Despite Mohammad Siraj's impressive saves on the boundary, India struggled in the first ODI against Australia, only managing to score 136 runs in 26 overs due to rain interruptions. While Siraj's efforts were a bright spot for the visitors, Australia's batters easily chased down a DLS target of 131 to win by 7 wickets. India's pacers failed to match the control of their Australian counterparts, with Mitchell Marsh taking advantage and hitting sixes off each of them.
In a crucial Women's World Cup clash, Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma etched her name into the history books by becoming just the fourth player in the world to have achieved the rare double of scoring 2000 runs and taking 150 wickets in ODIs. She also joined legend Jhulan Goswami as the second Indian bowler to have reached the milestone of 150 ODI wickets. Deepti's crucial strike in the 16th over provided the much-needed breakthrough for India and cemented her place in the record books.
The decision to pick pacer Harshit Rana over seasoned player Mohammed Shami for India's tour of Australia has caused quite a stir among former cricketers. While Rana's inclusion has surprised many, critics like K. Srikkanth and Ravichandran Ashwin have questioned the decision, with the former accusing head coach Gautam Gambhir of being biased. Gambhir, however, defended Rana's selection, citing his performance and the unfairness of targeting a young player on social media.
In the 20th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Deepti Sharma achieved a personal milestone by taking her 150th wicket in ODI cricket. This came in the 16th over of the match when she dismissed England opener Tammy Beaumont. Despite this breakthrough, England continued to dominate the Indian bowlers, scoring at a good rate and losing just one wicket by the 18th over. India will need to keep taking wickets to prevent a big total from the visitors.
21-year-old Shubman Gill took over as captain for Team India in the ODI match against Australia but was unable to secure a win. With this defeat, Gill's name entered an unwanted list as he became only the second Indian to lose in their first Test, ODI and T20I as captain. This is in contrast to Virat Kohli's successful debut as captain across all formats previously.
After a tough loss in the opening Test, the West Indies showed grit and determination in their second Test against India. Despite falling short, the team's efforts were acknowledged by Team India coach Gautam Gambhir, who gave a motivational speech and urged them to continue inspiring the next generation of cricketers. This proves that even small contributions within a team can make a big impact, and a solid Test team is the hallmark of a good cricketing nation.
Team India's strong start in the first ODI against Australia was hampered by Shreyas Iyer's early dismissal for 11 runs. The right-handed batter fell to Josh Hazlewood's clever ploy of utilising short-pitched deliveries, showcasing the veteran seamer's excellent abilities. With India's top order crumbling, the visitors were in trouble at 52/4 in 16.4 overs. Stay updated with live coverage of the 2025 IPL auction and other cricket news at Sportskeeda.
Indian cricketer, Arshdeep Singh, the joint-most expensive Indian bowler in IPL history, credits teammate Jasprit Bumrah for his success in bowling yorkers. Arshdeep, who is India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is, recently appeared on the Breakfast With Champions show where he talked about his inspiration for mastering yorkers. He also revealed that he has studied videos of legendary bowlers such as Wasim Akram and Zaheer Khan to improve his bowling skills.
India's Women's World Cup hopes hang in the balance as they face off against England in a crucial match. Despite a shaky start, India is determined to qualify for the semifinals, but will need to make significant improvements, especially in batting and bowling. Meanwhile, England is looking to maintain their strong position in the tournament and welcome back key players Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell.
The Indian Cricket Team is gearing up for their upcoming ODI series against Australia, with the spotlight on star players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. In a recently posted video, the two were seen having an intense conversation with head coach Gautam Gambhir during a practice session. This has sparked mixed reactions among fans, as Rohit Sharma had recently been replaced as the ODI captain by Shubman Gill. However, the right-hander has been working hard to make a comeback and looked in great shape during the net session.