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Virender Sehwag’s recent Diwali post featuring only his sons has sparked speculation about his marriage. Fans are questioning the absence of his wife, Aarti Sehwag, amidst reports of their separation after 20 years. The couple has remained silent on the rumors, while Sehwag’s sons also appeared in Aarti’s separate social media posts.

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been removed as ODI captain, replaced by Shaheen Shah Afridi. Sources told TimesofIndia.com that Rizwan’s refusal to promote betting companies led to his ouster, despite his strong performances. Former captain Rashid Latif slammed the PCB, hinting at ideological bias, as Shaheen prepares to lead Pakistan against South Africa in Faisalabad.

India’s Women’s World Cup campaign is on the brink of elimination after a narrow four-run defeat to England. Chasing 289, India fell short despite strong performances from Mandhana and Kaur. Their semifinal hopes now hinge on winning their remaining two matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh.

India’s ODI opener against Australia in Perth was a one-sided affair, with the top-order faltering in challenging conditions. Despite rain interruptions, KL Rahul and Axar Patel provided some resistance, but India could only manage 136 for 9. Former player Irfan Pathan highlighted batting struggles and suggested early acclimatization for future tours.

Shubman Gill’s captaincy debut saw India lose to Australia by seven wickets in Perth. Batting faltered, and bowling lacked penetration, with Kuldeep Yadav’s exclusion drawing criticism. Former player Mohammad Kaif questioned team selection and Gill’s tactical decisions, highlighting the need for genuine wicket-takers over batting depth.

Mitchell Starc’s spell against India in the first ODI saw a sensational, albeit erroneous, 176.5 kmph delivery to Rohit Sharma. Both Sharma and Virat Kohli had disappointing outings, with Kohli dismissed for an eight-ball duck, marking his first in Australia. This loss ended India’s eight-match winning streak in ODIs.

India’s Women’s World Cup hopes hang by a thread after a narrow four-run loss to England. Chasing 289, India fell short despite strong performances from Mandhana and Harmanpreet. Now fourth, India must win their remaining matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh to secure a semifinal spot, with their fate also dependent on other results.

India suffered a heart-breaking four-run defeat against England, jeopardizing their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal qualification. Despite strong performances from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma, a brilliant century by Heather Knight proved decisive. India must now win their next match to have a chance at advancing to the semis.