Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by eight runs to stay alive in tournament

IANS | September 17, 2025 12:33 AM

Abu Dhabi, Sep 17 (IANS) A fighting half-century by Tanzid Hasan and superb bowling by Mustafizur Rahman took centre stage as Bangladesh players held their nerves to beat Afghanistan by eight runs in a Group B encounter of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

West Indies recall Chanderpaul, Athanaze; add rookie spinner for two-Test series in India

IANS | September 16, 2025 10:49 PM

St. John's (Antigua), Sep 16 (IANS) Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze are back as Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced a 15-member touring squad for the two-Test series against India, with matches in Ahmedabad and Delhi from October 2-14. The series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship and will be the first away fixture for the Test team in the new cycle and the first Test tour of India since 2018.

Konstas, Kellaway shine as Australia 'A' post 337/5 vs India 'A' on Day 1

IANS | September 16, 2025 7:04 PM

Lucknow, Sep 16 (IANS) Opener Sam Konstas struck a superb hundred as Australia A made a strong stand, reaching 337/5 in 73 overs against India A on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first unofficial four-day test at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday.