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October 29, 2025 3:39 PM

Rohit Sharma becomes oldest Indian to top ICC ODI batting rankings

Indian opener Rohit Sharma has become the oldest Indian batter to claim the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI rankings, achieving the milestone at the age of 38. Rohit climbed two places to the top after scoring an unbeaten century in the third and ...

October 29, 2025 2:59 PM

Late replacement Blair Tickner fires NZ to ODI series win over England

Late replacement Blair Tickner took four for 34 and Daryl Mitchell hit 56 not out as New Zealand beat England by five wickets in the second one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday to seal the three-match series. The Black Caps skittled the to...

October 29, 2025 2:55 PM

Australia captain Pat Cummins returns to bowling in buildup to Ashes

Australia captain Pat Cummins has eased back into bowling in his rehabilitation from a lower-back injury as he scrambles to be fit for the second Ashes test against England. Cummins was ruled out of the series-opener in Perth starting on November 21...

October 29, 2025 10:19 AM

India, Australia set for high-voltage T20I opener in Canberra as World Cup preparations begin

India are set to take on Australia in the opening T20I of the five-match series at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday. The Men in Blue, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will look to start the series on a winning note and avenge their 1–2 defeat in th...

October 28, 2025 5:02 PM

Alex Carey hoping Australia fans can block out English taunts during Ashes

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey remembers a hostile reception from English crowds after stumping Jonny Bairstow at Lord's during the 2023 Ashes and hopes home fans can drown out the taunts of the Barmy Army in the coming series. Carey sparked a 'S...

October 28, 2025 5:00 PM

Window for fast marathons closing because of climate change, report finds

Climate change is narrowing the window for record-breaking performances at the world's top marathons, according to new research released ahead of Sunday's New York City Marathon. Concerned elite athletes say rising temperatures are reshaping the spo...

October 28, 2025 12:44 PM

Shafali Verma replaces injured Pratika Rawal in India’s World Cup squad ahead of semis

India have named Shafali Verma as a replacement for Pratika Rawal, who has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 with an ankle injury, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Sunday. Rawal twisted her ankle durin...

October 28, 2025 11:10 AM

He is stable and under supervision for few days: Suryakumar provides update on Shreyas Iyer

India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Sydney hospital after sustaining a spleen laceration, is stable and has been responding to messages over the phone, India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yada...

October 28, 2025 10:13 AM

Lionel Messi eyes 2026 World Cup despite age and fitness concerns

Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes to play at the 2026 World Cup in North America, acknowledging his age and fitness will dictate his role in defending Argentina’s 2022 title. The Arg...

October 28, 2025 9:47 AM

Simeone and Baena strike as Atletico beat Betis to extend unbeaten run

Atletico Madrid extended their unbeaten run in LaLiga to nine matches with a 2-0 victory over hosts Real Betis on Monday, courtesy of goals from Giuliano Simeone and Alex Baena. The victory marked a significant milestone for Diego Simeone's side, wh...

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