Amidst speculation about the ODI futures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the inclusion of relatively unknown pacer Harshit Rana in India's squad for the Australia tour has raised eyebrows. This decision has been met with harsh criticism, with former player Kris Srikkanth accusing India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, of influencing the selection. Srikkanth also questioned the logic behind picking players with inconsistent performances while ignoring those with a proven track record. He emphasized the need for consistency and clear roles in the team, especially with the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching.
Tazmin Brits' record-breaking innings propels South Africa to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Women's World Cup. Her 101 off 89 balls included 15 boundaries and a six, earning her the title of first woman to score five ODI hundreds in one year. Brits, a former junior world javelin champion, has been in incredible form this year and played a crucial role in redeeming her team's poor performance against England.
South African opener Tazmin Brits continued her sensational form in Women's ODI as she smashed her seventh century in the format during the team's World Cup 2025 clash against New Zealand. In the process, she shattered a couple of world records, including becoming the first batter to hit five ODI tons in a year. Her blazing century helped South Africa shock New Zealand in a paltry chase of 232 runs.
In a surprising move, Shubman Gill has been announced as the new captain for India's ODI squad against Australia, with former skipper Rohit Sharma being removed from the position. This decision is in line with the Indian team's aim to groom a young captain for future tournaments, as highlighted by former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. While Rohit's contributions as a captain are acknowledged, the team is looking towards the future with Gill at the helm. Stay updated with the latest sports news, including live updates and in-depth coverage of ongoing matches across cricket, football, and chess.
The International League T20, which has recently been gaining more attention due to increased Indian participation, will see a number of well-known names from the Indian cricket world in its upcoming fourth edition. This includes players such as Dinesh Karthik, who has already confirmed his participation with Sharjah Warriorz, as well as other big names like R Ashwin, Ankit Rajpoot, Siddharth Kaul, and Priyank Panchal who are likely to be in the auction pool. With each team required to have a certain number of players from different countries, the league promises to be an exciting mix of international talent.
Lionel Messi further solidified his status as one of the greatest football players of all time as he achieved yet another milestone in his stellar career. During a match against the New England Revolution, Messi provided three assists, pushing his combined goals and assists for the 2025 season to over 40. This feat has him joining Carlos Vela in the exclusive club of players who have achieved over 40 goal involvements in a single MLS season.
Indian chess fans have much to look forward to as the FIDE World Cup 2025 is set to take place in Goa, with some of the biggest names in the game participating. The tournament will see top-seeded players like D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and Pragg and Erigaisi receive byes in the opening round, while Women's World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh will face off against Geek star Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis. In addition, other Indian players like Vidit Gujrathi, P. Harikrishna, and Nihal Sarin will also have a shot at the prestigious title. The event will also feature renowned international players like Anish Giri and Wesley So, making for an exciting and highly competitive tournament.
Battling it out on the field, Sevilla dominated against Barcelona, handing them their first defeat this season in a 4-1 victory. Despite a strong start from Barcelona, Sevilla took the lead with a goal from Luuk de Jong in the 8th minute. The pressure continued as Barcelona failed to convert a penalty kick, ultimately leading to a resounding victory for Sevilla.
Former India cricketer and national selector Saba Karim has joined the debate on the decision to remove Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain. He expresses his disagreement with the selectors' decision and suggests having separate captains for white-ball and red-ball cricket. He also shares his opinion on Suryakumar Yadav's potential dismissal as T20I captain after the 2026 T20 World Cup. In the midst of all this, Team India gears up for their upcoming match against the West Indies. Don't miss out on any updates and news from the Mega-Auction, follow Sportskeeda for live updates.
In an exciting match between India and Pakistan in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, India surpassed their previous highest total of 227 without a single player scoring a fifty. The impressive total of 247 was achieved with a 48-run opening stand and strong contributions from the middle order. However, Pakistan's Diana Baig dominated with best-ever World Cup figures by a Pakistan pacer and helped bowl out the Indian team for the first time ever in an ODI clash. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling match.