Uncapped Udara, Dinusha included in Sri Lanka Test series squad against Australia

IANS | January 24, 2025 5:33 PM

Colombo, Jan 24 (IANS) Sri Lanka has announced an 18-member squad to face Australia in the upcoming Warne-Murali Test Series, scheduled to kick off on January 29 in Galle. The two-match Test series will also serve as the final series of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. This series offers Sri Lanka a chance to climb the WTC standings, while Australia, already assured of a place in the WTC Final, will look to maintain their dominance.

Mandhana, Deepti included in women’s ODI Team of the Year led by Wolvaardt

IANS | January 24, 2025 5:10 PM

Dubai, Jan 24 (IANS) Star Indian batter Smriti Mandhana and all-rounder Deepti Sharma were included in the ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year led by South Africa batter Laura Wolvaardt. Smriti Mandhana reigned supreme in 2024, finishing as the highest run-scorer in women’s ODIs with an impressive tally of 747 runs in just 13 matches. Her year began modestly with a 29-run knock against Australia in January. However, after a six-month hiatus from ODIs, Mandhana returned to action against South Africa in blistering form.

Sports Minister felicitates Indian PD Cricket Team, assures full support to 'Divyang' athletes

IANS | January 24, 2025 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team on Friday for winning the PD Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team defeated England in the tournament final, demonstrating exceptional skill and resilience.

Not just captain, I want to be a leader: Suryakumar Yadav

IANS | January 24, 2025 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav does not want to be just a captain but a leader of the group. He reflected on his thoughts before the second T20I against England in Chennai.

ILT20 Season 3: Shanka’s late charge helps Dubai Capitals win against Gulf Giants

IANS | January 24, 2025 12:13 AM

Dubai, Jan 24 (IANS) A late blitzkrieg by Dasun Shanaka was instrumental in helping the Dubai Capitals register a comprehensive win against the Gulf Giants in the ILT20 Season 3 at the Dubai International Stadium, here on Thursday evening. The Dubai Capitals won by five wickets and eight deliveries to spare as Shanaka threw the kitchen sink at the Gulf Giants, to seal an important win.

Shardashram Vidyamandir score four-run win in Mumbai Indians Interschool Cricket

IANS | January 23, 2025 11:58 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) In a nail-biting encounter, Shardashram Vidyamandir, Dadar, edged past Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel School, Kandivli, by a narrow margin of four runs in the Mumbai Indians Interschool Cricket Super Knockout tournament played here on Thursday.

Ranji Trophy: BCA president Rakesh Tiwari lauds Ayush Loharuka as his ton revives Bihar innings

IANS | January 23, 2025 11:21 PM

Patna (Bihar), Jan 23 (IANS) The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari on Thursday lauded the gutsy knock played by 21-year-old Ayush Loharuka, who slammed a century against Uttar Pradesh in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match being played here. Loharuka scored 101, his maiden century in the First-Class season.

DCCI felicitates Team India after victory in PD Champions Trophy 2025

IANS | January 23, 2025 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) and accessibility organisation Svayam hosted a celebratory event following India’s grand victory in the recently concluded Physical Disabled Champions Trophy 2025 in Sri Lanka, here on Thursday.

Jay Shah and Sourav Ganguly join newly-formed MCC’s World Cricket Connects Advisory Board

IANS | January 23, 2025 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Jay Shah, the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), and Sourav Ganguly, the ex-India captain and former BCCI President, have joined the newly-formed World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, said the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja takes five while batters flounder on return to domestic red-ball cricket

IANS | January 23, 2025 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The sixth round of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season began with much fanfare on Thursday, with all eyes being on the Indian Test team players turning out for their respective state teams. Following the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) guidelines that made it mandatory for international cricketers to play domestic matches, Ravindra Jadeja had a day to remember on his return to Ranji Trophy by picking 5-66 and making 38 with the bat for Saurashtra on Day One of their game against Delhi.

Cricket

Uncapped Udara, Dinusha included in Sri Lanka Test series squad against Australia

Mandhana, Deepti included in women’s ODI Team of the Year led by Wolvaardt

Sports Minister felicitates Indian PD Cricket Team, assures full support to 'Divyang' athletes

Not just captain, I want to be a leader: Suryakumar Yadav

ILT20 Season 3: Shanka’s late charge helps Dubai Capitals win against Gulf Giants

Shardashram Vidyamandir score four-run win in Mumbai Indians Interschool Cricket

Ranji Trophy: BCA president Rakesh Tiwari lauds Ayush Loharuka as his ton revives Bihar innings

DCCI felicitates Team India after victory in PD Champions Trophy 2025

Jay Shah and Sourav Ganguly join newly-formed MCC’s World Cricket Connects Advisory Board

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja takes five while batters flounder on return to domestic red-ball cricket

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