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Pratika Rawal struck an unbeaten century while Shafali Verma smashed a blistering 64 not out as World Champions India cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, chasing down a target of 198 in just 27.1 overs in the first ODI of the three-match series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi in Vadodara on Friday.Rawal remained unbeaten on 100 off 96 balls, hitting 15 boundaries, while Shafali provided the fireworks with an unbeaten 64 off just 34 deliveries, including five fours and four sixes. The emphatic victory came after India’s bowlers, led by Shree Charani’s four-wicket haul, restricted Zimbabwe to 197 in 49.5 overs despite a fighting half-century from Beloved Biza.Chasing 198, India made a flying start as Rawal struck two boundaries in the opening over to put the Zimbabwe bowlers under immediate pressure. The opener continued her aggressive approach, finding two more boundaries across the next two overs while rotating the strike effectively.Captain Smriti Mandhana joined the assault in the fifth over, hammering consecutive fours off Michelle Mavunga as the Indian openers took advantage of the fielding restrictions.Rawal was particularly proactive during the Powerplay, combining crisp strokeplay with effective running between the wickets. The opening pair dominated the Zimbabwe attack, taking India to 72 without loss after 10 overs, with Rawal contributing 42 runs during that period. India needed just 126 more runs to secure victory.With the fielding restrictions lifted, Rawal and Mandhana initially adapted a more measured approach, looking to keep the scoreboard moving through singles and twos. Rawal received a reprieve in the 13th over when Loryn Phiri dropped her at deep mid-wicket.The opener capitalised on the opportunity, completing her fourth ODI half-century off 54 balls. Another boundary in the 15th over helped India move to 93 without loss as the opening partnership continued to put Zimbabwe on the back foot.Zimbabwe finally broke through in the 16th over when Mandhana attempted to attack a delivery outside the off stump but was dismissed. The Indian captain scored 32 off 34 balls, ending the opening partnership after a strong start.However, the dismissal did little to slow India’s progress, as Shafali joined Rawal in the middle and immediately made her intentions clear with a boundary off her third delivery.The two batters maintained a scoring rate of around eight runs per over, putting the visitors under mounting pressure. Rawal continued to anchor the chase with assured strokeplay, while Shafali attacked the bowlers with her trademark aggression.India reached 166/1 at the halfway stage of the innings, leaving Zimbabwe with little room to stage a comeback.Shafali accelerated further in the 26th over, taking the bowlers apart and bringing up her half-century off just 29 balls with consecutive sixes as India moved within touching distance of the target.Rawal, who had been in control from the beginning, reached her century off 96 deliveries in the 27th over to cap a dominant individual performance.Shafali then completed the chase in style, striking a boundary off the first ball of the 28th over. She remained unbeaten on 64 off 34 balls, with five fours and four sixes, as India finished at 198/2 in 27.1 overs. Olinder Chare was the only Zimbabwe bowler to take a wicket, finishing with figures of 1/58.Earlier, India produced a disciplined bowling performance to dismiss Zimbabwe for 197 in 49.5 overs after the visitors won the toss and elected to bat.Zimbabwe suffered an early setback when opener Loryn Phiri was caught and bowled by Kranti Gaud in the third over.Mugeri-Tiripano and Modester Mupachikwa attempted to rebuild the innings, rotating the strike and capitalising on loose deliveries. Zimbabwe reached 46/1 at the end of the powerplay.After the fielding restrictions were lifted, Captain Mandhana introduced Charani, who trapped Mugeri-Tiripano's leg before the wicket for 21 off 27 balls. The spinner struck again in the 15th over, dismissing Mupachikwa, who mistimed a lofted shot and was caught by Gaud for 25 off 44 deliveries.Deepti added to Zimbabwe’s troubles in the 18th over by dismissing newly appointed vice-captain Sharne Mayers. Attempting to play an aerial shot against a tossed-up delivery, Mayers failed to clear the infield and departed for eight off 12 balls.Zimbabwe was in need of a substantial partnership when Biza and Nyasha Gwanzura came together. The duo rotated the strike effectively and found boundaries at regular intervals to rebuild the innings, taking the visitors past the 100-run mark in the 26th over.Charani broke the partnership in the first over of her third spell, taking a return catch to dismiss Gwanzura for 13 off 28 balls.Biza continued to hold the innings together and found support in Chiedza Dhururu. The pair attempted to revive Zimbabwe’s scoring rate, with Biza reaching her half-century in the 35th over off 64 balls.India struck again when Gaud bowled Dhururu for 10 off 23 deliveries, leaving Zimbabwe searching for another partnership.Mavunga, batting at No. 8, provided some late impetus with an aggressive innings. Her boundaries helped Zimbabwe cross the 160-run mark in the 39th over, but Charani ended her resistance in the 43rd over to complete her four-wicket haul. Mavunga scored 29 off 23 balls.Biza remained the visitors’ top scorer, but her fighting innings ended when Gaud dismissed her, with Mandhana taking a good catch. Biza made 62 off 92 balls, striking four boundaries.Deepti wrapped up the innings by bowling Tendai Makusha off the penultimate ball as Zimbabwe were dismissed for 197 in 49.5 overs.Brief scores:Zimbabwe Women 197 all out in 49.5 overs (Beloved Biza 62, Michelle Mavunga 29; Shree Charani 4-23, Kranti Gaud 3-42) lost to India Women 200/1 in 27.1 overs (Pratika Rawal 100*, Shafali Verma 64*, Smriti Mandhana 32; Olinder Chare 1-58) by 9 wickets.

Pratika Rawal smashed an unbeaten century while Shafali Verma scored a rapid 64 not out as India Women thrashed Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the first ODI in Vadodara. Shree Charani claimed four wickets to help bowl Zimbabwe out for 197 before India chased down the target in just 27.1 overs.

1st ODI: Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma star in India's 9-wicket win over Zimbabwe

India delivered its best-ever performance at the Asian Para Games 2026, finishing fourth in the overall standings with a record 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze, in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Indian contingent surpassed its previous best medal tally of 111, achieved at the Hangzhou edition in 2023, despite competing with a smaller contingent.India’s campaign featured strong performances across para-athletics, para-badminton, para-archery, para-swimming and other disciplines. The 30 gold medals also took the country past its previous best of 29 golds at the continental event.<h2>Para-Athletics leads India's medal charge</h2>Para-athletics emerged as India's leading medal-winning discipline, contributing 65 medals, including 22 gold. The athletes also produced notable record-breaking performances during the competition.Sandeep won gold in the men's 400m T64 final, clocking a world-record time of 52.28 seconds. Fellow Indian Ajay Kumar claimed bronze in 53.61 seconds.Haney also delivered a record-breaking performance, winning gold in the men's javelin throw F37/38 final with a world-record effort of 60.49 metres and 1,116 Raza points. Iran's Hormoz Seidikazpounji took silver with 50.68 metres, while China's Yu Chengjie secured bronze with an Asian-record effort of 53.66 metres.India added further medals through Nimisha Chakkungalparambil, who won silver in the women's long jump T47 with a best effort of 5.37 metres, and Parmod Bijarnia, who finished second in the men's 1,500m T46 in 4:09.65.<h2>Para-Badminton adds gold medals</h2>India also enjoyed success in para-badminton, with Nitesh Kumar winning the men's singles SL3 gold medal after defeating fellow Indian and Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat 21-18, 21-16 in the final. Bhagat settled for silver in the all-Indian contest.Naveen Sivakumar also clinched gold in the men's singles SL4 category, defeating Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan 21-9, 21-17 in 36 minutes.Earlier, Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manasi Joshi won gold in the women's doubles SL3-SU5 event, defeating China's reigning world champions Qiuxia Yang and Zuxian Xiao 21-16, 21-13.Para-badminton contributed 16 medals to India's overall tally, while para-swimming recorded a significant improvement, increasing its medal count from one at the previous edition to 11. Para-table tennis also contributed seven bronze medals.<h2>Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi win archery gold</h2>India added another gold medal in para-archery through Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi, who defeated China 5-1 in the men's recurve team event.The Indian archers' victory added to the country's medal count and highlighted the contingent's success across multiple disciplines.In another notable result, Bhawna Choudhary and Pooja Jatyan won silver in the women's recurve doubles event after losing to China.<h2>India surpasses previous Asian Para Games record</h2>India had finished fifth at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games in 2023 with 111 medals, comprising 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze. The Nagoya campaign saw the country improve both its overall medal tally and its gold medal count, securing fourth place in the standings.The record haul reflects India's strong performances across a range of para-sports. Sustaining this progress will depend on continued athlete development, training support and opportunities to compete at major international events.

