surpasses Sachin Tendulkar as ODI cricket’s longest-serving player, completing a remarkable 22-year, 146-day career span.

Brendan Taylor surpasses Sachin Tendulkar for longest ODI career

In the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters, India's Rohit Sharma has retained world no 1 spot followed by Virat Kohli at no 2. Rohit Sharma is still the top ODI batter, with Virat Kohli now at No. 2, just eight rating points behind. KL Rahul is 12th, Shubman Gill holds 5th, and Shreyas Iyer falls to 11th.


Rohit Sharma Remains India's Top ICC ODI Batter, Virat Kohli Second

India vs South Africa: Senior batter Virat Kohli lit up a Super Sunday in Ranchi with a sublime 135, his 52nd ODI hundred, as India survived a tense finish to defend 18 runs in the final over and clinch a 17-run win in a last-over thriller.


India win first ODI by 17 runs; Kohli hits 52nd ODI century

Sri Lanka Cricket has instructed its players and support staff to continue with the Pakistan schedule, despite the bomb blast reported in Islamabad. The original schedule has been revised, with each match pushed back by one day. The second ODI will now be played on November 14, and the final ODI is set for November 16.


Islamabad blast: Sri Lanka cricket orders team to stay in Pakistan; PCB reschedules ODIs 

Opener Shafali Verma scored 87 off 78 balls as India reached 298-7 in 50 overs against South Africa in the Women’s Cricket World Cup final on Sunday.

Verma scored her career-best score as the Proteas were set a challenging target at the DY Patil Stadium.

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India's five-wicket win chasing down 339 in the final is the biggest ODI chase in knockouts and the biggest-ever in WODIs.


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India's ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third match against Australia, said he was doing better and is currently on the road to recovery. Taking to social media, Iyer said, “I'm currently in recovery process and getting better, every passing day.”


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The tournament favourites will go into the knockout at DY Patil Stadium on a 15-game unbeaten streak in ODI World Cup matches, but standing between them and the decider is a wildly talented, at times unpredictable and ever-emotive India team.

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India's opening batter Shafali Verma, who was added to Team India's World Cup squad as the injured Pratika Rawal's replacement, is confident of leaving an impact in the game if given a chance to play. She spoke to the media ahead of the side's ODI World Cup semifinal clash on Thursday. 

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned back the clock and flattened Australia in the third ODI to lead India to a nine-wicket win at the SCG. Kohli hit the winning runs, he finished unbeaten on 74 off 81, Rohit on 121 off 125. The partnership between the pair ended on 168* off 170 balls.

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Two Australian players, who are in India to play the ICC Women's World Cup, were allegedly molested in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, while walking from their hotel to a cafe on Thursday. The women cricketers sent an SOS notification as soon as the incident occurred.

Women's ODI World Cup: Australian Women Cricketers Allegedly Molested in Indore

It wasn’t the comeback Indian fans were hoping for! Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fell cheaply on their return to international cricket. Sharma managed just 8, while Kohli was dismissed for an 8-ball duck in Perth. Australia made light work of the modest chase in the rain-hit first ODI, with skipper Mitchell Marsh leading from the front with an unbeaten 46.


Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma fail to fire as Australia beat India in 1st ODI 

Sri Lanka batter Vishmi Gunaratne reflected on the team's defeat to South Africa in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025. Her side lost by 10 wickets after rain had played spoilsport during the contest at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Gunaratne urges Sri Lanka to step up despite defeat

England women's team all-rounder Alice Capsey spoke in the pre-match press conference on Tuesday (Oct 14). She is all geared up for the all-important clash against Pakistan at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday.

ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: England's Alice Capsey ready for Pakistan challenge

India tour of Australia: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were named in India's 15-man squad for the three-match series, starting October 19. Shubman Gill replaced Rohit as the new captain of the one-day international side.


Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain

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Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets Saturday as New Zealand eased to a 73-run win over Pakistan in the first ODI in Napier. Chapman's career-best 132 formed the foundation of an imposing 344-9 at McLean Park before Pakistan's promising chase capitulated, to be all out for 271 in the 45th over.<o:p></o:p>
The tourists looked on track at 249-3, at that point needing 96 runs to win, with more than 11 overs remaining.<o:p></o:p>
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However, seamer Smith (4-60) helped to spark a late collapse, with the last seven wickets falling for 22 runs.<o:p></o:p>
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan lamented a lack of contribution from his lower order, with the bottom six batsmen scoring just three runs between them.<o:p></o:p>
"We started the innings with good intent," Rizwan said. "Obviously, at the end, the pressure increases because you're getting nearer to the chase. We lost wickets and it changed the momentum."<o:p></o:p>
<h2>'Rode our luck'<o:p></o:p></h2>
Earlier, Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan, 78 off 83 balls, but it was his dismissal that started the rot. Salman Agha struck a defiant 58 off 48, but he was let down by a series of loose shots from lower order teammates as New Zealand moved one-up in the three-match series.<o:p></o:p>
Chapman's 111-ball innings featured 13 fours and four sixes, lifting New Zealand out of early trouble after they were asked to bat and stuttered to 50-3. The left-hander put on 199 for the fourth wicket with Daryl Mitchell (76 off 84) before the home side's innings was finished off in record-breaking fashion by debut all-rounder Muhammad Abbas.<o:p></o:p>
Pakistan-born Abbas struck 52, setting a world record for the fastest half-century on debut when he reached 50 off the 24th ball he faced.<o:p></o:p>
Player of the match Chapman said he and Mitchell needed to apply themselves in the early stages.<o:p></o:p>
"It was certainly pretty tricky early on, the ball was moving a lot. We were probably aiming for a total a little bit lower than what we got in the end," he said. "But it's something we pride ourselves on, being able to adapt to the conditions and then stay in the game and just keep scrapping.<o:p></o:p>
"We rode our luck at times and then Muh (Abbas) put the icing on the cake. It was outstanding to see."<o:p></o:p>
Pakistan left-arm quick Akif Javed claimed 2-55 on his international debut, but the best figures were recorded by part-time seamer Irfan Khan, who took 3-51 off five expensive overs at the death.<o:p></o:p>
Both teams feature numerous changes to those who played out a five-match T20 series, won 4-1 by New Zealand.<o:p></o:p>
The second match of the series is in Hamilton on Wednesday.<o:p></o:p>
Chapman is in doubt after injuring his hamstring in the field and exiting the game.
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&nbsp;audience.

