Ben Stokes believes cricket's drinking culture has remained unchanged despite the sport becoming more professional over the years. The former England captain said alcohol has long been embedded in cricket, from the grassroots level to the international game.
Ahead of the third ODI against England at Lord's, all eyes were on Rohit Sharma amid growing speculation that the match could mark his final appearance in the iconic blue jersey.
During the series-deciding match, Rohit Sharma scored a sublime 138 - the first ODI century by an Indian batter at Lord’s, quashing speculations about the end of his 50-over setup.
Faced with mounting external speculation regarding his future in white-ball cricket, Rohit Sharma smashed a magnificent 138 off 110 balls during the third ODI between India and England at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Yuvraj Singh urged Team India to give Yashasvi Jaiswal more ODI opportunities ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The former all-rounder warned that limited game time could put pressure on the young opener during the marquee tournament.
Chasing a whopping target of 388, India mounted a spirited challenge but ultimately finished at 360 for seven as the hosts England executed a disciplined death-bowling display to seal a well-earned victory.
Joe Root continued his dream run against India, smashing another unbeaten fifty to script multiple records at Lord's. The England star became the first batter from his country to register six consecutive 50-plus scores in ODI cricket while also setting a new world record.
History was rewritten at the Home of Cricket as England opener Ben Duckett hammered a sensational 141 against India in the series-deciding third ODI on Sunday.
England’s batting charge was led by a brilliant Ben Duckett hitting 141 off 135 balls, laced with 18 fours and one six. He was well-supported in a 192-run stand with Jacob Bethell, who hit a 93-ball 91, studded with 11 fours and two sixes.
This latest milestone further cements the legacy of modern day greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the twin pillars of Indian cricket over the last two decades.
Shubman Gill-led India have made three changes to their playing XI for the series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's Cricket Ground.
Rohit Sharma has endured a difficult run with the bat in the ongoing ODI series against England, managing modest scores in the first two matches. His struggles sparked speculation over his ODI future.
Washington Sundar sustained a right hamstring injury during the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, where England won, and has been ruled out of the series-deciding clash.
Having already retired from T20Is in glory after the 2024 World Cup and stepped away from Test cricket in 2025, ODIs remain Rohit's final international frontier. Whether Lord’s is an exit or a reset, Rohit's legacy in ODIs remains one of the most dominant and record-breaking in Indian cricket history.
Ahead of the 3rd ODI against England, the spotlight remains firmly on Rohit Sharma. The former India captain has endured an uncharacteristically lean run, managing just one half-century in eight ODI innings this year.
Speculation arose on social media on Thursday night that the Lord's ODI would be Rohit Sharma's last. Sources had told IANS that Rohit was unlikely to be picked for ODIs following Sunday’s match against England.
Following a four-wicket defeat in the second ODI at Cardiff, the Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill-led Indian team management is expected to ring in crucial tactical changes in the playing XI to win the series.
Cheteshwar Pujara believes the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will bring much-needed confidence and composure to India's ODI squad after the 4-0 T20I series defeat to England. The veteran batter said the experienced duo's presence could help the visitors bounce back in the 50-over format, while also highlighting the young batting unit's lack of experience in English conditions.
Axar Patel etched his name in Indian cricket history after becoming the sixth Indian cricketer to achieve a rare ODI all-round feat. The left-arm spinner scored a half-century and claimed four wickets in the same ODI during India's clash against England at Edgbaston.
Axar Patel took four wickets to help bowl England out for 258 and then scored an unbeaten 57 as India registered a six-wicket win in the first ODI at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Axar Patel spun a web around the hosts in the final overs, claiming 4 wickets for 62 runs in 9.5 overs and triggering a dramatic late collapse that saw England bowled out for 258 in 47.5 overs in the first ODI at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Tuesday.
England bounced back from a dramatic middle-order collapse to post a competitive total after Joe Root and Liam Dawson put together a fantastic 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket in the opening ODI against India.