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Australia tour of India February 2023

Team India captain Rohit Sharma missed the first of three ODIs during the recently-concluded series against Australia.

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'When it comes to the World Cup, you can't have a family commitment': Ex-India captain slams Rohit Sharma for missing 1st ODI

Stylish Indian batter KL Rahul silenced his critics and regained some confidence after leading Team India to a five-wicket win in the first ODI against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 17 (Friday).

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'Doesn't matter what the outsiders say...': Suniel Shetty takes a subtle jibe at Venkatesh Prasad amidst latter's crisp criticism of KL Rahul; watch video

India's star bowler Mohammed Shami is not trying to overcomplicate things, he revealed during a special interaction with Mohammed Siraj on BCCI TV after his glittering performance against Australia in Mumbai on Friday, March 17.

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IND vs AUS: 'Needed to recover after Ahmedabad Test' — Following masterclass against Australia, Shami opens up on issues before the game

Team India registered a comprehensive five-wicket victory in the first ODI of their ongoing series against Australia.

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WATCH: Virat Kohli loses his cool at skipper Hardik Pandya after he fails to utilise free-hit chance properly

Mohammed Siraj bagged three wickets during India's hard-fought victory over Australia in the first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday, March 18.

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IND vs AUS: Mohammed Siraj reveals reason for copying Ronaldo's iconic 'Siuuu' celebration after dismantling the stumps 

KL Rahul, who was going through a lean patch, silenced his critics after playing a match-winning knock in the first ODI against Australia the first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday (March 17).

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IND vs AUS: Venkatesh Prasad reacts after KL Rahul's match-winning knock in 1st ODI against Australia

KL Rahul made Hardik Pandya’s ODI captaincy debut memorable as he rescued India after a batting collapse along with Ravindra Jadeja and helped the hosts win the first ODI by five wickets in a low-scoring run chase at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

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IND vs AUS: Rahul, Jadeja rescue India after batting collapse, hosts win by 5 wickets after pacers' masterclass at Wankhede

Following the 2-1 Border-Gavaskar series victory, Men in Blue are off to their ODI assignment against Australia which kicked off on March 17 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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Watch: Fiery Starc dismisses Kohli, Suryakumar in successive deliveries to leave Wankhede crowd stunned in 1st ODI

After wrapping up the Test assignment, India and Australia are up against each other for the three-match ODI series which kicked off on March 17 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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Watch | Shami's ripper delivery devastates Cameron Green's stumps during IND vs AUS 1st ODI at Wankhede

In the absence of Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya on his ODI captaincy debut picked Ishan Kishan in the side.

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Watch: Keeping wickets despite Ishan Kishan in playing XI, KL Rahul's spectacular diving catch ends Steve Smith's innings

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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will most likely to resume from next week across four venues, with the specific locations still to be finalised. The venues for the eliminator and final matches are expected to remain unchanged. 

Josh Hazlewood doubtful for IPL 2025. 

IPL 2025 will most likely to resume from next week. 

Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood are seen during a practice session of Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens cricket ground in Kolkata, India, on March 20, 2025.

Big jolt to Virat Kohli's RCB, star speedster with most wickets doubtful for return after IPL 2025 resumption

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume on May 16 or 17 after the ceasefire agreement on the India-Pakistan border. 


IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 16 or 17. 

The first game since resumption will be played between LSG and RCB.

Ricky Ponting head coach of the Punjab Kings during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on April 26, 2025, in Kolkata, India

'Only he could have pulled that off...': PBKS lauds Ricky Ponting for his pep talk that prompted anxious team's foreign players to stay back in India after ceasefire

After getting suspended due to escalation on the India-Pakistan border, IPL 2025 is set for resumption on either next week. 

The venue for the IPL 2025 final is set to be changed. 

The IPL 2025 final will be played on either May 30 or June 1.

Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli

IPL 2025 set to resume on this date, 4 venues to be finalised for league stages and final relocated 

Ahead of India's WTC 2025 campaign opener in England, the squad for the shadow tour of India 'A' is set to feature several senior players.

Shardul Thakur is expected to make a comeback to the Test squad.

The India 'A' tour of England will begin on May 30.

If Virat Kohli retires, Shreyas Iyer can be back in scheme of things for Tests. 

Abhimanyu Easwaran

India 'A' squad for England tour to be announced on this date, 29-year-old set to be captain

Rajat Patidar may warm the benches even when the IPL 2025 resumes next week as he was advised to refrain from training for 10 days on May 3.

Rajat Patidar suffered a finger injury during clash against CSK.

Patidar wore a splint on his finger.

Patidar's injury will be assessed in next few days. 

Rajat Patidar

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Virat Kohli has reportedly told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he won't be available for the upcoming five-Test match series against England. 


Virat Kohli will unlikely to be available for England Test series. 

India vs England Test series is scheduled to start from June 20. 

Navjot Singh Sidhu and Virat Kohli

 EXCLUSIVE | 'Person who can play despite his father's demise...': Navjot Singh Sidhu 'guarantees' Virat Kohli will make retirement u-turn to feature in England

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The Indiana Pacers will be going up against Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday, May 11th at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 

Indiana Pacers will take on Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday, May 11th.

Myles Turner featured in 72 regular season games in this year's campaign. 

The Indiana Pacers have a firm 2-1 advantage in the seven game series against Cleveland Cavaliers.

