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Following processes established during Rahul Dravid’s tenure helped India win Champions Trophy, feels Rohit Sharma

October 8, 2025 00:07 IST

With Rohit and Dravid at the helm, India bounced back from their heartbreak of losing in the final of 2023 ODI World Cup at home to Australia by winning the next two ICC events -- the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI livestreaming

Afghanistan Vs Bangladesh 1st ODI: When and where to watch AFG vs BAN live?

October 10, 2025 23:30 IST

The Indian Express provides all the livestreaming info for the BAN vs AFG ODI match in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Brian Lara’s frank question to Roston Chase: ‘Do they really want to play for the West Indies?’Subscriber Only

October 7, 2025 23:34 IST

Financial crunch and talent drain to franchises are hindrances, but the biggest difference is the diminishing passion

Heather knight england vs Bangladesh Women's world Cup

Women’s World Cup 2025: Heather Knight saves England the blushes to seal 4-wicket win over spirited BangladeshSubscriber Only

October 7, 2025 23:59 IST

2017 World Cup-winning captain rode her luck, staying unbeaten on 79 off 111 balls and putting on 79 runs for the seventh wicket with Charlie Dean to seal a nervy victory.

Kane Williamson on future of Tests: ‘If only 3 teams are playing the format, it will struggle to survive’

October 9, 2025 09:55 IST

According to Williamson, irrespective of the discussions on a potential two-tier Test cricket system, it is the need of the hour for all playing nations to come together and find a solution.

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma in action. (FILE photo)

Brian Lara on Abhishek Sharma: ‘He still wants to find a way to get into the test team…’

October 7, 2025 21:30 IST

Another assistant coach Simon Helmot brings up a change Abhishek made last year that has helped in his shot-making ability

Players stayed off social media during Asia Cup to keep their mind on cricket, says Varun ChakaravarthySubscriber Only

October 7, 2025 21:41 IST

That India came away with the trophy was, to a great extent, due to the prowess of their spinners, and Varun was very much part of the turnaround in the final as Pakistan collapsed from 113 for 2 at one stage to be bowled out for 146.

Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh believes Varun Chakaravarthy should have been in Indian squad in place of Harshit Rana

October 7, 2025 21:45 IST

Former India chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth did not mince words as he lambasted the team management for the inclusion of Harshit Rana in the ODI squad for the Australia tour on Saturday

MS Dhoni completes drone remote pilot training in Chennai

October 7, 2025 20:40 IST

The former captain completed his drone flying training at a DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) facility owned by a company in which he is investor, in Chennai

India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy talks about how head coach Gautam Gambhir brings a Spartan mentality to the team

October 7, 2025 21:44 IST

The mystery spinner also credited India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Gambhir for giving him a specific role on his comeback to the side which boosted his confidence.

Women’s World Cup: It’s same Team India, whether men or women – how one of most creative commercials in recent times addresses prejudice against female gameSubscriber Only

November 1, 2025 14:37 IST

Moving away from routine India-Pakistan animosity and villainising Australia, JioStar's campaign urges fans to wear Smriti Mandhana's jersey with the same pride as a Virat Kohli one.

Prithvi Shaw scores 181 for Maharashtra vs Mumbai in Ranji warmup fixture, gets into heated spat with ex-teammates

October 8, 2025 16:06 IST

Shaw got to his century in 140 deliveries and put on a 305-run partnership with Arshin Kulkarni. He was, however, snapped up at 181 runs but had a heated exchange with his ex-teammates before walking off.

RP Singh recalls how former Indian Head coach predicted four years ago Shubman Gill would lead Indian side: ‘There were the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma…’

October 7, 2025 19:01 IST

Gill has also been named the captain for the upcoming ODI series against Australia

Piers Morgan Alastair Cook weasel KP saga

Piers Morgan apologizes to Alastair Cook for calling him a weasel over Kevin Pietersen saga in 2014

October 7, 2025 17:50 IST

In a recent episode of the Stick To Cricket podcast, Morgan and Cook came face to face with the broadcaster apologising to the ex-player for being hostile towards him for all these years.

India vs Australia ODI, T20 Series 2025: Schedule, Match Dates, Squad, Time Table, Players List, Venues, other details

October 10, 2025 16:51 IST

India vs Australia (IND vs AUS) T20, ODI Series 2025 Schedule, Squad, Dates, Time Table: The Indian Express gives all the live details of upcoming India vs Australia series starting on October 19 in Melbourne

Abhishek Sharma Kuldeep Yadav ICC Player of the Month

Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav nominated for ICC’s Player of the month award for September

October 7, 2025 16:54 IST

Both players were part of India's Asia Cup 2025 winning squad in the United Arab Emirates.

Father’s advice that gave India Zaheer Khan: ‘So many engineers in India, but not too many working hard to be fast bowlers’

October 7, 2025 16:13 IST

Bakhtiyar Khan brought him to Mumbai from Shrirampur in Ahmednagar at 17, where he was picked in a MRF pace talent hunt

Manoj Tiwary alleges Gambhir was behind retirements of Rohit, Virat and Ashwin: ‘These guys will raise questions…made sure that these guys are not there’

October 7, 2025 16:35 IST

'I have observed that since this coach took on the role, a lot of controversies have arisen,' said Tiwary

Aakash Chopra reacts to low crowds in IND vs WI Ahmedabad Test: ‘Take Test matches to smaller centres. If you don’t want a tier system’

October 7, 2025 14:21 IST

India beat West Indies by an innings and 140 runs

Mithali Raj, Raavi Kalpana to have stands named after them at Visakhapatnam stadium

October 7, 2025 13:24 IST

The naming of the stands will take place on the same day as India takes on Australia in Visakhapatnam in the ODI World Cup

Australia's Mitchell Starc had opted out of Australia's Champions Trophy squad. (Reuters)

IND vs AUS: Mitchell Starc returns, Marnus Labuschagne dropped from Australia ODI squad vs Shubman Gill’s India

October 7, 2025 12:48 IST

Starc last played in an ODI for Australia in November 2024 in Adelaide against Pakistan.

Aiden Markram hasn't played Test cricket since his player-of-the-match performance in the WTC final. (AP Photo)

World Test Champions South Africa start new cycle with Pakistan and India tours, prepare for spin onslaught

October 7, 2025 00:32 IST

South Africa will be captained by Aiden Markram in Pakistan, who admitted that they now have targets on their backs after winning the World Test Championship.