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ICC ODI rankings: Rohit Sharma closes in on Babar Azam, Rachin Ravindra gains big; Virat Kohli drops down

Indian captain Rohit Sharma benefitted from his 83-ball 76 in the Champions Trophy final as he gained a couple of spots in the latest ICC rankings for batters in ODIs to find himself in third position. Rohit didn't have a great tournament scoring just 104 runs in four matches prior to the final but the skipper came clutch when it mattered the most chasing against New Zealand in the summit clash. While Virat Kohli, India's batting great in ODIs, slipped down a couple of spots. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/icc-odi-batting-rankings-rohit-sharma-closes-in-on-babar-azam-rachin-ravindra-gains-big-virat-kohli-drops-down-champions-trophy-2025-03-12-980337

West Indies M vs England M IMLT20 Live Score: West Indies beat England in thrilling encounter

West Indies M vs England M IMLT20 Live Score: West Indies beat England in thrilling encounter  West Indies Masters will take on England Masters on February 27 at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Notably, the Brian Lara-led side defeated Australia Masters in their opening game of the competition while England suffered a nine-wicket defeat to India and are at the bottom of the points table.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/wim-vs-engm-international-masters-league-t20-live-score-west-indies-masters-vs-england-masters-dr-dy-patil-sports-academy-latest-match-updates-2025-02-27-978277

ICC clears Australia left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann of suspect bowling action

Australia's left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been cleared to bowl by the International Cricket Council (ICC). He was reported for suspect action following the conclusion of two-match Test series against Sri Lanka that Australia 2-0 away from home. He had picked 16 wickets in four innings of the series but was reported for the first time by the umpires in his professional career that got underway in 2017. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/icc-clears-australia-left-arm-spinner-matt-kuhnemann-of-suspect-bowling-action-2025-02-26-978097

Delhi Capitals appoint former T20 World Cup-winning coach in assistant capacity ahead of IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals have added another member to their coaching staff ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025. DC overhauled their support staff, appointing Hemang Badani as head coach and bringing in Venugopal Rao as the director of cricket. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/delhi-capitals-appoint-former-t20-world-cup-winning-coach-in-assistant-capacity-ahead-of-ipl-2025-2025-02-25-977895

IND vs PAK: Shikhar Dhawan turns up in style to present ace spinner with fielding medal | WATCH

Team India continued their red-hot form in the Champions Trophy 2025. The side took on Pakistan in their second game of the tournament. The high-octane clash was held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23. After limiting Pakistan to a score of 241 runs, Virat Kohli’s century helped India register an emphatic win against their arch-rivals.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-pak-shikhar-dhawan-turns-up-in-style-to-present-ace-spinner-with-fielding-medal-watch-2025-02-24-977719

Virat Kohli creates history, breaks former Indian captain's record during IND vs PAK Champions Trophy clash

India veteran batter Virat Kohli created history in the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 23.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-creates-history-breaks-former-indian-captain-s-record-during-ind-vs-pak-champions-trophy-clash-2025-02-23-977577

World Cup winning captain picks his Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finalists, leaves out massive side

The Champions Trophy 2025 is well underway. With some sides having played the first game of their campaigns, there are some teams who are still yet to play their first game. However, despite the games yet to come, there is no doubt that the tournament is going to be one to remember for the fans.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/world-cup-winning-captain-picks-his-champions-trophy-2025-semi-finalists-leaves-out-massive-side-2025-02-22-977413

Mumbai Indians unveil new jersey ahead of IPL 2025 season

Ahead of the new IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 season, five-time champions Mumbai Indian have come forward and unveiled their new jersey ahead of the season. The five-time champions are the joint most successful side in the history of the tournament. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mumbai-indians-unveil-new-jersey-ahead-of-ipl-2025-season-2025-02-21-977301

Kerala end 74-year wait to qualify for Ranji Trophy final, Vidharbha beat Mumbai

In a historic day for Kerala, the side has managed to end their 74-year wait and have scripted history by qualifying for the Ranji Trophy final. In a semi-final clash between Kerala and Gujarat, it was Gujarat who fell shockingly close to the finish line, handing their opponents a 2-run lead.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/kerala-end-74-year-wait-to-qualify-for-ranji-trophy-final-vidharbha-beat-mumbai-2025-02-21-977297

