Christchurch, Oct 18 (IANS) Persistent rain denied fans an exciting finish as the opening T20 International between New Zealand and England was abandoned at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Jaipur Pink Panthers' head coach Narender Redhu is delighted with the return of Nitin Kumar, who played a key role in his side’s win, registering his eighth Super 10 of the season after returning from an injury.
Perth, Oct 18 (IANS) Australia’s selectors remain optimistic that captain Pat Cummins will "play a major part" in the upcoming Ashes series, despite no final decision being made on his availability less than five weeks before the first Test.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has backed Shubman Gill’s appointment as India’s ODI skipper ahead of the three-match series between the two teams, calling it the right move made at the right time, keeping in mind the 2027 World Cup.
Indore, Oct 18 (IANS) In the thick of the festive spirit, all cities in India make for an illuminating look through decorative lights, diyas lit up in various shapes and joy being all around.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Afghanistan have pulled out of a tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka next month after three local cricketers were killed in airstrikes carried out by Pakistan in Paktika province, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said on Friday.
Colombo, Oct 17 (IANS) Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and her opening partner Tazmin Brits produced calm, composed knocks to steer South Africa Women to a convincing win over Sri Lanka in a rain-curtailed clash in the ICC Women’s World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes the remainder of India’s campaign in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, starting from their clash against England on Sunday, will now hinge on a psychological perspective on their character and ability to bounce back from consecutive defeats in Visakhapatnam.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Ajit Agarkar, India’s chief selector, has called his current role the “biggest challenge” of his cricketing journey, admitting that the pressures of shaping careers and making tough calls far outweigh the demands of his playing and commentary days.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra said he wishes to see batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup, but emphasised that consistent performance and fitness will be key to their selection for the mega event.
