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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17: The Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy will be announced on Saturday, announced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday. BCCI issued a media advisory announcing the same. Skipper Rohit Sharma and the chairman of the men’s selection committee Ajit Agarkar will be attending the press conference scheduled for 12:30 PM IST. “The Men’s Selection Committee will select India’s squad for the IDFC First Bank ODI series against England and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tomorrow in Mumbai. The Selection Meeting will be followed by a press conference,” the advisory from BCCI read. On Which Channel India vs England 2025 Live Telecast in India Will Be Available? How To Watch IND vs ENG T20Is and ODI Cricket Matches Free Live Streaming Online?

Before the ODIs against England, a five-match T20I series against England will be kickstarting on January 22. The five-match T20I series will commence on January 22 in Kolkata. The second and third matches will be held on January 25 and 28 in Chennai and Rajkot, respectively. The fourth game of the series will be played on January 31 in Pune. Mumbai will host the final match of the T20I series on February 2.

The three-match ODI series will kickstart from February 6 onwards. The freshest challenge awaiting India is the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19 till March 9. It will be hosted by Pakistan and UAE, with India playing its matches in UAE under a hybrid model. The eight-team tournament will feature 15 50-over matches and will be played across Pakistan and in Dubai. The biggest match of the tournament between two arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be played on February 23 in Dubai. India will start its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20. India’s last league match will be against New Zealand on March 2. Rohit Sharma Trains Hard Ahead of IND vs ENG ODI Series, ICC Champions Trophy 2025; ‘Hitman’ Unleashes Flurry of Signature Shots in Net Session (Watch Video).

Group A of the tournament features current Champions Trophy holders and hosts Pakistan, along with India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, while Group B features Cricket World Cup 2023 champions Australia, alongside Afghanistan, England and South Africa. (ANI)

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Mumbai, January 17: Carlos Alcaraz gets tattoos to celebrate Grand Slam titles, so he plans to get ink of a kangaroo if he can win the Australian Open to complete a full collection from the four most prestigious events in tennis. Alcaraz moved closer to becoming, at age 21, the youngest man with a career Grand Slam, overcoming a bit of a blip in the first set he’s dropped at Melbourne Park this week for a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 victory over 33rd-ranked Nuno Borges of Portugal on Friday in the third round. Paula Badosa Issues Explanation After Viral Video Shows Her Allegedly Gesturing at Boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas Who Tried to Calm Her Down During Australian Open 2025 Match Against Marta Kosytuk.

He already has marked his body with the date of his first major title, which came at the 2022 U.S. Open; a strawberry to represent the first of his two Wimbledon triumphs, in 2023; the Eiffel Tower for last year’s French Open victory.

What might he choose if he is the last man standing in Rod Laver Arena on Jan. 26?

“A kangaroo, that’s for sure,” Alcaraz said with a wide smile Friday. “The only thing that I’m (missing is) to lift the trophy here, but the plan and the idea is already (there).”

There was a little stretch against Borges where Alcaraz went from well in control to suddenly being unable to put a shot in the court. It was a bit startling to watch the score go from 2-all to 6-2 in Borges’ favor during the third-set tiebreaker, thanks largely to a string of unforced errors by Alcaraz, who already owns a total of four major championships and is seeded No. 3 in Australia.

A bad backhand. A bad forehand. A bad service return. And then, on Borges’ second set point, Alcaraz missed another forehand. That set was gone. Alcaraz’s resolve and superior shot-making returned in a blink, though, and he quickly was back on his way. Australian Open 2025: Two-Time Defending Champion Aryna Sabalenka Defeats Clara Tauson To Advance to Fourth Round.

Early in the fourth set, Alcaraz earned a break point and let out his familiar shout of “Vamos!” — as certain a signal as any that he was himself. He converted that for a 2-0 lead with a typically spectacular sequence: He raced forward to retrieve a short shot, then, needing to deal with a well-curled lob, sprinted back to the baseline with his back to the net and spun around to smack a forehand passing winner.

Alcaraz’s momentum caused his feet to slip out from under him, so he dropped his racket and put his hands on the ground to brace himself. Seeing that he won the point, Alcaraz rose and pointed to his right ear, seeking even louder praise from the fans, then lifted his right fist.

“I’m trying to play different tennis, showing different kinds of shots,” said Alcaraz, who next faces No. 15 Jack Draper of Britain or Aleksandar Vukic of Australia. “That’s what makes me … smile on court.” Rohan Bopanna, Shuai Zhang Advance Into Mixed Doubles Second Round of Australian Open 2025.