Virat Kohli equals historic ODI record with fielding brilliance in Bangladesh clash

Game 2 of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 saw India take on Bangladesh. Both sides locked horns at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Thursday, February 20. The game saw Bangladesh coming in to bat first, and it is safe to say that the Indian team were more than efficient with the ball.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-equals-historic-odi-record-with-fielding-brilliance-in-bangladesh-clash-2025-02-20-977154

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB takes U-turn as Indian flag flies high in Karachi

A controversy erupted earlier this week when the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) initially decided not to fly the Indian flag at Karachi's National Stadium for the Champions Trophy. However, after a video of the incident went viral on social media, the International Cricket Council (ICC) stepped in. Following discussions between officials from the two boards, the Indian flag has now been hoisted at the stadium ahead of the tournament's opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-pcb-takes-u-turn-as-indian-flag-flies-high-in-karachi-2025-02-19-976951

South Africa win their Champions Trophy warm-up match; Bangladesh lose in Dubai ahead of India clash

South Africa have got some momentum going into the Champions Trophy with a narrow win against the Pakistan Shaheens in the informal warm-up fixture in Karachi on Monday, February 17. Wiaan Mulder is really pushing for that No 7 spot to be his own and might have just confirmed his place with an all-round show with both bat and ball as the Proteas chased down 322 runs with an over left and contributions through the order, starting from the openers to the middle and the lower order. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/south-africa-win-their-champions-trophy-warm-up-match-bangladesh-lose-in-dubai-ahead-of-india-clash-2025-02-18-976745

'I was a missing piece for the WPL': Deandra Dottin leaves commentators in splits after good start for GG

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin has taken to the Women's Premier League (WPL) like fish to water. Dottin, who lit up the last year's Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE has brought destruction and power to the WPL with that Caribbean flavour and was the first one to admit herself that she was the missing piece for the WPL. In the two games so far in the 2025 edition of the WPL, Dottin scored a 13-ball 25 in the first match against RCB before making a telling contribution with both bat and ball in the Gujarat Giants' first win on Sunday, February 16. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/i-was-a-missing-piece-for-the-wpl-deandra-dottin-leaves-commentators-in-splits-with-her-response-after-good-start-for-gg-gujarat-giants-2025-02-17-976555

BCCI secretary reflects on Jasprit Bumrah's exclusion from CT 2025 squad

The stage is set for the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy 2025. The eight best teams in world cricket will go head to head in hopes of getting their hands on the title. Ahead of the tournament, it is clear that the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team are one of the biggest favourites to go all the way.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/bcci-secretary-reflects-on-jasprit-bumrah-s-exclusion-from-ct-2025-squad-2025-02-15-976329

Australian legend suggest major change in Australia's batting order ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

With the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy 2025 looming on the horizon, the problems have continued to pile up for Australia. The side will be going into the tournament on the back of several injuries. It is worth noting that the likes of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Cameron Green will be unavailable for the Aussies ahead of the event.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/australian-legend-suggest-major-change-in-australia-s-batting-order-ahead-of-champions-trophy-2025-2025-02-15-976361

Rohit Sharma departs for Dubai ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

The stage is set for the commencement of the Champions Trophy 2025. With some of the best teams in world cricket competing for the title, many eyes will be set upon the Indian team. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue will be hoping for a repeat of the 2013 campaign, as the side aims to go all the way and get their hands on their third Champions Trophy title.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rohit-sharma-departs-for-dubai-ahead-of-champions-trophy-2025-2025-02-15-976360

MI vs DC Live: When and where to watch WPL live on TV and streaming?

Mumbai Indians will host Delhi Capitals in the second match of WPL 2025 at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. The Meg Lanning-led side finished as runners-up in both 2023 and 2024 and will be hoping to get over the line this time around. They also finished as the league leaders in the last edition and if they manage to repeat the same, Delhi will eventually qualify for their third final in history. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mi-vs-dc-live-when-and-where-to-watch-wpl-live-on-tv-and-streaming-2025-02-15-976359

ICC announces broadcast details for Champions Trophy 2025

The upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy 2025 is right around the corner; the marquee event is all set to kick off with Pakistan taking on New Zealand on February 19. The eight best teams in world cricket will hope to put in their best performances and aim to get their hands on the title.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/icc-announces-broadcast-details-for-champions-trophy-2025-2025-02-15-976352

Women’s Premier League 2025 live telecast: When and where to watch WPL 2025 live on TV and streaming in India?

