Why India vs Australia first T20I in Canberra was reduced to 18 overs a side

Why India vs Australia first T20I in Canberra was reduced to 18 overs a side

The first India–Australia T20I in Canberra has been reduced to 18 overs a side following a rain delay. As per the revised conditions, the PowerPlay will last for 5.2 overs, meaning India will have two more balls with fielding restrictions in place when play restarts. In the adjusted bowling quotas, three bowlers can bowl a…

Sai Sudharsan embraces India No. 3 role, credits coach Gautam Gambhir for mindset shift

Sai Sudharsan embraces India No. 3 role, credits coach Gautam Gambhir for mindset shift

India’s newest No. 3 in Tests, Sai Sudharsan, feels he has settled into the challenges of batting in a crucial position for his side. Speaking to the media on the eve of India A’s four-day match against South Africa A on Wednesday, he also mentioned the confidence boost he received from head coach Gautam Gambhir…

IND vs AUS, Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: Shafali in focus as India, Australia reignite semifinal rivalry

IND vs AUS, Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: Shafali in focus as India, Australia reignite semifinal rivalry

Australia has won seven of the 12 Women’s ODI World Cup editions so far. The last time it lost a World Cup game was eight years ago — to India — when Harmanpreet Kaur produced her unforgettable blitz in Derby in July 2017. No wonder then that the 2025 edition has often been dubbed as…

Real Madrid to seek ‘substantial damages’ from UEFA as Super League row rumbles on

Real Madrid to seek ‘substantial damages’ from UEFA as Super League row rumbles on

Real Madrid will take legal action to “claim substantial damages” from UEFA after a Spanish court dismissed an appeal against a ruling that the governing body infringed free competition rules in opposing the European Super League (ESL). UEFA, as well as the Spanish FA (RFEF) and La Liga, appealed the initial judgement from the Madrid…

Laura Wolvaardt becomes first South Africa player to reach 5000 runs in women’s ODIs

Laura Wolvaardt becomes first South Africa player to reach 5000 runs in women’s ODIs

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt became the first player from the country to reach 5000 runs in women’s ODIs. The opener reached this milestone during the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semifinal against England on Wednesday at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. She also scored a half-century in the match. With the fifty, she now…

IND A vs SA A, 1st Unofficial Test: Rishabh Pant leads India A, aims to regain rhythm ahead of South Africa series

IND A vs SA A, 1st Unofficial Test: Rishabh Pant leads India A, aims to regain rhythm ahead of South Africa series

Fearlessness and flamboyance are set to take centre stage at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Grounds as Rishabh Pant makes his return to competitive cricket, leading India A against South Africa A starting Thursday. This marks Pant’s long-awaited comeback after a three-month injury layoff. The wicketkeeper-batter injured his foot during the fourth Test against England…