Alcaraz has not been shy about his goals — over these two weeks or in the bigger picture. Yes, he wants to win the Australian Open for the first time (he lost in the quarterfinals a year ago). And, yes, he might care about getting back to No. 1 in the rankings and winning all sorts of tournaments, but really, his sights are on this: “Try to win as much Grand Slams as I can. That’s my main goal.”

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Mumbai, January 16: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has expressed his excitement about returning to the field and making every moment count in the upcoming Legend 90 League, slated to be played in February 2025. Dhawan, who will represent Delhi Royals in the Legend 90 League, is elated to be back on the field. Meanwhile, Delhi Royals have bolstered its lineup with the inclusion of new players following the recently concluded players’ draft for the Legend 90 League. The team, already headlined by cricketing stalwarts like Dhawan and Ross Taylor, welcomes a host of talented players to its ranks. Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina To Lead Charge in Legend 90 League 2025.

“I’m super excited to share some big news with you all. This season of Legend 90 League, I’ll be playing for the Delhi Royals. I’m all set to bring my legendary form to the field and make every moment count. Thank you to my fans for the continued support,” said Dhawan as quoted by the Legend 90 League press release.

The latest additions include Jerome Taylor and Denesh Ramdin from the West Indies, Danushka Gunathilaka from Sri Lanka, and Indian cricketers Sumit Narwal, Parvinder Awana, Sharad Lumba, Lakhwinder Singh, and Rajwinder Singh.

The newly added players bring a perfect mix of international experience and domestic expertise to the team, ensuring Delhi Royals’ readiness for the Legend 90 League. The draft ceremony also saw the unveiling of the Delhi Royals’ jersey. Delhi Royals are poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming edition of the League. Legend 90 League 2025 All Squads: Full Players List, Teams of Inaugural 90-Ball-Per-Side Cricket Tournament.

Speaking about the newly added players, Devender Kadyan, chairman of Mannat Group said, “The addition of these talented players enhances the depth and versatility of our squad. With a blend of cricketing legends and promising domestic players, Delhi Royals are ready to take on the challenge.”

Echoing the enthusiasm, Mannat Group representative Mandeep Malik said, “Our team represents the pride and determination of Delhi. With players like Dhawan, Taylor, and the newly added stars, we are confident that Delhi Royals will deliver exceptional performances and captivate cricket fans in the Legend 90 League.”

Last month, Delhi Royals unveiled their official logo, a stunning depiction of an armour shield symbolizing strength, resilience, and valour. Designed to reflect the team’s fighting spirit and commitment to excellence, the shield represents the Royals’ readiness to take on challenges with determination, the press release added. Legend 90 League 2025: Former India Cricketer Harbhajan Singh Join Haryana Gladiators Squad for Showpiece Event.

Legend 90 is an exhilarating cricket tournament that unites legendary players in an innovative and fast-paced 90-ball format. This unique league is a celebration of cricket’s finest icons, bringing them back to the field to relive the glory and excitement they once created.

The League will feature franchises and showcase the skills of legendary players. With its dynamic format and participation from iconic cricketers, the Legend 90 League promises to be a spectacular sporting extravaganza.

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Mumbai, January 16: Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Smaran produced a masterclass in tackling spinners on a tough pitch as their fifties facilitated Karnataka’s entry into the Vijay Hazare Trophy final with a six-wicket over Haryana here on Wednesday. Karnataka’s chase of a manageable 238 began on a shaky note, losing skipper and top run-getter Mayank Agarwal in the first over itself, as pacer Anshul Kamboj’s low-slung delivery trapped him in front of the wicket. Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Debutant Arshin Kulkarni’s Hundred Guides Maharashtra To Semifinals; Devdutt Padikkal’s Stellar Ton Helps Karnataka Pip Baroda to Enter Last Four.

But Devdutt (86, 113b, 8×4, 1×6) and Smaran (76, 94b, 3×4, 3×6) milked 128 runs for the third wicket as Karnataka overhauled the target in 47.2 overs, making 238 for five. But a victory with nearly three overs to spare at times can offer the picture of a canter, but the four-time champions’ march to the title clash with either Vidarbha or Maharastra was anything but that.