Cricket, Sports: Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan lamented a lack of contribution from his lower order, with the bottom six batsmen scoring just three runs between them.

Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets Saturday as New Zealand eased to a 73-run win over Pakistan in the first ODI in Napier. Chapman's career-best 132 formed the foundation of an imposing 344-9 at McLean Park before Pakistan's promising chase capitulated, to be all out for 271 in the 45th over. The tourists looked on track at 249-3, at that point needing 96 runs to win, with more than 11 overs remaining. Also read | Drought. Broken: South Australia wins Sheffield Shield after 29 years with historic chase However, seamer Smith (4-60) helped to spark a late collapse, with the last seven wickets falling for 22 runs. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan lamented a lack of contribution from his lower order, with the bottom six batsmen scoring just three runs between them. "We started the innings with good intent," Rizwan said. "Obviously, at the end, the pressure increases because you're getting nearer to the chase. We lost wickets and it changed the momentum." 'Rode our luck' Earlier, Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan, 78 off 83 balls, but it was his dismissal that started the rot. Salman Agha struck a defiant 58 off 48, but he was let down by a series of loose shots from lower order teammates as New Zealand moved one-up in the three-match series. Chapman's 111-ball innings featured 13 fours and four sixes, lifting New Zealand out of early trouble after they were asked to bat and stuttered to 50-3. The left-hander put on 199 for the fourth wicket with Daryl Mitchell (76 off 84) before the home side's innings was finished off in record-breaking fashion by debut all-rounder Muhammad Abbas. Pakistan-born Abbas struck 52, setting a world record for the fastest half-century on debut when he reached 50 off the 24th ball he faced. Player of the match Chapman said he and Mitchell needed to apply themselves in the early stages. "It was certainly pretty tricky early on, the ball was moving a lot. We were probably aiming for a total a little bit lower than what we got in the end," he said. "But it's something we pride ourselves on, being able to adapt to the conditions and then stay in the game and just keep scrapping. "We rode our luck at times and then Muh (Abbas) put the icing on the cake. It was outstanding to see." Pakistan left-arm quick Akif Javed claimed 2-55 on his international debut, but the best figures were recorded by part-time seamer Irfan Khan, who took 3-51 off five expensive overs at the death. Both teams feature numerous changes to those who played out a five-match T20 series, won 4-1 by New Zealand. The second match of the series is in Hamilton on Wednesday. Chapman is in doubt after injuring his hamstring in the field and exiting the game. 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.

NZ vs PAK 1st ODI: Chapman’s hundred and Abbas’ world record on debut see Kiwis home

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is not an automatic choice in the One-Day team, an unnamed BCCI source has hinted ahead of the squad announcement for the England series and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Despite his long-standing reputation as the best spin-bowling all-rounder in the country for over a decade, the decision-makers are contemplating moving on from him, with all eyes on the 2027 ODI World Cup build-up.
Jadeja, 36, played three Tests Down Under, scoring 135 runs and picking four wickets &ndash; an underwhelming performance from the first-choice player. Although he scored a fifty in the second innings at the Gabba, helping India avoid the follow-on and eventually save the match, he never looked in his element during his brief stays at the crease in the last two Tests.
Meanwhile, as per a Times of India (TOI) report, Jadeja&rsquo;s place in the ODI side is in jeopardy, with the selectors keen on keeping a tab on his international performance in the upcoming tournaments, should he get picked.&nbsp;
&ldquo;It's all about when the selectors decide the transition needs to kick in. They will discuss if they want to go with a safe option in (Ravindra) Jadeja or move on right now,&rdquo; the source said as quoted by TOI.
The source continued saying there is an urge within the selection committee to move on from Jadeja in the ODIs, suggesting the selectors could have a tough time in zeroing in on the final squad for England ODIs and Champions Trophy 2025.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Even in Test cricket, he has struggled to get going, though his bowling has been steady,&rdquo; the source added. &ldquo;There is an urge to move on from him, especially in the ODI format. It will be a tough call in the coming days.&rdquo;
The all-rounder, however, is expected to retain his place in the Test side, with the away England Tests scheduled for the June-August window later this year.
&ldquo;When it comes to Test cricket, Jadeja is still fairly in contention for the England tour due to lack of experience in the middle order,&rdquo; the BCCI source added.
<h2>Squad announcement soon</h2>
While KL Rahul has asked the selection committee to exempt him for the home series against England, consisting of five T20Is and three ODIs, the selectors would take a call on the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, who are nursing injuries.&nbsp;
With the England series squad announcement just around the corner, the selectors are also working on finalising the team for the eight-team tournament in Pakistan and the UAE beginning February 19.&nbsp;
Given India is playing all its matches in Dubai, including the knockouts, should they qualify, the selectors will consider the playing conditions, pitch nature and the players' past performances before releasing the squad, the announcement of which nears.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, cricket: Per the source, there is an urge within the selection committee to move on from Jadeja in the ODIs, suggesting a tough time for selectors in naming squads.

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is not an automatic choice in the One-Day team, an unnamed BCCI source has hinted ahead of the squad announcement for the England series and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Despite his long-standing reputation as the best spin-bowling all-rounder in the country for over a decade, the decision-makers are contemplating moving on from him, with all eyes on the 2027 ODI World Cup build-up. Jadeja, 36, played three Tests Down Under, scoring 135 runs and picking four wickets – an underwhelming performance from the first-choice player. Although he scored a fifty in the second innings at the Gabba, helping India avoid the follow-on and eventually save the match, he never looked in his element during his brief stays at the crease in the last two Tests. Meanwhile, as per a Times of India (TOI) report, Jadeja’s place in the ODI side is in jeopardy, with the selectors keen on keeping a tab on his international performance in the upcoming tournaments, should he get picked. “It's all about when the selectors decide the transition needs to kick in. They will discuss if they want to go with a safe option in (Ravindra) Jadeja or move on right now,” the source said as quoted by TOI. The source continued saying there is an urge within the selection committee to move on from Jadeja in the ODIs, suggesting the selectors could have a tough time in zeroing in on the final squad for England ODIs and Champions Trophy 2025. Also read | KL Rahul takes break from cricket following draining tour Down Under “Even in Test cricket, he has struggled to get going, though his bowling has been steady,” the source added. “There is an urge to move on from him, especially in the ODI format. It will be a tough call in the coming days.” The all-rounder, however, is expected to retain his place in the Test side, with the away England Tests scheduled for the June-August window later this year. “When it comes to Test cricket, Jadeja is still fairly in contention for the England tour due to lack of experience in the middle order,” the BCCI source added. Squad announcement soon While KL Rahul has asked the selection committee to exempt him for the home series against England, consisting of five T20Is and three ODIs, the selectors would take a call on the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, who are nursing injuries. With the England series squad announcement just around the corner, the selectors are also working on finalising the team for the eight-team tournament in Pakistan and the UAE beginning February 19. Given India is playing all its matches in Dubai, including the knockouts, should they qualify, the selectors will consider the playing conditions, pitch nature and the players' past performances before releasing the squad, the announcement of which nears. (With inputs from agencies)

BCCI selectors keen to ‘move on’ from Ravindra Jadeja in ODIs – Report

Sri Lanka beat India in the second ODI of three-match series by 32&nbsp;runs on Sunday (Aug 1) to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing 241, India were bowled out for 208&nbsp;in 42.2&nbsp;overs with Jeffrey Vandersay taking 6/33&nbsp;in his 10 overs.

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill had given India a brilliant start, adding 97 runs for the first wicket before Vandersay dismissed Rohit on 64.

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During his innings, Rohit went past former head coach Rahul Dravid for most ODI runs among Indian batters. Rohit (10,831) is now behind only Sachin Tendulkar (18,426), Virat Kohli (13,886) and Sourav Ganguly (11,221) for most ODIs runs by an Indian batter.

Gill was next to depart scoring 35 as Vandersay claimed his second wicket. Shivam Dube, promoted up the order, failed to open his account and fell in the same over.

Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul were next to go as India's score became 147/6 from 97/0 in less than 10 overs - all to Vendersay.

Axar Patel and Washington Sundar then tried to steady the innings, adding 38 runs for the second wicket. SL skipper Charith Asalanka then dismissed both the batters in space of five runs with India seven down for less than 200.

The SL skipper returned to take India's ninth wicket in Mohammed Siraj with India at 201&nbsp;before a run out seven runs later ended the match.

Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision, however, proved costly instantly as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Pathum Nissanka on the first ball of the match.

Avishka Fernando and Kusal Medal then added 74 runs for the second wicket before Sundar dismissed both of them in the space of five runs.

After losing wickets in middle overs, Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis added 72 runs for the eighth wicket and took SL past 200 before Kuldeep sent back Wellalage in the 47th over.

A couple of runouts in the last over, however, meant Sri Lanka scored 240/9 in their 50 overs.

For India, Sundar finished with 3/30 in 10 overs, while Kuldeep took 2/33 in his 10. Apart from them, Siraj and Axar also took one wicket each.

Sri Lanka beat India in the second ODI of three-match series by 32 runs on Sunday (Aug 1) to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing 241, India were bowled out for 208 in 42.

Sri Lanka beat India in the second ODI of three-match series by 32 runs on Sunday (Aug 1) to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing 241, India were bowled out for 208 in 42.2 overs with Jeffrey Vandersay taking 6/33 in his 10 overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill had given India a brilliant start, adding 97 runs for the first wicket before Vandersay dismissed Rohit on 64. Also Watch: SL vs IND, 2nd ODI: Rohit runs to BEAT UP Washington Sundar for pulling out of run-up During his innings, Rohit went past former head coach Rahul Dravid for most ODI runs among Indian batters. Rohit (10,831) is now behind only Sachin Tendulkar (18,426), Virat Kohli (13,886) and Sourav Ganguly (11,221) for most ODIs runs by an Indian batter. Gill was next to depart scoring 35 as Vandersay claimed his second wicket. Shivam Dube, promoted up the order, failed to open his account and fell in the same over. Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul were next to go as India's score became 147/6 from 97/0 in less than 10 overs - all to Vendersay. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar then tried to steady the innings, adding 38 runs for the second wicket. SL skipper Charith Asalanka then dismissed both the batters in space of five runs with India seven down for less than 200. The SL skipper returned to take India's ninth wicket in Mohammed Siraj with India at 201 before a run out seven runs later ended the match. Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision, however, proved costly instantly as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Pathum Nissanka on the first ball of the match. Avishka Fernando and Kusal Medal then added 74 runs for the second wicket before Sundar dismissed both of them in the space of five runs. After losing wickets in middle overs, Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis added 72 runs for the eighth wicket and took SL past 200 before Kuldeep sent back Wellalage in the 47th over. A couple of runouts in the last over, however, meant Sri Lanka scored 240/9 in their 50 overs. For India, Sundar finished with 3/30 in 10 overs, while Kuldeep took 2/33 in his 10. Apart from them, Siraj and Axar also took one wicket each.