Asian Para Games 2026: India creates history with record 114 medals, finishes fourth in Nagoya

Asian Para Games 2026: India creates history with record 114 medals, finishes fourth

India's Paralympic and World champion Sumit Antil added another feather to his cap as he defended his Asian Para Games gold medal by clinching the top prize in the Men’s Javelin Throw F42–F44/F61–F64 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium here on Friday.Antil won his second gold at the continental showpiece with a huge 72.46m throw in the final, while India swept the podium places. Mahendra Gurjar (F42) and Sandip Sargar (F44) brought the silver and bronze medals.Mahendra hurled the spear to 59.03m and collected 1066 Raza points, while Sandip achieved a distance of 64.48m and accumulated 1006 Raza points. Both the athletes broke the Games record in their categories.The Raza point system is a mathematical way to compare and rank athletes from different disabilities on a fair and level playing field.Meanwhile, Pranav Soorma also secured a gold medal in the Men's Club Throw F51 event with a Games record throw of 32.87m. Dharambir also bagged a bronze in the same event with a throw of 27.71m. Another podium sweep for India was missed as veteran Amit Kumar Saroha finished fifth with a throw of 27.26m to miss out on a medal.Moreover, the Indian contingent has now marked its best-ever performance at the Asian Para Games. They have bagged 114 medals till now, going past their previous best haul of 111, which they achieved during the Hangzhou Para Games.At the Aichi-Nagoya Games, India have 30 gold medals, 35 silvers and 49 bronze medals till now, which also surpassed the gold medal haul of 29 in Hangzhou.Track para-athlete Sandeep recently bagged a bronze medal in the 100m T64 event with a time of 11.67s. He had also won a gold in the 400m T64 event at the ongoing Games.Earlier, India's Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manasi Joshi clinched the gold medal in the Women's Doubles SL3-SU5 category.The Indian duo defeated reigning World Champions Qiuxia Yang and Zuxian Xiao of China in straight games, 21-16 and 21-13, to avenge their loss in the 2025 Asian Championships final and claim the coveted medal.With this medal, Thulasimathi &amp;amp; Manasi upgrade their silver from the previous edition to gold.Earlier in the day, Thulasimathi teamed up with Nitesh Kumar to bag silver in the Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5.

Sumit Antil defended his men’s javelin throw gold at the Asian Para Games 2026 as India swept the podium, with Mahendra Gurjar taking silver and Sandip Sargar claiming bronze. Pranav Soorma also won gold in the men’s club throw, as India surpassed its previous best-ever tally of 111 medals at the Asian Para Games.

Asian Para Games 2026: Sumit Antil defends javelin gold as India breaks medal record

The qualifiers for the Los Angeles Olympic Games have been pushed back to January, February 2028 as teams will battle it out to participate in the cricket event at the Games.The International Cricket Council (ICC) had earlier decided to conduct the men's and women's qualifiers in 2027 to decide the final berths across the two categories for the Los Angeles Games.However, as per a report in Cricinfo, the qualifiers have now been shifted to early 2028, which will be less than six months before the Olympics are played in June.With cricket returning to the Olympics for the first time since 1904, six teams each in men's and women's cricket will be vying for prestigious medals.For women's Olympics, four teams - Australia, India, South Africa and Great Britain - have already confirmed their places in the LA2028 due to their performance at the T20 World Cup 2026.For the men's competition, the highest-ranked eligible teams from Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania in the ICC T20I rankings as of 31 December 2026 will earn direct entries to the Olympics.USA can secure the fifth automatic slot in men's and women's competitions if they are ranked in the top 15 during any time in the qualification period from June 30, 2026 to December 31, 2026. While the USA men's team is ranked 13th, giving them assurance of a qualification, the women's side is currently 19th.The ICC had stated that if the USA women's team fail to be in the top 15, the fifth spot will be given to the highest-placed non-qualified nation in the ICC T20I rankings from any continent as of 1 March 2027.As per Cricinfo, the ICC has updated that criteria as the fifth spot in the women's Olympics will now be given to the team based on standings in the Women's Champions Trophy next year if USA women's team fails to storm into the top 15 in the rankings.The last berth in both men's and women's game will be given to the winner of the qualifiers. The men's and women's Olympic qualifiers will feature eight teams each, and the top team from the two competitions will be the sixth team to feature in the main Olympic event.The venues for the men's and the women's events have not been confirmed. The eight teams that will play the qualifiers will include the seven highest-ranked teams (outside automatic qualifiers) and the Caribbean Regional Qualifier's winner.Meanwhile, the men's and women's T20 World Cups will be held closely in 2028. The Women's T20 World Cup 2028 will be played in Pakistan from September 7 to October 1, while the men's event will take place in Australia and New Zealand from October 12 to November 12.After 128 years, Cricket will make its long-awaited return to the Olympic stage, after its one and only Olympic performance at the Paris Games in 1900.

The qualifiers for cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics have been shifted to January-February 2028, less than six months before the Games begin. The ICC has also updated the qualification criteria for the women’s event, with the final berth potentially decided by the Women’s Champions Trophy if the USA fail to meet the ranking requirement.

LA 2028 olympics cricket qualifiers shifted to early 2028 as ICC updates qualification rules

LA 2028 olympics cricket qualifiers shifted to early 2028

India’s Paralympic gold medallist Navdeep Singh won the bronze medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw F40/F41 event at the Asian Para Games with a best effort of 42.55 metres, while para-athlete Rakeshbhai Bhatt clinched bronze in the Men's 200m T37 on Friday.Navdeep, who won gold at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, finished third in the final after recording his best throw on his second attempt. His remaining four attempts were fouls.Iran’s Beit Sadegh clinched the gold medal with a throw of 45.78 metres, while Indonesia’s Ansyari took silver with a personal best of 43.55 metres.The bronze adds to an impressive international career for Navdeep, who has established himself among India’s leading para-athletes through consistent performances at major competitions.The athlete from Panipat, Haryana, rose to prominence with his gold medal-winning performance at the Paris Paralympics in 2024. He had finished fourth at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021 and also secured fourth place at the 2022 Asian Para Games, held in 2023.Navdeep has also enjoyed success at the World Para Athletics Championships, winning silver in 2025 and bronze in 2024. He finished fourth at the 2023 edition of the championships and won gold at the U20 World Para Athletics Championships in 2019.His other international achievements include gold medals at the Desert Challenge Cup in the United States in 2022 and the Fazza Grand Prix in Dubai in 2021. He also won gold at the Indian Open in 2023 and 2026.Rakeshbhai, who was making his debut in the Para-Asian Games, started off the men's 200m T37 well but was pushed back by Saudi Arabia's Ali Alnakhli, who won gold in 23.32 seconds, setting an Asian Para Games record, and Indonesia's Saptoyogo Purnomo took silver in 23.45 seconds in the later stages. He finished the race in 23.64 seconds to bag a bronze medal.Hailing from a village in Gujarat, Rakesh began his journey in para-sports with the ambition of developing his abilities as a competitive sprinter. His involvement in athletics has provided him with an opportunity to pursue his sporting aspirations and progress towards higher levels of competition.

Navdeep Singh clinched bronze in the men’s javelin throw F40/F41 event with a best effort of 42.55m at the Asian Para Games 2026. Rakeshbhai Bhatt also secured bronze in the men’s 200m T37, finishing in 23.64 seconds.

