LLC 2024: De Silva, Pawan Negi star in Southern Superstars’ first win

IANS | September 24, 2024 12:06 AM

Jodhpur, Sep 24 (IANS) A vital innings by Chathuranga de Silva with the bat and an economical spell by Pawan Negi helped Southern Superstars defeat Gujarat Greats by 26 runs to register their first win in the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024 at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium here on Monday.

Former Worcestershire cricketer Alex Hepburn receives 10-year suspension

IANS | September 23, 2024 4:50 PM

London, Sep 23 (IANS) The Independent Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) has suspended former Worcestershire cricketer Alex Hepburn, from all forms of cricket for 10 years. The suspension follows Hepburn’s criminal conviction in 2019 and his involvement in an offensive WhatsApp group during his time as a professional cricketer.

Zim Afro T10: Zazai, Raza help Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers beat Durban Wolves by 8 wickets

IANS | September 21, 2024 10:54 PM

Harare, Sep 21 (IANS) Hazratullah Zazai and Sikandar Raza did the star turn as Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers outplayed Durban Wolves in the opening match of the second edition of the Zim Afro T10, which kicked off on Saturday. There were a total of 12 sixes hit in less than 20 overs, as Zazai and Raza ensured the Tigers finished the day with an 8-wicket win at the Harare Sports Club.

1st Test: I’ve seen him work so hard for this, Gill praises Pant after stellar Test comeback

IANS | September 21, 2024 9:25 PM

Chennai, Sep 21 (IANS) Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 119 runs saw India gain the upper hand in the first Test match between India and Bangladesh on Day 3 at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday. Alongside Gill, Rishab Pant, who made his comeback to Test cricket in the series, stitched a 167-run partnership which helped the hosts declare with a lead of 515 runs.

LLC Season 3: India Capitals start campaign with nail-biting win over Toyam Hyderabad

IANS | September 21, 2024 8:37 PM

Jodhpur, Sep 21 (IANS) India Capitals began their Legends League Cricket (LLC) Season 3 campaign with a thrilling one-run victory over Toyam Hyderabad at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium here on Saturday. After setting a challenging target of 186, thanks to a 60-run knock by Ben Dunk and late hitting by Ashley Nurse and Colin de Grandhomme, the Capitals successfully defended their total with a disciplined bowling performance.

1st Test: Pant, Gill and Ashwin ensure another day of domination for India (ld)

IANS | September 21, 2024 6:01 PM

Chennai, Sep 21 (IANS) Rishabh Pant brought up a soul-stirring sixth Test century on his comeback to the format, while Shubman Gill hit an elegant fifth Test hundred, and Ravichandran Ashwin picked three wickets to ensure another day of domination for India in the first Test at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.