SL vs IND, 2nd ODI: Jeffrey Vandersay six-for helps Sri Lanka beat India by 32 runs

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri opened up on Hardik Pandya's injury concerns. Hardik served as India's white-ball vice-captain since early 2023. Post Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement, after India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, it was expected that he would take over as T20I skipper. Nonetheless, new head coach Gautam Gambhir -- who took over from&nbsp; Rahul Dravid -- and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar named Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain. Moreover, Hardik isn't part of India's three ODIs versus hosts Sri Lanka and will leave the tour midway, after the ongoing three-match T20I series in the Island nation (citing personal reasons). Shastri, thus, opined on Hardik's ODI future, saying that he will have to prove his fitness by bowling more overs consistently else it will be tough for him to retain his place.

Talking to host Sanjana Ganesan in a recent show, Shastri said, "I think (it's) very important that he continues to play. I believe match fitness is very important. So whatever T20I cricket there is, he should play as much as he can. And if he feels strong and fit, then obviously he comes into the side for the one-day game as well."

He further opined, "But then again, the bowling becomes important. If you have someone coming and bowling just three overs in where you have to bowl 10 in a one-day game, then the balance of the side takes a hit. If you can bowl consistently eight to 10 overs every game and then bat the way he does, I think he'll play in one-day cricket as well."

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Shastri added, "So I think it's up to him really, more than anything else. He understands his body better than anyone. And I'm sure, this will inspire him, especially with the way he did in the World Cup, the way he performed at the right times for India and the World Cup, so that should really get him going. He shouldn't need any motivation to get his fitness right at the top there."

Hardik was last seen in action in ODIs during the home World Cup, last year. He got injured during India's fourth encounter, versus Bangladesh in Pune. Before his injury, the all-rounder was bowling regularly, up to 7-8 overs, if not his full quota. Given that there is so much said and written about his fitness at present, the 30-year-old will be desperate to play both the white-ball formats and silence his critics by bowling maximum overs (especially in ODIs).

Currently, Hardik is involved in the three T20Is between India and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, with Surya-led Men in Blue having an unassailable 2-0 lead after a seven-wicket win in the second encounter on Sunday (July 28).

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri opened up on Hardik Pandya's injury concerns. Hardik served as India's white-ball vice-captain since early 2023. Post Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement, after India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, it was expected that he would take over as T20I skipper.

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri opened up on Hardik Pandya's injury concerns. Hardik served as India's white-ball vice-captain since early 2023. Post Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement, after India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, it was expected that he would take over as T20I skipper. Nonetheless, new head coach Gautam Gambhir -- who took over from Rahul Dravid -- and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar named Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain. Moreover, Hardik isn't part of India's three ODIs versus hosts Sri Lanka and will leave the tour midway, after the ongoing three-match T20I series in the Island nation (citing personal reasons). Shastri, thus, opined on Hardik's ODI future, saying that he will have to prove his fitness by bowling more overs consistently else it will be tough for him to retain his place. Talking to host Sanjana Ganesan in a recent show, Shastri said, "I think (it's) very important that he continues to play. I believe match fitness is very important. So whatever T20I cricket there is, he should play as much as he can. And if he feels strong and fit, then obviously he comes into the side for the one-day game as well." He further opined, "But then again, the bowling becomes important. If you have someone coming and bowling just three overs in where you have to bowl 10 in a one-day game, then the balance of the side takes a hit. If you can bowl consistently eight to 10 overs every game and then bat the way he does, I think he'll play in one-day cricket as well." Also read: India beat Sri Lanka in rain-curtailed second T20I to take unassailable lead in series Shastri added, "So I think it's up to him really, more than anything else. He understands his body better than anyone. And I'm sure, this will inspire him, especially with the way he did in the World Cup, the way he performed at the right times for India and the World Cup, so that should really get him going. He shouldn't need any motivation to get his fitness right at the top there." Hardik was last seen in action in ODIs during the home World Cup, last year. He got injured during India's fourth encounter, versus Bangladesh in Pune. Before his injury, the all-rounder was bowling regularly, up to 7-8 overs, if not his full quota. Given that there is so much said and written about his fitness at present, the 30-year-old will be desperate to play both the white-ball formats and silence his critics by bowling maximum overs (especially in ODIs). Currently, Hardik is involved in the three T20Is between India and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, with Surya-led Men in Blue having an unassailable 2-0 lead after a seven-wicket win in the second encounter on Sunday (July 28).

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Mitchell Starc returned to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after a nine-year-hiatus and won the IPL 2024 title while representing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Joining the KKR franchise for a whopping INR 24.75 crore, Starc didn't have the best of starts but the Australian pacer was in top gear during the IPL playoffs. He ended with 3 for 34 in Qualifier 1, versus the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and bettered it with 2 for 14 in the final, on Sunday (May 26), versus the same opponent, to win the Player-of-the-Match award. After the IPL final win, Starc hinted at his ODI retirement in order to prolong his career in franchise cricket.&nbsp;

Having missed the IPL for several years, for national duty, Starc hinted at his retirement from one of the formats, mainly the 50-over format, to be more present in franchise leagues. At the post-match presentation, Starc said, "Last 9 years I have prioritised Australian cricket and IPL has been my time off and give my body a break and spend some time with my wife also. That's certainly been what the outlook has been for the last 9 years. Moving forward, look, certainly I am closer to the end of my career than the start, so, one format may drop off. It is a long time away, the next ODI World Cup and whether that format continues for me or not, it may open doors for more franchise cricket, so, I have thoroughly enjoyed this season, it leads into the World Cup, so that's the other side of it, the benefit of being here."

He further mentioned, "It is an amazing tournament with amazing players and the success has been fantastic."

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Starc added, "Next year, I don't know the schedule exactly, but as I said, I enjoyed it and I look forward to being back next and hopefully it is purple and gold next year once again."

Starc made his IPL debut in 2014, playing for the then known as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He made a mark in 2014-15 but never showed up in any of the following seasons before joining KKR in 2024 and winning the trophy with them.

Starc ended IPL 2024 with 17 wickets in 16 games at an average of 26.11.&nbsp;

In the IPL 2024 final, KKR rode on Starc's 3 for 14 to dismiss SRH for a paltry 113 in 18.3 overs, after being asked to bowl first, before Shreyas Iyer &amp; Co. chased it down in 10.3 overs with eight wickets in hand.&nbsp;

Mitchell Starc returned to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after a nine-year-hiatus and won the IPL 2024 title while representing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Mitchell Starc returned to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after a nine-year-hiatus and won the IPL 2024 title while representing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Joining the KKR franchise for a whopping INR 24.75 crore, Starc didn't have the best of starts but the Australian pacer was in top gear during the IPL playoffs. He ended with 3 for 34 in Qualifier 1, versus the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and bettered it with 2 for 14 in the final, on Sunday (May 26), versus the same opponent, to win the Player-of-the-Match award. After the IPL final win, Starc hinted at his ODI retirement in order to prolong his career in franchise cricket. Having missed the IPL for several years, for national duty, Starc hinted at his retirement from one of the formats, mainly the 50-over format, to be more present in franchise leagues. At the post-match presentation, Starc said, "Last 9 years I have prioritised Australian cricket and IPL has been my time off and give my body a break and spend some time with my wife also. That's certainly been what the outlook has been for the last 9 years. Moving forward, look, certainly I am closer to the end of my career than the start, so, one format may drop off. It is a long time away, the next ODI World Cup and whether that format continues for me or not, it may open doors for more franchise cricket, so, I have thoroughly enjoyed this season, it leads into the World Cup, so that's the other side of it, the benefit of being here." He further mentioned, "It is an amazing tournament with amazing players and the success has been fantastic." Also read: IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc justifies ‘costliest player’ tag with match-winning performance in final Starc added, "Next year, I don't know the schedule exactly, but as I said, I enjoyed it and I look forward to being back next and hopefully it is purple and gold next year once again." Starc made his IPL debut in 2014, playing for the then known as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He made a mark in 2014-15 but never showed up in any of the following seasons before joining KKR in 2024 and winning the trophy with them. Starc ended IPL 2024 with 17 wickets in 16 games at an average of 26.11. In the IPL 2024 final, KKR rode on Starc's 3 for 14 to dismiss SRH for a paltry 113 in 18.3 overs, after being asked to bowl first, before Shreyas Iyer & Co. chased it down in 10.3 overs with eight wickets in hand.

IPL 2024 final: Mitchell Starc hints at ODI retirement after KKR's triumph, confirms return to IPL next year

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has replaced former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan as the number one ODI all-rounder in the latest ICC rankings. Nabi rose in the rankings on the back of his 136 and one wicket in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series in Sri Lanka. Shakib's non-participation in 50-over format since the 2023 ODI World Cup also helped the Afghan become the top all-rounder in the world. The Bangladesh skipper had been on top for almost five years.

Among others on the list, Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza is third while Nabi's teammate Rashid Khan is fourth and Papua New Guinea's Assad Vala is&nbsp;fifth. Among ODI batters, Pakistan's Babar Azam is on the top with India's Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma being next three. New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell rounds up top five ODI batters' list.

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As for the bowlers, South Africa's Keshav Maharaj is on the top with Aussies Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa on second and third spot, respectively. India's Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are next two on the list of top ODI bowlers in ICC rankings.

In other formats, India's Suryakumar Yadav is the top T20I batter while England's Adil Rashid is the number one T20I bowler. In Tests, New Zealand's Kane Williamson is the number one batter in the world and South African Kagiso Rabada tops the bowlers' list.

Among all-rounders, Shakib takes the top spot in T20Is with Australia's Marcus Stoinis right behind him and Proteas Aiden Markram at number three. Nabi and Raza round up the top five places of top T20I all-rounders.

In Test cricket, India's Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin continue to be at 1-2 with Shakib at third place. English skipper Ben Stokes is fourth on the list while India's Axar Patel completes top five.

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has replaced former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan as the number one ODI all-rounder in the latest ICC rankings. Nabi rose in the rankings on the back of his 136 and one wicket in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series in Sri Lanka.

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has replaced former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan as the number one ODI all-rounder in the latest ICC rankings. Nabi rose in the rankings on the back of his 136 and one wicket in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series in Sri Lanka. Shakib's non-participation in 50-over format since the 2023 ODI World Cup also helped the Afghan become the top all-rounder in the world. The Bangladesh skipper had been on top for almost five years. Among others on the list, Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza is third while Nabi's teammate Rashid Khan is fourth and Papua New Guinea's Assad Vala is fifth. Among ODI batters, Pakistan's Babar Azam is on the top with India's Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma being next three. New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell rounds up top five ODI batters' list. Also Read: Rajkot Test: Won’t term England as one of the most difficult teams, says India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja As for the bowlers, South Africa's Keshav Maharaj is on the top with Aussies Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa on second and third spot, respectively. India's Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are next two on the list of top ODI bowlers in ICC rankings. In other formats, India's Suryakumar Yadav is the top T20I batter while England's Adil Rashid is the number one T20I bowler. In Tests, New Zealand's Kane Williamson is the number one batter in the world and South African Kagiso Rabada tops the bowlers' list. Among all-rounders, Shakib takes the top spot in T20Is with Australia's Marcus Stoinis right behind him and Proteas Aiden Markram at number three. Nabi and Raza round up the top five places of top T20I all-rounders. In Test cricket, India's Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin continue to be at 1-2 with Shakib at third place. English skipper Ben Stokes is fourth on the list while India's Axar Patel completes top five.

Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi now top ODI all-rounder; replaces former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan

Veteran opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has credited current skipper Rohit Sharma for his performances during his playing days for India. Dhawan has been sidelined from the Indian set up for quite some time now but had a good run with Rohit at the top, adding 5,148 runs in 115 innings at an average of 45 from 2013-2022.

