Author: CT Staff
Today was a memorable day for cricket fans in Mumbai, as the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 was played between Australia and India at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 338 runs in 49.5 overs, but India’s bowlers performed brilliantly. Then, the Indian girls struggled in the chase, but ultimately scored 341/5 in 48.3 overs to win by 5 wickets. This victory advanced India to the final, where they will face South Africa. Australia’s explosive batting, but wickets kept falling Australia didn’t have a good start.…
Six months after the end of the IPL 2025 season, former Indian coach Rahul Dravid spoke openly about 14-year-old superstar Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The advice Dravid gave Vaibhav after his departure from Rajasthan Royals (RR) has surprised everyone. Vaibhav made a splash in the IPL this year, becoming the youngest batsman to score a century. He also performed brilliantly in England and Australia. Now there is talk of a fast-track entry into Team India, but Dravid says more hard work is still needed. Vaibhav had a remarkable year. He hit a six off Shardul Thakur, an international-level bowler, on his very…
Kolkata Knight Riders have officially appointed Abhishek Nayar as KKR new Head Coach for IPL 2026. Abhishek Nayar appointed as the Head Coach of KKR for IPL 2026 The 42-year-old, who earlier served as KKR’s assistant coach, will now take full charge of the team’s strategy and performance. Nayar has been associated with Kolkata since 2018 and has played a major role in developing several young players. He replaces Chandrakant Pandit, who left the franchise after the 2025 season. Abhishek Nayar Coaching Experience Abhishek Nayar enjoyed a long domestic career as an all-rounder for Mumbai and represented India in three ODIs in…
Rishabh Pant wears Virat Kohli’s iconic No. 18 jersey in an India A match, sparking buzz. Fans react as jersey number debate heats up. India’s dashing wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has made a spectacular comeback to cricket. After a three-month injury layoff, he captained India A against South Africa A at the Centre of Excellence ground in Bengaluru. But this time, everyone’s attention was more on his jersey than his game. Pant wore Virat Kohli’s iconic No. 18 jersey, which caused a stir on social media. Rishabh Pant’s No. 18 jersey creates a stir Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket in…
Cricket fans still remember the time when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) offered KL Rahul the captaincy and wicketkeeper-batsman position before IPL 2022. MS Dhoni had stepped down from leadership, and CSK felt that only a calm and composed player like Rahul could replace him. He was not only a brilliant batsman but also a wicketkeeper, which would have been a bonus for the team. But Rahul turned down this big opportunity. This decision came as a surprise to both CSK and Dhoni, as plans were already built around Rahul. KL Rahul Rejected Dhoni’s Captaincy Plan, CSK Paid the Price? After…
The second semi-final match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between India Women and Australia Women on October 30, 2025, at the Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST (2:30 PM IST local time). The match will be broadcast live on Sony Network. IND vs AUS: Head to Head Australia has a strong lead over India in the Women’s ODI World Cup. Australia has a 70-42 record against India in overall ODIs. In this tournament, Australia defeated India by 3 wickets. In the 2022 World Cup, Australia defeated India…
Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians superstar who has won five IPL titles, has recently made people wonder if he will now wear the Kolkata Knight Riders jersey. Will Rohit Sharma Join KKR? This is because news recently broke that Abhishek Nayar, Rohit’s close friend and mentor, will become KKR’s new head coach for IPL 2026. This is where the excitement started among fans. KKR congratulated Rohit on becoming the number one coach in the ICC ODI rankings on XXI, and that post added fuel to the fire. People are suspecting that KKR may be planning to bring Rohit into their…
The decision to leave India’s star fast bowler Arshdeep Singh out of the playing XI for the first T20I against Australia did not go down well with cricket fans and experts. Why Arshdeep Singh Dropped from 1st T20 Match Today? In the first T20I played in Canberra, India selected Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana as fast bowlers, while including three spinners: Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav. This decision seemed even more surprising when the pitch was overcast, perfect for swing bowling. The 25-year-old left-arm pacer has taken the most wickets for India in T20Is, yet he was not…
38-year-old Rohit Sharma has created history in the world of cricket. On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, he reached number 1 in the ICC rankings for the first time. With his stellar performance, the Mumbai batter surpassed current Indian captain Shubman Gill. Rohit Sharma has now joined the select group of Indian batters to hold the top spot in the ICC rankings. Rohit’s Brilliant Performance Rohit Sharma performed brilliantly in the recent ODI series against Australia. He scored 73 runs off 97 balls in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval. He followed this up with an unbeaten 121 in the…
T20 matches between India and Australia are always exciting. Both teams are known for their powerful batting, bowling, and fielding. So, who will be in India Playing 11 T20 this time, and which team will prevail? Let’s take a look at who might be included in the IND vs AUS T20 team playing 11 and what will be special this time. India vs Australia T20 Team Playing 11: India Playing 11 T20 Some big names are confirmed in the India Playing 11 T20. All-rounders like Shivam Dube and Axar Patel could be game-changers in T20. Abhishek Sharma or Shubman Gill…