Despite being 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prove himself as one of the greatest footballers of all time, earning the GOAT Award from Liga Portugal. With over 940 career goals and counting, Ronaldo shows no signs of slowing down and is determined to continue contributing to both his club and the Portuguese National Team. As Portugal dominates their World Cup qualifiers, securing early qualification seems to be right within reach, with Ronaldo leading the charge with three goals last month.
Mooney and King make history with their 106-run stand for the ninth wicket, becoming the first batting pair to add more than 100 runs in a Women's ODI. The previous record was held by Ashleigh Gardner and Kim Garth, who added 77 runs in a match against South Africa in 2024. This record-breaking performance helped Australia secure a win against Pakistan in Colombo on Wednesday.
The 29-year-old spinner, Alana King, made history on Wednesday by becoming the first cricketer to score a half-century in Women's ODIs while playing at the No. 10 position. She achieved this feat during the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup match against Pakistan, where she remained unbeaten on 51 runs from 49 balls. Not only did she break the record for the highest score by a No. 10 batter in Women's ODIs, but she also set a new partnership record of 106 runs for the ninth wicket with her teammate Beth Mooney. This impressive performance solidified Australia's victory in the World Cup and cemented King's name in the record books.
In a spectacular performance, Australian batter Beth Mooney scored her fifth ODI hundred and first World Cup ton, rescuing her team from a top-order collapse to lead them to a formidable score of 221/9. In the second innings, Australia's bowlers, led by Kim Garth (3/14) and Megan Schutt (2/25), restricted Pakistan to 114 all out, securing a comfortable 107-run victory. This is Australia's second win in the tournament, while Pakistan suffered their third consecutive loss.
Australian duo Beth Mooney and Alana King put on a sensational partnership of 106 runs for the ninth wicket, breaking not only the record for the highest partnership in Women's ODI history but also the highest in a Women's ODI World Cup match. Mooney's composed century and King's powerful cameo rescued Australia from a precarious position, guiding them to a competitive total of 221 runs against Pakistan. However, with the Pakistani bowlers putting up a solid performance, the match is set for an exciting finish.
During a friendly match between Mumbai and Maharashtra, former Indian and Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw was involved in a heated altercation with his former teammates. This happened after Shaw scored a brilliant century and was subjected to intense sledging from the Mumbai side. While there is no official information on any escalation of the matter, video footage shows an on-field umpire stepping in to pacify Shaw and the incident lasting only a few minutes.
Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra is critical of T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's poor batting performance in the Asia Cup 2025. Despite India's victory, Chopra emphasized the need for Yadav to analyze his individual performance in detail. Former India pacer Varun Aaron also points out Yadav's struggles in tournament finals, while Sportskeeda journalist Renin Wilben Albert sheds light on Yadav's journey from aspiring cricketer to cricket journalist.
On his 47th birthday, Indian cricket fans reminisce about Zaheer Khan's journey from aspiring engineer to one of India's best left-arm fast bowlers. A nudge from his father, who recognized the dearth of genuine fast bowlers in India, and a love for cricket led Zaheer on a path to success. Overcoming some initial struggles in Test cricket, Zak honed his skills and became a vital member of India's 2011 World Cup winning team. His love story with actor Sagarika Ghatge is also recounted, highlighting the role of sports in bringing the two families together. As we celebrate his birthday, we remember Zak as a rare gem in Indian cricket, and his impact on the game.
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.
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.