Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson reckons it would be challenging for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to extend their exemplary run in ODI cricket now that they play only one format.
UAE seals final spot for T20 WC
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have clinched the final qualification berth for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by securing a top-three finish at the ongoing Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman.
Abhishek, Smriti win ICC Player of Month award
Star India openers Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana on Thursday won the ICC Player of the Month awards for September following their superlative performance in the Asia Cup and women’s ODI series against Australia respectively.
Kohli, Rohit find touch in India’s training session
Under the bright Western Australian sky, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma marked their much-awaited return to international cricket as India began their first training session at the Optus Stadium ahead of Sunday’s ODI opener against Australia.
Alyssa Healy powers Aussies to WC semi-final
Skipper Alyssa Healy continued her golden run smashing her way to a second consecutive ton as Australia cantered home by 10 wickets to become the first team to qualify for the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup here on Thursday.
Jaishankar calls for urgent UN reforms
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said the United Nations continues to mirror the world of 1945 rather than the realities of 2025, stressing that the need for reform has become urgent.
Indonesian army, insurgents clash in Papua kills 14
Indonesia’s military claimed Thursday it had retaken Soanggama village in Papua’s Intan Jaya district after a six-hour battle with separatist insurgents, leaving 14 rebels dead.
Trump eyes Ukraine peace after fragile Gaza truce
President Donald Trump is now focusing on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine and weighing the supply of Kyiv long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Taliban blames Pak for drone strikes in Kabul
Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Thursday accused Pakistan of carrying out two drone strikes in Kabul the previous day, targeting a civilian home and a market.
TN forms special commission on caste honour killings
In a significant announcement made in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin declared the formation of a dedicated commission to recommend a special law aimed at preventing caste-based honor killings in the state.
