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Following India's second training session ahead of the first ODI on Sunday, Axar said Rohit and Kohli, who have not played for India since Champions Trophy in March, look sharp as ever.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha set to be sacked after losing to India thrice in 15 days: Report

Pakistan's Asia Cup 2025 losing record versus India served as the decision's initial catalyst. In the September 14 Group A match, the September 21 Super Fours match, and—most devastatingly—the September 28 final, Pakistan lost to India.

ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 smashes viewership records: 60 million fans tune In by mid-October

The India vs Pakistan clash on 5 October shattered digital records with a reach of 28.4 million and 1.87 billion minutes consumed, making it the most-watched women’s international cricket match of all time.

Yograj Singh laments being overlooked by son Yuvraj: ‘Gifted Baba Rs 15 Lakh watch, but not a kurta for his father

Yograj Singh recently stated in an interview with Udta Punjab that his sacrifices and hard work were overlooked.

IND vs AUS: Marnus Labuschagne replaces Cameron Green in Australia ODI squad for India series

From India's point of view, the focus of the series is on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma who return to national duties for the first time since March, having become one format players following their Test retirement.

Explained: Test Twenty - The format which merges Test and T20 cricket

Test Twenty: The first season of Test Twenty is going to be held in January 2026 with six international franchises taking part in the competition.

WATCH: Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir's chat during training after ODI captaincy snub goes viral

After a long layoff, Rohit will be back in international cricket, and he looked very good during his practice session in the nets.

'Bas Cup cheen sakte hain': Varun Chakaravathy trolls PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi following Asia Cup trophy row

At the Asia Cup finap, the Indian players refused to take the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's Minister of Interior.

India vs Australia 1st ODI probable playing 11: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in; Yashasvi Jaiswal on bench

India vs Australia 1st ODI probable playing 11: Kohli and Rohit will undoubtedly be in India's starting lineup against Australia, even if there is no assurance that they will play in the 2027 World Cup.

After brief respite, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim set for Anfield cauldron

Ratcliffe suggested that the under-pressure Amorim should be given the full three years of his contract to turn around United's fortunes.

Former giants West Indies reeling after five straight defeats

Talking to reporters ahead of the Delhi test, Chase said finance and facilities limited his side's potential.

WATCH: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma train hard ahead of Perth ODI against Australia

Following the nets, Kohli was spotted chatting with bowling coach Morne Morkel and then having a playful moment with pacer Arshdeep Singh.

Pakistan fan meets Virat Kohli in Perth, left awestruck by Rohit Sharma’s gesture

Amid all the tension and chatter, Virat Kohli didn’t think twice before signing an autograph for a Pakistan fan named Shahil from Karachi.

Abhishek Sharma, Smriti Mandhana named ICC Player of the Month

Abhishek Sharma accumulated 314 runs in seven matches during the period at an average of 44.85 and an outstanding strike-rate of 200.

LegaXy adds Harshit Rana to its stellar talent roster

At just 23, Harshit has quickly emerged as a constant figure in the Indian dressing room and is part of the team in all three formats.

Pakistan fan dangerously climbs stands to meet up with Babar Azam on his birthday - WATCH

PTI later reported that the fan was later taken to the Gulberg police station for questioning. Later, they him released after the PCB told the police they don't want to file any case against him.

Shadab Khan may lead Pakistan T20 side after return next month

The 27-year old has already led Pakistan in T20 cricket and also has vast captaincy experience in the Pakistan Super League.

‘That fire is still burning’: Dinesh Karthik backs revitalised Rohit Sharma to make big impact in Australia

He believes the former captain is still focused on winning that elusive championship and has unresolved business in the 50-over format.

Police releases youngster who breached security barriers to meet Babar Azam

The youngster, identified as Ovais, caught the attention on social media when he was seen climbing onto the balcony of the Pakistan dressing room.

Virat Kohli’s cryptic X post turns out to be brand teaser, sparks meme frenzy

Kohli has mostly refrained from posting personal opinions on social media, sticking to corporate endorsements and salutations for other athletes and cricketers.

Ex-ICC umpire tears into Mohsin Naqvi amid Asia Cup trophy row: ‘Anybody could have handed over the trophy’

Chaudhary, speaking on the Raunac Podcast, criticized Naqvi for his actions during the Asia Cup final.

Is Virat Kohli retiring from IPL? Ex-India cricketer explains why star batter has not signed a commercial deal with RCB

Since Kohli hasn't signed a new contract before the IPL mini-auction, there is a lot of conjecture that the former captain may be leaving the team or, worse, retiring from the league.

Virat Kohli gives General Power of Attorney to brother Vikas Kohli for Gurugram property - Report

Virat Kohli formally gave his older brother Vikas Kohli the General Power of Attorney (GPA) for his property at the Wazirabad Tehsil office in Gurugram on October 14.

Will be challenging for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play just one format of international cricket: Shane Watson

Having retired from T20s and Tests, Rohit and Kohli's first assignment since the Champions Trophy in February-March will be the upcoming Australia series.

Team India arrives in Perth for ODI series against Australia

Head coach Gautam Gambhir and the rest of the coaching staff will join the squad later in the day as they had boarded an evening flight from Delhi.

