Sutherland calls for more women’s games at big stadiums

IANS | February 4, 2025 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Fresh off winning the Belinda Clark Award, Annabel Sutherland has advocated for more women’s matches at major stadiums, citing the record-breaking attendance at the recent Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as proof that the all-conquering Australian team deserves to play on the biggest stages.

Ian Healy joins growing calls for Konstas to return from Sri Lanka Tour

IANS | February 4, 2025 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Australian cricket great Ian Healy has also weighed in, backing the calls for sending Sam Konstas back home from the Sri Lanka tour so that the youngster can play some important Sheffield Shield matches ahead of the World Test Championship later this year.

ILT20 Season 3: Qais, Naib lead Dubai Capitals to dominant win over Desert Vipers

IANS | February 4, 2025 12:56 AM

Sharjah, Feb 4 (IANS) The Dubai Capitals were unstoppable as they outshone the Desert Vipers with the ball and bat to cruise to a massive nine-wicket win in the final group game of the ILT20 Season 3 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, finishing in second position in the table. Qais Ahmad was incredible for the Capitals as he finished with a stunning spell of 4 for 25, while Gulbadin Naib lived up to his billing as one of the best allrounders by striking a brilliant unbeaten 55.

RPSG Group secures stake in Manchester Originals: Report

IANS | February 3, 2025 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Lancashire Cricket Club has successfully partnered with Sanjiv Goenka’s RPSG Group to run Manchester Originals as a joint venture, with the IPL powerhouse winning the bid for a stake in the Hundred franchise.