Cricket

Smriti Mandhana will begin her captaincy era with a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Raipur, followed by three ODIs against South Africa in Vadodara.

The move comes after Arshdeep Singh suffered an injury during the fourth T20I in Hyderabad.

Martin Nydegger, CEO of Switzerland Tourism, said the association with a popular figure like Rodrigues will help his country connect with Indian travellers more effectively.

The 37-year-old Raut has played four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20Is for India between 2009 and 2021.

India were bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs after the West Indies posted 247 for three, with Shai Hope smashing an unbeaten 102 & Keemo Paul claiming a five-wicket haul to level the series at 2-2.

The fifth and final T20I will be played on Saturday at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

India take a 2-1 series lead after Abhishek’s 30-ball knock and Arshdeep Singh’s three-wicket haul; the opener also becomes the sixth Indian to cross 2,000 T20I runs.

The announcement was made on Sunday to mark the International Day of the Girl, which draws attention to girls' rights, safety, leadership and potential.

For India, Sanju Samson roared back to form with a blistering 82 before Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma's rapid knocks powered the hosts to 249/5.

South Africa host Australia in Tests for first time since scandal 2018 ball-tampering scandal.

India will play five T20Is from October 22 to November 1 in New Zealand.

Debutant Naman Dhir takes three wickets as India chase down West Indies' 171 in 14.4 overs to lead the five-match series 1-0.

The appointment follows a review meeting involving BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, head coach Amol Muzumdar and Mandhana in Guwahati.