DPL 2025: Two matches abandoned as rain plays spoilsport

IANS | August 9, 2025 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The steady rain that lashed the National Capital on Saturday afternoon played spoilsport, leading to the abandonment of both the day's match in Season 2 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here.

Strong start with bat at top will be key to England’s Ashes hopes, says Ponting

IANS | August 9, 2025 9:18 PM

London, Aug 9 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England’s prospects in this year’s all-important Ashes will depend heavily on whether their top-order can give them a strong start. England recently had a 2-2 series draw against India and will next play Tests when the opening Ashes Test begins on November 21 in Perth.

Head, Markram, Rabada return as Australia host young Proteas side in T20I series

IANS | August 9, 2025 5:22 PM

Cairns (Australia), Aug 9 (IANS) Just a few months after South Africa scripted history by defeating Australia in the final of the 2025 World Test Championship, the Proteas aim to fine-tune their T20 squad with a three-game series Down Under. The series will begin with back-to-back matches at the TIO Stadium in Marrara before concluding at the Cazalys Stadium in Westcourt, Cairns.