"My collaboration with Rohit &amp; his support at the other end at the top of the order has been instrumental in providing strong starts to the team, setting the foundation for successful chases and big totals. I seriously give credit for a lot of my best performances to Rohit's support," Dhawan said as reported by the news outlet Times of India.

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"Rohit on the other end gives that sense of comfort and assurance. I think our best innings was a 193-run opening stand against Australia in the fourth ODI at Mohali in 2019 &amp; the second best will be against Pakistan in the 2018 Asia Cup in Dubai where we put together a 210-run stand for the first wicket," he further added.

Dhawan had last played an ODI for India in December 2022 against Bangladesh while his last T20I in the Indian jersey came in July 2021 against Sri Lanka.

Once a force to reckon with at the top in the world cricket, at least in ODIs, the left-hand batter has 6,793 runs to his name in 167 matches. He scored these runs at an average of 44 along with 17 hundreds and 39 fifties. In T20Is, Dhawan has 1,759 runs in 68 games at a strike rate of 126.&nbsp;

In Tests, Dhawan played for India in just 34 games, scoring 2,315 runs at an average of 40. He also has seven hundreds to his name in the five-day games with a highest score of 190.

Veteran opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has credited current skipper Rohit Sharma for his performances during his playing days for India. Dhawan has been sidelined from the Indian set up for quite some time now but had a good run with Rohit at the top, adding 5,148 runs in 115 innings at an average of 45 from 2013-2022.

Veteran opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has credited current skipper Rohit Sharma for his performances during his playing days for India. Dhawan has been sidelined from the Indian set up for quite some time now but had a good run with Rohit at the top, adding 5,148 runs in 115 innings at an average of 45 from 2013-2022. "My collaboration with Rohit & his support at the other end at the top of the order has been instrumental in providing strong starts to the team, setting the foundation for successful chases and big totals. I seriously give credit for a lot of my best performances to Rohit's support," Dhawan said as reported by the news outlet Times of India. Also Read: How MS Dhoni's 'don't attack' advice changed Shivam Dube's game "Rohit on the other end gives that sense of comfort and assurance. I think our best innings was a 193-run opening stand against Australia in the fourth ODI at Mohali in 2019 & the second best will be against Pakistan in the 2018 Asia Cup in Dubai where we put together a 210-run stand for the first wicket," he further added. Dhawan had last played an ODI for India in December 2022 against Bangladesh while his last T20I in the Indian jersey came in July 2021 against Sri Lanka. Once a force to reckon with at the top in the world cricket, at least in ODIs, the left-hand batter has 6,793 runs to his name in 167 matches. He scored these runs at an average of 44 along with 17 hundreds and 39 fifties. In T20Is, Dhawan has 1,759 runs in 68 games at a strike rate of 126. In Tests, Dhawan played for India in just 34 games, scoring 2,315 runs at an average of 40. He also has seven hundreds to his name in the five-day games with a highest score of 190.

Veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan credits India skipper Rohit Sharma for his ‘best performances’ in ODIs

Bangladesh raced to their maiden ODI win against New Zealand on Saturday (Dec. 23) after beating the Kiwis by nine-wickets in the third ODI of the three-match series. Bangladesh had already lost the series after losing the first two ODIs but avoided the whitewash after winning the final ODI in an emphatic manner. New Zealand were bowled out for 98 - their lowest ODI score against Bangladesh before the visitors reached the target in 15.1 overs.

Kiwi coach Gray Stead had warned his&nbsp;team of a much improved bowling attack in the away condition as Bangladesh won the toss and&nbsp;elected to field first in Napier. Bangladesh pacers proved the Kiwi coach right as they sent half the New Zealand side back for just 63 runs in 20.2 overs.

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Such was the dominance of Bangladesh bowlers that only four Kiwi batters were able to cross the double-figure mark. Will Young top scored for the home team with 26 while skipper Tom Latham chipped in with 21. Apart from them, Josh Clarkson scored 16 and Adithya Ashok managed 10 runs.

For the visitors, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Soumya Sarkar took three wickets each while veteran Mustafizur Rahman took the remaining wicket. Tazim, who took 3/14, was aawarded Player of the Match award as well.

Chasing 99, Bangladesh made quick work of the target, thanks to skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto's unbeaten 51. Apart from Shanto, Anamul Haque also scored 37 runs. The visitors, however, had a hiccup when opener Sarkar, who had scored a sensational hundred in the last game, was retired hurt in the fifth over.

Sarkar had some trouble in his right eye and decided to walk off after being attended by the physio. Shanto and Haque, however, then added 69 runs for the first wicket and took the game away from the Kiwis.

Bangladesh raced to their maiden ODI win against New Zealand on Saturday (Dec. 23) after beating the Kiwis by nine-wickets in the third ODI of the three-match series.

Bangladesh raced to their maiden ODI win against New Zealand on Saturday (Dec. 23) after beating the Kiwis by nine-wickets in the third ODI of the three-match series. Bangladesh had already lost the series after losing the first two ODIs but avoided the whitewash after winning the final ODI in an emphatic manner. New Zealand were bowled out for 98 - their lowest ODI score against Bangladesh before the visitors reached the target in 15.1 overs. Kiwi coach Gray Stead had warned his team of a much improved bowling attack in the away condition as Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first in Napier. Bangladesh pacers proved the Kiwi coach right as they sent half the New Zealand side back for just 63 runs in 20.2 overs. Also Read: Pakistan spinner Noman Ali hospitalised in Australia, ruled out of ongoing Test series Such was the dominance of Bangladesh bowlers that only four Kiwi batters were able to cross the double-figure mark. Will Young top scored for the home team with 26 while skipper Tom Latham chipped in with 21. Apart from them, Josh Clarkson scored 16 and Adithya Ashok managed 10 runs. For the visitors, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Soumya Sarkar took three wickets each while veteran Mustafizur Rahman took the remaining wicket. Tazim, who took 3/14, was aawarded Player of the Match award as well. Chasing 99, Bangladesh made quick work of the target, thanks to skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto's unbeaten 51. Apart from Shanto, Anamul Haque also scored 37 runs. The visitors, however, had a hiccup when opener Sarkar, who had scored a sensational hundred in the last game, was retired hurt in the fifth over. Sarkar had some trouble in his right eye and decided to walk off after being attended by the physio. Shanto and Haque, however, then added 69 runs for the first wicket and took the game away from the Kiwis.

