July 20, 2026 9:00 AM

Duckett’s big century sets up England series win over India

England beat India by 27 runs in a high-scoring contest at Lord's on Sunday to secure their first bilateral one-day international series victory against the world’s number one-ranked side since 2018. Opener Ben Duckett laid the foundations for a colossal total of 387-3 in 50 overs with a record-breaking 141 from 135 balls as England took the series 2-1. It was the highest innings in an ODI at Lord’s, eclipsing Viv Richards’s 138 not out in the 1979 World Cup final. “That's pretty cool...

July 19, 2026 11:39 AM

World Cricketers’ Association questions ICC over ODI World Cup format change

The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) said on Friday it is "concerned" that the format of next year's World Cup has been revised without consulting the players who are set to bear the brunt of it. The men's 50-over showpiece, to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, will remain a 14-team event, but the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday introduced a "Super Series" round for the three lowest-ranked qualified sides. One of them will advance to the main group stage, a...

January 4, 2026 11:49 AM

Shubman Gill back as Team India’s captain in ODI series with New Zealand

Shubman Gill will be back as India's captain in this month's three one-day internationals (ODIs) against New Zealand, while batsman Shreyas Iyer is expected to return from a two-month injury layoff subject to a fitness clearance, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Saturday. All-rounder Hardik Pandya and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah have not been named in the 15-man squad for the 50-over matches at home on January 11, 14 and 18. Gill, who injured his foot in training last month, has been exc...

November 2, 2025 6:18 PM

England coach Brendon McCullum doesn’t expect Ashes hangover from ODI disappointment

Coach Brendon McCullum believes England's batting struggles in the 3-0 one-day international series loss to New Zealand were format-specific and will have little bearing on the Ashes. One century from Harry Brook aside, England's top order failed to produce sufficient runs in New Zealand to give their bowlers the opportunity to put pressure on the Black Caps. McCullum, while obviously disappointed at being whitewashed in his homeland, did not think there would be any carry over into the test s...

October 31, 2025 10:28 AM

NZ paceman Matt Henry out of final England ODI

New Zealand paceman Matt Henry has been ruled out of Sunday's final one-day international against England because of a calf strain and Kristian Clarke has been called into the squad to replace him, the team said on Friday. The Blacks Caps sealed series honours on Wednesday when Blair Tickner, who was a late replacement for Henry in the team, took 4-34 in a five-wicket win over the tourists in Hamilton. Tickner had come into the squad last Sunday as a replacement for Kyle Jamieson, who was rule...

October 24, 2025 10:30 AM

Australia fend off India in Adelaide to seal ODI series

Australia all-rounders Matt Short and Cooper Connolly scored half-centuries as the hosts claimed a two-wicket victory over India at Adelaide Oval to seal their one-day international series with a match to spare. Number three Short scored a brave 74 after injuring a finger in the field, while 22-year-old talent Connolly celebrated his first international fifty with an unbeaten 61 to reel in India's 264 for nine with 3.4 overs to spare. Though Australia stumbled to 260 for eight after late wicke...

June 17, 2025 4:07 PM

Smriti Mandhana returns to no. 1 in ICC ODI batting rankings

India opener Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, marking her return to the summit for the first time since November 2019. The latest rankings update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed the 28-year-old’s rise to the number one position with 727 rating points. Mandhana climbed one spot to displace South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, who now shares the second position with England’s captain Nat Sciver-Brunt. W...

February 13, 2025 10:20 AM

England’s training methods under scrutiny after ODI whitewash in India

England's training schedule during their recent ODI series against India has come under heavy criticism, with high-profile commentators questioning the team's sparse practice sessions. The debate intensified following their crushing 142-run defeat in Ahmedabad, which sealed a 3-0 series whitewash. "From what I've heard, England have had one net session this entire trip, if any. If you're not prepared to do the hard yards, you're not going to improve," Ravi Shastri said on commentary in Ahmedaba...

December 13, 2024 10:43 PM

India announces women’s squads for T20I and ODI series against west indies

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Women's Selection Committee has unveiled the 15-member squads for India’s upcoming series against the West Indies. The series includes three T20Is and three ODIs, scheduled to take place over the next two weeks. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the side in both formats, with Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Titas Sadhu, Deepti Sharma, Saima Thakor, Renuka Singh Thakur, Minnu Mani, and Priya Mishra also included across b...

November 10, 2024 11:57 AM

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 68 runs to level series 1-1

Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 68 runs in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE on Saturday. This win marks Bangladesh’s maiden victory at the venue. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a competitive total of 252 for seven, anchored by a composed 76 from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. The game was a must-win for Bangladesh to keep the series alive after a 92-run defeat in the first match. Afghanistan's left-arm spin...