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Pratika Rawal has become a huge sensation in women’s cricket. She blasted 154 against Ireland in her 6th ODI match of the career. Pratika has become the first ever cricketer either male or female to cross the mark of 400 runs after the first 6 innings of their ODI career. Here, we have covered everything about her. Pratika Rawal Age, Education, Parents, Stats Pratika Rawal was born on 1 September 2000 in Delhi, India. She is 24 years old as of January 2025. Pratika Rawal grew up in Prem Nagar, Haryana, where she attended Modern School on Barakhamba Road for…

In the third ODI against Ireland, the Indian women’s cricket team made history by crossing the 400-run mark for the first time in their ODI history. Their previous highest score was 370 runs, but thanks to centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, Team India reached this milestone at the Rajkot ground. The team scored 400 runs in just 46 overs. This match was historic for the Indian women’s team as they became the first Asian side to score over 400 runs in an ODI. How Many Times Has 400 Been Scored in Women’s Cricket? This was the sixth instance…

The 2025 Champions Trophy is set to take place from 19 February to 9 March across Pakistan and the UAE. As the biggest ICC tournament of the year, it will feature eight teams, including India and Pakistan. While most teams have already announced their squads, the Indian team’s selection is still pending. According to media reports, Team India’s squad will be finalized after the conclusion of a domestic tournament. This means players who perform well in the tournament could secure a spot in the national team. When Will Team India Be Announced for the Champions Trophy? All teams were required…

The Champions Trophy is just over a month away, and most cricket boards have announced their squads. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also expected to announce its team soon. Following a special meeting on Sunday, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla revealed that the squad for the Champions Trophy might be finalized in a meeting on the 18th or 19th of this month. Before the tournament, Team India is scheduled to play T20 and ODI series against England. The BCCI has already announced the squad for the five-match T20 series, which includes Sanju Samson and Dhruv…

During the recent BCCI review meeting in Mumbai, discussions about the future Indian captain in Test and ODI cricket took place. Despite concerns over his form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Rohit Sharma reportedly told selectors he would continue as captain until a successor is appointed. He added that he would fully support the next captain. It was decided that Rohit would remain ODI captain for the Champions Trophy, with future decisions to follow after the tournament. Meanwhile, during the meeting, the selectors considered Jasprit Bumrah as a potential captain but also discussed the need for a strong vice-captain to manage…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to commence on 23 March, as announced by Rajeev Shukla, the vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Shukla shared this information with the media on Sunday following the BCCI’s general meeting. The meeting, held on 12 January, also saw significant administrative changes within the BCCI. Devajit Saikia was named the new BCCI secretary, succeeding Jay Shah, while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia was elected as the treasurer. Shukla also mentioned that the Champions Trophy squad discussions are scheduled for January 18-19. Additionally, the venues for the 2025 Women’s Premier…

Mohammed Shami is set to make his return to international cricket after a year-long absence, as India prepares to face England in a five-match T20I series later this month. While an official announcement is awaited, sources confirm that the selection committee met on Saturday and decided to include Shami in the squad. The pacer has been sidelined since November 2023 due to an ankle injury. After recovering from the injury, Shami bowled 43 overs in a Ranji Trophy match for Bengal against Madhya Pradesh last November. He also played nine T20s in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), taking two…

India’s captain Rohit Sharma struggled with the bat during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, scoring only 31 runs across five innings. This followed a similarly disappointing home season, where he faced difficulties in Tests against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Rohit’s captaincy was also under scrutiny, with India suffering a 0-3 clean-sweep defeat to New Zealand and a 1-3 loss to Australia in their own backyard. According to the Times of India, after a series of poor performances, Rohit seriously considered retirement. There were already questions surrounding his Test future before the Melbourne Test, but his failure at the MCG reportedly…

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary is never one to hold back his opinions, and his latest comments about Gautam Gambhir have sparked a social media uproar. Tiwary recently referred to Gambhir, the Indian head coach, as a ‘hypocrite,’ which quickly caught the attention of fans. The remark led to strong reactions from Kolkata Knight Riders’ fast bowler Harshit Rana and former captain Nitish Rana, who both came out in support of Gambhir. But Tiwary’s remarks didn’t end there. The former India batter also weighed in on Ravichandran Ashwin’s unexpected retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last month. Ashwin’s decision to retire…

India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is shaping up, but some positions remain hotly debated among former players, analysts, and fans. One of the most contested roles is that of the wicket-keeper batter, with three strong contenders in the fray. KL Rahul has been a mainstay in ODIs, while Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson also remain viable options. However, former cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Sanjay Bangar have sparked discussions by excluding Pant from their 15-member squad for the tournament. Pant made his ODI comeback during India’s 2024 tour of Sri Lanka, playing in a three-match series. Despite this,…