Harleen Deol's maiden century propelled India to a 115-run victory over West Indies, sealing the series lead. Her knock of 115, along with contributions from Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues, helped India achieve an impressive 358 for five.
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Venkatesh Iyer expresses his excitement about playing under Ajinkya Rahane's leadership as KKR's vice-captain. He highlights Rahane's initiative and experience, stating it will be a valuable learning experience. Venkatesh is ready to embrace his new role and contribute to the team's success. Despite stepping into a leadership position, Venkatesh revealed that he has not had direct discussions with former KKR captain Shreyas Iyer or mentor Gautam Gambhir regarding his new role.
Cricket Australia announced that spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who played a key role in the Test series victory in Sri Lanka, has been cited for a suspect bowling action. He will undergo tests to determine the legitimacy of his action, and if found illegal, he will be prohibited from bowling until corrected.
Australia's Cricket Board has awarded young batter Sam Konstas with his first central contract for the 2025-26 season after his impressive debut performance against India. Matthew Kuhnemann, cleared after a suspect bowling action report, and all-rounder Beau Webster also made the list. Australia are set to play crucial matches, including the World Test Championship final and the Ashes this year.
Express pacer Mayank Yadav is set to miss the upcoming white-ball series against England, including five T20Is and three ODIs, due to a back injury. The 22-year-old has been recovering at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and last played a match on October 12, 2023.
Ravindra Jadeja became the fifth Indian bowler to secure 600 international wickets. He achieved the milestone during the first ODI against England in Nagpur. Jadeja's final figures of 3 for 26 helped India dismiss England for 248. He joins legends like Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh, and Kapil Dev.
New Zealand has secured a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final after defeating South Africa by 50 runs in the semifinals. The Black Caps will face India, who remained unbeaten in the tournament, at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. New Zealand now stand on the brink of history as they aim to secure their second Champions Trophy title, having last won the prestigious tournament in 2000 in Kenya—their only major ICC white-ball triumph.
Smaran Ravichandran's 101 off 92 balls guided Karnataka to a fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy, defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs in a high-scoring final. Supported by Krishnan Srijith's 78 and Abhinav Manohar's explosive 79, Karnataka posted 348/6. Despite Dhruv Shorey's century, Vidarbha fell short, being all out for 312 in 48.2 overs.
Axar Patel has been appointed as the vice-captain of India's T20I squad for the home series against England. Despite this, says captain Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya remains an integral part of the leadership team. The skipper emphasized his long-standing relationship with Hardik and the collective decision-making approach within the team.
Steve Waugh is confident Virat Kohli will overcome his form slump, emphasizing that great players find ways to rectify issues. He also discusses the unpredictability of the upcoming India-Pakistan match, the importance of having interests outside cricket, and the continued relevance of ODIs. Waugh identifies India, New Zealand, Australia, and England as strong contenders for the Champions Trophy semifinals.