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England vs India 3rd ODI Playing 11, live time IST, live streaming

Shubman Gill will look to secure his first ODI series win as India captain away from home after losing his debut series 1-2 against Australia last year

Sobers was everything we dreamed of, says Gavaskar; Tendulkar pays tribute

Sir Garfield Sobers was the greatest cricketer to have walked the earth and "everything we dream of becoming when we first pick up a bat or a ball as a kid", former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said. Widely regarded as the finest all-rounder in cricket history, Sobers passed away at his home in Barbados on Friday, just 11 days short of his 90th birthday. Across 93 Tests for the West Indies, he redefined the limits of the sport with his brilliance as a batter, bowler and fielder. "This is probably the saddest day for the game of cricket. The greatest cricketer to walk the earth has left us. No words can ever do justice to Sir Garfield Sobers, the cricketer. "He was everything we dream of becoming when we pick up the bat or the ball as kids," Gavaskar said. "Memories keep flooding back and that's what I will hold close to my heart forever. Rest in peace, Sir Garfield. You will stay eternally in our hearts," he added. Another all time great Sachin Tendulkar fondly recalled the time

Former West Indies captain Sir Garfield Sobers passes away at the age of 89

Sir Garfield Sobers, one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history and a former West Indies captain, died here on Friday at the age of 89. The death of the legendary cricketer was confirmed by his son Daniel. Sobers was only 10 days shy of completing his 90th birthday. One of the finest all-rounders the game has ever seen, Sobers played 93 Tests and scored 8,032 runs at 57.78 with 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries between March 1954 to April 1974. A left-handed batter and also a left-arm fast medium pace bowler, Sobers claimed 235 wickets in Test cricket. He played in a solitary ODI, taking one wicket. He was also the first-ever batter to have hit six sixes in an over in First-Class cricket, playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in 1968.

ICC suspends Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz for three months over doping

Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been handed a three-month suspension for failing a dope test after consuming a "substance of abuse" unrelated to sporting performance during the T20 World Cup earlier this year, the ICC said on Friday. Nawaz's sentence would be reduced to one month on completion of a substance abuse treatment programme. His period of ineligibility is backdated to May 1, which is the date he started a voluntary provisional suspension. "Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has accepted a three-month period of ineligibility (which will be reduced to one month on completion of a substance of abuse treatment programme) for breaching the ICC Anti-Doping Code," the world body stated in a press release. "Subject to Nawaz completing a substance of abuse rehabilitation programme to the ICC's satisfaction, Nawaz will not be required to serve the remainder of the three-month period of ineligibility." The 32-year-old had tested positive for a ...

No pressure on him: Sitanshu Kotak on Rohit Sharma's struggles in England

While Rohit has been able to score big scores at regular intervals, he has been unable to achieve the consistency many would have hoped for from him

Rohit's swansong? Lord's ODI could be opener's final India appearance

According to a PTI report, the national selectors have already begun planning for the future, with the 39-year-old no longer considered part of India's long-term roadmap leading into the 2027 ODI WC.

ENG vs IND: Root's unbeaten 99 powers England to 4 wicket win vs India

Joe Root anchored England's chase with an unbeaten 99 as the hosts defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI to level the three-match series here on Thursday. England overhauled the modest target with 35 balls to spare. England, who opted to field, dismissed India for 233 in 44 overs following a mid-innings collapse. Virat Kohli (65 off 66 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (66 off 71) were the main contributors to India's below-par total, while Jofra Archer led the England attack with figures of 3/47. From 178/3 inside 32 overs, India were bowled out in the 44th over. India won the first ODI at Birmingham by six wickets. The final ODI is at the Lord's on Sunday. Brief Scores: India 233; 44 overs (Virat Kohli 65, Shreyas Iyer 66; Jofra Archer 3/47, Gus Atkinson 3/50) lost to England 235/6; 44.1 overs (Joe Root 99 not out; Gurnoor Brar 2/59) by six wickets.

Kohli returns to form with 65, Rohit falters as IND stumble to 233 vs ENG

Virat Kohli's confident 65 reminded all and sundry of his salad days but Rohit Sharma's continuous struggles did contribute to India's below-par 233 in 44 overs in the second ODI against England here on Thursday. The middle-order caved in inexplicably with four wickets lost for 15 runs in a space of 26 deliveries as Jofra Archer (3/47 in 10 overs) breathed fire in each spell that he bowled. Saqib Mahmood (2/52 in 9 overs) and Gus Atkinson (3/50 in 9 overs) were also among wickets. Kohli's 66-ball-knock had eight delectable hits to the fence but none more aesthetically pleasing than the bowler's back-drive off Jofra Archer but it was painful to see one of India's greatest ODI stalwarts Rohit struggle to a painstaking 26 off 47 balls which included nine dots in a row before he surrendered in a meek fashion. Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer turned out to be the batting hero for India with a 66 off 71 balls as he countered the short ball well but didn't get much support from the other end. T

England vs India 2nd ODI Playing 11, live time (IST), Cardiff Stadium stats

India can seal the three-match series in Cardiff, but uncertainty over Shubman Gill's fitness and subdued returns for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have put the top order under scrutiny

ENG vs IND 2nd ODI: Where to watch live streaming of today's ODI match?

