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Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
After losing their 19th consecutive ODI toss, India batted first and got off to a strong start, with Rohit and Kohli putting together a century-plus partnership.
As IND head toward the knockout stage, a few concerns persist. The defence has barely been challenged in the first two games, leaving keepers Prince Deep Singh and Bikramjit Singh with little to do.
The tournament unfolds across two major venues, Chennai's Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium and the Madurai International Hockey Stadium, reflecting India's rising stature as a global hub.
Rana, who took 3/65 in the first ODI against South Africa, including two early breakthroughs, admitted he lost some control in the death overs but is committed to improving.
The second ODI will take place on Wednesday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
Opening the innings for Bihar, Vaibhav crafted a magnificent unbeaten 108 off 61 balls, guiding his team to 176/3 in 20 overs.
One surprising omission from the longlist is Glenn Maxwell. The Australian allrounder, bought by Punjab Kings for INR 4.2 crore last year, is recovering from a fractured finger.
The tournament is being hosted across two venues: Chennai's Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium and the Madurai International Hockey Stadium.
The West Indies will be strengthened by the return of veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach, whose experience and skill with the new ball add depth to their bowling unit.
Hardik is set to play his first match in nearly two and a half months in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), representing Baroda against Punjab on Tuesday in Hyderabad.
Gavaskar reminded fans of the positive collaboration between the two cricketing nations, noting India's role in South Africa's re-entry into international cricket after more than 20 years of isolation
Rashford appears to have rediscovered his form and confidence at Barcelona, currently leading La Liga after 14 games, with Real Madrid trailing by just a point.
Rohit is motivated by recent successes of the Indian hockey teams and wants to lift the Junior WC title at home this year.
Sanju Devi's journey from a remote Chhattisgarh village to the Women's Kabaddi World Cup MVP is a story of grit and sacrifice, as the 17-yr-old defied pressure, poverty, doubt to power India to glory
Opening after winning the toss, the left-hander hit top gear instantly, storming to a 12-ball fifty, dismantling his former SunRisers Hyderabad teammate Mohammed Shami for 23 runs in a single over.
Rohit broke Afridi's record of most ODI sixes in his 57-run innings before Kohli scored his record 52nd ODI ton to help India secure the series lead
Belgium have been crowned champions of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 as they lift this trophy in just their 2nd attempt of the tournament.
Named in honor of Sultan Azlan Shah of Malaysia, a passionate advocate for field hockey, the tournament was established to celebrate his dedication to the sport.
The Rohit-Kohli combination has accumulated over 5,400 partnership runs, ranking second on the all-time list of ODI partnerships by runs, behind Tendulkar and Ganguly's monumental 8,227 runs.
Russell has been a key figure for KKR since 2014, helping the franchise secure three IPL titles.