Smriti Mandhana Dominates the Women’s World Cup 2025
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana continues to rule the 2025 Women’s World Cup with her stunning form.
She has scored 365 runs in 7 matches at an average of 60.83 and a strike rate of 102.53.
Her record includes 1 century and 2 half-centuries, making her the leading run-scorer of the tournament so far.
Fans are calling her the “Queen of Cricket” for her consistency and elegant batting performances.
Top of the order and top of the runs tally at #CWC25 is Smriti Mandhana🌟
— ICC (@ICC) October 28, 2025
Watch her in action at #CWC25. Broadcast details here 👉 https://t.co/7wsR28PFHI pic.twitter.com/ace1QMBz52
Shefali Verma Returns to India Squad
In another major update, Shefali Verma has replaced Pratika Rawal in India’s Women’s World Cup squad.
Shefali is making her comeback ahead of the semi-final clash against Australia, a crucial match for India.
Fans and experts believe this will be a big test for the young batter, as she looks to make an impact on the big stage.
AB de Villiers Praises Virat Kohli
Former South African legend AB de Villiers has once again showered praise on his close friend Virat Kohli.
He said, “That’s the kind of player you want to celebrate. Virat has changed the game forever. He deserves a big thank-you, and I hope he plays for another five years.”
De Villiers also added that the 2027 World Cup might be Kohli’s final chapter in international cricket, hinting at a possible farewell after the mega event.
Ab De Villiers said – "In my opinion 2027 World Cup will be Virat Kohli's final chapter in International cricket. The IPL is a different story, we might see him in IPL go for 4 or 5 years". pic.twitter.com/nVKkzwJnsm
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 28, 2025
David Warner on Virat Kohli’s Fitness
Australian opener David Warner revealed an interesting chat he had with Virat Kohli at the SCG.
Warner said, “I told Virat that he looks super fit and can play till he’s 50.”
This fun remark once again shows the mutual respect between two modern cricket greats.
Rohit Sharma’s Outstanding Record vs Australia
India’s captain Rohit Sharma has an incredible run of scores against Australia in ODIs.
In his last 15 innings, Rohit has scored consistently, including two centuries and several fifties.
His latest unbeaten 121(125)* once again proved why he’s called “The Hitman of World Cricket.”
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Shreyas Iyer Recovering Well After Injury
Good news for fans — Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer is recovering steadily.
As per BCCI sources, he has been moved out of ICU and is now in stable condition after suffering a serious injury.
Suryakumar Yadav also confirmed that Iyer is “recovering well” and has been responding to messages, a positive sign for his fans and teammates.
Steve Smith’s Remarkable Test Captaincy Record
Australian star Steve Smith continues to impress as a leader in Test cricket.
As captain, he has played 40 Tests, scoring 4,139 runs at a brilliant average of 68.98, including 17 hundreds and 14 fifties.
Smith is set to return as captain for the first Ashes Test, with fans excited to see “Captain Smith” back in charge.
Steve Smith is unbeaten when standing in for Pat Cummins, including one win in the 2021-22 Ashes 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/f9zqJXCCvt
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) October 27, 2025
Australian Players on Which English Cricketers They’d Want
In a lighthearted question by TNT Sports, several Australian players were asked which English player they would want in their side.
- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, and Usman Khawaja all said: “None.”
- Mitchell Starc picked Ben Stokes or Joe Root, while
- Marnus Labuschagne also chose Joe Root as his pick.
This playful exchange shows the healthy rivalry and respect between the Ashes opponents.
Conclusion
From Smriti Mandhana’s record-breaking World Cup campaign to Shreyas Iyer’s recovery, and Kohli’s legacy praised by AB de Villiers, the cricket world has been buzzing with stories of passion, determination, and respect.
As the Women’s World Cup 2025 moves into the knockout stage and the men prepare for upcoming tours, fans can expect many more moments to celebrate in the days ahead.
