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Former World Cup winner Madan Lal champions Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, asserting their international futures are theirs to decide. He believes both batting stalwarts possess ample energy and form, showing no signs of retirement from ODIs. Lal emphasized that selectors and coaches face scrutiny but should trust their conscience, acknowledging that mistakes are part…

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s wedding, postponed due to a medical emergency, has fueled speculation about a new date. Smriti’s brother, Shravan Mandhana, has denied rumours of a December 7th ceremony, stating the wedding remains postponed with no new date finalised yet. Families are still recovering from the emotional shock.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma displayed intense focus during a net session ahead of the second ODI in Raipur, appearing unfazed by discussions about their futures. While Kohli had a brief, uncommunicative moment with coach Gautam Gambhir, Rohit exchanged pleasantries. Former pacer Sreesanth urged Gambhir not to curb the senior pros’ participation, deeming them superior…

Rohit and Kohli, who have already stepped away from Tests and T20Is, are still active in the ODI format. Both are currently involved in the three-match series against South Africa. In the opening ODI at Ranchi, Rohit scored a half-century while Kohli hit his 52nd ODI century, helping India secure a 17-run win and take…

Virat Kohli will feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting December 24, marking his return to domestic cricket after over a decade. DDCA president Rohan Jaitley confirmed his availability, anticipating a significant boost for the Delhi team. This move follows his ODI hundred against South Africa and comes as domestic participation becomes compulsory for contracted…

India secured a 17-run victory in the first ODI against South Africa, fueled by Virat Kohli’s century and Rohit Sharma’s fifty. However, off-field tensions regarding World Cup selections and unsettled team combinations persist as India prepares for the second ODI in Raipur.

Virat Kohli looked sharp and assertive, taking on throw-down experts Raghu (right-arm) and Nuwan Seneviratne (left-arm), who pushed the pace throughout the session. The battle was compelling to watch — Kohli found the middle of the bat repeatedly, though there were moments when Raghu’s extra pace beat him. Head coach Gautam Gambhir stood positioned between…

Delhi’s domestic cricket woes deepened with a historic 12-run loss to Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Chasing 158, Delhi’s batting faltered on a slow pitch, finishing at 145 for 8. Indrajit Debnath’s crucial last-over bowling secured Tripura’s maiden win against Delhi, raising questions about team selection.

Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history, scoring an unbeaten 108 for Bihar. His remarkable innings, however, wasn’t enough as Maharashtra, led by Prithvi Shaw’s 66, chased down Bihar’s total to secure a victory. The result gave Maharashtra their second win from four matches in the group.