Ian Healy joins growing calls for Konstas to return from Sri Lanka Tour

IANS | February 4, 2025 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Australian cricket great Ian Healy has also weighed in, backing the calls for sending Sam Konstas back home from the Sri Lanka tour so that the youngster can play some important Sheffield Shield matches ahead of the World Test Championship later this year.

ILT20 Season 3: Qais, Naib lead Dubai Capitals to dominant win over Desert Vipers

IANS | February 4, 2025 12:56 AM

Sharjah, Feb 4 (IANS) The Dubai Capitals were unstoppable as they outshone the Desert Vipers with the ball and bat to cruise to a massive nine-wicket win in the final group game of the ILT20 Season 3 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, finishing in second position in the table. Qais Ahmad was incredible for the Capitals as he finished with a stunning spell of 4 for 25, while Gulbadin Naib lived up to his billing as one of the best allrounders by striking a brilliant unbeaten 55.

RPSG Group secures stake in Manchester Originals: Report

IANS | February 3, 2025 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Lancashire Cricket Club has successfully partnered with Sanjiv Goenka’s RPSG Group to run Manchester Originals as a joint venture, with the IPL powerhouse winning the bid for a stake in the Hundred franchise.

Nagesh Trophy 2025: Karnataka, AP, Odisha, Delhi win on first day of Super 8 stage

IANS | February 3, 2025 7:16 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 3 (IANS) Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Delhi delivered high-intensity cricket to secure important wins on the first day of the Super 8 stage of the Nagesh Trophy 2024-25, which commenced here on Monday, setting the stage for an electrifying contest among India’s top eight blind cricket teams.

Annabel Sutherland and Travis Head win top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

IANS | February 3, 2025 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) All-rounder Annabel Sutherland and left-handed opener Travis Head have clinched top honours at the Australian Cricket Awards in Melbourne by winning the Belinda Clark Award and Allan Border Medal respectively on Monday. Annabel got 168 votes ahead of runner-up Ashleigh Gardner (143) and third-placed Beth Mooney (115) to win the Belinda Clark Award for the first time.