The third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 will begin on February 14 with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Gujarat Giants at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. This year, the tournament will be hosted across four venues, starting with Vadodara and continuing with Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. The league stage will continue till March 11, followed by the Eliminator on March 13 and finally, the final of the competition will be hosted on March 15 at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/women-s-premier-league-2025-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-wpl-2025-live-on-tv-and-streaming-in-india-2025-02-13-976087

Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record, becomes first Indian to achieve special feat against England

Indian maestro Virat Kohli shattered a record of Sachin Tendulkar during the third ODI of the series against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 12. Surpassing Sachin, Kohli has become the first Indian to reach a special milestone in international cricket against England. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-breaks-sachin-tendulkar-record-becomes-first-indian-to-achieve-special-feat-against-england-2025-02-12-975923

Heinrich Klaasen aims to knock out Pakistan and qualify for tri-series final

South Africa suffered a six-wicket defeat to New Zealand in their first match of the tri-series. They will challenge hosts Pakistan in their upcoming game and the winner will eventually qualify for the final, as both teams lost their opening clash of the tournament. Meanwhile, despite several of their key players missing due to SA20, the Proteas produced an excellent show with the bat and the team hopes to produce something similar to get the job done against Pakistan. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/heinrich-klaasen-aims-to-knock-out-pakistan-and-qualify-for-tri-series-final-2025-02-11-975800

Steve Smith or Travis Head? Australia set to name this player as captain for Champions Trophy: Report

Cricket Australia are set to name Steve Smith as their captain for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, slated to begin on February 19. Regular captain Pat Cummins is ruled out of the marquee event, owing to an ankle injury, which opened the room for discussion for Australia’s captain for the Champions Trophy. Mitchell Marsh, the leader of the T20I side was expected to take over as he did during the England series but the all-rounder too suffered an injury and is out of the competition. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/steve-smith-or-travis-head-australia-set-to-name-this-player-as-captain-for-champions-trophy-report-2025-02-11-975797

Vaibhav Arora describes 'emotional attachment' with KKR, says it's like 'own family'

Vaibhav Arora had a fantastic campaign, clinching 11 wickets in ten matches in the Indian Premier League 2025 season. He supported Harshit Rana and Mitchell Starc as the Kolkata Knight Riders went on to win third third title in the competition. The team management was heavily impressed by Vaibhav’s influence with the new ball and for the same reason, they bought him once again for INR 1.8 crore in the mega-auction. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/vaibhav-arora-describes-emotional-attachment-with-kkr-says-it-s-like-own-family-2025-02-11-975793

No Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep, Pant in; India's probable Playing XI for 3rd ODI against England

India and England are all set to have a crack at each other in the third and final ODI of the three-match series. The Men in Blue have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series and are now looking to sweep it to tick off their preparations for the Champions Trophy. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/no-jasprit-bumrah-arshdeep-pant-in-india-probable-playing-xi-for-3rd-odi-against-england-2025-02-11-975792

Ajinkya Rahane slams Ranji Trophy century after 762 days in special 200th first-class game

Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane ended his wait of a hundred as he slammed a ton in the Ranji trophy after 762 days in Mumbai's quarterfinal clash against Haryana on Tuesday, February 11.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ajinkya-rahane-slams-ranji-trophy-century-after-762-days-in-special-200th-first-class-game-2025-02-11-975728

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Highlights: India beat England by four wickets to take unassailable 2-0 lead

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Highlights: India beat England by four wickets to take unassailable 2-0 lead India vs England Live Updates: With a win secured in the first ODI in Nagpur, the Indian team look more confident as ever as they gear up to take on England in the second ODI. Both tems have assembled at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack for the second ODI. Interestingly, ace India batter Virat Kohli had missed the first ODI due to a knee problem, however, many have been expecting for the star batter's return in the second ODI as India aim to strengthen their grip on the series, as they have a chance to win the three-game affair today. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-england-2nd-odi-live-cricket-score-ind-vs-eng-live-updates-barabati-stadium-cuttack-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-jos-buttler-shreyas-iyer-975396

Nathan Lyon's special connection with Galle! Legendary spinner reaches 550 wickets during Sri Lanka Test

Australia's iconic spinner Nathan Lyon added another feather to his legacy when he reached the milestone of 550 wickets in Test cricket during the ongoing second match against Sri Lanka in Galle.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/nathan-lyon-special-connection-with-galle-legendary-spinner-reaches-550-wickets-during-sri-lanka-test-2025-02-08-975336

SA20 2025 final live telecast: When and where to watch MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape clash in India?

Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town are all set to have a crack at each other for the final of the SA20 2025 at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, February 8.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/sa20-2025-final-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-mi-cape-town-vs-sunrisers-eastern-cape-clash-in-india-2025-02-08-975308

Shreyas Iyer reveals he wasn’t part of original playing XI for first ODI vs England, explains details

Shreyas Iyer, who was terrific for India in the ODI World Cup 2023, lost his spot in the playing XI after flopping in the back-to-back ODIs against Sri Lanka in 2024. Rishabh Pant then replaced him in the playing XI. Since then, Iyer scored plenty of runs in domestic cricket and was in the scheme of things for the upcoming Champions Trophy, slated to begin on February 19. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/shreyas-iyer-reveals-he-wasn-t-part-of-original-playing-xi-for-first-odi-vs-england-explains-details-virat-kohli-2025-02-06-975014

'How could you bench him?': Ex-cricketers slam Indian captain, coach after Shreyas Iyer's selection revelation

It's not often that a batter, who gave an all-timer of a World Cup campaign smashing 530 runs at an average of 66 and a strike rate of 133 would not be sure of his place in the playing XI the next time his team plays. But Shreyas Iyer had to wait for someone to pull up sore to be able to fight his place back in India's ODI side, despite averaging over 50 and having a strike rate of 100 while playing at No 4 for India for a couple of years now. And what did Iyer do? The IPL and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy-winning captain made sure that his place isn't even in doubt, hopefully. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/how-could-you-bench-him-ex-cricketers-slam-indian-captain-coach-after-shreyas-iyer-s-selection-revelation-rohit-sharma-ind-vs-eng-1st-odi-2025-02-07-975062

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith leaves Ricky Ponting behind to create history for Australia in Test cricket

Steve Smith continued his ascent on Test record lists as he created history for Australia on Day 1 of the second and final encounter against Sri Lanka in the ongoing series on Thursday, February 6. Smith grabbed a couple of catches on the first day of the second Galle Test sending back Kamindu Mendis and Prabath Jayasuriya, taking his overall tally of grabs to 197, which is the most by any Australian fielder as he went past Ricky Ponting's record of 196. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/sl-vs-aus-steve-smith-leaves-ricky-ponting-behind-to-create-history-for-australia-in-test-cricket-most-catches-2025-02-07-975054

Rohit Sharma's international career will be decided post Champions Trophy 2025: Report

BCCI officials asked India captain Rohit Sharma to make up his mind regarding future plans. After winning the T20 World Cup, the veteran was expected to lead the national team for a significant period of time, but things changed drastically after India lost back-to-back Test series against New Zealand and Australia. His form is also put under the scanner as Rohit may even get dropped from the red-ball squad for the England series.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rohit-sharma-s-international-career-will-be-decided-post-champions-trophy-2025-report-2025-02-05-974794

Mohammed Shami sets eyes on world record, needs five wickets to rewrite history during England ODIs

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is back in the international fold as he is raring to go all guns blazing in the Champions Trophy. After a year-long hiatus from competitive cricket, Shami has now played all three formats of domestic cricket and T20Is for India since his ankle surgery in early 2024.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mohammed-shami-sets-eyes-on-world-record-needs-five-wickets-to-rewrite-history-during-england-odis-2025-02-04-974604

Sanju Samson set to be ruled out for 5-6 weeks after getting injured during 5th T20I against England