Asian Para Games 2026: Navdeep Singh wins javelin bronze as Rakeshbhai Bhatt claims 200m T37 medal

Asian Para Games 2026 Navdeep wins javelin bronze, Rakeshbhai bags 200m medal

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu continued her impressive run at the BWF French Open 2026, defeating Chinese Taipei’s Chiu Pin-Chian in straight games to book her place in the women’s singles semifinals in Paris on Friday.The two-time Olympic medallist secured a comfortable 21-13, 21-14 victory, maintaining control for most of the contest. Sindhu started strongly in the opening game and carried that momentum into the second, where she established an 11-2 lead at the interval. Although Chiu attempted to fight back, the Indian shuttler held her nerve to seal the match.Sindhu will next face either Indonesia's fifth seed Putri Wardani or Japan's Hina Akechi for a place in the final.<h2>PV Sindhu continues strong run in Paris</h2>Before her quarterfinal victory, Sindhu had defeated Japan’s Riko Gunji 21-12, 21-16 in 44 minutes to progress to the last eight. Gunji had earlier knocked out fellow Indian Unnati Hooda in the opening round.Sindhu, who won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, will now look to take another step towards the French Open title.<h2>Ashmita Chaliha exits after memorable run</h2>Meanwhile, Ashmita Chaliha’s impressive campaign ended in the quarterfinals after she lost 10-21, 21-17, 16-21 to Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara.Chaliha had enjoyed a memorable tournament, registering the biggest win of her career by defeating world No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi 21-19, 21-18 on Thursday. The victory took her into her maiden Super 750 quarterfinal.The Indian had also won her maiden BWF World Tour title at the Korea Masters Super 300 earlier in the year.<h2>Ayush Shetty retires hurt</h2>India’s Ayush Shetty also bowed out of the men’s singles competition after retiring hurt against Japan’s sixth seed Kodai Naraoka. Shetty lost the opening game 17-21 and was trailing 6-11 in the second when he retired.Shetty had earlier defeated Kidambi Srikanth in the opening round of the tournament. Lakshya Sen, meanwhile, had withdrawn before his opening-round match.India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, along with the women’s doubles combination of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, had also suffered opening-round exits in Paris.

PV Sindhu stormed into the BWF French Open 2026 semifinals after defeating Chinese Taipei’s Chiu Pin-Chian 21-13, 21-14 in straight games in Paris. Meanwhile, Ashmita Chaliha and Ayush Shetty bowed out of their respective events, while India’s doubles pairs had earlier suffered opening-round exits.

BWF French Open 2026 PV Sindhu storms into semifinals after straight-game win over Chiu Pin-Chian

BWF French Open 2026: PV Sindhu storms into semifinals after straight-game win

BWF French Open 2026: PV Sindhu storms into semifinals after straight-game win over Chiu Pin-Chian

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential return has grabbed the headlines again as India gear up to face New Zealand in the second T20I of the five-match series at Hagley Oval here on Saturday.India, the reigning two-time T20 World Champions, will be stepping onto the field for their 300th T20I match and will be looking to double up their 1-0 lead in the series after they won a run-scoring feast at the same venue on Thursday.That was also India's highest T20I chase as the likes of Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer and Naman Dhir starred in the 226-run chase. Now they are likely to get the addition of Sooryavanshi as Ishan Kishan is out of the second match due to a low-grade right adductor strain.Sooryavanshi, if he gets the nod, would be licking his lips as the second match will also be played at the same venue and on the same pitch which hosted the 455-run feast across the two innings. That might also mean that the used surface can have something in it for the bowlers, with likely wear and tear expected too.With Sooryavanshi likely to return, India are likely to open with two left-handers in Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma and shift Samson to No.3. This might also open the window for the Kiwis to bring an off spinner up front, at which India struggled during the T20 World Cup 2026.New Zealand would be happy to take the game to the last over despite the start India had and dew being there in Christchurch in the opener. But they would want to make a comeback sooner rather than later, as another defeat would make a comeback way too far in the five-match series.This would not be ideal for the Kiwis as West Indies recently pushed India to the limits and tied the five-match series 2-2 with the last game getting washed out.India's 300th T20I match will see them become just the second team to complete a triple century of matches in the format, after Pakistan, who have played 304 games. The Men in Blue have 199 outright wins, but their six super over and bowl-out wins have already put them past the 200-mark, and they have 205 wins in the format.When: October 24, 2026, 12:30 PMWhere: Hagley Oval, ChristchurchWhere to watch: The match will be shown live on the Sony Sports Network channels on TV, and live streaming is available on the Sony LIV app and website.<h2>Squads:</h2>India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Devon Conway (wk), Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Bevon Jacobs, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, and Blair Tickner.

India will look to extend their 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand in the second match at Hagley Oval, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in contention to replace the injured Ishan Kishan. The match will also mark Indias 300th T20I, as the Men in Blue aim to build on their record-breaking chase in the series opener.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi eyes return as India look to extend series lead to 2-0

IND vs NZ 2nd T20I (Preview): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi eyes return as India look to extend series lead to 2-0

Former India fast bowler Parvinder Awana has been appointed chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) junior men's selection committee. The board announced the appointments on Friday, naming Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel and N Arjun Yadav as members of the panel.The appointments were made following recommendations from the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), which screened and interviewed applicants before finalising the names. According to a BCCI media advisory issued by secretary Devajit Saikia, the fifth member of the selection committee will be appointed shortly.Awana's appointment marks a new chapter in his cricketing career, with the former pacer bringing experience as both a player and a coach to the role.<h2>Who is Parvinder Awana? Former India pacer takes charge</h2>Awana represented India in two T20 Internationals and enjoyed a productive first-class career with Delhi, taking 191 wickets in 62 matches. He also represented India A and Rest of India and played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Kings XI Punjab, now known as Punjab Kings.After retiring from professional cricket, Awana moved into coaching and worked with Delhi's U-16, U-19 and U-23 teams, as well as the India U-19 side. He also served as the bowling coach of Delhi's senior men's team.Awana has been involved in several high-performance programmes conducted by the BCCI and its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. His experience working with young cricketers is expected to be an important asset in his new role.Following his appointment, Awana will have to relinquish his position as Delhi's senior men's bowling coach.<h2>Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel and N Arjun Yadav named members</h2>The BCCI has also named three other former cricketers to the junior men's selection panel, each bringing playing and coaching experience.Krishna Das represented Assam and Goa in domestic cricket, claiming 166 wickets in 49 first-class matches. He also played for India U-19 and India A before taking up coaching roles with the India U-19 team and Uttarakhand's senior men's side.Rakesh Patel represented Gujarat and Baroda during his playing career and featured for India A. He also played in tournaments such as the Duleep Trophy, Deodhar Trophy and Irani Trophy. Patel later coached at various age-group and senior levels for his former state teams and served as head coach of Baroda's U-23 side in the 2025-26 season.N Arjun Yadav played 83 first-class matches and was part of India's U-19 World Cup-winning squad in 2000. He also represented India A and played for Hyderabad before moving into coaching. Yadav served as head coach of Hyderabad's senior and U-23 teams and has been a BCCI match referee since 2022.The four appointees bring a combination of domestic cricket experience, coaching expertise and exposure to age-group cricket. The BCCI is expected to announce the fifth member of the panel shortly.<h2>Junior selection committee's first major assignment</h2>The newly appointed committee will be responsible for selecting India's junior men's teams, with the upcoming U-19 Men's Asia Cup among its immediate assignments.The tournament is scheduled to take place from November 5 to 14 at the Al Amerat Cricket Grounds in Oman. The selection panel will oversee the process of identifying and choosing players for India's junior men's teams as the next generation of cricketers progresses through the age-group pathway.

Former India pacer Parvinder Awana has been appointed chairman of the BCCI junior mens selection committee, with Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel and N Arjun Yadav named as members. The panels immediate assignments include selecting Indias squad for the U-19 Mens Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Oman from November 5 to 14.

