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The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera along with third umpire Kerrin Klaaste and fourth umpire Kim Cotton.

Shubman Gill’s ODI captaincy debut under fire — Australia World Cup winner predicts India’s downfall

India will enter the series following some high-profile changes, chief among them is the appointment of Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain and Shubman Gill as captain.

'I get emotional when I see those Insta reels': Mohammed Siraj notes Lord's heartbreak 'still shocking'

Mohammed Siraj registered a total of four scalps in both innings combined, but his resolute batting was what really made India's last stand at Lord's memorable.

'Ek baat saaf hai...': Ex-selector fires blunt question to Gambhir-Agarkar over Rohit's selection for AUS ODIs

India's ODI captaincy change was noteworthy because Ajit Agarkar, the current chairperson of the selection committee, stressed the need of giving Shubman Gill enough time to get ready for the 2027 World Cup.

Navdeep Singh: From Javelin gold to Shot Put dreams after Los Angeles 2028 snub

Under the guidance of his coach, Sunil Tanwar, Navdeep Singh has begun training in shot put alongside javelin — an event that remains part of the LA28 Paralympic programme.

'Yahi duniya tujhe gaali degi': Siraj addresses harsh 'go ride auto with your father' comments with vital Dhoni advice

Mohammed Siraj spoke about a piece of advice he received from India's legendary captain MS Dhoni on handling criticism when he first joined the national team.

'That injury is very sensitive, it’s that serious': Mohammed Siraj makes honest appeal to Indian fans on Jasprit Bumrah

A home series against the West Indies would have been ideal for the management to rest their premier pacer but that wasn't the case.

Levelling up or locking down? Here is what draft online gaming rules mean for esports in India

The draft online gaming rules, released on October 2, bring recognition but also expects the industry to do some heavy lifting in the form of tighter regulation, internal checks and redressal mechanisms

Vice-captaincy is a big step forward for Shreyas Iyer

As far as Ajit Agarkar and his committee is concerned, it is a big call to elevate Shreyas Iyer as Shubman Gill’s deputy.

India finish with 22 medals at World Para Athletics

India finished 10th on the medals table.

They said ‘ye paagal hai’: When Rohit Sharma was sacked as Mumbai captain after replacing Ajit Agarkar

Rohit Sharma was dismissed early in his career by Mumbai cricket circles for being a "mad and moody" captain, according to former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, who recalled an incident that occurred 13 years ago.

WATCH: Umpires try to stop Yash Thakur and Yash Dhull as ugly exchange almost turns physical in Irani Cup final

The incident occurred following Yash Dhull's dismissal by Yash Thakur on the opening ball of the 63rd over as Rest of India were chasing 361 for the win.

Women's World Cup: India crush Pakistan for fourth Sunday in a row

While a few moments of tension were witnessed between players at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo but the majority of the contest remained peaceful as India claimed another big win over the neighbours.

WATCH: Harmanpreet Kaur unbothered after Nashra Sandhu’s fiery gesture in India-Pakistan World Cup match

Harmanpreet Kaur remained composed and chose not to respond to the provocation, maintaining her focus at the crease.

Highs greater than lows for D Gukesh despite dip in graph

D Gukesh has not won any title and after a long time, he has slipped out of the top 10 in world rankings.

Dhruv Jurel at No. 3? In the immediate future may not be

Going by other parameters and the practice being followed, Dhruv Jurel's promotion to No. 3 in the immediate future will be surprising.

IND W vs PAK W controversial run-out explained: Pakistan batter given out despite grounding bat; check what rules say

India celebrated a wicket out of nowhere as Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana was spotted having a chat with the fourth umpire.

'Har cheez main jaldbaazi...': Ex-IND cricketer slams BCCI's decision to replace Rohit Sharma as ODI captain

Kaif also mentioned Rohit's recent successes in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy, where his performances were crucial to the team's quest for the championship.

'Pretty certain Rohit-Virat would not have been available': Gavaskar's blunt take on India duo's ODI return

Sunil Gavaskar was adamant that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli only made themselves available since the series was against Australia, whom India had lost to at home in the 2023 World Cup final.

BCCI breaks silence after Australian players fall sick due to hotel food; one hospitalised

Shukla cleared the speculation and stated that the food being served was from one of the finest establishments and if food was the issue then every player would have got sick.

IND W vs PAK W: Pakistan celebrations cut short as no-ball saves Jemimah Rodrigues; Richa Ghosh powers India to 247

It was a quick swing of emotions as Pakistan who were celebrating a wicket had to bowl the next ball and Jemimah Rodrigues dutifully smashed the free-hit to the mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

FIDE rankings: D Gukesh no longer in top 10, Divya Deshmukh continues to soar

Gukesh lost three straight games and was held to four draws in the eleven-round Grand Swiss competition in September, finishing 41st out of 116 players.

Women’s World Cup: Insects bring abrupt halt in IND W vs PAK W clash at Colombo; play resumes after fumigation

Before the pest control team arrived at the ground, Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana was seen spraying something on the field to make conditions better.

'How can they make mistakes like this?': Match referee commits toss blunder in IND W vs PAK W, World Cup clash

The glaring error was highlighted by several users online, who were quick to slam the mistake in an already politically charged contest.