Bangladesh bowl out Kiwis for 98 runs in third ODI for maiden win in New Zealand

Indian captain KL Rahul praised his group of young players after Sanju Samson hit a maiden international century and set up a series-deciding win for India against South Africa in the third one-day international in Paarl on Thursday.

Samson made 108 in an Indian total of 296 for eight at Boland Park.&nbsp;

South African captain Aiden Markram's decision to send India in to bat on a slow pitch on a hot afternoon backfired as the hosts were bowled out for 218 in reply.

India arrived in South Africa without most of the players who took the country to the World Cup final last month. But they won two of the three matches in convincing fashion.

"It's a really young group of players," Rahul said at the post-match presentation. "They have played a lot of cricket but not at international level.&nbsp;

"The message was to let them adjust to international cricket and let them get used to the pressure. Have fun initially and after a few games start expecting things from them."

Left-arm opening bowler Arshdeep Singh rose to the challenge spectacularly. He took 10 wickets in the series, including four for 30 on Thursday, and was named player of the series.

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South Africa were well-placed when Tony de Zorzi (87) and Markram (36) put on 65 for the third wicket to take the total to 141 in the 26th over.&nbsp;

But the innings fell away when Markram gloved an attempted reverse sweep off Washington Sundar to wicketkeeper Rahul and De Zorzi was leg before wicket to Arshdeep 20 runs later.

Former international players in the commentary box were surprised at Markram's decision to bowl first but Markram said he didn't believe it influenced the result.&nbsp;

"We were good in small patches," he said. "I still don't think the surface changed much."

Samson summed up the conditions well, batting patiently as stroke-making became challenging when the two white balls lost their hardness.

Samson and Tilak Varma (52) took 88 balls to post a fifty partnership for the fourth wicket but they picked up the pace and eventually added 116 off 136 balls.

Samson made his runs off 114 balls with six fours and three sixes.

The foundation laid by Samson and Varma enabled India's lower-order batsmen to score rapidly towards the end of the innings, with 51 runs scored off the last five overs.

Indian captain KL Rahul praised his group of young players after Sanju Samson hit a maiden international century and set up a series-deciding win for India against South Africa in the third one-day international in Paarl on Thursday.

Indian captain KL Rahul praised his group of young players after Sanju Samson hit a maiden international century and set up a series-deciding win for India against South Africa in the third one-day international in Paarl on Thursday. Samson made 108 in an Indian total of 296 for eight at Boland Park. South African captain Aiden Markram's decision to send India in to bat on a slow pitch on a hot afternoon backfired as the hosts were bowled out for 218 in reply. India arrived in South Africa without most of the players who took the country to the World Cup final last month. But they won two of the three matches in convincing fashion. "It's a really young group of players," Rahul said at the post-match presentation. "They have played a lot of cricket but not at international level. "The message was to let them adjust to international cricket and let them get used to the pressure. Have fun initially and after a few games start expecting things from them." Left-arm opening bowler Arshdeep Singh rose to the challenge spectacularly. He took 10 wickets in the series, including four for 30 on Thursday, and was named player of the series. WATCH: Sanju Samson pulls out POWERFUL bicep celebration after maiden international ton vs South Africa South Africa were well-placed when Tony de Zorzi (87) and Markram (36) put on 65 for the third wicket to take the total to 141 in the 26th over. But the innings fell away when Markram gloved an attempted reverse sweep off Washington Sundar to wicketkeeper Rahul and De Zorzi was leg before wicket to Arshdeep 20 runs later. Former international players in the commentary box were surprised at Markram's decision to bowl first but Markram said he didn't believe it influenced the result. "We were good in small patches," he said. "I still don't think the surface changed much." Samson summed up the conditions well, batting patiently as stroke-making became challenging when the two white balls lost their hardness. Samson and Tilak Varma (52) took 88 balls to post a fifty partnership for the fourth wicket but they picked up the pace and eventually added 116 off 136 balls. Samson made his runs off 114 balls with six fours and three sixes. The foundation laid by Samson and Varma enabled India's lower-order batsmen to score rapidly towards the end of the innings, with 51 runs scored off the last five overs.

Rahul praises youngsters after Samson ton sets up ODI series win

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's lead at the head of the ODI Batting Rankings has been reduced to just six rating points as India's Shubman Gill and a host of stars in stunning form at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup close in on the Pakistan skipper. Babar has dropped a total of 829 rating points despite scoring 157 runs in five innings in the ongoing Cricket World Cup, his most recent effort saw him score a fighting 74 for the losing side against Afghanistan in Chennai.

On the other hand, Gill has 95 runs from just three matches for India, but the right-hander improved to 823 rating points on the back of his exceptional knock of 53 against Bangladesh in Pune. The India opener isn't the only player to close in on Babar's top ranking, the in-form South African opener Quinton de Kock is within the Pakistan skipper's reach as he sits in third place following an incredible start to the World Cup that has already seen him score three astounding centuries.

His teammate Heinrich Klaasen (moved up seven places to fourth — a new career-high rating), while experienced duo Virat Kohli (improved three spots) and David Warner (up two spots) share fifth place on the rankings after pulling off some good performances. Ever-reliable middle-order batter Daryl Mitchell is another player on the rise, with the Kiwi power hitter jumping 16 places to 13th overall after 268 runs from four innings at the World Cup.

