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Virat Kohli, one of India’s most celebrated modern cricketers, is set to return to the domestic circuit for the Vijay Hazare Trophy after a significant gap of fifteen years. His participation was formally confirmed by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), marking a rare and noteworthy development in India’s domestic cricket landscape. Kohli is expected to join the Delhi squad for matches beginning December 24 in Bengaluru, where the team opens its campaign against Andhra Pradesh. A Strategic Return Aligned With BCCI’s Domestic Focus The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently encouraged senior players to remain active in domestic tournaments, ensuring match-readiness and competitive sharpness ahead of long international calendars and the buildup to the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup . Kohli’s decision is consistent with this broader strategy, reinforcing the importance of domestic cricket as a foundation for sustained performance at the highest level. BCCI...

  Goa Under-19 commenced their Cooch Behar Trophy campaign with a dominant display, defeating hosts Chhattisgarh by an innings and 13 runs at the Sector 10 BSP Ground, Bhilai. The match concluded well inside three days, underlining Goa’s superiority across all departments. First Innings Dominance After electing to field, Goa restricted Chhattisgarh to 170. In response, the visitors posted a formidable 389 for 9 declared, built around captain Yash Kasvankar’s magnificent unbeaten 243. Kasvankar’s innings, which lasted the entire Goa innings, was studded with resolute partnerships, particularly in the lower order. Notably, he declared on the second morning while seven runs short of a personal 250, prioritising the team’s strategic position over an individual landmark. Second Innings Collapse Required to score 220 merely to make Goa bat again, Chhattisgarh lost early wickets and never recovered. A 73-run partnership for the third wicket between Yash Kumar Varda (46) and Shivam Yadav p...

 India’s women’s cricket team created history on Sunday at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, clinching the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup after defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final. The victory marks India’s first-ever Women’s World Cup title, ending years of heartbreak in 2005 and 2017. Dominant Batting Display Sets Up Victory Put in to bat first, India posted 298/7 in 50 overs, with Shafali Verma leading from the front with a 78-ball 87, her career-best ODI score. The team got off to a fluent start with Smriti Mandhana’s support, adding a 64-run opening stand. Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma ensured momentum through the middle overs, while Richa Ghosh’s quick-fire 34 gave India a solid finish. Despite losing wickets late, India’s total proved more than enough against a strong South African lineup. Deepti Sharma’s Magical Spell Seals the Trophy In reply, South Africa began steadily with captain Laura Wolvaardt scoring a resilient century (101 off 98 balls)...