'They've in abundance': Jonty Rhodes backs Virat, Rohit for 2027 ODI World Cup

IANS | November 22, 2025 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes backed senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to continue playing till the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying that the duo have an ‘abundance’ of experience and mental strength to play a pivotal role in the quadrennial showpiece.

Asia Cup Rising Stars: Ripon Mondol’s double-wicket super over knocks out India A in Doha

IANS | November 21, 2025 7:52 PM

Doha, Nov 21 (IANS) Ripon Mondol delivered a breathtaking Super Over performance, conceding no runs and taking two wickets, to power Bangladesh A to victory over India A and into the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025/26 after a nerve-shredding first semifinal in Doha, Qatar. In a contest that swung wildly throughout, Mondol’s ice-cold brilliance with the ball proved decisive as Bangladesh A edged out India A in dramatic fashion.

'My role is to look for wickets': Starc unfazed after seven-wicket burst in Ashes opener

IANS | November 21, 2025 6:02 PM

Perth, Nov 21 (IANS) Pacer Mitchell Starc said he had always backed his ability to take wickets, even as Australia stared at a precarious position after a chaotic opening day of the first Ashes Test in Perth. The left-arm quick produced a sensational spell of 7 for 58 to bowl England out for 172, but the visitors hit back hard to leave Australia tottering at 123 for 9 by stumps.