Harbhajan Singh to play in Abu Dhabi T10 League for Aspin Stallions

Although retired, Harbhajan has been occasionally seen rolling his arms for India Champions in the past two editions of the World Championship of Legends.

'The man is serious for World Cup': Dinesh Karthik reveals how Virat Kohli practiced in London for Australia series

Kohli’s appearances in current ODI matches, along with his rigorous training away from the field, are clear signs of his determination to be a part of the format for the World Cup 2027.

How Ahmedabad is building world class sports facilities to turn Olympic ambitions into reality

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been the loudest voice towards turning this dream into reality and Union Minister Amit Shah is overseeing India's bid to host the Olympic Games.

England's Harry Kane keen to erase memories of FIFA World Cup penalty miss

Harry Kane, who had already scored a penalty in the match, squandered the chance to level by blazing his spot-kick over the crossbar.

Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women Live Streaming, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: When and where to watch AUS-W vs BAN-W match?

Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women Live Streaming: Australia have been unbeatable in the tournament so far, apart from a few rain interruptions, they are winning with ease.

Virat Kohli fires cryptic message amid ODI World Cup suspense: 'The only time you truly fail...'

Team India landed around 10:00 AM IST at Perth on Wednesday and Virat Kohli posted a tweet on X after reaching Australia which went viral.

Ahmedabad recommended as host city for Commonwealth Games 2030 - How it's a boost to India's bid for 2036 Olympics

Doha is Ahmedabad's key competitor for the 2036 Olympic bid and incidentally they will host the 2030 edition of Asian Games, the same year as the Commonwealth Games.

Why women’s cricket deserves respect, not misplaced criticism

ICC Women's World Cup: India has two huge games coming back. Games that will decide the campaign. For now, lets back the team. Get behind the girls and support them.

'Being the king of kings...': Ex-IND cricketer addresses Virat Kohli's retirement rumours from IPL

The reports which suggest that RCB might be up for sale is another reason why Virat Kohli hasn't signed a new deal with the franchise.

World Cup bound: How Cape Verde’s mix of dual nationals and Rs 31,000 earners made history

The national team, however, is composed of fewer than 6 lakh persons, mostly dependent on gifted players from the Cape Verdean diaspora.

'Mohammed Shami lost bit of pace': AB de Villiers' no-nonsense take on pacer’s India axe

Mohammed Shami had finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker from the Indian camp along with mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 earlier this year.

Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board recommends Ahmedabad as host for 2030 CWG

India had hosted the 2010 edition in New Delhi.

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill come together for first time since captaincy change; here's what happened - WATCH

A video of newly appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill meeting his predecessor Rohit Sharma at the team hotel was shared by BCCI on social media.

Ishan Kishan starts Ranji Trophy campaign with fighting hundred

Kishan, who has lost his place in the Indian team across formats, was batting on an unbeaten 125 off 183 alongside Sahil Raj (64 batting) at close of play.

BCCI's error involving Sarfaraz Khan and brother Musheer leads to major confusion among fans

The mistake was later rectified but not before it led to a major confusion among fans. It was only pointed out by sports journalists on social media.

IOA panel dismisses claims of gender discrimination by Lovlina Borgohain: Report

During a TOPS meeting via Zoom on July 8 this year, Lovlina Borgohain accused Arun Malik of acting in an arrogant and impolite manner that demonstrated gender bias.

Flashback to 2008: How Rohit Sharma fared in first ODI series Down Under

Rohit Sharma's maiden outing in a 50-over series Down Under was back in 2007–08 - the Commonwealth Bank Series. It also featured Sri Lanka.

Updated WTC table after PAK vs SA 1st Test: Pakistan jump to No. 2, India slid out of Top 3

Updated WTC table after PAK vs SA 1st Test: The Shubman Gill-led unit were third until this match was over. They have four wins, one draw, and two defeats from seven Tests.

BCCI whips Harshit Rana trollers after Gautam Gambhir's explosive 'YouTube channel' attack on Kris Srikkanth

After India swept the series against West Indies, Gautam Gambhir didn't mince his words while addressing the criticism around Harshit Rana.

Heartwarming gesture: Virat Kohli stops security to greet emotional RCB fan – WATCH

Virat Kohli seated inside the team bus noticed a young fan in RCB jersey in the crowd gathered to get a glimpse of the cricketing stars.

Women's World Cup: Accusing Pratika Rawal of nepotism shows viciousness and cluelessness of social media

Most of those talking up Shafali Verma while trolling Pratika Rawal wouldn’t have a clue who she is or how poorly she performed before being dropped. The team and fans alike need to rally behind Pratika before two huge games.

Lionel Messi creates world record on same night as Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi now has one more international assist than his former Barcelona and Paris-Saint Germain teammate Neymar.

Four ducks including Prithvi Shaw: Kerala rattle Maharashtra in Ranji Trophy clash

This was after Kerala won the toss and invited Maharashtra to bat first.

Iceland to Cape Verde: 5 smallest countries ever to reach FIFA World Cup

Iceland: With a population of just over 350,000, Iceland became the smallest country to reach the World Cup in 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo creates new record but Hungary delay Portugal's FIFA World Cup qualification

Cristiano Ronaldo achieved the feat as he scored his first goal in the 22nd minute, which was a simple tap-in.