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Coming to ODI bowler rankings, Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood maintains a narrow lead at the top, but a number of key challengers are in contention to overtake him with India quick Mohammed Siraj (up one place to second) his nearest rival after picking up six wickets from five appearances at the World Cup.

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj rose two places to third and a new career-high rating following his seven wickets at the tournament. Afghanistan's experienced cricketer Mohammad Nabi (up four places to sixth) and Australia spinner Adam Zampa (up four places to seventh) also made ground inside the top 10.

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan remained in front of the ODI rankings for all-rounders, with South Africa's Marco Jansen the biggest beneficiary with the in-form No.7 jumping 23 places on this list to share 11th place alongside Scotland's Michael Leask.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's lead at the head of the ODI Batting Rankings has been reduced to just six rating points as India's Shubman Gill and a host of stars in stunning form at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup close in on the Pakistan skipper.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's lead at the head of the ODI Batting Rankings has been reduced to just six rating points as India's Shubman Gill and a host of stars in stunning form at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup close in on the Pakistan skipper. Babar has dropped a total of 829 rating points despite scoring 157 runs in five innings in the ongoing Cricket World Cup, his most recent effort saw him score a fighting 74 for the losing side against Afghanistan in Chennai. On the other hand, Gill has 95 runs from just three matches for India, but the right-hander improved to 823 rating points on the back of his exceptional knock of 53 against Bangladesh in Pune. The India opener isn't the only player to close in on Babar's top ranking, the in-form South African opener Quinton de Kock is within the Pakistan skipper's reach as he sits in third place following an incredible start to the World Cup that has already seen him score three astounding centuries. His teammate Heinrich Klaasen (moved up seven places to fourth — a new career-high rating), while experienced duo Virat Kohli (improved three spots) and David Warner (up two spots) share fifth place on the rankings after pulling off some good performances. Ever-reliable middle-order batter Daryl Mitchell is another player on the rise, with the Kiwi power hitter jumping 16 places to 13th overall after 268 runs from four innings at the World Cup. Also Read: India tour of South Africa: Mohammed Shami to receive medical attention on ankle in Mumbai Coming to ODI bowler rankings, Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood maintains a narrow lead at the top, but a number of key challengers are in contention to overtake him with India quick Mohammed Siraj (up one place to second) his nearest rival after picking up six wickets from five appearances at the World Cup. South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj rose two places to third and a new career-high rating following his seven wickets at the tournament. Afghanistan's experienced cricketer Mohammad Nabi (up four places to sixth) and Australia spinner Adam Zampa (up four places to seventh) also made ground inside the top 10. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan remained in front of the ODI rankings for all-rounders, with South Africa's Marco Jansen the biggest beneficiary with the in-form No.7 jumping 23 places on this list to share 11th place alongside Scotland's Michael Leask.

ICC Rankings: Shubman Gill inches closer to dethrone Babar Azam from summit of ODI batters

South Africa defeated Pakistan on October 27 in an ODI World Cup 2023 match by one wicket. Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj helped their team win by scoring most precious runs with Maharaj hitting the winning four. Chasing 271, South Africa had a bit of scare after they lost nine wickets with 11 runs needed but eventually got home.

Speaking on the win, South Africa spinner Shamsi, who was at the crease with Maharaj, after the match, said, "Really happy, you know you played enough cricket as well to understand that sometimes it goes for you sometimes it doesn't so while it's going for me I'm happy to be able to contribute, you know to help the team win I didn't think I'll be able to put my pads on but it actually feels nice."

"The key was really holding your nerves in the end because it's so tempting when you see a spinner to play a big shot and try and finish it early," he added.

It was a big moment for South African players as they were able to defeat Pakistan for the first time in one of the seven World Cup meetings.

Pakistan kept taking wickets at regular interval despite scoring 270 as the bowlers put their heart out but the Proteas scampered over the line. The crushing defeat could lead Pakistan to the exit gate of the ongoing ODI World Cup.

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Pakistan was guilty of not scoring enough runs while batting first even with Shadab Khan and Saud Shakeel giving them hope of scoring 300 with 84-run partnership for the sixth wicket.

Nothing has gone right for Pakistan in this World Cup as they have lost four consecutive matches, only hope for them to make it to the top four is now to win their remaining three matches.

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South Africa defeated Pakistan on October 27 in an ODI World Cup 2023 match by one wicket. Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj helped their team win by scoring most precious runs with Maharaj hitting the winning four.

South Africa defeated Pakistan on October 27 in an ODI World Cup 2023 match by one wicket. Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj helped their team win by scoring most precious runs with Maharaj hitting the winning four. Chasing 271, South Africa had a bit of scare after they lost nine wickets with 11 runs needed but eventually got home. Speaking on the win, South Africa spinner Shamsi, who was at the crease with Maharaj, after the match, said, "Really happy, you know you played enough cricket as well to understand that sometimes it goes for you sometimes it doesn't so while it's going for me I'm happy to be able to contribute, you know to help the team win I didn't think I'll be able to put my pads on but it actually feels nice." "The key was really holding your nerves in the end because it's so tempting when you see a spinner to play a big shot and try and finish it early," he added. It was a big moment for South African players as they were able to defeat Pakistan for the first time in one of the seven World Cup meetings. Pakistan kept taking wickets at regular interval despite scoring 270 as the bowlers put their heart out but the Proteas scampered over the line. The crushing defeat could lead Pakistan to the exit gate of the ongoing ODI World Cup. Also Read: NFL: Dallas Cowboys rally late for 41-35 impressive win over Seattle Seahawks Pakistan was guilty of not scoring enough runs while batting first even with Shadab Khan and Saud Shakeel giving them hope of scoring 300 with 84-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Nothing has gone right for Pakistan in this World Cup as they have lost four consecutive matches, only hope for them to make it to the top four is now to win their remaining three matches. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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