JioHotstar will stream the England vs India 2nd ODI match through its app and website

From Super 8 to Super 10: ICC's new T20 World Cup 2028 format explained

The tournament, scheduled to be hosted by Australia and New Zealand, will continue to feature 20 teams, but the route to the semi-finals will look completely different.

ICC ODI World Cup 2027 format explained: Super 7, three-stage competition

The ICC believes the revised format will "enhance consequence, competitiveness and context" by reducing meaningless matches and ensuring teams remain under pressure throughout the tournament.

India's Edgbaston win offers first clues to 2027 ODI World Cup blueprint

India beat England by six wickets in the 1st ODI at Edgbaston as Gill, Axar and Bumrah shaped the opening act of their 2027 World Cup preparations

ENG vs IND 1st ODI: Where to watch live streaming of today's cricket match?

The live streaming of the England vs India 1st ODI will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. England is batting first after winning the toss.

England vs India 1st ODI playing 11, match time IST, live streaming

Shubman Gill will be hoping to win his first ODI series as full-time captain away from home when he leads India in the three-match series against England

One for history: How India dominated first-ever women's Test at Lord's

Harmanpreet Kaur's side became the first team to win a women's Test at the Home of Cricket, with Yastika Bhatia and Kranti Gaud earning places on the iconic Lord's honours boards

Biggest CSK shake-up: Stephen Fleming steps down after 18 years

Fleming first joined Chennai Super Kings as a player in the inaugural IPL season in 2008 before taking over as head coach in 2009

BCCI must examine team management's role in failures, says Saba Karim

Former national selector Saba Karim has urged the BCCI to scrutinise the Indian team management's role in the unprecedented twin T20I series debacles against Ireland and England and take appropriate measures. India lost 0-2 to Ireland and were whitewashed 0-4 by England in back-to-back T20I series defeats. "After such a disastrous series - a whitewash with huge margins of defeat - no one can abdicate responsibility - not only the support staff including Head Coach Gautam Gambhir but also the captain (Shreyas Iyer) and the vice-captain (Tilak Varma)," Karim told PTI during an interaction. "I think, these people are the think-tank of the Indian side, more so when you're travelling outside India. The BCCI must examine their role and responsibility for the debacle," the former India stumper added. The former India selector, however, gave the newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyer, the benefit of doubt and urged selectors to persist with him. "I hope that once you have invested in a capt

Prince named in ODI squad; Bishnoi replaces Varun for Zimbabwe T20Is

Young pacer Harshit Rana and veteran spinner Varun Chakravarthy have been ruled out of competitive cricket for indefinite period due to hamstring injuries of various degrees, while Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi named as their replacements for India's upcoming ODI and T20I assignments respectively. Prince will be linking up with the ODI squad in England in the absence of Rana. Leg-spinner Bishnoi, whose expensive 17th over that went for 29 runs, the single biggest reason for India's defeat in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford, got a lifeline after replacing Chakravarthy for the three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe starting later this month. "Rana reported a sudden onset of discomfort in his right hamstring during the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge. Subsequent scans revealed a Grade 1 hamstring injury," BCCI said in a statement. "He has been ruled out of the forthcoming ODI series against England and will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) for furt

Pakistan fielding coach McDermott steps down before WI, England series

Pakistan fielding coach Shane McDermott has resigned ahead of their upcoming tour to the West Indies and England after a year-long stint. A reliable source close to the Pakistan Cricket Board said McDermott will not travel with the team on those aforementioned tours. The PCB is keen to appoint Mansoor Amjad, who has worked with Shaheens and Under-19 teams, as the Australian's replacement. "Mansoor Amjad who has been the fielding coach with the Pakistan Shaheens and under-19 is likely to replace McDermott," the source said. Pakistan will leave on Monday for the two-Test tour to the Caribbean, and subsequently will travel to England for three Tests. The PCB has not specified any reason for McDermott's resignation, and it has added another instance to a foreign coach leaving his assignment in Pakistan cricket in unexplained circumstances. Recent examples being the outgoing trainer/physio Cliffe Deacon, and the resignations of head coaches, Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie. Pakistan