4+ hour ago (147+ words) An ardent Team India, Virat Kohli, and Arsenal Fan, Mohd Asim, has been associated with Crictoday for several years. He enjoys all the formats of the game and believes that three can coexist, considering the contests they offer. He would like to revisit the 2007 T20 World Cup final between India and Pakistan if ever he got his hands on a time machine. A firm believer in verifying the facts before publishing content, he has always provided readers with accurate information. Asim has interviewed Virat Kohli, Robin Uthappa, Dilip Vengsarkar, Irfan Pathan, Rohit Sharma, and Aakash Chopra. Rohit Sharma broke Shahid Afridi's world record of most sixes in one-day internationals. The veteran achieved the milestone in the first IND vs SA match in Ranchi. Rohit has hit 352 sixes in 277 one-day internationals. On the other hand, Afridi smashed 351 sixes in 398 games....

6+ hour, 8+ min ago (312+ words) South Africa's stand-in captain Aiden Markram has won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the first ODI. "We will bowl first. The dew will impact the game, and batting will get easier in the second innings. We can't take things for granted, but the dressing room is happy and confident. There is still time left in the ODI World Cup, but we are preparing for it. Temba Bavuma has been rested," Aiden Markram said. Indian interim skipper KL Rahul would have bowled first as well. "We would have bowled too. There is a lot of dew around, so we wanted to bowl first. Preparations have been good, and a lot of players are coming back. We haven't played ODI cricket for some time. We need to use the opportunity which we get in ODIs, and that…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago (205+ words) Andre Russell, who was recently released by the Kolkata Knight Riders, has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the mini-auction in December. The veteran was a match-winner and contributed in all the departments of the game. He will join the support staff of the KKR for the IPL 2026 season. He represented the franchise for 12 seasons and wasn't interested in playing for another team in the league. In 140 IPL matches, he scored 2651 runs at a strike rate of 174.18 and took 123 wickets. He was named Most Valuable Player of the IPL in 2015 and 2019. For KKR, he accumulated 2593 runs and picked up 122 wickets. "Hanging up my IPL boots" but not the swagger. What a ride it's been in the IPL " 12 seasons of memories, and a whole lot of love from the KKR family. I'll still be smashing sixes…...

12+ hour, 4+ min ago (399+ words) India's 1-2 defeat to Australia in the recent ODI series was overshadowed by Rohit Sharma's stellar performances, which saw him named the Player of the Series. With Shubman Gill unavailable due to injury, KL Rahul will take charge as skipper. South Africa's recent ODI series against Pakistan ended in a 2-1 loss, but they'll be determined to turn things around. With renewed confidence from their Test series efforts, they'll aim to give India a tough contest. The pitch at JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi provides assistance to bowlers. The slower outfield demands power from batters to find gaps. The only 300-plus score here came in 2019 during the India-Australia encounter. The team that wins the toss and keeps the opposition under 300 will likely have the upper hand in today's contest. In 94 One-Day Internationals between the two teams, South Africa have won 51, while India…...

14+ hour, 4+ min ago (334+ words) Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Shah Afridi were furious after the third umpire didn't give the decision in Pakistan's favour in the T20I Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The incident occurred on the first delivery of the 19th over, when Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka was at the crease. However, the Men in Green had the last laugh as the batter was dismissed on the next ball. Speaking about the controversy, Shaheen bowled a slow ball, and Shanaka tried to play a flick shot but only managed an edge. Fakhar timed his jump perfectly to complete the catch at short third man. The ground looked clean, but the on-field umpires were not convinced and urged the third official to look into it. The third umpire, Rashid Riaz, felt that the ball touched the ground when…...

14+ hour, 59+ min ago (271+ words) Litton's 57 off 37 balls helped Bangladesh reach 174-6, and a four-wicket victory after Ireland posted a challenging 170-6. The third and deciding T20 is on Tuesday. Despite losing opener Tanzid Hasan cheaply, Bangladesh appeared on course for a comfortable win as Litton and Parvez Hossain took control of the chase. They added 60 runs with Parvez contributing 43 before being dismissed while attempting a reverse sweep. Litton then received support from Saif Hasan, who made 22. Litton raised his 20th T20 half-century in style, slog-sweeping left-arm spinner Matthew Humphreys for a six over long-on off 34 balls. However, his dismissal sparked a collapse as Bangladesh lost four wickets for just 19 runs in the next 20 balls. Mohammad Saifuddin eased the pressure with a six off the first ball he faced, and his seven-ball 17 not out got Bangladesh over the line with two balls to spare. Earlier, Lorcan Tucker anchored Ireland with…...

16+ hour, 20+ min ago (204+ words) The 35-year-old Wood's fitness had been an issue going into the five-match series after he only recently returned following knee surgery in March. That was the eighth operation of his career. He had been training with heavy strapping on his leg. He is not expected to recover in time for Thursday's opening day at the Gabba in Brisbane, but England will be hoping he could return later in the series. Meanwhile, he clocked over 150 kmph in the series opener at the Optus Stadium, and his absence will impact the visiting team in the day-night contest. Australia leads 1-0 after an eight-wicket victory with three days to spare in Perth, where Wood bowled just 11 overs in total, returning 0-44. The hosts have announced an unchanged squad for the upcoming match. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who have started bowling after recovering from injuries,…...

17+ hour, 50+ min ago (485+ words) Sri Lanka lost its last eight wickets for just 16 runs and was bowled out for 114 in 19.1 overs. Pakistan cruised to 118-4 with eight balls to spare. Opening batters Saim Ayub (36) and Sahibzada Farhan (23) provided a solid start, and Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 37 off 34 balls. Sri Lanka came into the final with back-to-back wins over Zimbabwe and Pakistan, but crumbled against spinners Mohammad Nawaz (3-17), Abrar Ahmed (2-18) and Ayub (1-17). "It was a great performance from us," Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said. "We have been doing well in both ODIs and T20Is " we are pretty much ready for the World Cup. We still have six games before the World Cup to try out things if we want, but we are pretty much clear on our 15 players." Sri Lanka, made to bat first, looked set to post a competitive total by reaching 81-1 at the…...

19+ hour, 20+ min ago (987+ words) The 1st ODI in Ranchi arrives at a critical moment for India, who are coming off a bruising 0-2 Test series defeat and urgently need a reset in white ball cricket. South Africa, meanwhile, arrive with confidence and a squad built smartly for the future. They have senior pillars, explosive young talents, and a bowling attack designed for adaptability. Both teams see this series as a calibration point for long term planning, and Ranchi's balanced wicket ensures the better disciplined unit will draw first blood. Rohit returns after a standout series in Australia where he was named Player of the Series.With 11370 ODI runs from 276 matches, his experience and temperament are unmatched at the top. He averages nearly 50 and remains India's most reliable ODI opener under pressure. Jaiswal has only one ODI under his belt, but his red ball and IPL credentials…...

1+ day, 50+ min ago (221+ words) During the practice session, a fan told the coach to leave. Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir was mocked by fans ahead of the first ODI against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. Gambhir is facing flak for his role in the team's 0-2 defeat against the Proteas. He was criticised for India's Playing XI, and some former players urged the BCCI to remove Gautam from coaching in red-ball cricket. During the practice session, a fan told the coach to leave. "3-0 vs New Zealand. South Africa kai saamne 1-0 (2-0). Leave the coaching. You can't beat South Africa at home. Forget about the 2027 World Cup," he said. Rahul has amassed 243 runs at No.6 in 10 innings, with a highest score of an unbeaten 40 and an average of 40.50. When stand-in captain Rahul was asked bout the pitch in Ranchi, he…...