Chattogram, Oct 30 (IANS) All-rounder Wiaan Mulder struck a fine hundred and in the process helped South Africa equal a unique record -- three batters scoring their maiden Test hundreds for the first time in the same Test in 75 years -- as the visitors tightened their grip on the second Test against Bangladesh here on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Indian batter may have succumbed to the guiles of New Zealand left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, who claimed 13 wickets for 157 runs in the second Test of the series at Pune but India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said saying that the Indian batters have forgotten the art of playing spin bowling is "very harsh".
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Former India cricketer and former women's coach WV Raman reminisced about identifying Virat Kohli’s potential during his U19 days, revealing that he had predicted Kohli would not only play for India but also go on to lead the national team.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) In a thrilling week for domestic cricket, Madhya Pradesh's Rajat Patidar stunned fans with a lightning-fast century, the fifth quickest in Ranji Trophy history. Delhi and Baroda registered massive victories while defending champion Mumbai were held to draw by Tripura. Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar reignited his domestic cricket season in stunning fashion, blasting the fifth-fastest century in Ranji Trophy history in just 68 balls during the draw against Haryana.
Ahmedabad, Oct 29 (IANS) Opener Smriti Mandhana made history by scoring her eighth hundred, the most by an Indian in Women's ODIs as India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the third and final ODI to win the three-match series 2-1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Concerns arose when the BCCI announced on October 25 that speedster Mayank Yadav, who made his international debut in the T20Is against Bangladesh, would miss India’s four-match series against South Africa scheduled from November 8-15, due to injury.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Delhi earned a dominant 10-wicket victory over Assam on Tuesday in the third round of the Ranji Trophy, marking their first outright win of the 2024-25 season. The victory came with a bonus point, secured by openers Sanat Sangwan and Gagan Vats as they comfortably chased down the target of 59 runs without losing a wicket.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) After the dominating performance throughout the season that led to their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title earlier this year, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will have the daunting task upfront of choosing their six retentions ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The side led by Shreyas Iyer finished at the top of the standings with nine wins in 14 games in the league stage and went on to outclass Sunrisers Hyderabad in the summit clash.
Dhaka, Oct 29 (IANS) Former South Africa head coach Mickey Authur has been appointed as coach of Rangpur Riders and will lead the side in the Global Super League which starts on November 26. He will also manage the Rangpur side in the Bangladesh Premier League. The 56-year-old Arthur, who has vast coaching experience having also managed the Pakistan and Sri Lanka senior men's teams for many years, has also been associated with many T20 franchises all around the World.
Chittagong, Oct 28 (IANS) Jaker Ali has been ruled out of Bangladesh's second Test against South Africa with a concussion, which he suffered during training at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday. He has been replaced by Mahidul Islam Ankon in the squad.