Sanju Samson didn't take the field after a quick little knock of 16 runs off just seven deliveries in the fifth and final T20I against England in Mumbai on Sunday, February 2. Samson was hit by a rising Jofra Archer delivery on his index finger on the third ball of the match. The Indian physio Kamlesh Jain attended to Samson and taped his index finger. Samson continued to play but didn't play any part in the remainder of the match with Dhruv Jurel taking gloves in the second innings behind the stumps. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/sanju-samson-set-to-be-ruled-out-for-5-6-weeks-after-finger-injury-sustained-in-5th-t20i-against-england-2025-02-03-974457

Nathan Lyon feels WTC champions Australia 'not there yet' on journey towards greatness

For many, Australia have won anything and everything in cricket, be it in Tests, ODIs, or T20Is. They have 10 ICC titles in senior cricket, four more than the next best, India. What many dream of doing, Australia has a habit of achieving.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/nathan-lyon-feels-wtc-champions-australia-not-there-yet-on-journey-towards-greatness-2025-02-03-974453

U19 Women's World Cup 2025: From Gongadi Trisha to Vaishnavi Sharma, players who topped leaderboard charts

U19 Women's World Cup 2025: Niki Prasad's Indian team clinched the U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 after making light work of South Africa in the final at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, February 2. India defended the title that Shafali Verma's team had won in 2023 as they continue to stamp their authority in the U19 World arena. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/u19-women-world-cup-2025-from-gongadi-trisha-to-vaishnavi-sharma-players-who-topped-leaderboard-charts-2025-02-02-974284

Hardik Pandya surpasses Shikhar Dhawan in major T20I record with half-century vs England in Pune

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was one of the heroes for the men in blue in their series-sealing victory over England at the MCA Stadium in Pune. He slammed 53 runs off just 30 deliveries with four fours and as many sixes to help the hosts recover from a precarious position of 79/5 in the 11th over of the innings. In the process, Hardik also went past Shikhar Dhawan in the list of most runs for India in T20 Internationals. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/hardik-pandya-surpasses-shikhar-dhawan-in-major-t20i-record-with-half-century-vs-england-in-pune-2025-02-01-974062

IND vs ENG 4th T20I Highlights: India beat England by 15 runs, take unassailable 3-1 series lead

IND vs ENG 4th T20I Highlights: India beat England by 15 runs, take unassailable 3-1 series lead Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium will host the fourth T20I match between India and England. After India secured back-to-back wins in Kolkata and Chennai, England bounced back with a convincing 26-run win in the third T20I in Rajkot. With two more games remaining, all the matches for the visitors are must-win ones and they will be hoping to keep up with the momentum and get their second win in the series in the fourth T20I. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-eng-4th-t20i-live-score-india-look-to-bounce-back-after-rajkot-setback-england-look-optimistic-2025-01-31-973987

Kevin Pietersen backs Sanju Samson amid poor form and uncertain future

India opener Sanju Samson struggled to find runs in the ongoing five-match T20I series against England. He finished 2024 on a high, scoring tons against Bangladesh and South Africa, but 2025 hasn’t been well for the Kerala-born. The keeper-batter failed to make it to India’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy and has failed to deliver in the T20I series as well, scoring 31 runs in three matches. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/kevin-pietersen-backs-sanju-samson-amid-poor-form-and-uncertain-future-2025-01-30-973857

IND-W vs ENG-W Live: When and where to watch U19 Women’s T20 World Cup live on TV and streaming?

India are unbeaten in the ongoing U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. In their last game, the Niki Prasad-led side outclassed Scotland, defeating them by 150 runs. Opener Gongadi Trisha wreaked havoc, smashing an unbeaten 110 runs in 59 deliveries, while her opening partner G Kamalini made 51. Courtesy of their blistering knocks, India posted 208 runs in the first innings. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-w-vs-eng-w-live-when-and-where-to-watch-u19-women-s-t20-world-cup-live-on-tv-and-streaming-2025-01-30-973855

IND vs ENG: India's record in T20Is at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune

Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium will host the fourth T20I between India and England on January 31. The hosts are currently leading 2-1 in the five-match series but there’s no room for them to relax as the Three Lions outclassed them in the previous game in Rajkot. The Jos Buttler-led side will be hoping to keep up with the momentum and deliver another positive result to set up the series for a perfect climax in the fifth match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-eng-india-s-record-in-t20is-at-maharashtra-cricket-association-stadium-in-pune-2025-01-30-973839