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Kusal's century, spinners excellence help Sri Lanka stun world champions Australia with 2-0 ODI series loss
Colombo, February 14: A century by Kusal Mendis and incredible spells by spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Dunith Wellalage helped Sri Lanka complete a series whitewash against Australia, thumping the world champions by 174 runs in the second ODI at Colombo on Friday.
Sri Lanka crush Australia by record 174-run in ODI series sweep
Colombo, Feb 14: Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance, bowling Australia out for their lowest-ever ODI total in Asia to seal a 174-run victory and complete a dominant 3-0 series sweep at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Friday.
Gautam Gambhir backs Shubman Gill after stellar ODI series against England
Ahmedabad, February 13: Shubman Gill once again proved his class with a match-winning 112 off 102 balls in the final ODI against England in Ahmedabad, helping India secure a dominant 3-0 series victory. His exceptional performances throughout the series earned him the "Player of the Series" award, as he finished as the leading run-scorer with 259 runs at an average of 86.33 and a strike rate of 103.60.
England's training methods under scrutiny after ODI whitewash in India
Ahmedabad, February 13: 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.
Jos Buttler admits England were outplayed by India after 3-0 series defeat
Ahmedabad, February 13: England captain Jos Buttler acknowledged his team's shortcomings after they suffered a crushing 142-run defeat against India in the final ODI in Ahmedabad, and lost the series 3-0.
Shreyas Iyer wasn't supposed to be benched throughout England series: India head coach Gautam Gambhir
Ahmedabad, February 13: India head coach Gautam Gambhir finally lifted the veil over whether Shreyas Iyer was supposed to be benched throughout the three ODIs against England by affirming that the 30-year-old batter was always in the "scheme of things."
Tri-Nation Series: Rizwan, Agha struck tons as Pakistan beat South Africa with highest-ever chase
Karachi, Feb 12: Skipper Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha struck centuries and shared a 260-run partnership to help mount the highest-ever run chase for Pakistan in ODIs as they beat South Africa by six wickets and seal a place in the final of the Tri-Nation ODI Series here on Wednesday.
From unfulfilled desire to change in technique: Shreyas Iyer reveals most satisfying thing for him
Ahmedabad, February 12: Following the series win against England, Indian batter Shreyas Iyer, who had a fine series with two half-centuries, expressed how time away from international cricket helped him work on his technique in domestic cricket and his unfulfilled desire to have scored a century in the series.
Rohit Sharma backs team's free-flowing brand of cricket following series win over England
Ahmedabad, February 12: Following his side's 142-run win over England in the third ODI, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that his team will continue playing its fearless, free-flowing brand of cricket with freedom that they started during the 50-over World Cup at home in 2023.
Clinical India crush England by 142 runs, secure series clean sweep ahead of Champions Trophy
Ahmedabad, February 12: Fine bowling performances by bowlers and top knocks by Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli helped India secure a clean sweep series win over England, with a 142-run win in the third ODI at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.
Didn't do anything wrong in this series: Rohit Sharma hails a flawless Indian performance
Ahmedabad, Feb 12: India absolutely steamrolled England in the three-game ODI series and secured a clean sweep with a 142-run win over the visitors in the third and final ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who entered the series with questions over his form, silenced his critics with an emphatic display by his side.
3rd ODI: England were outplayed by 'fantastic' India, says Jos Buttler after big defeat
Ahmedabad, Feb 12: England skipper Jos Buttler admitted his team were outplayed by India in the three-match ODI series which concluded with a 142-run defeat for the visitors at Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday.
3rd ODI: Gill's ton, all-round bowling show help India sweep England 3-0
Ahmedabad, Feb 12: Opener Shubman Gill's majestic 112, along with solid half-centuries by Shreyas Iyer (78) and Virat Kohli (52), propelled India to a massive 356 in the third and final ODI against England. This commanding total proved too much for the visitors, who were bowled out for 214, handing India a comprehensive 142-run victory and a 3-0 series clean sweep.
3rd ODI: England batters fail to impress again as India clean sweep series with 142-run win
Ahmedabad, Feb 12: England batters once again failed to impress as Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya claimed two wickets each to seal an emphatic 142-run victory for India in the third ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. Despite getting off to a great start, England failed to capitalise on the solid start, and inconsistency through their batting order once again raised many red flags for the side heading into the 2025 Champions Trophy.
3rd ODI: England opts to bat as India eyes clean sweep; Sundar, Arshdeep, Kuldeep return
Ahmedabad, February 12: England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to field against India in the third and final ODI of the series at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.
Fans gather at Narendra Modi Stadium for 3rd India vs England ODI
Ahmedabad, February 12: Fans thronged the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday for the third and final ODI between India and England. With India already leading the series 2-0, supporters arrived in high spirits, hoping for a dominant finish from the home team.
1st ODI: All-round Sri Lanka stun Australia for 49-run victory
Colombo, Feb 12: Australia's woes in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy worsened as they succumbed to a 49-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the opening ODI of the two-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Wednesday. A brittle batting display saw the visitors bowled out for just 165 in 33.5 overs, chasing a target of 215 set by Sri Lankan, riding on captain Charith Asalanka's masterful 127 off 126 balls.
3rd ODI: Jadeja, Shami rested as England opt to bowl first; Varun out with sore calf
Ahmedabad, Feb 12: England skipper Jos Buttler has won the toss and opted to field first in the third and final ODI of the series here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.
Buttler admits England 'not good enough for long enough' in India ODIs
New Delhi, Feb 12: England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler has conceded that his side has not performed at the expected level as they continue to struggle on their tour of India.
Sri Lanka drops Wickramasinghe for Australia ODIs, opts for spin-heavy squad
Colombo, Feb 10: Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match ODI series against Australia, with seam-bowling all-rounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe being the only omission from the squad that recently toured New Zealand.
With only one match left, India should continue with the current XI, opines Bangar
New Delhi, Feb 10: With the series already secured, India face a crucial decision ahead of the third and final ODI against England in Ahmedabad. While many expect the team management to experiment with the playing XI, former batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised against unnecessary changes, stressing the importance of continuity and stability.
CT: Australia to look at top three batters and bowling combination, says McDonald
Galle, Feb 10: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the side would be looking at the structure of their top three batters in the absence of Mitchell Marsh and their bowling combination minus Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in their upcoming two ODIs against Sri Lanka.
2nd ODI: Broke it down to pieces about how I wanted to bat, says Rohit after hitting 32nd century
Cuttack, Feb 9: After bouncing back into form in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy by hitting his 32nd ODI century in the four-wicket win over England at the Barabati Stadium, India skipper Rohit Sharma said his masterly 119 came due to him breaking down his batting approach into pieces in a successful chase of 305.
2nd ODI: Rohit's masterly 119 helps India beat England by four wickets, take unassailable series lead
Cuttack, Feb 9: Captain Rohit Sharma broke a long lean run with the bat by hitting a sparkling 119 and guided India to a four-wicket win over England in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium on Sunday.
Playing domestic cricket benefited a lot to maintain the rhythm: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja
Cuttack, February 10: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja opened up about his current form on Sunday and stated that playing domestic cricket for Saurashtra helped him maintain consistency during the ODI series against England.
Rohit decodes his approach for blistering century, commends classy Gill for not being overawed by situation
Cuttack, February 10: India captain Rohit Sharma shared insights into his approach after scoring a swashbuckling century in the second ODI against England in Cuttack. The seasoned opener reflected on his experience of batting alongside Shubman Gill, whom he described as a "very classy player."
Great innings from Rohit: Buttler lauds India skipper's blitz knock against England in 2nd ODI
Cuttack, February 9: England skipper Jos Buttler heaped praise on India captain Rohit Sharma's fiery 119-run knock in the second ODI match of the series in Cuttack and called it a "great inning" from the 37-year-old.
2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma's knock powers India to 4-wicket victory over England
Cuttack, February 9: Rohit Sharma's explosive century powered India to clinch a four-wicket triumph over England in the second ODI match of the series at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.
Here's reason why match between India, England was stopped in second innings at Cuttack
Cuttack, February 9: The second ODI between India and England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday was stopped due to floodlight failure in the seventh over of the second innings.
England call up Tom Banton as cover for third ODI against India
Cuttack, Feb 9: England have called up right-handed batter Tom Banton as cover for the third ODI against India, slated to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Banton, 26, is now scheduled to arrive in India on Monday.
KL Rahul left surprised by huge crowd at Barabati Stadium for India's practice session
Cuttack, Feb 9: India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul lost track of days and assumed that it was a game day when he saw a huge crowd for the home team's practice session at Barabati Stadium on Saturday.
England name Tom Banton as Bethell's cover for third ODI against India
London, February 9: England have called up Somerset batter Tom Banton as a cover for all-rounder Jacob Bethell for the third ODI against India, which will take place on Wednesday.
2nd ODI: England opts to bat first against India; Kohli returns, Chakravarthy gets debut cap
Cuttack, February 9: England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the second ODI of the three-match series at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium on Sunday.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirms Shami completely fit ahead of second ODI against England
Cuttack, February 8: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Saturday confirmed that star Men in Blue seamer Mohammed Shami is "completely fit" ahead of the second ODI match of the series against England in Cuttack.
Sitanshu Kotak confirms Virat Kohli's availability for 2nd ODI against England in Cuttack
Bhubaneswar, February 8: India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli is all set to make his comeback in the ODI squad for the national side for the second ODI of the three-match series against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday, as per the ICC.
Don't think there is any problem, says Kotak on Rohit's form ahead of Cuttack ODI
New Delhi, Feb 8: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said he was not concerned about captain Rohit Sharma's recent poor form, citing the veteran's good statistics in the 50-over format. Rohit had a poor Test tour of Australia, and his lean run continued when he was dismissed for just two in ODI series opener against England at Nagpur.
Could potentially walk away with ODI series if we put up a good fight in last couple of games, says Mahmood
New Delhi, Feb 8: England pacer Saqib Mahmood believes the visitors' can still walk away with the ODI series win against India if they manage to win their last two games in Cuttack and Ahmedabad.
England white-ball cricket for quite some time now has been way off: Nasser Hussain
New Delhi, February 8: Former captain Nasser Hussain believes for quite some time now England are way off in white-ball format from where they were under former skipper Eoin Morgan.
Team India arrives in Cuttack ahead of 2nd ODI against England
Cuttack, Feb 8: The Rohit Sharma-led Team India arrived in Cuttack on Saturday early morning ahead of the second ODI against England at Barabati Stadium.
Team India arrive at hotel in Bhubaneswar ahead of 2nd ODI against England
Bhubaneswar, February 7: Team India on Friday arrived at a hotel in Bhubaneswar ahead of the 2nd ODI against England.