India's captain said the team must improve its fielding and death bowling. He also called for greater clarity over when to attack and when to defend with the ball.
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India's late-innings flaws exposed in record West Indies chase
Day’s Recap
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Shai Hope scored 162 as West Indies completed a record run chase to defeat India by five wickets in the third ODI.
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Sri Lanka recalled Avishka Fernando for the ODI tri-series in Pakistan. Sahan Arachchige replaced the injured Wanindu Hasaranga, while Charith Asalanka was dropped.
10:30 AMESPN Cricket
Rest of India defeated Jammu & Kashmir by 167 runs in Srinagar to win the Irani Cup. Seven wickets fell in a chaotic post-lunch session, ending J&K's challenge.
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Gill: India's fielding and death bowling needs to improve
Summary
India's captain said the team must improve its fielding and death bowling. He also called for greater clarity over when to attack and when to defend with the ball.
India's late-innings execution remains the immediate weakness, with errors in the field and at the
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India's ability to close out matches will depend on reducing late-innings mistakes and making sharper tactical decisions.
1:28 AMAl Jazeera
West Indies beat India in record chase as Hope hits 162 in third ODI
Summary
Shai Hope scored 162 as West Indies completed a record run chase to defeat India by five wickets in the third ODI.
West Indies turned a high target into a five-wicket win, with Hope's innings anchoring the
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The victory shows West Indies can overturn a substantial total against a leading side when its top order sustains the chase.
10:30 AMESPN Cricket
Avishka Fernando recalled to Sri Lanka's ODI side for tri-series in Pakistan
Summary
Sri Lanka recalled Avishka Fernando for the ODI tri-series in Pakistan. Sahan Arachchige replaced the injured Wanindu Hasaranga, while Charith Asalanka was dropped.
The squad changes reshape both Sri Lanka's batting and all-round options before the tri-series. Fernando
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Sri Lanka must absorb the loss of Hasaranga's all-round value while testing whether Fernando and a reshaped middle order can deliver in Pakistan.
5:02 AMESPN Cricket
Mukesh Kumar, Smaran hand Rest of India the Irani Cup
Summary
Rest of India defeated Jammu & Kashmir by 167 runs in Srinagar to win the Irani Cup. Seven wickets fell in a chaotic post-lunch session, ending J&K's challenge.
The match turned on a seven-wicket collapse that transformed a competitive contest into a decisive
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Rest of India's win reinforces their depth and gives Mukesh Kumar and Smaran a major platform in domestic cricket.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi has returned to cricket after a lengthy injury layoff. He said the setbacks were part of professional sport and that he remained committed to the path he had chosen.
11:47 PMESPN Cricket
England will play a 50-over match against a Western Australia XI at Perth's WACA Ground on November 7, six days before the first of three ODIs against Australia at Perth Stadium.
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Marnus Labuschagne scored a century in Australia's low-intensity warm-up match in Potchefstroom. The innings appears to have secured his place at No. 3 for the opening Test against South Africa in Durban next week.
11:10 AMESPN Cricket
Anrich Nortje is targeting a return to South Africa's Test team for the upcoming home series against Australia, having last played the format in 2023.
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'My happy place is there in the middle' - Raghuvanshi is back after long layoff
Summary
Angkrish Raghuvanshi has returned to cricket after a lengthy injury layoff. He said the setbacks were part of professional sport and that he remained committed to the path he had chosen.
Raghuvanshi's return restores a young batter to the competitive pipeline after injuries interrupted his progress.
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His recovery could reopen an important development option for his team, but performance and workload management will determine how quickly he advances.
10:41 PMESPN Cricket
England to play 50-over warm-up game ahead of Australia white-ball series
Summary
England will play a 50-over match against a Western Australia XI at Perth's WACA Ground on November 7, six days before the first of three ODIs against Australia at Perth Stadium.
England will get a full-match rehearsal in Australian conditions before the series begins, giving players
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The warm-up offers England a rare competitive preparation window before facing Australia in a three-match ODI series.
11:10 AMESPN Cricket
Labuschagne scores century in low-intensity Potchefstroom warm-up
Summary
Marnus Labuschagne scored a century in Australia's low-intensity warm-up match in Potchefstroom. The innings appears to have secured his place at No. 3 for the opening Test against South Africa in Durban next week.
Labuschagne's century strengthens Australia's preferred top order ahead of the series opener. His selection now
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Australia appears to have resolved its No. 3 selection question before the first Test.
9:44 AMESPN Cricket
Nortje: 'I'll be very excited if I can put my Test cap on again'
Summary
Anrich Nortje is targeting a return to South Africa's Test team for the upcoming home series against Australia, having last played the format in 2023.
Nortje's return remains an ambition, not a selection decision. If he is fit and available,
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Nortje's availability could materially strengthen South Africa's pace attack against Australia.
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