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Smriti Mandhan’s controversial dismissal Smriti Mandhana, India’s vice-captain, faced an unexpected dismissal during the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final against Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. Her innings of 24 runs from 24 balls, which included two fours and a six, came to an end following a controversial DRS decision.The incident occurred on the second…

India will take on South Africa in the final on Sunday for a shot at a first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Navi Mumbai: This has to be right up amongst the finest triumphs in Indian cricket, let alone Indian Women’s cricket.Chasing an imposing target of 339 against the mighty Australia in…

India’s Jemimah Rodrigues (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) It was a night of tears, faith, and redemption for Jemimah Rodrigues. The 25-year-old batter broke down after her unbeaten 127 helped India script a record ODI chase of 339 against Australia in the Women’s World Cup semi-final at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday.“Firstly, I want to thank…

India A captain Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) BENGALURU: A strong-at-times breeze, moisture in the air and on the pitch and a green surface prompted India ‘A’ skipper Rishabh Pant to opt to bowl in their four-day match against South Africa ‘A’ on Thursday, but the obvious didn’t happen. Rather than the pacers exploiting what…

Tamil Nadu continues to be the cradle of Indian chess as 16-year-old Ilamparthi AR from Chennai became India’s 90th Grandmaster on Thursday, after securing his final GM norm at the Bijeljina Open in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Born in 2009, Ilamparthi had earlier achieved his first GM norm at the Ha Noi tournament in Vietnam (December…

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) In true Bollywood style, Mumbai Indians (MI) turned to a Shah Rukh Khan dialogue to silence the buzz around Rohit Sharma’s rumored move to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) — moments after KKR…

India vs Australia (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Australia won the toss and decided to bat first in the Women’s World Cup semifinal against India in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, but the atmosphere at the stadium carried a solemn undertone as both teams took the field wearing black armbands in memory of Ben Austin. The gesture was…

File Pic: Former India head coach Greg Chappell NEW DELHI: Former India coach Greg Chappell has reignited debate over the BCCI’s influence in world cricket, backing ex-ICC match referee Chris Broad’s claim that Indian administrators have long used their power to manipulate outcomes. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In an explosive…

Shreyas Iyer (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India cricketer Shreyas Iyer has spoken publicly for the first time since his life-threatening on-field injury in Sydney, posting a heartfelt message to fans on Thursday as he continues to recover from a spleen laceration suffered during the third ODI against Australia.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel….

Inter Miami’s eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi continues to sit comfortably at the summit of Major League Soccer’s top earners, with a staggering $20.4 million in guaranteed annual salary, according to figures released by the MLS Players Association.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The 38-year-old Argentine superstar, who joined Inter Miami…