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Cricket fans have plenty to celebrate today — from Team India landing in Australia for an exciting series, to Virat Kohli’s 2027 World Cup commitment, Jacques Kallis’ birthday tribute, and Nepal’s qualification for the T20 World Cup 2026. Here’s a full roundup of today’s key cricket headlines. Team India Reaches Perth for Australia Series Team India, led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, has arrived in Perth ahead of their highly anticipated series against Australia, as confirmed by Ray Sportz Cricket.The squad received a warm welcome upon landing, and the players are expected to begin practice sessions soon at the…

The excitement is building for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with a total of 20 teams expected to compete. So far, 19 teams have sealed their spots, and just one slot remains to be decided. This article brings you the latest qualified teams, the remaining pathway, tournament format, dates, and key highlights. T20 World Cup 2026 Qualified Teams As of October 2025, these 19 teams have confirmed their places for the T20 World Cup 2026: #CountryMode of Qualification1IndiaCo-host2Sri LankaCo-host3Afghanistan2024 T20 World Cup performance4Australia2024 T20 World Cup performance5Bangladesh2024 T20 World Cup performance6England2024 T20 World…

AUS-W VS BAN-W Match 17 Dream11 Team Prediction for Women’s World Cup 2025 Preview: The defending champion, Australia Women, have been undefeated in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, and they are just one win away from making a place in the semifinals. They have seven points in four games and are sitting at the top of the ladder. Match no. 17 of the tournament will be played between Australia Women and Bangladesh Women. This contest will start at 3 PM IST on Thursday (October 16).  The match will be held at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Australia are coming…

The rivalry between Australia Women and Bangladesh Women may be short in history, but it has been one-sided dominance from the world champions. Every encounter between these two teams has showcased Australia’s class, experience, and powerful all-round performances. As they gear up to face each other again in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, let’s look at their ODI head-to-head stats, top performers, and match insights. AUS-W vs BAN-W ODI Head-to-Head Record Australia Women have been unbeatable against Bangladesh Women in ODIs, maintaining a 100% winning record since their first meeting in 2022. TeamSpanMatchesWonLostNo ResultWin %Australia Women2022–20244400100%Bangladesh Women2022–202440400% Australia’s consistent…

In modern cricket, player contracts are evolving fast. Amid the rise of global T20 leagues and financial shifts, a new type of agreement has emerged — the Casual Contract. This flexible system allows cricketers to balance international duties with franchise commitments without completely leaving their national teams. Introduced first by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), this contract has quickly become a key topic in world cricket. Let’s break down what it means, why it was introduced, and how it benefits both players and boards. Background: Why the Casual Contract Was Introduced Cricket boards worldwide have been facing a growing challenge —…

In modern women’s cricket, the strike rate defines a player’s impact. It reflects how quickly a batter scores runs and changes the momentum of the game. Over the years, Indian women’s cricket has evolved remarkably, producing aggressive batters who can accelerate even in pressure situations. From Richa Ghosh’s explosive batting to Smriti Mandhana’s consistent flair, India’s ODI side now boasts several players with exceptional strike rates. Let’s look at the highest strike rate holders in Women’s ODI cricket among Indian players as of 2025. Top Indian Players with Highest Strike Rates in WODIs PlayerSpanMatchesInningsRunsHighest ScoreAverageBalls FacedStrike Rate100s50s4s6sRicha Ghosh2021–2025474510739629.801051102.09–711432Smriti Mandhana2013–2025112112502213647.37558189.98133360869Jemimah Rodrigues2018–20255553152212331.06172188.43271625Pratika…

Madurai has entered the national cricket conversation after the grand inauguration of the Velammal Cricket Stadium. With modern infrastructure and strong backing, it’s poised to become a key venue for domestic and even higher-level matches. Let’s dive into everything that makes this stadium special — from capacity and facilities to ownership and future prospects. Ownership & Development Location & Land Area Seating Capacity & Expansion Plans FeatureDetailCurrent seating~ 7,300 spectatorsPlanned expansionUp to 20,000 seatsComparisonWill be Tamil Nadu’s second-largest cricket stadium (after Chepauk in Chennai) The stadium presently accommodates around 7,300 people, but expansion to reach a 20,000-seat capacity is part…

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has achieved another remarkable milestone in his Test career, equaling Muttiah Muralitharan’s world record for the most Player of the Series awards in Test cricket. This achievement came during the India vs Bangladesh Test series in 2024, where Ashwin’s all-round brilliance earned him his 11th Player of the Series award — a feat that underlines his dominance in red-ball cricket. Ashwin Joins Muralitharan at the Top Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s modern-day Test maestro, has now matched the legendary Muttiah Muralitharan with 11 Player of the Series awards.What makes this record even more special is that Ashwin has…

Rain interruptions have always been part of cricket’s unpredictable charm — but they often leave fans and players frustrated when matches get shortened or targets become confusing. To maintain fairness, cricket authorities rely on mathematical systems like the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method and India’s very own V. Jayadevan (VJD) method. While both aim to provide fair revised targets in rain-hit matches, they differ in how they analyze runs, wickets, and match situations. Here’s a complete and simplified breakdown. What is the DLS Method in Cricket? The DLS method (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) was introduced by statisticians Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis in 1997 and…

In rain-affected cricket matches, determining a fair target for the batting team when overs are lost is tricky. While the DLS (Duckworth–Lewis–Stern) method is the international standard, Indian domestic cricket often uses an alternative: the VJD method (V. Jayadevan method). Developed by Indian engineer V. Jayadevan, the VJD method is designed to reflect realistic scoring patterns in limited-overs cricket (ODI, T20). It is used by BCCI for domestic competitions to adjust targets when matches are interrupted by rain or other delays. VJD Method Quick Overview: CategoryDetailsFull NameV. Jayadevan MethodDeveloped ByV. Jayadevan (Kerala, India)Introduced2007 (approved by BCCI)Used InDomestic ODIs & T20s…