Tracking Ishan Kishan's ODI career: India wicket-keeper stages dream comeback after three years, crosses 1000 runs in ODIs originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Ishan Kishan scored 125 off 79 balls in the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow on June 17, marking his first ODI century since his 210 against Bangladesh in December 2022.Kishan crossed 1,000 ODI runs during the innings, becoming the sixth-fastest Indian to reach the milestone in 26 innings.The knock marked his return to the ICT after losing his BCCI central contract after an absence of three years.Just how good has Ishan Kishan been in ODI format?Three years is a long time in cricket, and few players experience the extremes Ishan Kishan has. Stripped of his BCCI central contract and out of the national setup since October 2023, the left-handed wicket-keeper returned to India's ODI fold in June 2026 with something to prove.His absence spanned two years and eight months, covering a break for mental health, domestic redemption across the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and SMAT, and a T20 World Cup 2026 triumph before selectors finally recalled him for India's home ODI series against Afghanistan.Kishan made a quiet 34 in the rain-hit 1st ODI in Dharamsala. The 2nd ODI in Lucknow on June 17 was a different story, producing 125 off 79 balls, his century coming in 71 balls alongside captain Shubman Gill as the pair powered India to a 400-plus total.MORE:Who won India A vs Afghanistan A today match?Ishan Kishan's 125 against Afghanistan carries extra weightDuring the knock, Kishan became the sixth-fastest Indian to reach 1,000 ODI runs, achieving it in 26 innings.The milestone landed at a moment when his place in the white-ball setup was still being re-established, giving it a significance that numbers alone do not fully capture.His partnership with Gill was built on timing and intent. Kishan accelerated from a measured fifty, reaching his century in 71 balls in a manner that recalled his most destructive white-ball performances. He was eventually caught at deep midwicket for 125, attempting one shot too many in the 37th over.MORE:What are India's highest totals in an ODI innings?Ishan Kishan's ODI form before getting dropped in 2023Kishan's final ten ODI innings before losing his place in 2023 tell the story of a player with consistent output but no defining innings at the right time. Three consecutive scores above fifty in August-September were undermined by failures against Australia in the crucial lead-up to the World Cup.#OpponentVenueDateScore1West IndiesBridgetownJul 29, 2023552West IndiesTaroubaAug 1, 2023773PakistanPallekeleSep 2, 2023824Sri LankaColombo (RPS)Sep 12, 2023335BangladeshColombo (RPS)Sep 15, 202356Sri LankaColombo (RPS)Sep 17, 202323*7AustraliaMohaliSep 22, 2023188AustraliaIndoreSep 24, 2023319AustraliaChennaiOct 8, 2023010AfghanistanDelhiOct 11, 202347The 82 against Pakistan in Pallekele was the standout of the pre-drop period, but what sealed Kishan's fate were five consecutive scores of 5, 23*, 18, 31, and 0 against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Australia at the critical stage of the 2023 World Cup cycle.Ishan Kishan's overall ODI career statsKishan's ODI numbers across 29 appearances reflect a batter who scores at volume when given an opportunity. An average of 45.5 is strong for a wicket-keeper-batter, and his tally of 1,092 runs across those matches tells the story of a player India have frequently needed to look to at key moments.StatFigureMatches29Innings26Runs1,092Highest score210Average45.5Centuries2Half-centuries7Catches13Stumpings3His two ODI centuries are separated by extraordinary circumstances as much as years. The 210 against Bangladesh in 2022 was the fastest ODI double-century in history at the time, while the 125 against Afghanistan in 2026 is arguably the more personally meaningful innings of his career.For all the latest cricket news, opinion and commentary and to share your voice head to ourFacebook,InstagramandX (Twitter)pages.

