Scotland, Thailand players gain big in latest T20I rankings

IANS | November 25, 2025 2:23 PM

Dubai, Nov 25 (IANS) Big gains for a host of players from Scotland and Thailand have come courtesy of strong performances at the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, with leading performers in Thailand climbing the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings.

2nd Test: South Africa stretch lead to over 500 runs at lunch

IANS | November 25, 2025 1:40 PM

Guwahati, Nov 25 (IANS) South Africa batters maintained their calm and composure on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium and extended their lead to 508 runs against India, strengthening their position in the game.

Why is Jasprit Bumrah not the captain, asks Dhanush's brother Selvaraghavan

IANS | November 25, 2025 11:46 AM

Chennai, Nov 25 (IANS) Ace director and actor Selvaraghavan, who is also the elder brother of actor Dhanush, has now wondered why Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has not been made the captain of the current test side, which, at the moment, is struggling to avoid a defeat in the second test match against South Africa in Guwahati.

Ashes: Hazlewood back in nets as Cummins prepares for pink-ball return

IANS | November 25, 2025 10:11 AM

Sydney, Nov 25 (IANS) Australia received a boost on Tuesday as Josh Hazlewood took to the nets, working towards recovery from the hamstring setback that ruled him out of the opening Ashes Test in Perth. Simultaneously, Pat Cummins was seen practising with a pink ball, progressing steadily in his bid to feature in the upcoming day-night Test at the Gabba after his back injury.

2nd Test: Ashwin raises concerns over India's ‘body language’

IANS | November 25, 2025 10:08 AM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hoped for India to stage a comeback in the second innings of the ongoing Test against South Africa, but also expressed concern over a negative result for the hosts by criticising their body language on the field.

‘His energy was infectious’: Sachin Tendulkar mourns passing of iconic actor Dharmendra

IANS | November 24, 2025 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Former India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar posted a heartfelt note mourning the death of iconic actor Dharmendra on Monday, remembering him as a towering figure whose energy was “incredibly infectious.” Tendulkar paid a moving homage to the Bollywood star, calling him a true legend whose impact transcended generations and reached audiences across the world.