After Agarwal’s dismissal, KV Aneesh (22, 47b) took 14 balls to get off the mark and never really came to terms with the deck’s slow nature and variable bounce. However, Devdutt and 21-year-old Smaran showed how to do that. Devdutt, fresh from his 102 against Baroda in the quarterfinals, paced his innings quite beautifully, taking the risk elements out of his game.

Most of his boundaries came through point or fine leg region as he played the ball late to counter spin. But when the opportunity presented itself, the left-hander was happy to come down the track and thwack spinner Nishant Sindhu for a maximum over mid-wicket. A Look at Top Wicket-Takers in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, From Varun Chakravarthy to Arshdeep Singh, Check Full List.

It was Devdutt’s seventh hundred in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. At the other end, Smaran too started cautiously but opened up once his fifty was reached. He hammered spinners Sindhu and Amit Rana for a six each to underline his growing comfort levels.

Devdutt fell to Sindhu in his effort to close out the chase while Smaran was castled by the off-spinner. But by then Karnataka had reached just 13 runs away from victory. Earlier, Karnataka bowlers led by left-arm pacer Abhilash Shetty (4/34) kept Haryana on the back foot in the company of leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal (2/36) and pacer Prasidh Krishna (2/40).

Himanshu Rana (44) and skipper Ankit Kumar (48) added 70 runs for the second wicket but no one really built on the platform. It required a 39-run alliance from 10th wicket pair — Anuj Thakral and Amit Rana — for Haryana to reach a respectable 237 for nine.

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Mumbai, January 15: Indian batter and stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana made history on Wednesday, smashing the fastest ODI century by an Indian women’s batter and becoming the first-ever Asian to smash 10 ODI centuries. Mandhana reached these milestones during the third and final ODI against Ireland at Rajkot. She scored an explosive 135 runs in 80 deliveries with 12 fours and seven sixes. Her runs came at a strike rate of 168.75. School Girls Chant ‘Hamari Bhabhi Kaisi Ho, Smriti Bhabhi Jaisi Ho’ for Smriti Mandhana During IND-W vs IRE-W 3rd ODI 2025 in Rajkot, Video Goes Viral.

Her century in 70 balls is the fastest by an Indian women’s batter in ODIs, outdoing her regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s 87-ball century against South Africa at Bengaluru last year. In men’s cricket, the fastest ODI ton by an Indian is in the hands of star batter Virat Kohli, who reached there in just 52 balls against Australia in 2013.

Also, this is Smriti’s 10th ton, making her first-ever Asian batter to reach this mark, with Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu (nine centuries) behind her. Ahead of Mandhana are Australia’s Meg Lanning (15 centuries), New Zealand’s Suzie Bates (13 centuries) and England’s Tammy Beaumont (10 centuries).

7 sixes hit by Smriti Mandhana today is the joint-most by an India Women batter in an ODI innings, alongside Harmanpreet Kaur, who had hit as many during her 171* off 115 against Australia Women in the 2017 World Cup semi-final. Mandhana has also equalled Harmanpreet for most sixes for India in the format (52). IND-W vs WI-W 3rd ODI 2025: Smriti Mandhana Smashes Fastest ODI Century by an Indian Women’s Batter in Rajkot.

Since 2024, Mandhana has smashed 996 runs in 16 ODIs at an average of 62.25, with a strike rate of above 105.06, with four centuries and five fifties. His best score is 136. No other batter has aggregated 700 runs in this timeframe in the format.

Overall in ODIs, Smriti has made 4,209 runs in 97 matches and 97 innings at an average of 46.25, with 10 centuries and 30 fifties. Her best score is 136.

Coming to the match, India won the toss and opted to bat first.

A partnership of 233 runs between Mandhana (135 in 80 balls, with 12 fours and seven sixes) and Pratika Rawal (154 in 129 balls, with 20 fours and a six), a half-century from wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh (59 in 42 balls, with eight fours and a six) were the key as India reached 435/5 in their 50 overs. Pratika Rawal Records Her Maiden Century in International Cricket, Achieves Feat During IND-W vs IRE-W 3rd ODI 2025.

This is India’s highest score across both men’s and women’s ODIs, outdoing men’s total of 418/5 against West Indies in 2011 in which Virender Sehwag hit 219 runs and total of 370/5 by India women in the second ODI of this ongoing series against Ireland, where they made 370/5 thanks to a century from Jemimah Rodrigues and fifties from Mandhana, Rawal and Harleen Deol.

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