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The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season the most in the league's 30-year history.The new collective bargaining agreement that was ratified earlier this year allows the league to play up to 50 games for the next two seasons. There can be up to 52 regular-season games in 2029 and for the rest of the CBA.Demand for the WNBA has never been greater, and expanding to a 50-game regular season reflects the extraordinary momentum we are seeing across the league, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement. This move reflects our commitment to growing the game and creating more opportunities for fans to watch the best players in the world and experience the extraordinary talent and competition that define the WNBA.The league is playing 44 games again this season. Over the next few seasons the WNBA is adding three new teams through expansion. Cleveland is joining in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. Connecticut is moving to Houston next year.When the league first started in 1997, teams only played 28 games. That's grown over the past three decades with the exception of 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Engelbert has said she'd love to play games overseas starting next saeson. The league expanded its footprint to Canada this year with the addition of the Toronto Tempo the first WNBA franchise outside of the United States. The WNBA has added a lot of new TV and streaming partners over the past few years including ION, USA Sports, NBC and Amazon to go along with ESPN and CBS. ___AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball

The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season the most in the league's 30-year history.The new collective bargaining agreement that was ratified earlier this year allows the league to play up to 50 games for the next two seasons. There can be up to 52 regular-season games in 2029 and for the rest of the CBA.Demand for the WNBA has never been greater, and expanding to a 50-game regular season reflects the extraordinary momentum we are seeing across the league, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement. This move reflects our commitment to growing the game and creating more opportunities for fans to watch the best players in the world and experience the extraordinary talent and competition that define the WNBA.The league is playing 44 games again this season. Over the next few seasons the WNBA is adding three new teams through expansion. Cleveland is joining in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. Connecticut is moving to Houston next year.When the league first started in 1997, teams only played 28 games. That's grown over the past three decades with the exception of 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Engelbert has said she'd love to play games overseas starting next saeson. The league expanded its footprint to Canada this year with the addition of the Toronto Tempo the first WNBA franchise outside of the United States. The WNBA has added a lot of new TV and streaming partners over the past few years including ION, USA Sports, NBC and Amazon to go along with ESPN and CBS. ___AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball

Lionel Messi's tears at the World Cup are understood to have been linked to his father suffering from health problems. Messi's dad, Jorge, who manages his son's vast commercial interests and acts as his agent, has been battling significant health issues for several months.Messi broke down on the pitch in Kansas City after netting three times in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria during their tournament opener.The footballer shares an exceptionally close bond with his father, who has overseen the building of his multi-million dollar business empire away from the sport.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayArgentine media outlets reported the connection between Messi's rare public display of emotion and his father's condition shortly after the match.Journalist Eduardo Feinmann shared the reason behind Messi's distress during a broadcast on Radio Mitre, one of Argentina's most popular stations."This has to do with his father. His father is not in good health," Feinmann said."For quite some time now, several months, since last year.LATEST SPORTS NEWSWorld Cup day seven: All the latest as England rumours swirl ahead of Croatia showdownWayne Rooney's new look astonishes football fans during BBC World Cup coverageJohn Terry accuses FA of doing 'PR job' ahead of England and Croatia World Cup game"And this week, there were some situations that slightly worsened his health, and Messi is going through this internal struggle. In other words, like any human being."Reports indicate that Jorge experienced a "medical episode" at his house in January, which resulted in him being hospitalised.Following that incident, he reportedly underwent both cardiovascular and neurological examinations, though the family has not publicly confirmed any diagnosis.When speaking to reporters after the match, Messi acknowledged he had been struggling without revealing the specific cause.When asked about his emotions, the Argentine said: "No, honestly it's something completely unrelated to sports. It's been a few difficult days, complicated."The Argentine captain expressed his appreciation for those around him during this challenging period.He explained: "I had some difficult, complicated days, but I'm grateful to the entire delegation, to all my teammates because they were always by my side, as always, giving me a lot of strength to be okay, and that's all."Messi chose to focus on the positive aspects of the evening, describing his experience as "amazing".His three goals saw him draw level with Germany's Miroslav Klose at the summit of the all-time World Cup scoring charts, both players now sharing the record with 16 goals.Messi said: "Like I say, everything I'm experiencing now is amazing. "I was lucky enough to achieve all my dreams, at a level, or even more, than I could have reached individually and as part of a team."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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