BCCI appoints Parvinder Awana as chairman of junior men's selection committee, names 3 members

BCCI appoints Parvinder Awana as chairman of junior men's selection committee

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be fully supported to feature in the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, as the two greats have earned the right to decide when to call time on their illustrious playing careers, said former New Zealand assistant coach James Pamment.Pamment spent eight years with the Mumbai Indians as a fielding coach, where Rohit led the side to IPL 2019 and 2020 wins. "Well, I think with all top players, when the time is coming towards the end of the career, it's a conversation that is always had with them. Those guys have earned the right to make the decision on when they do want to move away.“If they have decided that the ODI World Cup in South Africa is a pinnacle event that they want to be at, then they should be supported to be there. Then it becomes about performance and contribution to the group. Now, I've never worked closely with Virat.“I've watched him, obviously, very closely when I've been with the New Zealand team or with Mumbai Indians. I've watched him and to me, he's just the ultimate professional. So he's the sort of guy that I would want in my environment the whole time because he's the ultimate professional," Pamment told IANS in an exclusive interaction.Since Rohit was removed as the captain despite leading India to the 2025 Champions Trophy title, every bilateral ODI series has turned into a verdict on the futures of the two batting veterans.India last won an ODI series in New Zealand in 2018/19 and curiosity will again be on a high on whether Rohit and Kohli help India win the five-game series starting on November 4, especially when bilateral series wins have been hard to come and the Test team-bound players will be unavailable for the last two games."Rohit, I know obviously very well. He was captain at Mumbai when I was there for eight years. Once again, just the sort of guy that you want around the group. As long as their performances are warranting their selection and their contributions to the group, sharing their experiences and knowledge, I would love to have them in my group for sure."But as soon as that starts to wane a little bit, they'll know more than anybody else. If the passion starts to wane and it becomes a drag to be travelling, training and playing, that's the time when you step aside."I hope that these guys make it all the way through to South Africa and can finish their careers in fine styles because both are incredible servants for the game, obviously for the BCCI and for Indian cricket and Indian fans. Amazing to have these guys playing for so long, but for world cricket as well. I don't think you find too many people who just don't hold them in the highest of regards," added Pamment.He also felt the series would double up as an ideal platform for ODI World Cup preparation, with conditions closely resembling those in South Africa, and predicted packed stands for what could be the pair's farewell appearances in the country."I think so because the New Zealand conditions will be very similar to the conditions that the teams will get in South Africa, especially down on the coastal grounds. Grounds like Durban, Port Elizabeth (now Gqeberha) and Newlands will be very similar to the New Zealand conditions that they experience here for these five ODIs."For New Zealand fans and fans in general of cricket, to be able to say, we're going to get Rohit and Virat here again, maybe for the last time, is incredible. I think already there's been 115,000 tickets sold across the three series. 63,000 of those have been sold, I think, for the T20s."But I would be very surprised if all those ODIs are not sellouts. It's the attraction to be able to go and watch world-class players like those two, probably for the last time, and to see how our New Zealand boys compete in that environment. We have played some very good ODI cricket on some very good wickets at home."Pamment, however, was not entirely comfortable with the scheduling of the 50-over games. "The start time will be three o'clock. So, the second half of those games will be a little bit like the T20I games that we're going to watch. I hope the conditions don't impact too much so that it becomes a bit of an imbalance. I'd much prefer it if we were playing at maybe one o'clock starts and then it goes into the early evening."But I realise that television times are very important, especially for the viewership back in India as well. This is such an important series for New Zealand cricket. To be able to host India for 12 fixtures across the time that they're here is invaluable, I guess, from a financial perspective as well."He further stated the Indian team’s multi-format trip would offer a much-needed boost to the finances of New Zealand Cricket (NZC). "New Zealand cricket posted a 7 million dollars loss last year. So, looking for this series to just financially put them on a solid footing and it usually does. But like I say, the interest at this stage is, once again, it's a little bit unprecedented. The amount of tickets that have been sold, still with a few days left - the first two games are sold out."The game in Hamilton is sold out as well. The game in Auckland, which is the biggest venue for hosting T20 cricket, it'll break the record. So I think the bilateral record is maybe 36,000 or 37,000 and it will break that record. It wouldn't surprise me if there were 42,000 to 45,000 people watching that T20 on Friday night in Auckland."Pamment also pointed to the growing Indian diaspora in New Zealand as a huge factor in big ticket sales. "So, it's of great interest and obviously, the guys that are coming are of experience and quality. It's exciting for New Zealand fans to be able to see that. Also, we've got a massive growing population of Indians now living in New Zealand as well."Obviously, as you know, all passionate cricket people and it wouldn't surprise me if, especially at that Auckland venue, there'll be a very large number of expatriate Indians there cheering on India as well. It'll be a fantastic sign."With Jasprit Bumrah held back for the Tests, the series also opens a door for India's younger fast bowlers to strengthen their case for ODI World Cup spots. Pamment felt those who found their lengths quickest would thrive, as New Zealand pitches now offer far more pace and bounce than before."Well, from a bowling point of view, a little bit like we talked about in the T20Is, it's just trying to make sure you understand where the length is I need to bowl, to bowl my best ball, which is that top of the off, top of the fourth stump line and length consistently. The guys that adapt and find that length the quickest and can stay there consistently will be the ones that will perform well."The New Zealand wickets have improved considerably over the last five to 10 years. We used to have little seam in wickets that stayed relatively low and it made scoring hard. But New Zealand wickets now, if the bowlers don't bowl well, there is pace and bounce and the quality in both these teams will capitalise if bowlers are missing their areas."So from a batting point of view, it will be about remaining positive. You'll have your little targets where you want to try and get to, but 300 plus on all of those ODI venues is something that's achievable with good batting, good communication, and partnerships formed."At the same time, Pamment flagged his concern over dew and late finishes skewing the contest. "Like I say, I just hope that those second innings in those ODIs are not impacted too much by, let's say, dew or conditions that become difficult because fielders are slipping around, the ball gets wet and is changed. That's my only thought: that it generally takes nearly four hours now to bowl 50 overs these days. So that takes the first innings up to seven o'clock."By the time that second innings starts, it'll be 7:40. By the time the game comes to a conclusion, it's almost approaching midnight. So I can tell you even at the back end of those ODIs, it'll still be very much spring when we're coming down the track of those back-end ODIs."I'm hoping that the conditions don't make it a lottery and it just becomes so difficult to be in the field in the second innings and teams just want to bat second because they think that that's going to give them an advantage. I love to think that a team can win the toss, look at the wicket and think we should be batting first here because ODI cricket is played in good conditions."Teams should be looking to bat first and pass the score and then work like heck to defend it. But my feeling is the wickets won't deteriorate too much throughout the 100 overs, but the conditions may impact, I guess, decisions at the toss - so let's see," he concluded.

Former New Zealand assistant coach James Pamment has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying the two veterans have earned the right to decide their international futures. He stressed that their selection should depend on performance, contribution to the team and continued passion for the game.

'Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli have earned the right':  James Pamment backs duo for 2027 ODI World Cup

'Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli have earned the right':  James Pamment backs duo for 2027

Indian archers brought more laurels as Paralympic champion Harvinder Singh clinched a gold medal alongside Vijay Sundi in the recurve men's doubles, while Pooja and Bhawana secured silver in the recurve women's doubles final at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square here on Friday. Harvinder and Vijay defeated China's Zhao Lixue and Yun Duo by 5-1 with a brilliant performance in the final to take the gold. The Indian archers won two sets and tied one to win the final.Meanwhile, Bhawna and Pooja had a tough time in the recurve women's doubles final against China's Wang Xueqian and Gao Zihan as they lost 0-6. The Indian archers did not had a great show in the final and were easily beaten by the Chinese.Moreover, the Indian mixed doubles team of Harvinder and Bhawna missed out on a medal in the bronze medal match after losing to Iran. India and Iran were tied at 4-4 at the end of set four, and the two were still locked at 18-18 in the shoot-off; however, Iran won the medal as their arrows were closer to the centre than the Indian archers'.In the men's recurve doubles, Harvinder and Vijay started with a score of 35 in the first set out of the available in the first four arrows. The Chinese had also hit 35 for the first set to be tied.The Indians had shot 37 in the second set, while their opponents managed 36 for Harvinder and Vijay to bag the second one and take a 3-1 lead. The Chinese managed to hit 36 in the third set but the Indian archers were extremely precise with their targets and nailed a score of 38 to take the set, the match and the gold medal.On the contrary, Bhawna and Pooja could not match the Chinese archers in the women's recurve doubles final. The Indians hit 31 in the first four arrows, while the Chinese had scored 38.Bhawna and Pooja hit 30 in the second set as the Chinese replied with 35, before the Indians managed another low 29 as Gao and Wang nailed 39 to win the match and the gold.Elsewhere, India's Jehan Madan and Shubham Wadhwa won a bronze medal in the Men's Doubles MD4 Para Table Tennis. The Indian pair won one match and lost three in Group A to finish in fourth and salvage a bronze medal.

Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi clinched gold in mens recurve doubles, while Pooja and Bhawana secured silver in womens recurve doubles at the Asian Para Games 2026. Indias Jehan Madan and Shubham Wadhwa also won bronze in mens doubles para table tennis.

Harvinder, Vijay win doubles men's recurve gold; Pooja, Bhawana secure women's doubles silver

Harvinder, Vijay win men's recurve gold; Pooja, Bhawana bag silver

Zimbabwe women have won the toss and are elected to bat first against India in the first ODI of the three-match series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi on Friday.  Zimbabwe will be without the services of their skipper, Josephine Nkomo, as she is suffering from a niggle. Nomvelo Sibanda has been named the stand-in captain for the match.Meanwhile, India have handed the debut to all-rounder Jintimani Kalita. The Smriti Mandhana-led side will look to carry its winning momentum into the 50-over format after completing a 3-0 sweep in the T20I series.After winning the toss, Sibanda said that the team would look to put some runs on the scoreboard. "We want to put runs on the board, put scoreboard pressure. We want our batters to dominate. Our regular captain Nkomo is out with a niggle. We want to carry on from the positives into this series as well," she said after winning the toss.Indian skipper Mandhana noted that there have been many changes to the team compared to the one that played in the T20Is. Mandhana also lauded Jintimani, who is making her ODI debut after replacing Renuka Singh in the squad on Thursday."We were looking to bat first as well; overhead conditions are good to bat, but it's a good thing we will know what to chase. We have a debut: Jintimani. Exciting player, she had a good India A series, and we have a couple of changes from the T20I side for sure. Balancing T20Is and ODIs... this format, we all know that we've done well in the past. It will take some time for us to adapt, but everyone in the net session practised that. We played on black soil here during the WPL, but it's back to red, which is more like the Baroda soil we know," Smriti said after losing the toss.<h2>Playing XIs</h2>Zimbabwe Women: Beloved Biza, Sharne Mayers, Nyasha Gwanzura, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Chiedza Dhururu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Tendai Makusha, Loryn Phiri, and Olinder Chare.India Women: Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Jintimani Kalita.

Zimbabwe Women won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the opening ODI at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi. India handed an ODI debut to all-rounder Jintimani Kalita, while Nomvelo Sibanda is leading Zimbabwe in the absence of skipper Josephine Nkomo.

India Women vs Zimbabwe women 1st ODI: Zimbabwe opt to bat, Jintimani Kalita makes debut

India Women vs Zimbabwe women 1st ODI: Zimbabwe opt to bat, Jintimani makes debut

IND-W vs ZIM-W 1st ODI: Zimbabwe opt to bat, Jintimani Kalita makes debut

Indian para-shooter Mona Agarwal delivered a record-breaking performance to win gold in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday, October 23. Mona registered a score of 357.5 to set a new world record and claim her second gold medal of the competition.Mona surpassed the previous world record of 356, set by Sweden's Anna Benson in Novi Sad in July 2026. The Indian shooter also bettered the Asian record of 355.7, established by South Korea's Lee Yunri in Changwon last month.China's Zhang Cuiping secured silver with a score of 353.7. while South Korea's Kim Miyoung took bronze with 344.4. India's Avani Lekhara finished fourth with 333.2.<h2>Mona Agarwal wins second gold at Asian Para Games 2026</h2>Mona continued her impressive campaign in Aichi-Nagoya by adding another gold medal to her tally. Earlier in the competition, she won the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event with a Games-record score of 250.0.Lekhara finished second in that event with 249.6 points, giving India a one-two finish.<h2>Avani Lekhara misses out on podium</h2>Lekhara narrowly missed a medal in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 final, finishing fourth with 333.2 points.The Indian shooter had been among the leading contenders after the prone position but lost ground during the standing series. Agarwal, meanwhile, maintained her challenge to finish at the top of the standings with a world-record score.The SH1 category in para shooting includes athletes with certain upper- or lower-limb impairments who can support the firearm using their arms without requiring a shooting stand.<h2>India continue medal push at Asian Para Games 2026</h2>India continued to add medals across disciplines on Day 5 of the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya. In para badminton, Nitesh Kumar won gold in the men's singles SL3 event, while Pramod Bhagat claimed silver. Naveen Sivakumar also secured gold in the men's singles SL4 competition.In para-archery, Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi won gold in the men's recurve doubles event. Sandeep clinched gold in the men's 400m T64 final, with Ajay Kumar taking bronze. Haney also won gold in the men's javelin throw F37/38 event.India added further silver medals through Thulasimathi Murugesan in women's singles SU5, Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan in women's singles SH6, Pooja Jatyan and Bhawna Choudhary in women's recurve doubles, Parmod Bijarnia in men's 1500m T46 and Nimisha Suresh in women's long jump T47.Jehan Madan and Shubham Wadhwa won bronze in men's doubles para table tennis MD4. According to the figures provided in the report, India had reached 103 medals, comprising 27 gold, 33 silver and 43 bronze, and stood fourth in the medal standings at the time of writing. China led the table with 354 medals.India are aiming to surpass their previous best of 111 medals, achieved at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, as the competition continues in Japan.

Mona Agarwal broke the world record with a score of 357.5 to win her second gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. Indias Avani Lekhara finished fourth in the womens 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 event.

Asian Para Games 2026: Mona Agarwal breaks world record to win second gold medal, Avani Lekhara finishes fourth

Asian Para Games 2026: Mona Agarwal breaks world record to win second gold medal

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to a low-grade right adductor strain, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Friday. The left-handed batter sustained the injury during the opening match of the series, which India won by four wickets.The BCCI medical team is monitoring Kishan's progress, with his injury forcing India to consider changes to their playing XI for the second encounter. "Ishan Kishan is ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to a low-grade right adductor strain, which he sustained during the first T20I of the series. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress," the board said in a statement.<h2>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could get opportunity</h2>Kishan's absence could open the door for teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to feature in India's playing XI. The youngster is among the contenders for a place in the team, according to India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak.Speaking about the changes to India's batting order in the series opener, Kotak explained that Kishan had been dealing with a groin strain, which influenced the team's decision to promote Tilak Varma to No. 3."There was a lot of speculation I have also seen; just because Ishan had a strain in his groin, the batting order was changed," Kotak told reporters."If Ishan doesn’t play, unless he recovers completely, which the medical team will advise, Vaibhav (Sooryavanshi) could definitely step in for him. He is one of the strongest contenders," he added.Sooryavanshi has attracted attention with his performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and age-group cricket. His potential inclusion could give India another option at the top of the order alongside Abhishek Sharma.<h2>India beat New Zealand in series opener</h2>India began the T20I series with a four-wicket victory in the opening match, successfully chasing a target of 226 with two balls to spare.However, India's batting-order decisions attracted attention, with Tilak Varma coming in at No. 3 ahead of Kishan. Varma scored six runs off 11 deliveries before being dismissed by Michael Bracewell, while Kishan managed just one run off three balls before falling to Mitchell Santner.Kishan's injury now presents the team management with another selection decision ahead of the second T20I.<h2>India face selection call at the top of the order</h2>India have several options to consider at the top of the order, including the experienced Sanju Samson and the teenage Sooryavanshi. Abhishek Sharma remains another key part of India's aggressive batting approach.Sooryavanshi had to wait for an opportunity during India's previous five-match T20I series against the West Indies, with the team retaining a largely settled combination.The 15-year-old last represented India at the Asian Games, featuring in both the semi-final against Sri Lanka and the final against Pakistan, according to the information provided.With Kishan unavailable for the second T20I, India's team management will have to assess its options before finalising the playing XI against New Zealand.

Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to a low-grade right adductor strain sustained during the series opener. His absence could open the door for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make his senior-team debut.

Ishan Kishan ruled out of 2nd T20I against New Zealand with adductor strain

Ishan Kishan ruled out of 2nd T20I against New Zealand with adductor strain, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in contention

Indian women's team top-order batter Sabbineni Meghana has announced her retirement from all the forms of cricket on Friday.A solid top-order batter Meghana, born in Andhra Pradesh, represented Railways in the domestic circuit. She made her international debut in a WODI series against New Zealand in 2022. Meghana represented India in three ODIs and 17 T20Is.She was then part of the Indian team that won silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. However, she has since failed to break into the T20 setup and missed out on subsequent ICC events."Stepping onto the field for the very first time with a bat in hand to wear a jersey on world stage has been nothing short of a dream come true. As I announce my retirement from all formats of cricket as a player, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. The field has been my second home, teaching me resilience, humility, and giving me memories and friendships that I will carry for a lifetime," Meghana wrote in a social media post."To my family, who stood by me through every peak and valley, thank you for your endless sacrifices. To my coaches, teammates, support staff, thank you for pushing me to be my best and sharing the dressing room with me. And to the fans, your cheers under the floodlights fuelled every single stride I took," she wrote.Meghana was signed by the Gujarat Giants in the inaugural edition of the WPL and moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2024. She was part of the RCB squad that lifted the trophy in 2024."I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the BCCI, the Andhra Cricket Association, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Giants, and RSPB for their constant support, guidance, and backing throughout my career. Thank you for giving me the platform and opportunities to pursue my passion at the highest level," Meghana added."While my playing days come to an end, my bond with cricket will never break. I will always stay deeply connected to the game and intend to dedicate my life to giving back to the sport, mentoring the next generation, and serving the game that gave me everything. Thank you, Cricket. You will forever be my heart, my passion, and my lifelong purpose," she concluded.

Indian batter Sabbineni Meghana has announced her retirement from all formats of cricket, bringing an end to her international and domestic playing career. She represented India in three ODIs and 17 T20Is and was part of the RCB squad that won the Womens Premier League title in 2024.

Indian cricketer Sabbineni Meghana announces retirement from all formats of cricket

Sanju Samson's prolific run in the shortest format of the game continued to reach new milestones after he equaled Ishan Kishan's benchmark for the most 50-plus scores by an Indian batter in a single calendar year in T20 Internationals.    Samson achieved the feat on Thursday during the opening T20I against New Zealand, where he struck an explosive 67 off just 33 deliveries, laced with eight boundaries and four sixes. The half-century marked his eighth 50-plus score in T20Is in 2026, drawing him level with fellow wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan.Most 50-plus scores for India in a calendar year in T20Is11 - Suryakumar Yadav in 2022 9 - Virat Kohli in 2022 9 - Abhishek Sharma in 2026 8 - Ishan Kishan in 2026 8 - Sanju Samson in 2026A Stellar Year In Blue JerseySamson has turned 2026 into a breakthrough chapter in his international career. Earlier in the year, he played a central role in India's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, where his consistency and match-winning knocks earned him the Player of the Tournament honor.  His rich vein of form extended through the recent bilateral series against the West Indies - where he recorded consecutive scores of 82 and 56 - before producing another masterclass against New Zealand.Opening the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma (29 off 12 balls), the duo put together a blistering 93-run stand inside the powerplay to power India to 94/1 in six overs, marking one of India's highest powerplay totals in T20I cricket history.  Ishan Kishan’s Parallel RunIshan Kishan has also enjoyed a prolific 2026, amassing over 1,150 T20I runs at a high strike rate, including a century and multiple fifties.He recently became only the second Indian (after Suryakumar Yadav) to score 1,000 T20I runs in a calendar year and has hit more than 50 sixes this year. His consistent returns in the middle order have complemented the explosive opening pair of Abhishek and Samson.⁠With several matches remaining in the New Zealand series and more fixtures likely before the year ends, both Samson and Kishan (as well as Abhishek Sharma) remain in contention to climb higher on the list.Samson, in particular, is well-placed to challenge Kohli’s mark of nine if he continues his current form.

Sanju Samson equaled Ishan Kishan for a huge feat during the opening T20I against New Zealand, where he struck an explosive 67 off just 33 deliveries, laced with eight boundaries and four sixes.

Sanju Samson equals Ishan Kishan for huge T20I record after match-winning knock against New Zealand

Sanju Samson equals Ishan Kishan for huge T20I record after fifty vs New Zealand

India’s women and men begin their quest for the first Commonwealth kabaddi crown on Friday, facing Malaysia at 6:45 PM IST and England at 8:30 PM IST as the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship opens at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad.From October 23 to 31, a total of 23 squads from 13 nations will contest 62 matches, 39 men’s and 23 women’s, starting with Kenya vs Singapore in Men’s Group B at 11:00 AM.Two groups, one route to the semifinalsThe 13 men’s teams are split into a seven-team Group A (India, Nigeria, Malaysia, Uganda, England, Tanzania, Sri Lanka) and a six-team Group B (Bangladesh, Kenya, Canada, Australia, Scotland, Singapore).The 10 women’s teams play in two groups of five: India, Singapore, Nigeria, Uganda and Malaysia in Group A, and Bangladesh, Kenya, England, Scotland and Sri Lanka in Group B. Every team plays the others in its group once, and the top two advance.Group A winners meet Group B runners-up in the semifinals, and vice versa.India men: Six matches in seven daysCaptain Surjeet Singh and vice-captain Naveen Kumar lead a 14-man squad that also includes Yogesh Dahiya, Shubham Shinde, Deepak Sankar, Nitesh Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal, Ajit Pawar, Sachin Tanwar, Pankaj Mohite, Bharat Hooda, Shivam Patare, Neeraj Narwal and Aditya Shinde.After England on Friday, India face Uganda (October 24), Malaysia (October 25), Nigeria (October 26), Tanzania (October 27) and Sri Lanka (October 29), all at 8:30 PM.India women: Four group games in four daysNidhi Sharma captains India’s women, with Ritu as vice-captain, in a 14-strong squad that includes Muskan Sharma, Sabhai Gadhavi, Priya, Champa Thakur, Riya Kumari, Suman Sahu, Jyothi, Ritu Mitharwal, Renuka Choudhary, Simran Kamboj, Anu Sen, Sakshi and Karthika Ramesh.After Malaysia, they meet Singapore (October 24), Uganda (October 25) and Nigeria (October 26), all at 6:45 PM. The women’s group stage ends on October 28.Knockouts, Finals  The semifinals are on Friday, October 30: the women at 6:00 PM and 6:45 PM, the men at 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM.The finals follow on Saturday, October 31, with the women at 7:30 PM and the men at 9:00 PM.How to watchEvery match streams live on JioHotstar, with select evening matches, including the semifinals and finals, also on Star Sports.Organised by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) with the approval of the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF), the championship also offers a first look at kabaddi’s Commonwealth potential as Ahmedabad prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.

From October 23 to 31, 23 squads from 13 nations will contest 62 matches (39 men’s and 23 womens) aiming to win the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad.

Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship: India women's, men's team face England, Malaysia on Day 1 as 13 nations chase inaugural titles

Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship: India face England, Malaysia on Day 1

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma etched his name into the record books on Thursday during the first T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch by becoming the sole holder of a remarkably fearless milestone in international cricket: hitting the most sixes off the very first ball faced in men's T20 Internationals.Chasing a daunting 226, he faced his first delivery - the final ball of Matt Henry’s opening over - and lofted it over the cover boundary for a six. This was the seventh time Abhishek has hit the first ball he faced for a maximum in T20Is, giving him sole possession of the world record.⁠The moment set the tone for India’s chase. Abhishek and Sanju Samson stitched together a rapid 93-run opening partnership in just 5.5 overs, with Samson (67 off 33) later named Player of the Match.India eventually completed their highest successful T20I chase, reaching 230/6 in 19.4 overs to win by four wickets with two balls to spare and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. New Zealand had posted 225/4, powered by Glenn Phillips’ unbeaten 82 off 40 balls.Redefining First-Ball Intent in T20IsIn modern T20 cricket, taking a ball or two to assess pitch conditions is quickly becoming a thing of the past, but few have embraced "zero-ball sight screen" hitting quite like Abhishek Sharma.With 7 sixes struck off the opening delivery of his innings in T20Is, Abhishek moved clear of Afghanistan's Shafiqullah Shinwari (6).India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav follows closely with 5 sixes - famously launching his international career by hooking Jofra Archer over fine leg for six on the first ball he ever faced in India blues.Most sixes off first ball faced in men's T20Is7 - Abhishek Sharma (IND) 6 - Shafiqullah Shinwari (AFG) 5 - Suryakumar Yadav (IND) 4 - Paul Stirling (IRE) 4 - Colin Munro (NZ) 4 - Mohammad Naveed (UAE)India's Rapid-Fire Formula At TopAbhishek’s milestone reflects India’s evolved tactical mandate in the shortest format: relentless pressure right from ball one. Whether opening alongside Sanju Samson or Shubman Gill, Abhishek’s immediate aerial options regularly disrupt bowler field placements inside the mandatory Powerplay.Reaching 7 first-ball maximums in a short span underscore not only Sharma's high-risk, high-reward approach, but also how high-intent boundary striking has become India’s primary template leading into major ICC tournaments.

Abhishek Sharma achieved the historic feat with his customary aggressive intent, leaping past previous benchmark holders to sit atop an elite list featuring global power-hitters and national teammate Suryakumar Yadav.

Abhishek Sharma scripts history, sets all-time record for most sixes off first ball faced in men's T20Is

Abhishek Sharma sets all-time record for most sixes off first ball in men's T20Is

England captain Harry Brook rewrote the ODI record books on Thursday in Rawalpindi, blasting the fastest double century in the format’s history and becoming the first Englishman to reach 200 in a one-day international.⁠Arriving at No. 4, Brook smashed 202 off 116 balls (21 fours and 10 sixes) against Sri Lanka in the tri-series, reaching the 200-run milestone in just 114 deliveries and edging out the previous benchmark set by India captain Shubman Gill less than a month earlier against the West Indies in Guwahati.⁠Fastest Double Centuries in Men's ODIsBatter                          Opposition        Balls Faced for 200          YearHarry Brook                Sri Lanka                 114                             2026Shubman Gill             West Indies             117                              2026Ishan Kishan              Bangladesh             126                              2022Glenn Maxwell           Afghanistan             128                              2023Pathum Nissanka      Afghanistan             136                               2024Chris Gayle                Zimbabwe               138                               2015Brook's Innings BreakdownBrook came in at No. 4 after Ben Duckett (29) and Tom Banton (50) had given England a solid start. He began cautiously - only 13 runs from his first 24 balls - before accelerating. He reached his fifty off 42 balls and his fourth ODI century off 75 deliveries. From there he cut loose, racing from 100 to 200 in just 39 balls.⁠The 27-year-old Brook shared a 159-run partnership with Joe Root (69 off 66) for the third wicket, then added an unbroken 185-run stand with Will Jacks (66* off 30) as England plundered runs in the closing overs.Brook brought up his double hundred in the final over with a paddled sweep for four off Janith Liyanage and was dismissed off the last ball of the innings, caught by Sahan Arachchige. England finished on a mammoth 429-4, the highest ODI total ever posted in Pakistan.⁠Multiple Records Fall During Brook KnockFastest ODI double century: 114 balls (previous: Shubman Gill 117 vs West Indies, 2026).⁠First England ODI double century: Surpassed Ben Stokes’ previous English record of 182 not out against New Zealand in 2023.⁠Highest individual ODI score by a non-opener and one of the highest scores by a captain.Brook joined Chris Gayle as only the second player to score a triple century in Tests, a double century in ODIs, and a century in T20Is.⁠The innings came after England’s defeat to Pakistan earlier in the series on the same ground. Brook had called for more positivity from his side; he delivered it himself in emphatic fashion, mixing power-hitting with innovative shots all around the park.

England batter Harry Brook rewrote the history books in Rawalpindi on Thursday, shattering the world record for the fastest double century in One-Day International cricket.

Harry Brook breaks Shubman Gill's record, slams fastest-ever ODI double century

India's dynamic opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson etched their names into the history books during their match-winning partnership in the 1st T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday.  Chasing a formidable target of 226, the duo of Abhishek and Samson set the tone from ball one, stitching together an explosive 93-run partnership for the first wicket, helping India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.⁠  During their sensational 93-run opening partnership, Abhishek and Samson equalled the Indian all-time record for the most 50-plus opening stands in a single calendar year in T20 Internationals.Joining Rohit Sharma &amp; KL RahulBy crossing the fifty-run partnership mark for the fifth time in 2026, Abhishek and Samson matched the benchmark set by the duo of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, who registered five 50-plus stands in 2021.Most 50-plus opening stands for India in a calendar year (T20Is)5 - KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma in 20215 - Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill in 20255 - Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson in 20264 - Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma in 2018Notably, this also marks the second consecutive calendar year where Abhishek Sharma has featured in five 50-plus opening partnerships, underlining his meteoric rise as an indispensable fixture at the top of India’s white-ball batting order.Fireworks at Hagley Oval: Setting The StageFacing a daunting 226-run target set by New Zealand - powered by Glenn Phillips' blistering 82 - India needed an explosive start. Abhishek Sharma provided immediate momentum, setting a world record by dispatching Matt Henry for a six off the very first ball of the innings.  Abhishek blitzed 29 off just 12 deliveries (2 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 241.67 before falling inside the powerplay. Samson anchored the early assault while simultaneously matching the aggression, hammering 67 off 33 balls with 8 fours and 4 sixes.The pair raced to a 93-run stand in just 5.5 overs, dislodging the Kiwi bowling attack and laying the ideal foundation for India’s middle order.  Useful contributions from Shreyas Iyer (42 off 28) and Naman Dhir (42 off 15) ensured India chased down the 226-run target with 4 wickets in hand and two balls to spare.Redefining T20 Openings For 'Men in Blue'The Samson-Abhishek combination has emerged as the cornerstone of India’s aggressive T20I template throughout 2026. With fearless strokeplay, boundary-hitting intent from ball one, and seamless left-right complementarity, the duo has consistently dismantled bowling attacks across home and away conditions.With more games remaining on the tour of New Zealand, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson now stand just one fifty-run partnership away from taking sole ownership of the all-time world-record tally for any Indian opening pair in a calendar year.

Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson added another chapter to their growing opening partnership story during India’s successful chase in the first T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday.