'Very unfair': 1983 WC winner blasts Sanju Samson’s snub as Dhruv Jurel gets ODI call-up for Australia series

Agarkar told reporters in Ahmedabad on Saturday that the choice of batting positions was what swung the argument in Jurel's favor when it came to the exclusion of Samson.

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli find themselves in 'perform or perish' situation after big captaincy call by BCCI

In order to be eligible for selection, Ajit Agarkar expressed that he expects Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to take part in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scheduled to be played later in the season.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch AFG vs BAN match?

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Live Streaming: Bangladesh secured a clear 2-0 lead in a three-match series, and will aim to clean sweep Afghanistan.

Harmanpreet Kaur follows Suryakumar Yadav, refuses to shake hands with Pakistan captain in Women's World Cup encounter

Harmanpreet Kaur follows Suryakumar Yadav as she refused to shake hands with Pakistan captain in Women's World Cup encounter.

WATCH: Hikaru Nakamura tosses chess piece towards fans after thrashing D Gukesh in USA’s 5-0 exhibition win

After putting up a fierce fight against the American Grandmaster, Gukesh watched helplessly as Nakamura picked up a chess piece and flung it towards the audience applauding USA's victory over India.

India legend alleges favouritism over Harshit Rana's selection: 'Be constant yes-man to Gambhir to be selected'

Harshit Rana was selected as one of the four specialist pacers in the ODI squad for the three-match series in Australia.

Highlights | IND-W vs PAK-W, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: India beat Pakistan by 88 runs

Highlights | IND-W vs PAK-W, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in their World Cup clash.

IPL: Rajasthan Royals clean house after dismal 2025 season

Ahead of this year’s auction, large-scale changes are expected. A number of players are likely to be released, and there is uncertainty surrounding Sanju Samson’s future.

IND W vs PAK W, Colombo weather forecast: Will rain play spoilsport in India vs Pakistan, Women's World Cup?

India Women vs Pakistan Women, Colombo weather forecast: Although data suggests thick cloud cover during the course of the match but chances of rain are minimal.

'You taught this current team...': Dinesh Karthik's touching message to Rohit Sharma

Under Rohit's leadership, India won two ICC titles including the 2024 T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy this year, and finished runner-up in the last ODI World Cup.

It's a bit of a shock to see Rohit Sharma not going to Australia as captain: Harbhajan Singh

In a significant development, the Indian selectors on Saturday handed over the ODI captaincy to young Test skipper Shubman Gill.

IND W vs PAK W live streaming, Women's World Cup 2025: When and where to watch India vs Pakistan match

IND W vs PAK W live streaming, Women's World Cup 2025: The clash is anticipated to be a politically charged contest considering the animosity witnessed during the recently-concluded men's Asia Cup.

Arsenal go top as Liverpool suffer last-gasp defeat at Chelsea

Liverpool would have reclaimed the leadership going into the international break had they beaten Chelsea in the day's late.

Shubman Gill sets sight on target that Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli couldn't achieve as ODI captains

Shubman Gill has already proved his credentials as a skipper during the England tour earlier this year, where he led a young Indian unit to a 2-2 draw in the five-match Test series.

India's squad for Australia ODIs raises question on Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli's international future

The committee is walking the talk on transition and only time will tell if they have taken some hard calls a bit too soon.

IND vs WI: Nitish Reddy celebrates West Indies stunner with special request to Puma, brand responds

Nitish Reddy may have missed out from making an impact with the bat or the ball, he surely gave internet a wild moment to celebrate with his spectacular effort on the field.

'Gautam Gambhir-Ajit Agarkar order': Rohit Sharma not in scheme for ODI World Cup

Rohit Sharma's international career is reaching its final station but he needs to bow out on his own terms.

With World Cup in sight, India double down on all-rounders for Australia T20Is

After winning the Asia Cup, the Men in Blue will be looking to make the most of the remaining bilateral series before the T20 World Cup next year.

'CAA already in place for people like us': Danish Kaneria explains his stance on 'desire for India citizenship'

Danish Kaneria, who has played 61 Tests and 18 ODIs, is among the few Hindu cricketers to have represented Pakistan in international cricket.

IND vs PAK, Women's World Cup: 'India will bring their A game against Pakistan' says coach

India-Pakistan clash always generates massive buzz, the contests in the women's game have been lopsided so far, with India enjoying an 11-0 unbeaten record in women’s ODIs.

How Shubman Gill’s appointment as ODI captain will ease phasing out of Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli

Ajit Agarkar also explained that both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been non-committal about the 2027 World Cup, raising doubts over their participation in the marquee event.

India T20I squad vs Australia announced: No major surprises but Hardik Pandya misses due to injury

India T20I squad vs Australia: The all-rounder is currently recovering from a quadriceps injury that he sustained during the Asia Cup and had to sit out of the final.

India ODI squad vs Australia: Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as captain, Shreyas Iyer promoted as vice-captain

India ODI squad vs Australia announced: Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma at the helm, which comes as a major change in guard in the ODI setup.

Shubman Gill set to be appointed as India's new ODI captain despite Rohit Sharma in team: Report

Gill was phenomenal in his maiden outing as India's Test captain.

India beat West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad, take 1-0 lead

The second and final Test will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi from October 10-14.

Chelsea vs Liverpool Live Streaming: When and where to watch CHE vs LIV, Premier League football match

Chelsea vs Liverpool Live Streaming: Liverpool are placed on top of the table, while Chelsea are eighth.