Canberra, Oct 27 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the upcoming T20I series against India will serve as a litmus test for the team’s revamped batting style, which has yielded success in recent months.
Chandigarh, Oct 27 (IANS) India opener Prithvi Shaw rediscovered his form as he converted his maiden hundred for Maharashtra into the second-fastest Ranji Trophy Elite double century on Monday in Chandigarh.
Johannesburg, Oct 27 (IANS) Temba Bavuma has made a return as South Africa’s Test captain for the upcoming two-match series against India happening next month, following his recovery from a left calf strain sustained during the England tour in September.
Shimoga, Oct 27 (IANS) Karun Nair was quite vocal about his non-selection in India’s squad for the recently concluded home Test series against the West Indies and said that he had been looking forward to making the team. The Karnataka batter expressed disappointment with the team’s decision to drop him, claiming he deserved much better.
Canberra, Oct 27 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir commended Rohit Sharma and Harshit Rana for their match-winning performances, leading to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. In the match, Rana took 4-39 while Rohit scored 121 not out - his 33rd century in ODIs.
Panaji, Oct 27 (IANS) World Chess Champion D. Gukesh is eager to return to Goa, a place that has special significance from his early playing days. He is getting ready to lead the Indian team at the esteemed FIDE World Cup 2025.
Canberra, Oct 27 (IANS) Leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha has been included in Australia’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against India due to first-choice spinner Adam Zampa’s unavailability for the initial matches due to personal reasons.
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Former India skipper Mithali Raj extended a heartfelt tribute to New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine, who played her 159th and final ODI at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, saying she set a "standard for excellence and camaraderie" that will inspire generations to come.
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) India batter Shreyas Iyer has been diagnosed with a laceration injury to his spleen after previously sustaining an injury to his lower left rib cage region while fielding in the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, BBCi confirms on Monday.
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been admitted to a Sydney hospital after suffering a left rib cage injury in Saturday’s match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
