5th T20I: India-Australia clash halted due to severe weather conditions

IANS | November 8, 2025 2:42 PM

Brisbane, Nov 8 (IANS) The fifth T20I between India and Australia at The Gabba has been halted due to severe weather conditions and lightning. At the time of interruption, India reached 52/0 in 4.5 overs, before bad weather forced players to go off the field and spectators in the front rows had to be evacuated to the stands with shelters.

Rishabh Pant retires hurt after taking multiple blows vs South Africa A

IANS | November 8, 2025 12:45 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 8 (IANS) Rishabh Pant caused a brief injury concern for India ahead of next week’s opening Test against South Africa in Kolkata after he was forced to retire hurt while playing for India A against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Pat Cummins bowling at full pace, aims for Ashes return at Gabba

IANS | November 8, 2025 10:38 AM

Sydney, Nov 8 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has been bowling at full pace during NSW nets in preparation for the second Ashes Test. He has increased his bowling efforts during NSW training as he prepares to be fit for the Gabba Test, set to begin on December 4.

Women's wing of BCB to probe allegations of sexual harassment by former captain Jahanara Alam

IANS | November 7, 2025 10:33 PM

Dhaka, Nov 7 (IANS) The chairman of the women’s wing of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Abdur Razzak, said on Friday that they will investigate the recent allegation made by former national skipper Jahanara Alam about being sexually harassed during the 2022 World Cup with utmost sincerity and will seek help of government’s law enforcement agencies in this regard, a report has claimed.