Sincerely thank BCCI for entrusting MCA with SMAT knockouts hosting, says Pawar

IANS | December 7, 2025 6:05 PM

Pune, Dec 7 (IANS) Rohit Pawar, the President of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), expressed gratitude to the BCCI for awarding them the hosting rights of the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) knockouts, adding that they are committed to provide a great experience of staging the matches for every stakeholder.

Ashes: If anything, England trained too much, says McCullum on defeat in Brisbane

IANS | December 7, 2025 5:28 PM

Brisbane, Dec 7 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum said his side had over‑trained ahead of their heavy eight-wicket defeat to Australia in their second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Despite a defiant 96-run seventh wicket stand from Ben Stokes and Will Jacks on day four, England were outplayed across departments and are now 2-0 behind.

Ashes: Neser was exceptional, delighted he's got his first five-for, says Smith

IANS | December 7, 2025 4:56 PM

Brisbane, Dec 7 (IANS) Australia captain Steve Smith hailed Michael Neser’s brilliant performance steering the hosts’ to an eight-wicket win over England at the Gabba, saying that the seam-bowling all-rounder was exceptional and he was delighted over him getting his maiden five‑wicket haul in Tests.

Yashasvi Jaiswal to join Mumbai’s squad for SMAT: Report

IANS | December 7, 2025 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) After smashing a century in the final ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is reportedly set to join the Mumbai squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT).

Messi hails Miami resolve after MLS Cup win

IANS | December 7, 2025 12:59 PM

Fort Lauderdale, Dec 7 (IANS) Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has credited the club's MLS Cup triumph to his teammates' determination, saying the group met every challenge across a demanding campaign.