Afghanistan make history, beat South Africa in second ODI to win three-match series

IANS | September 21, 2024 1:36 AM

Sharjah, Sep 21 (IANS) A superb five-wicket haul by spinner Rashid Khan helped Afghanistan make history on Friday by registering their first ODI series triumph against South Africa with a sensational 177-run victory in the second match of the three-match series here. The 177-run victory is Afghanistan's biggest victory by runs in ODI, bettering the previous best of 154-run win against Zimbabwe.

Hardik Pandya may return for Mushtaq Ali Trophy; likely to play Ranji too (Ld)

IANS | September 20, 2024 10:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) With a big tour of Australia on the horizon, India's white-ball expert Hardik Pandya is planning to return to action after a break with an appearance in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to gear up for the white-ball part of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. However, sources told IANS that the India all-rounder also wants to play Ranji Trophy for his state, signalling a return to red-ball cricket and the hope of playing Test cricket again.

UPL 2024: Unstoppable USN Indians storm into the final

IANS | September 20, 2024 9:26 PM

Dehradun, Sep 20 (IANS) The highly-anticipated Friday showdown delivered an exhilarating contest here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, with USN Indians narrowly defeating Dehradun Warriors by just five runs to secure a direct spot in the final of the Uttarakhand Premier League 2024.

LLC 2024: Konark Suryas Odisha unveils striking new jersey kit for new season

IANS | September 20, 2024 6:36 PM

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Sep 20 (IANS) Konark Suryas Odisha have launched their jersey kit for the upcoming 2024 Legends League Cricket (LLC) season. The new design captures the essence of Odisha's rich heritage and the dynamic spirit of the team, blending vibrant orange with bold blue for a truly iconic look.

Politics is more challenging, says cricketer-turned-politician Manoj Tiwary

IANS | September 20, 2024 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) West Bengal Youth Services and Sports Minister and former cricketer Manoj Tiwary feels that politics is more challenging than playing cricket. The cricketer-turned-politician joined Mamata Banerjee's All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) before West Bengal's legislative assembly election in 2021.