Myles Turner in the frame

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Indiana Pacers will go up against Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday, May 11th.

Pascal Siakam featured in 78 regular season games in this year's campaign.

The seven game series is currently led 2-1 by Indiana Pacers.

Pascal Siakam in the frame

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Indiana Pacers will host Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday, May 11th.

Tyrese Haliburton featured in 73 regular season games in this year's campaign.

The seven game series is currently led 2-1 by Indiana Pacers. 

Tyrese Haliburton and Tony Brothers in the frame

Indiana Pacers Injury Report: What is the availability status of Tyrese Haliburton, will he feature in Game 4 against Cleveland Cavaliers?

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India vs Australia Match Stats

1st ODI, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

'When it comes to the World Cup, you can't have a family commitment': Ex-India captain slams Rohit Sharma for missing 1st ODI

Match Details

Australia tour of India, 2023

Fri 17 March, 13:30:00 IST

India, who chose to field

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Mar 04

IND
267/6 (48.1 ov)

AUS
264 (49.3 ov)

India beat Australia by 4 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Jan 03

AUS
181 (51.0 ov) & 162/4 (27.0 ov)

IND
185 (72.2 ov) & 157 (39.5 ov)

Australia beat India by 6 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Dec 26

AUS
474 (122.4 ov) & 234 (83.4 ov)

IND
369 (119.3 ov) & 155 (79.1 ov)

Australia beat India by 184 runs

Umpires

Umpire
KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Nitin Menon (IND) and Virender Sharma (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

'When it comes to the World Cup, you can't have a family commitment': Ex-India captain slams Rohit Sharma for missing 1st ODI

'Doesn't matter what the outsiders say...': Suniel Shetty takes a subtle jibe at Venkatesh Prasad amidst latter's crisp criticism of KL Rahul; watch video

IND vs AUS: 'Needed to recover after Ahmedabad Test' — Following masterclass against Australia, Shami opens up on issues before the game

WATCH: Virat Kohli loses his cool at skipper Hardik Pandya after he fails to utilise free-hit chance properly

IND vs AUS: Mohammed Siraj reveals reason for copying Ronaldo's iconic 'Siuuu' celebration after dismantling the stumps

IND vs AUS: Venkatesh Prasad reacts after KL Rahul's match-winning knock in 1st ODI against Australia

IND vs AUS: Rahul, Jadeja rescue India after batting collapse, hosts win by 5 wickets after pacers' masterclass at Wankhede

Watch: Fiery Starc dismisses Kohli, Suryakumar in successive deliveries to leave Wankhede crowd stunned in 1st ODI

Watch | Shami's ripper delivery devastates Cameron Green's stumps during IND vs AUS 1st ODI at Wankhede

Watch: Keeping wickets despite Ishan Kishan in playing XI, KL Rahul's spectacular diving catch ends Steve Smith's innings

India vs Australia Match Stats

1st ODI, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

'When it comes to the World Cup, you can't have a family commitment': Ex-India captain slams Rohit Sharma for missing 1st ODI

Match Details

Australia tour of India, 2023

Fri 17 March, 13:30:00 IST

India, who chose to field

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Mar 04

IND267/6 (48.1 ov)

AUS264 (49.3 ov)

India beat Australia by 4 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Jan 03

AUS181 (51.0 ov) & 162/4 (27.0 ov)

IND185 (72.2 ov) & 157 (39.5 ov)

Australia beat India by 6 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Dec 26

AUS474 (122.4 ov) & 234 (83.4 ov)

IND369 (119.3 ov) & 155 (79.1 ov)

Australia beat India by 184 runs

Umpires

UmpireKN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Nitin Menon (IND) and Virender Sharma (IND)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

'When it comes to the World Cup, you can't have a family commitment': Ex-India captain slams Rohit Sharma for missing 1st ODI

'Doesn't matter what the outsiders say...': Suniel Shetty takes a subtle jibe at Venkatesh Prasad amidst latter's crisp criticism of KL Rahul; watch video

IND vs AUS: 'Needed to recover after Ahmedabad Test' — Following masterclass against Australia, Shami opens up on issues before the game

WATCH: Virat Kohli loses his cool at skipper Hardik Pandya after he fails to utilise free-hit chance properly

IND vs AUS: Mohammed Siraj reveals reason for copying Ronaldo's iconic 'Siuuu' celebration after dismantling the stumps

IND vs AUS: Venkatesh Prasad reacts after KL Rahul's match-winning knock in 1st ODI against Australia

IND vs AUS: Rahul, Jadeja rescue India after batting collapse, hosts win by 5 wickets after pacers' masterclass at Wankhede

Watch: Fiery Starc dismisses Kohli, Suryakumar in successive deliveries to leave Wankhede crowd stunned in 1st ODI

Watch | Shami's ripper delivery devastates Cameron Green's stumps during IND vs AUS 1st ODI at Wankhede

Watch: Keeping wickets despite Ishan Kishan in playing XI, KL Rahul's spectacular diving catch ends Steve Smith's innings

IND
267/6 (48.1 ov)

AUS
264 (49.3 ov)

AUS
181 (51.0 ov) & 162/4 (27.0 ov)

IND
185 (72.2 ov) & 157 (39.5 ov)

AUS
474 (122.4 ov) & 234 (83.4 ov)

IND
369 (119.3 ov) & 155 (79.1 ov)

Umpire
KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Nitin Menon (IND) and Virender Sharma (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)