Shai Hope’s 162 sets multiple ODI records

New Chandigarh: West Indies captain Shai Hope produced a record-breaking unbeaten 162 to guide his team to a historic five-wicket victory over India in the third and final ODI on Saturday, October 3. Chasing 352 at the New PCA Stadium, West Indies reached 352/5 in 48.2 overs to complete their highest successful run chase in … Read more

Mukesh Kumars Stellar Bowling Leads Rest of India to Irani Cup Victory Over Jammu and Kashmir

 Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, the Rest of India showcased an outstanding performance, securing the Irani Cup title. In a match held at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, Jammu and Kashmir struggled to chase a target of 279 runs, getting bowled out for just 111 in their second innings. This resulted in a comprehensive 167-run victory … Read more

Asian Games 2026: India’s Report Card: Three Sports That Shone and Three That Disappointed

India’s campaign at the Asian Games 2026 produced a mixture of landmark achievements, encouraging performances and a few glaring disappointments. With 85 medals – 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze, India finished fourth in the overall medal standings. While the tally fell short of the country’s record haul at the previous edition, the Games … Read more

‘Glad we could get the win’ – Ravichandran Smaran relishes Rest of India’s Irani Cup victory

Rest of India defeated Jammu & Kashmir by 167 runs at Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar, between October 1 and 4, 2026. Ravichandran Smaran played a decisive role in the victory with strong performances across both innings. The 23-year-old Karnataka batter was named Player of the Match for his contributions. Smaran scored 68 in the first innings … Read more

Wakefield’s long-awaited Super League success leaves Tom Johnstone wanting more

Tom Johnstone ended Wakefield’s 58-year title wait then warned their Betfred Super League rivals this is only the start of the club’s dramatic and long overdue resurgence. The 31-year-old scored Trinity’s fourth try at a sold-out Old Trafford to snuff out a brief Warrington comeback and effectively confirm a remarkable 23-10 Grand Final triumph. Johnstone … Read more

KL Rahul Believes His Unbeaten Century Was Important For Developing His Middle-Order Role

KL Rahul described his unbeaten 129 against the West Indies as a useful exercise in spending prolonged time at the crease while India continue building towards the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Although Rahul produced a commanding century, India could not complete a series sweep after the West Indies successfully chased 352 in the … Read more

Shreyas Iyer points out the biggest ‘irony’ with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: ‘When his time comes, he’s going to dominate’

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old prodigy, had a breakout Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season earlier this year, scoring 776 runs, which earned him a senior call-up. However, the chances have not materialised consistently, as the management has stuck with the tried-and-tested opening combination of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. The left-handed batter made it to … Read more

‘No chance of winning World Cup’ – Kris Srikkanth lambasts India bowlers, calls bowling attack ‘pedestrian’

West Indies won the third ODI of the series by 5 wickets with 10 balls remaining on October 3, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. Chasing 352, West Indies reached 352/5 in 48.2 overs to complete a memorable victory, with Shai Hope scoring an unbeaten 162 off 143 balls, … Read more