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Mumbai: Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma and former cricketer Abhishek Nayar during a practice session at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)(PTI10_10_2025_000215B) Former India coach Abhishek Nayar has opened up on Rohit Sharma’s remarkable fitness transformation, revealing the thought process behind the India skipper’s 11-kilo weight loss and his vision for the 2027 World Cup.“I think there’s been a lot of talk about the weight loss,” Nayar told JioHotstar at the start of the match.’A narrative is run outside, but… ‘: Shubman Gill opens up on alleged tension with Rohit Sharma“The initial parts were about obviously getting fitter, getting…

Virat Kohli’s love affair with Australia is no secret (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s love affair with Australia is no secret, and his return to the Indian jersey adds extra intrigue to the first ODI of the three-match series starting Sunday at Optus Stadium, Perth. The series also marks the comeback of Rohit Sharma, as both Indian stalwarts will be seen in action for the first time since lifting the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year.After completing a practice session on Saturday, Kohli took time to interact with fans, signing autographs and clicking pictures with a group of eager…

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan cricket captain Rashid Khan has removed Lahore Qalandars from his social media bio on X following Pakistani aerial strikes that killed eight civilians, including three local cricketers, in Paktika Province, Afghanistan. The victims were attacked after returning from a friendly match in Sharana, the provincial capital.The cricketers who lost their lives were identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon. The incident has sparked speculation over whether Rashid might boycott the Pakistan Super League.Pak-Afghan Border Clash: Airstrike Kills 3 Afghan Cricketers, ACB and Rashid Khan Blast IslamabadRashid, associated with Lahore Qalandars since 2021, has won three PSL titles with…

IND vs AUS Live Score, 1st ODI: Even amid the emotional theme of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s return to the Indian team, Shubman Gill’s first appearance as full-time ODI captain provides an equally compelling storyline ahead of the first one-dayer against Australia on Sunday. Kohli and Rohit are back in national colours after featuring in the Champions Trophy in March — a seven-month period that has seen Indian cricket evolve significantly. During their absence, the team has learned to operate without them, at least in the shorter formats. Their return now raises an obvious question: What do these two…

Ranji Trophy clash (Screengrab) Thiruvananthapuram: Dropped catches, a deflated bowling attack, an underwhelming batting performance, and a Jalaj Saxena-sized void — Kerala were left ruing a day of squandered opportunities as their Ranji Trophy clash against Maharashtra ended in a frustrating draw in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.Resuming at 71/0 on the final day, Maharashtra shut the door on Kerala with a gritty and disciplined batting display, led by Prithvi Shaw’s fluent 75 and unbeaten half-centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Siddhesh Veer.The visitors finished at 224/2, batting out the day with composure to walk away with three crucial points — and the…

The 2nd T20I will be played on Monday at the same venue (Images via AP) Relentless rain spoiled the opening T20 International between New Zealand and England, as the match was abandoned without a result at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday. England had posted 153/6 in their 20 overs after being sent in to bat, but worsening conditions meant New Zealand never got the chance to begin their chase.With two games left in the series, both sides will now look to regroup ahead of the second match at the same venue on Monday. On a pitch that offered…

Rinku Singh helped his side secure three crucial points in the Ranji Trophy (Image via X/@KnightsVibe) Rinku Singh’s brilliant 165 rescued Uttar Pradesh from a difficult position and guided them to a first-innings lead against Andhra in their Ranji Trophy 2025/26 opener at Green Park, Kanpur. The match eventually ended in a draw, but Rinku’s innings stood out for its discipline and character.Why this special drill for Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma? Coming in at number five with his team in trouble, Rinku steadied the innings with remarkable patience. Uttar Pradesh had been reduced to 178 for five…

Arsenal moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League as Leandro Trossard sealed a 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday. Belgian forward Trossard bagged his first league goal this season in the second half at Craven Cottage. That was enough to clinch Arsenal’s fifth successive victory in all competitions and extend their unbeaten run to eight games. Arsenal were installed as the bookmakers’ favourites to win the Premier League after Liverpool’s two successive defeats knocked the champions out of pole position. Manchester City’s 2-0 win against Everton earlier on Saturday had taken them briefly above…

Can India bounce back against England in the ICC Women’s World Cup? (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Despite back-to-back losses to South Africa and Australia, senior all-rounder Deepti Sharma says morale remains high in the Indian camp ahead of their crucial Women’s World Cup match against England on Sunday at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. India’s campaign hit a rough patch after consecutive three-wicket defeats, leaving them needing two wins from three remaining league games to stay in contention for a semifinal berth.Deepti, however, emphasizes the team’s positive outlook. “We have lost two matches, but our morale is very good because we…

Germany: Harry Kane scored for the seventh straight game as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at home on Saturday, their 11th win from 11 games in all competitions this season.  The win kept Bayern five points clear atop the Bundesliga table as they maintained their perfect record with 21 points from seven outings this term. Dortmund sit fourth, seven points adrift of their opponents. For Kane, his 104th goal for Bayern, was his 400th at club level in his career. He has 19 goals in 11 games in all competitions this season for Bayern, including 12 in the league. …