Nayeem's five-for, Shadman's fifty give Bangladesh an edge over Sri Lanka going into final day

IANS | June 20, 2025 8:00 PM

Galle, June 20 (IANS) After four days of hard-fought, seesaw Test cricket at the Galle International Stadium, the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh remains delicately poised with all three results technically still possible. At stumps on Day 4, Bangladesh sit at 177 for 3 in their second innings, leading Sri Lanka by 187 runs with seven wickets in hand.

1st Test: Jaiswal-Rahul duo becomes most successful Indian openers at Headingley

IANS | June 20, 2025 6:53 PM

Leeds, June 20 (IANS) India’s opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and K.L. Rahul stamped their authority at Headingley with a record-breaking stand, becoming the most successful Indian openers at the venue in Test cricket in the ongoing first Test of the five-match series on Friday.

1st Test: Rahul, Sai Sudharsan fall on stroke of lunch as India reach 92/2

IANS | June 20, 2025 6:22 PM

Leeds, June 20 (IANS) India were well on their way to outrightly win the first session’s play, but KL Rahul and B. Sai Sudharsan falling in six balls at the stroke of lunch meant the visitors’ reached 92/2 in 25.4 overs on Day One of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley here on Friday.

Madhya Pradesh Women's League: Chambal cruise to 8-wicket win over Bundelkhand in rain-hit tie

IANS | June 20, 2025 5:25 PM

Gwalior, June 20 (IANS) Chambal Ghariyals Women opened their campaign in the Madhya Pradesh Women’s League T20 2025 with a confident eight-wicket win over Bundelkhand Bulls Women, sealing the contest via the VJD Method in Match 2 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium on Friday.

A golden moment in the history of MP: Scindia hails start of Madhya Pradesh Women’s League

IANS | June 19, 2025 11:06 PM

Gwalior, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday lauded the launch of Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2025, calling it a proud milestone for the state of Madhya Pradesh. The inaugural edition of the Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2025 kicked off on Thursday at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium here in Gwalior.

Nitish Reddy can be in playing eleven if he bowls 14-15 overs in an innings, says childhood coach

Niharika Raina | June 19, 2025 10:46 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As India gears up for taking the field in a high-stakes Test series against England at Headingley on Friday, much of the pre-match conversation has revolved around team combinations, especially on who would take the seam-bowling all-rounder’s slot.

'I learn from him every day': Kumar Kartikeya on Rajat Patidar and the rise of small-town cricketers

IANS | June 19, 2025 10:02 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Kumar Kartikeya doesn’t hesitate when asked about his favourite player. “Rajat (Patidar) is one of my favourite players — not just because of his talent but also for how he carries himself,” says the left-arm spinner who recently turned out for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Playing little late and closer to body is better, Jaffer tells young Indian Test batters

Niharika Raina | June 19, 2025 9:49 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) India’s Test batting has been historically vulnerable to England’s swing and seam bowling, resulting in only three series victories for the visitors across many years of touring the country. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retiring from Tests, India’s young batters face a stern examination when the upcoming series starts at Headingley in Leeds on Friday.

Zimbabwe name squad two-Test series against world champions South Africa

IANS | June 19, 2025 7:58 PM

Harare, June 19 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has named a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against newly crowned ICC World Test Champions South Africa, set to get underway next week at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Heartwarming to know that we have kept the Pataudi legacy alive, says Sachin Tendulkar

IANS | June 19, 2025 7:40 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar said it was a heartwarming moment for him to ensure that the Pataudi family’s legacy will continue to be a part of the India-England cricket rivalry through a medal to be presented to the winning captain of the Test series played between two teams, which will now be contested for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

Cricket

Nayeem's five-for, Shadman's fifty give Bangladesh an edge over Sri Lanka going into final day

1st Test: Jaiswal-Rahul duo becomes most successful Indian openers at Headingley

1st Test: Rahul, Sai Sudharsan fall on stroke of lunch as India reach 92/2

Madhya Pradesh Women's League: Chambal cruise to 8-wicket win over Bundelkhand in rain-hit tie

A golden moment in the history of MP: Scindia hails start of Madhya Pradesh Women’s League

Nitish Reddy can be in playing eleven if he bowls 14-15 overs in an innings, says childhood coach

'I learn from him every day': Kumar Kartikeya on Rajat Patidar and the rise of small-town cricketers

Playing little late and closer to body is better, Jaffer tells young Indian Test batters

Zimbabwe name squad two-Test series against world champions South Africa

Heartwarming to know that we have kept the Pataudi legacy alive, says Sachin Tendulkar

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