DPL 2025: Anuj Rawat sets sights on title defence and six-hitting crown

Ankit Bisht | August 18, 2025 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) East Delhi Riders' captain Anuj Rawat is upbeat about adding a second consecutive Delhi Premier League (DPL) title to their kitty while expressing his desire to finish as the highest six-hitter in the tournament. Anuj is leading the most sixes chart with 17 maximums to his name in six innings. He is also the second-highest run-getter for the side with 232 runs at an average of 46.40 and a stupendous strike rate of 184.13.

WDPL 2025: Nidhi Mahto’s five-for powers Central Delhi Queens to a big win against East Delhi Riders

IANS | August 18, 2025 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) A brilliant spell of bowling by Nidhi Mahto set the stage for a commanding victory for Central Delhi Queens over East Delhi Riders in their Women’s Delhi Premier League clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Monday.

Duleep Trophy: Ishan Kishan and Akash Deep to miss East Zone’s quarterfinals clash

IANS | August 18, 2025 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) India pacer Akash Deep and wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan have been ruled out of East Zone’s Duleep Trophy quarterfinals against North Zone as both continue to recover from their respective injuries.

South Africa add Maphaka to ODI squad as Brevis primed to make debut against Australia

IANS | August 18, 2025 11:57 AM

Cairns, Aug 18 (IANS) South Africa have added teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka to their ODI squad for the three-match series against Australia starting on Tuesday in Cairns and are also poised to hand a 50-over international debut to in-form batter Dewald Brevis.

'Don't believe everything you read': Glasner hands start to Eze and Guehi despite exit rumours

IANS | August 17, 2025 6:22 PM

London, Aug 17 (IANS) Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner said there would be no reason not to start duo Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze despite both players being expected to leave this summer.

Historic Buchi Babu tournament finds new relevance in state units chasing red-ball readiness

Niharika Raina | August 17, 2025 6:05 PM

Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) A couple of months still remain before the Ranji Trophy gets underway, and the All India Buchi Babu Invitational tournament, set to begin in Chennai on Monday and run till September 9, will once again serve as the appetiser that state units eagerly seek to get into red-ball groove.

Pretty clear at the moment on where that sits, says Carey on Inglis keeping in ODIs

IANS | August 17, 2025 3:24 PM

Cairns, Aug 17 (IANS) Australia’s Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey said he is enjoying his refreshed role as a specialist batter in the ODI side and has no interest in reclaiming the gloves from incumbent Josh Inglis.

He shaped Australian cricket, inspired the global game: Jay Shah pays tribute to Bob Simpson

IANS | August 17, 2025 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) ICC chairman Jay Shah has mourned the passing of former Australia captain Bob Simpson, praising his immense contributions to the game and stating that he will be remembered as a true legend of cricket.

Healy’s ton steers Aus A to thumping consolation victory over India A

IANS | August 17, 2025 2:44 PM

Brisbane, Aug 17 (IANS) A blistering century from Alyssa Healy steered Australia A to a thumping nine-wicket consolation win over India A in the third one-day clash at Ian Healy Oval on Sunday.

'The matter gets closed there': Ashwin reacts to CSK's statement on Brevis' signing

IANS | August 17, 2025 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has issued a clarification of his claims that the five-time IPL winners may have paid more than the stipulated amount to acquire the South Africa rising star Dewald Brevis, after CSK released a statement on the replacement signing of Brevis in IPL 2025.

Cricket

DPL 2025: Anuj Rawat sets sights on title defence and six-hitting crown

WDPL 2025: Nidhi Mahto’s five-for powers Central Delhi Queens to a big win against East Delhi Riders

Duleep Trophy: Ishan Kishan and Akash Deep to miss East Zone’s quarterfinals clash

South Africa add Maphaka to ODI squad as Brevis primed to make debut against Australia

'Don't believe everything you read': Glasner hands start to Eze and Guehi despite exit rumours

Historic Buchi Babu tournament finds new relevance in state units chasing red-ball readiness

Pretty clear at the moment on where that sits, says Carey on Inglis keeping in ODIs

He shaped Australian cricket, inspired the global game: Jay Shah pays tribute to Bob Simpson

Healy’s ton steers Aus A to thumping consolation victory over India A

'The matter gets closed there': Ashwin reacts to CSK's statement on Brevis' signing

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