Champions Trophy: Reiffel, Illingworth named on-field umpires for India-Pakistan game

IANS | February 10, 2025 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth have been appointed as on-field umpires for the highly-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the 2025 Champions Trophy, the International Cricket Council (ICC) informed on Monday. For the India-Pakistan game to be held on February 23 at the Dubai International Stadium, Michael Gough will be TV umpire, while Adrian Holdstock is the fourth umpire and David Boon will assume charge as the Match Referee.

WPL 2025: A lot of focus in MI’s training has been around match scenarios, says Edwards

IANS | February 10, 2025 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Charlotte Edwards, the head coach of Mumbi Indians Women who won the inaugural edition of Women’s Premier League (WPL), said the coaching staff has put a lot of emphasis into getting players trained for various match scenarios they will encounter in the upcoming season of the tournament starting on February 14.

Simmons wants Bangladesh to get into a '50-over mentality' for Champions Trophy

IANS | February 10, 2025 5:17 PM

Dhaka, Feb 10 (IANS) Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has asserted that his team needs to switch to a 50-over mindset for the ICC Champions Trophy. The teams participating in the eight-team competition are playing the bilateral ODI series to prepare for the marquee tournament. On the other hand, Bangladesh are heading into the tournament after participating in the Bangladesh Premier League, the country's sole franchise-based T20 competition.

Indian team urges people to join 'Donate Organs, Save Lives' campaign ahead of Ahmedabad ODI

IANS | February 10, 2025 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Ahead of the third ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, the Indian team players including former captain Virat Kohli urged people to join the 'Donate Organs, Save Lives' campaign and pledge for organ donation.

Matthew Breetzke posts highest individual ODI score on debut vs NZ

IANS | February 10, 2025 2:51 PM

Lahore, Feb 10 (IANS) South African opener Matthew Breetzke etched his name into the record books by becoming the first batter to score 150 runs on ODI debut in second match of the ongoing tri-series against New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.

WPL 2025: Harmanpreet’s role has to be significant in MI regaining first season glory, says Aakash Chopra

IANS | February 10, 2025 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership abilities will be of great significance in Mumbai Indians (MI) reclaiming their first-season glory during the upcoming WPL 2025 season, starting on February 14.

Smith credits Gabba ton against India as a light bulb moment behind Test resurgence

IANS | February 9, 2025 7:13 PM

Galle, Feb 9 (IANS) From the time Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith ended his 18-month Test century drought with a classy 101 on the day of the third Test against at the Gabba, Brisbane, he has gone on to reach three figures in three of his next four matches.

WPL 2025: I'm sure we'll get our hands on the trophy, says DC's Jemimah Rodrigues

IANS | February 9, 2025 2:48 PM

Pune, Feb 9 (IANS) With the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 approaching, preparations are in full swing for the Delhi Capitals as they look to go one step further this year after finishing as runners-up in back-to-back seasons.

Floodlights in Lahore blamed as Rachin Ravindra suffers head injury in tri-series match

IANS | February 9, 2025 12:49 AM

Lahore, Feb 9 (IANS) New Zealand batter Ravindra was forced out from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball attempting a catch in the 38th over of their match against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series. The poor quality of floodlights at the Gaddafi Stadium is being blamed for the scary injury that could impact Ravindra's participation in the event.

Legend 90 League: Peter Trego, Rishi Dhawan set up big win for Chattisgarh Warriors

IANS | February 8, 2025 9:53 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 8 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Warriors continued their dominant run in the Legend 90 League with a resounding 63-run victory over Dubai Giants at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

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Champions Trophy: Reiffel, Illingworth named on-field umpires for India-Pakistan game

WPL 2025: A lot of focus in MI’s training has been around match scenarios, says Edwards

Simmons wants Bangladesh to get into a '50-over mentality' for Champions Trophy

Indian team urges people to join 'Donate Organs, Save Lives' campaign ahead of Ahmedabad ODI

Matthew Breetzke posts highest individual ODI score on debut vs NZ

WPL 2025: Harmanpreet’s role has to be significant in MI regaining first season glory, says Aakash Chopra

Smith credits Gabba ton against India as a light bulb moment behind Test resurgence

WPL 2025: I'm sure we'll get our hands on the trophy, says DC's Jemimah Rodrigues

Floodlights in Lahore blamed as Rachin Ravindra suffers head injury in tri-series match

Legend 90 League: Peter Trego, Rishi Dhawan set up big win for Chattisgarh Warriors

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