Author: CT Staff
The news of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s return to the ODI team has delighted fans, but former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has a stern word of advice. Both have been included in the ODI squad for the Australia tour, but Pathan says that simply going to the gym isn’t enough. Without match practice, they won’t be able to fulfill their 2027 World Cup dream. Pathan said that Rohit has focused on his fitness, but playing regular cricket is essential. Both have already retired from Tests and T20s, so ODIs are their last chance. Match fitness a big challenge Pathan…
The seventh ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between New Zealand Women and South Africa Women at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore on October 6, 2025. This is the seventh match of this 13-team ODI tournament. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST (2:30 PM IST local time). Both teams have lost their opening matches, leaving New Zealand (0 points, NRR -1.780) and South Africa (0 points, NRR -3.773) tied in the points table. Live broadcast on Sony Network. NZ vs SA: Head to Head South Africa holds a 6-1 lead over New Zealand…
Indian cricket is in turmoil. Former player Sadagopan Ramesh has launched a scathing attack on the BCCI. He says the board is putting pressure on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma like a company forcing its employees to resign. This all happened after the selection of the ODI team for the Australia tour. On October 4th, Shubman Gill was appointed the new ODI captain, while Rohit was removed. Virat and Rohit have been retained in the team, but Ramesh believes this is just a pretense. India will play three ODIs in Australia starting October 19th. Ramesh also criticized Chief Selector Ajit…
India’s legendary batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are ready for the Australia tour, but former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has made a sensational claim. He says there is a specific purpose behind the availability of both players. India will play three ODIs in Australia starting October 19th and then a five-match T20 series starting October 29th. This tour is part of preparations for the 2027 World Cup. Why was the Australia tour chosen? Gavaskar believes that Rohit and Virat agreed to the series against Australia because India was defeated by Australia in the 2023 World Cup final. He told…
Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir’s remarks about “Azad Kashmir” sparked a huge uproar. Many people wanted her removed from the commentary panel, but the ICC did not take any strict action. She remains on the commentary team for the India-Pakistan Women’s World Cup match, which is taking place in Colombo, where tensions are high. How did the controversy begin? Sana Mir, while commentating during Pakistan’s match against Bangladesh, spoke about batsman Natalia Pervez. She said that Natalia was born in a small town in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and has to travel to Lahore to play cricket. Indians did not like this…
Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been troubled by injury ahead of the Australia tour. Arshdeep was seen limping on the field during India A’s third unofficial ODI against Australia A. His injury has raised concerns among fans and team management, as he is a key part of the Indian squad for the ODI and T20 series. The physio examined him, and it appeared he might have a knee or back problem. Arshdeep bowled brilliantly, but the injury surprised everyone. What happened on the field? Arshdeep shared the new ball with Harshit Rana and dismissed both Australia A openers. Both…
These days, Rohit Sharma’s net worth in 2025 is the most discussed topic in the cricket world. The player, known as the Hitman, has earned his income from IPL, BCCI salary, brand deals, and property. Even after his Test retirement in 2025, his wealth is growing. Rohit Sharma’s net worth in Rupees is around ₹215-230 crore. Let’s take a closer look at his income sources… Rohit Sharma Net Worth: IPL Salary and BCCI Income Rohit’s IPL journey was stellar with the Mumbai Indians, where he won several titles. MI retained him for ₹16.3 crore in 2025, which shows his value.…
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy record is nothing short of inspiring in cricket. Recently, after relinquishing the ODI captaincy to Shubman Gill, Rohit’s leadership is once again in the news. Under his captaincy, India performed exceptionally well in white-ball cricket and won several major titles. Rohit Sharma Captaincy Record Overview Format / TournamentMatches as CaptainWinsLossesODI564212T20I624912Test24129IPL (Mumbai Indians)1588968All Formats Combined14210333 Rohit’s brilliance in ODIs and T20s Rohit captained 56 ODI matches, winning 42 of them. This represents a winning ratio of over 75%, the best of any Indian captain. Under his leadership, India played in the 2023 World Cup final and won the…
The sixth ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between India Women and Pakistan Women on October 5, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST (12:30 PM SLT local time). India (2 points, NRR 0) lead the points table after winning the first match, and Pakistan (0 points, NRR -1.623) after losing. The Match will bebLive broadcast on Sony Network. IND vs PAK: Head to Head India has a 3-0 lead over Pakistan in the last 10 ODIs. India has a 100% ODI record (11-0) against Pakistan.…
The BCCI revealed the India ODI squad for Australia 2025 on October 4, 2025, marking the announcement date for the much-awaited tour. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are returning to white-ball cricket. The selectors have chosen balanced India squad for Australia ODI series 2025 and T20I squads, blending youth and experience for the series. The ODI series begins in Perth on October 19, while the T20Is start in Brisbane on October 29. This tour is a key opportunity to prepare for the 2027 World Cup and the 2026 T20 World Cup. Shubman Gill will captain the India ODI squad for…