Mohinder Amarnath backs PM Modi’s 'Fit India Initiative', advocates for domestic cricket commitment

IANS | January 30, 2025 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohinder Amarnath has voiced his strong support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Fit India initiative, emphasizing that a nation’s success is closely tied to its overall fitness levels. He also backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) move to make participation in domestic cricket mandatory for Indian players, stressing that the foundation of the sport lies in its grassroots development.

Ranji Trophy: Upendra Yadav makes 95 as Delhi trail Railways by 200 runs

IANS | January 30, 2025 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) On a day when fans flocked to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in large numbers to catch a glimpse of their hometown stalwart Virat Kohli on his return to domestic cricket, wicketkeeper-batter Upendra Yadav bagged accolades by making a superb 95 on Day One of the Ranji Trophy match on Thursday.

Ranji Trophy: When Virat Kohli’s aura brought a party-like atmosphere at Arun Jaitley Stadium

Niharika Raina | January 30, 2025 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The word ‘Aura’, with its Latin and Ancient Greek origins saying it as another word for wins, is described in the Oxford English Dictionary as a distinctive ambience or quality generated by a person or thing.

BCCI official Rajeev Shukla, Kohli meet VP Dhankhar in New Delhi

IANS | January 30, 2025 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Shukla has met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar along with India star Virat Kohli in the national capital, the senior BCCI official shared a photo of the meeting on social media.

NZ had massive feeling of belief after warm-up against SA & win over India, says Kerr

Niharika Raina | January 30, 2025 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Amelia Kerr’s exceptional all-round contributions were instrumental in New Zealand’s 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup triumph in Dubai, and fulfill their long-held ambitions coming after two runners-up finishes.

He's got heaps ahead of him: Ian Healy thinks Smith could play until he’s 40

IANS | January 30, 2025 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Australian cricket great Ian Healy believes that veteran batter Steve Smith can play international cricket until the age of 40 after watching his batting against Sri Lanka in Galle.

ILT20 Season 3: Desert Vipers clinch top-two finish with dominant win over Gulf Giants

IANS | January 30, 2025 12:40 AM

Dubai, Jan 30 (IANS) A composed knock of 70 runs in 54 balls from Max Holden helped the Desert Vipers restore their authority as table-toppers with a comprehensive five-wicket victory against the Gulf Giants in the ILT20 Season 3 here on Wednesday. Holden ensured the Desert Vipers cruised home in 19 overs at the Dubai International Stadium. Having already sealed a playoff spot, the Vipers cemented a top-two finish with this win.

‘I don't let cricket dictate my life’, says Khawaja after 16th Test century in Galle

IANS | January 29, 2025 8:20 PM

Galle, Jan 29 (IANS) Australian opener Usman Khawaja silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, registering a superb century on a turning track in Galle during the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

International Masters League to kick off in Navi Mumbai on February 22

IANS | January 29, 2025 6:55 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) The International Masters League (IML) on Wednesday announced the schedule for its highly-anticipated inaugural season. The tournament, featuring six powerhouse teams — India, Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies — will commence on February 22.

Aus vs SL: Khawaja-Smith unbeaten centuries powers Australia to 330/2

IANS | January 29, 2025 6:18 PM

Galle, Jan 29 (IANS) Australia dominated Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle Cricket Stadium on Wednesday as opener Usman Khawaja and stand-in skipper Steve Smith scored unbeaten centuries to take the visitors 330/2 at Stumps.

Cricket

Mohinder Amarnath backs PM Modi’s 'Fit India Initiative', advocates for domestic cricket commitment

Ranji Trophy: Upendra Yadav makes 95 as Delhi trail Railways by 200 runs

Ranji Trophy: When Virat Kohli’s aura brought a party-like atmosphere at Arun Jaitley Stadium

BCCI official Rajeev Shukla, Kohli meet VP Dhankhar in New Delhi

NZ had massive feeling of belief after warm-up against SA & win over India, says Kerr

He's got heaps ahead of him: Ian Healy thinks Smith could play until he’s 40

ILT20 Season 3: Desert Vipers clinch top-two finish with dominant win over Gulf Giants

‘I don't let cricket dictate my life’, says Khawaja after 16th Test century in Galle

International Masters League to kick off in Navi Mumbai on February 22

Aus vs SL: Khawaja-Smith unbeaten centuries powers Australia to 330/2

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