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson create history; join KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma in elite list of Indian T20I openers

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson join KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma in elite Indian list

Veteran Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt received a two-match suspension from Cricket Australia (CA) for breaching internal protocol regarding prescription medication.  The sanction sidelines the 33-year-old Schutt across both international and domestic fixtures, impacting Australia's home series as well as the opening week of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).Nature Of Violation According to Cricket Australia's statement, Schutt failed to comply with specific procedural requirements outlined in the board's Sports Science and Sports Medicine (SSSM) guidelines concerning prescription medication.    Under elite sporting guidelines, contracted athletes must obtain formal clearance, proper documentation, or therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) through official medical channels when using prescribed substances to avoid anti-doping and safety complications.CA outlined key mitigating factors regarding the breach:Out-of-competition occurrence: The breach involved a single isolated incident that took place while Schutt was outside active match play.  Not performance-enhancing: The governing body confirmed that the medication was taken for personal medical reasons and was not intended to, nor did it, provide any performance-enhancing advantage.  Integrity of competition intact: Because it was handled as an administrative compliance issue under SSSM protocols rather than a direct anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) involving banned performance enhancers, the penalty remained a short internal suspension.Matches MissedBecause the suspension applies across CA-sanctioned cricket at both international and domestic levels, Schutt serves the ban across two specific fixtures:  Australia vs New Zealand (3rd T20I): The final match of the T20I series at North Sydney Oval.  Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars: The Strikers’ opening fixture of WBBL season on October 31.Official Statements From CA, Megan SchuttIn a statement, Cricket Australia confirmed the suspension and also mentioned that it would continue to provide appropriate support to Megan Schutt and reinforce the standards and responsibilities expected of everyone representing the game."Australian player Megan Schutt has been suspended for two matches. The breach was a failure to adhere to requirements under the Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines with regard to prescription medication," Cricket Australia said in a statement."This relates to a single incidence which occurred while out of competition and was not for performance enhancing purposes. The two-match ban includes all international and domestic cricket.We will continue to provide appropriate support to Megan and reinforce the standards and responsibilities expected of everyone representing our game," it added.On the other hand, Schutt accepted the ban immediately and released her own statement to confirm."I fully accept the penalty handed down and apologise for failing to meet the standards expected of me. I'm sorry for the attention this has caused and appreciate the support I've received," Schutt said."While this occurred out of competition and was not performance related, I understand that I am responsible for following the Sports Science and Sports Medicine Guidelines, which players receive regular education on, and I should have adhered to these guidelines."With more than 240 international appearances for Australia and multiple World Cup titles to her name, Schutt remains one of the most decorated seamers in women's cricket. She is slated to return to action immediately following the Adelaide Strikers' opening WBBL clash.

Cricket Australia (CA) has suspended veteran Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt for two matches, covering both international and domestic cricket.

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Eighteen-year-old Indian squash player Anahat Singh produced the biggest win of her career after she defeated Egypt’s eight-time world champion and world No. 3 Nour ElSherbini 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 in just 30 minutes at the Silicon Valley Open in Redwood City, California.⁠The straight-games victory over the top-seeded Egyptian propelled the world No. 15 Anahat (rankings around the top 15-17) into the quarter-finals of the USD 143,500 PSA Gold-level event and marked a major statement on the professional circuit. It was the first meeting between the two players.A Masterclass In FearlessnessFacing an eight-time World Champion and current World No. 3 who has dominated the women’s tour for nearly a decade, Anahat showed neither deference nor hesitation.From the opening rallies, the teenager took the game directly to El Sherbini, retrieving tenaciously and capitalizing on short balls with crisp, deceptive dying lengths.  El Sherbini struggled to impose her trademark aggressive length onto the match, as Singh’s sharp court coverage repeatedly forced errors from the Egyptian legend. After closing out the first game 11-8, Singh held her nerve in the second, absorbing El Sherbini’s attempted counter-punch to double her advantage.In the third game, where many young challengers might falter under the gravity of the occasion, Singh remained relentlessly focused. She pulled away in the final exchanges, sealing an emphatic straight-games sweep that sent shockwaves through the squash world.Anahat Reacts After Her Win OverSpeaking after the match, Anahat Singh reflected on the personal significance of the result against a player she has long admired:"Going into the match, the national coach of India was telling me that I definitely do have a shot if I was playing really, really well. Just getting to share a court with her - it was my first time - I didn't expect it to go like this", said Anahat."I thought I'll take a little while to settle in and understand how to play her. But the game plan ended up working pretty well and I just stuck through it. I still can't believe that it ended up on my side of the court," she added.The Indian squash player also revealed she had grown up looking up to El Sherbini.“I've grown up watching every single match of hers. I admire her and want to achieve the things she has done in her career. She is an inspiration to all squash players," said Anahat.A Historic Milestone For Indian SquashThis victory marks the biggest single match triumph of Singh’s burgeoning career. Having already earned continental honors and entered the world's top 15, taking down an eight-time world champion in straight games firmly establishes her as a headline contender on the global stage.  Singh advanced to the quarterfinals, where she will face Egypt’s World No. 14 Salma Hany.Whether or not she goes all the way in Redwood City, this 30-minute clinic will go down as a defining breakout moment in world squash.

In one of the most stunning upsets in modern squash history, 18-year-old Indian prodigy Anahat Singh defeated top seed and eight-time world champion Nour El Sherbini in straight games at the Silicon Valley Open 2026 in California.

India's Anahat Singh stuns eight-time world champion Nour El Sherbini at US squash tournament

Anahat Singh stuns Nour El Sherbini at US squash tournament

Delhi Capitals have completed a high-profile overhaul of their coaching and support staff ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027, installing a star-studded setup led by former India captain Sourav Ganguly as head coach and former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh as assistant and batting coach.⁠The changes follow an agreement between co-owners GMR Sports and JSW Sports for alternating two-year control of franchise operations and come after DC finished sixth in IPL 2026 under the previous regime of head coach Hemang Badani.  The franchise, which has never lifted the IPL trophy (reaching the final only once, in 2020), is aiming for a stronger challenge with an experienced Indian core that includes captain Axar Patel, KL Rahul, and the returning Rishabh Pant.⁠Key AppointmentsHead Coach: Sourav GangulyAnnounced in early October 2026, replacing Hemang Badani. This is Ganguly’s first IPL head-coach role (he previously coached Pretoria Capitals in SA20 2025 and held advisory/director of cricket roles with Delhi Capitals and its WPL side). He has a long association with the franchise dating back to 2019.Assistant And Batting Coach: Yuvraj SinghIn one of the most high-profile coaching transitions of the season, two-time World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh has been appointed as the assistant and batting coach. He reunites with Ganguly (under whom he debuted for India) and returns to the Delhi franchise he represented in 2015 (then Delhi Daredevils) after being signed for a then-record Rs 16 crore.⁠This marks Yuvraj's debut coaching role in the IPL. Having unofficially mentored several young Indian batters in domestic circuits, his formal addition brings aggressive white-ball intent and clutch-tournament experience directly into the Delhi dressing room.  Fast Bowling Coach: Chaminda VaasFormer Sri Lanka left-arm pacer (355 Test and 400 ODI wickets) appointed in mid-October, replacing Munaf Patel. He brings extensive international coaching experience (including stints with Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Ireland).⁠Spin Bowling Coach: Amit MishraIn an emotional homecoming, veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra returns to Delhi Capitals - the team where he started his IPL career back in 2008. As the only bowler in IPL history with three hat-tricks, Mishra’s expertise will be crucial in grooming DC’s spin arsenal.  Delhi Capitals Coaching &amp; Support Staff: Full BreakdownRole                                            NameHead Coach                            Sourav GangulyAssistant &amp; Batting Coach      Yuvraj SinghFast Bowling Coach               Chaminda VaasSpin Bowling Coach              Amit MishraThe Road AheadDelhi Capitals reached their sole IPL final in 2020, and the management's decisive moves in bringing icons like Ganguly, Yuvraj, Vaas, and Mishra together highlight a clear mandate: building a winning culture ahead of the player retention deadlines and the upcoming auction.With tactical experience on the bench, DC will aim to turn potential into silverware in IPL 2027.

Ahead of the IPL 2027 season, Delhi Capitals (DC) have initiated a major overhaul of their backroom setup. In their quest to secure an elusive maiden IPL title, the franchise has assembled a star-studded coaching contingent blending tactical pedigree, international experience, and championship-winning mentality.

Delhi Capitals coaching staff for IPL 2027: Sourav Ganguly to Yuvraj Singh; check full list

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