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Rest of India defeated Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs in Srinagar on Sunday to win the 2026-27 Irani Cup. Mukesh Kumar took 6 for 33 as the hosts fell for 111. Smaran helped set the target with a brilliant 135, securing the team's 31st title in this tournament.
India captain Shubman Gill scored a double century on Wednesday against West Indies in Guwahati. He became the second batter after Rohit Sharma to hit multiple ODI double hundreds. During the same match, Rohit Sharma also reached 12,000 ODI runs, joining an elite list of legends in the sport today.
India beat West Indies by 8 wickets in Guwahati on Wednesday, September 30. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill powered the team to a record chase, sealing the series 2-0. Gill hit a double hundred while Rohit added a century. The duo made the massive target look simple for the home side.
Rohit Sharma slammed his 35th ODI century against the West Indies on Wednesday in Guwahati. He got to the milestone in 72 balls, hitting 10 fours and 6 sixes. During this innings, he also reached 12,000 ODI runs. Many fans cheered as he became the third Indian to achieve this feat.
Rohit Sharma smashed a 72-ball century against West Indies in Guwahati to signal his 2027 World Cup plans. The 39-year-old also became the second-fastest batter to reach 12,000 ODI runs. He said, "The thought that my cricketing business was finished would never cross my mind while I was still playing."
Rishabh Pant is leading the Rest of India against Jammu & Kashmir in the Irani Cup at the Sher-i-Kashmir stadium in Srinagar. Pant said, "Whatever is in front of me, I'll give my best." He now focuses on red-ball cricket as he works to return to the national team.
India faces a packed day at the Asian Games on October 1, with a high-profile India-Pakistan double-header in volleyball and hockey. The men's volleyball team meets Pakistan in the quarterfinal, while the hockey team takes on their rivals in the semifinal. Many Indian athletes also chase medals across various sports.
The Uruguayan men's national team reached Kolkata on Wednesday ahead of its international friendly against India on October 6. The squad arrived from Seoul to a warm welcome. They will miss midfielder Federico Valverde due to injury. This tour is the first set of matches under head coach Diego Forlan.
Rohit Sharma became the third Indian to score 12,000 runs in men's ODIs on Wednesday. He joined Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in this elite club. Rohit reached the milestone in his 282nd innings. He scored 101 runs off 75 balls, helping India chase a target of 406 against West Indies.
Selectors will watch Akash Deep closely during the Irani Trophy match between Jammu & Kashmir and Rest of India, starting Thursday, October 1, in Srinagar. The pacer returns after six months of rehab. Team management wants him fit for the upcoming two-Test series in New Zealand later this November.
India face Pakistan in the Asian Games hockey semi-finals today. India have dominated this rivalry, winning 18 of their last 21 meetings against their neighbours. While India starts as the clear favourite, they must avoid defensive lapses. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh said, "India have several ways to hurt Pakistan" during play.
Marylebone Cricket Club Head of Cricket Fraser Stewart said on Wednesday that maintaining a balance between bat and ball remains crucial to cricket. The latest Laws of Cricket, effective October 1, include 73 changes. Stewart noted, "The fielding side have taken a wicket, they will be rewarded with having a new batter."
The Indian women's hockey team beat South Korea 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the Asian Games gold-medal match. Goals from Ishika Chaudhary and Salima Tete in the second half secured the win. India now faces China on Friday, aiming to end a 44-year wait for the elusive gold medal title.