Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has slipped from the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings just a week after reclaiming it, following the conclusion of the ODI series against New Zealand. Kohli had surged to No.1 after a sublime century in the opening ODI, reminding the cricketing world of his enduring class. However, […]

Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane has slammed the Indian team after their defeat in the third and final ODI against New Zealand. The final match was played on Sunday, January 18, in Indore as well. Batting first, New Zealand posted 337/8, powered by centuries from Daryl Mitchell (137) and Glenn Phillips (106). In reply, Virat […]

New Zealand match-winner Daryl Mitchell has revealed that going after Kuldeep Yadav from the very first ball was a calculated and deliberate tactic, one that played a decisive role in the visitors’ historic ODI series win in India. Speaking after New Zealand’s memorable triumph in the Indore series decider, Mitchell explained why neutralising India’s premier […]

Virat Kohli’s brilliance once again lit up an ODI, but it wasn’t enough to save India from a rare and painful home series defeat. On Sunday, January 18, the former India captain produced a vintage hundred in the third ODI against New Zealand, only to watch his heroic effort go in vain as the hosts […]

A touching moment of sportsmanship stole the spotlight during the high-pressure ODI series decider between India and New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on January 18. Amid the intensity of a must-win clash, Virat Kohli was seen sharing a warm and respectful gesture with New Zealand’s standout performer, Daryl Mitchell, following the […]

Daryl Mitchell’s growing reputation as one of the most reliable overseas batters in subcontinent conditions continues to strengthen, and the New Zealand star believes the foundation of his success lies far away from the spotlight — at New Zealand Cricket’s specially designed pitch marquee facility in Lincoln. The 34-year-old, who is currently just one rating […]

Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Aakash Chopra has praised Daryl Mitchell for scoring a match-winning hundred in the second ODI against India. He also stated that the New Zealand batter should have his PAN and Aadhaar cards made, considering his stunning record against India. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra,’ […]

Virat Kohli’s remarkable purple patch has propelled him back to the summit of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings, marking his return to the No.1 spot for the first time since July 2021. The Indian batting icon leapfrogged teammate Rohit Sharma after producing a composed yet commanding 93 off 91 balls against New Zealand in […]

New Zealand’s in-form batter Daryl Mitchell achieved a major career milestone on Wednesday (November 19), displacing India captain Rohit Sharma to become the new World No. 1 ODI batter. Mitchell, who struck a superb century in the first ODI against the West Indies last week, climbed two spots to take the top position, ending Rohit’s […]

Rohit Sharma’s leadership has been nothing short of exceptional in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Indian captain has been tactically astute, making sharp bowling changes that have kept the Kiwi batters under pressure throughout the innings. His proactive approach on the field has ensured […]