Legend 90 League: We are here to fight and conquer, says owner of new franchise, Haryana Gladiators

IANS | December 17, 2024 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Haryana Gladiators, the newest franchise in the upcoming Legend 90 League, is already exuding confidence ahead of the tournament slated to be played in February 2025 with its owners optimistic about their team’s potential to emerge as strong contenders in this innovative cricket tournament featuring a 90-ball format.

Nagesh Trophy: Odisha, U.P. dominate Day 5 action in Group C

IANS | December 17, 2024 8:47 PM

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Dec 17 (IANS) Big wins for Odisha and Uttar Pradesh on Day 5 of the ongoing 7th edition of the Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2024-25, popularly known as the Nagesh Trophy at the KT Global Ground here on Tuesday. The win helped Odisha top the standings in Group C with Madhya Pradesh placed second despite losing their match on Tuesday. A total of five teams from Group C are battling for glory at the ongoing Nagesh Trophy, which started on December 13.

Focus is on grassroots cricket, infrastructure development, says Rohan Jaitley after his re-election

IANS | December 17, 2024 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley secured his second term in office, reaffirming the members' confidence in his leadership with an "absolute mandate". A day after his re-election, Jaitley, who defeated former Indian cricketer and sitting Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad, pledged to prioritise promoting grassroots-level cricket and pursue significant infrastructural developments in his next tenure.

‘He is a great student of the game’: Kohli's childhood coach backs batting great to regain form

IANS | December 17, 2024 7:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India's top batter Virat Kohli has struggled in the second and third Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series despite scoring an unbeaten century in the first match at Perth. The Delhi-born batter’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has backed him to adapt and bounce back to form, like he has done many times before.

Lanka T10 Super League: Kusal Mendis' batting masterclass helps Jaffna Titans pick another win

IANS | December 17, 2024 6:30 PM

Kandy (Sri Lanka), Dec 17 (IANS) Kusal Mendis struck an unbeaten 79 off 23 balls as Jaffna Titans continued their domination of the inaugural Lanka T10 Super League with another scintillating win, beating Colombo Jaguars by nine wickets at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.

Laura Wolvaardt reprimanded for breach of ICC Code of Conduct

IANS | December 17, 2024 5:37 PM

Dubai, Dec 17 (IANS) South Africa captain, Laura Wolvaardt, has been reprimanded for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ongoing Test match against England in Bloemfontein and has been penalised with one demerit point. "Wolvaardt was found guilty of violating Article 2.8 of the Code, which concerns showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an International Match," the ICC said in a statement.

'She paid no heed to naysayers', says Dharavi girl's mother after Simran Shaikh bags WPL mega-deal

IANS | December 17, 2024 4:33 PM

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Mumbai batter Simran Shaikh, daughter of an electrician from Asia's biggest slum, Dharavi, made a mark for herself when she bagged a whopping Rs 1.9 crore deal from the Gujarat Giants in the mini-auction ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025.

Akash-Bumrah’s fightback can propel belief into India’s top order: Vettori

IANS | December 17, 2024 3:19 PM

Brisbane, Dec 17 (IANS) In an unexpected turn of events, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep put on an unbeaten 39-run partnership to foil Australia’s hopes of enforcing a follow-on on Day 4 of the Third Test at The Gabba.

3rd Test: Akash-Bumrah salvage follow-on for India on rain-hit Day 4

IANS | December 17, 2024 2:22 PM

Brisbane, Dec 17 (IANS) The entertaining partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep for the 10th wicket stole the show on Day 4 as the duo saved India from follow-on and guided the side to 252/9 in 74.5 overs at stumps in the third Test against Australia on Tuesday.

BGT: Hazlewood likely to be out for series as scans confirm calf strain (Ld)

IANS | December 17, 2024 1:21 PM

Brisbane, Dec 17 (IANS) Australia suffered a major injury blow as the experienced seamer Josh Hazlewood is likely to be ruled out of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India after the scans confirmed he had strained his right calf.

Cricket

Legend 90 League: We are here to fight and conquer, says owner of new franchise, Haryana Gladiators

Nagesh Trophy: Odisha, U.P. dominate Day 5 action in Group C

Focus is on grassroots cricket, infrastructure development, says Rohan Jaitley after his re-election

‘He is a great student of the game’: Kohli's childhood coach backs batting great to regain form

Lanka T10 Super League: Kusal Mendis' batting masterclass helps Jaffna Titans pick another win

Laura Wolvaardt reprimanded for breach of ICC Code of Conduct

'She paid no heed to naysayers', says Dharavi girl's mother after Simran Shaikh bags WPL mega-deal

Akash-Bumrah’s fightback can propel belief into India’s top order: Vettori

3rd Test: Akash-Bumrah salvage follow-on for India on rain-hit Day 4

BGT: Hazlewood likely to be out for series as scans confirm calf strain (Ld)

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