March 03, 2026 2:10 AM हिंदी

Cricket

Ashes: Bethell, Potts, Tongue added to England Lions squad for two-day game vs PM’s XI

IANS | November 24, 2025 3:56 PM

London, Nov 24 (IANS) Amid calls from experts and pundits for England players to participate in the two-day pink-ball Test against the Prime Minister’s XI ahead of the second Ashes Test in Gabba, the visitors have released three players – Jacob Bethell, Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue – to join the England Lions for the fixture that is set to be played on November 29 and 30 in Canberra.

2nd Test: Washington-Kuldeep take India to 174/7, but follow-on cloud looms large for India

IANS | November 24, 2025 1:55 PM

Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) South Africa maintained their dominance in the ongoing second Test by reducing India to 174/7 in 67 overs at lunch on day three at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Monday. India still trail South Africa by 315 runs, though Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 33 and Kuldeep Yadav’s resistance for 14 not out meant they are keeping the hosts in a fight through an eighth‑wicket stand worth 52 runs.

Khawaja to be assessed for back issues, says McDonald

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:00 AM

Perth, Nov 24 (IANS) Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will undergo medical assessment this week for the back issues which cropped up during the opening Ashes Test in Perth, but expressed optimism that the senior opener will be fit for the second game starting on December 4 in Brisbane.

2nd Test: We'll give our best to win the game, says Sudharsan

IANS | November 24, 2025 9:31 AM

Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) Top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan has insisted that India are determined to win the ongoing second Test against South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, saying that they are prepared to take any route necessary to secure a series-levelling victory.

LATEST NEWS

Huma Qureshi reads books which ‘have nothing to do’ with her profession

Huma Qureshi reads books which ‘have nothing to do’ with her profession

Delhi court extends custody of Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib; release likely tomorrow

Delhi court extends custody of Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib; release likely tomorrow

Iran crisis: Indian Ambassador assures community in UAE of full support ​(Photo: @IndembAbuDhabi/X)

Iran crisis: Indian Ambassador assures community in UAE of full support ​

Congress shut down CIRUS reactor in 2010 under US pressure, crippled India's nuclear independence: Nishikant Dubey

Congress shut down CIRUS reactor in 2010 under US pressure, crippled India's nuclear independence: Nishikant Dubey

Bengal SIR: 200 additional judicial officers from J'khand, Odisha to join adjudication exercise

Bengal SIR: 200 additional judicial officers from J'khand, Odisha to join adjudication exercise

Some contingents may get delayed in reaching Milano Cortina, Italy, for 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) monitoring crisis in Middle East. Photo credit: IPC

Some contingents may get delayed for Paralympic Winter Games, IPC monitoring crisis in Middle East

PM Modi speaks to Jordan's King Abdullah II on West Asia crisis

PM Modi speaks to Jordan's King Abdullah II on West Asia crisis

Gujarat CM inaugurates new Shri Swaminarayan Gurukul building, stresses value-based, tech-driven education

Gujarat CM inaugurates new Shri Swaminarayan Gurukul building, stresses value-based, tech-driven education

Christian worker found dead in legislator’s room in Pakistan: Rights body (File image)

Christian worker found dead in legislator’s room in Pakistan: Rights body

Travel disruptions delay Zimbabwe’s return from India, Zimbabwe Cricket says working out alternative travel arrangements. Photo credit: IANS

T20 WC: Travel disruptions delay Zimbabwe’s return from India