Jonty Rhodes backs Kohli, Rohit, says laying blame of BGT defeat on two people is harsh

IANS | January 11, 2025 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Indian top order batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have borne a majority of the brunt for India’s 1-3 defeat in the recently-concluded 2024/25 Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. However, former South African great Jonty Rhodes has backed the duo, claiming that India’s two series victory in Australia have resulted in the fans forgetting the conditions are tough in Down Under.

Pakistan recall spinners Sajid, and Abrar for West Indies Tests

IANS | January 11, 2025 6:01 PM

Lahore, Jan 11 (IANS) Pakistan have recalled the spin duo of Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed for the upcoming two-match home Test series against West Indies, to be played in Multan from January 17. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made seven changes in the squad that toured South Africa and faced a 0-2 whitewash in the Test series.

Australia going to be really tough for us to beat in ODIs, says Knight

IANS | January 11, 2025 3:51 PM

Sydney, Jan 11 (IANS) Ahead of the first ODI against Australia, England captain Heather Knight said it will be "really tough" to beat the world champions in the 50-over format.

Lyon declares himself '100 per cent fit' for Sri Lanka tour

IANS | January 11, 2025 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has confirmed his full fitness ahead of Australia’s two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, which begins on January 29. Despite battling a sore hip during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Lyon assured fans and selectors that he is "100 per cent fit" and ready for the challenging conditions in Sri Lanka.

SA20: Super Giants edge out Capitals in thrilling last-ball finish

IANS | January 11, 2025 10:44 AM

Durban, Jan 11 (IANS) Durban Super Giants secured a nail-biting last-ball victory, edging out Pretoria Capitals by just two runs in a thrilling SA20 season 3 match at Kingsmead.

Captain and selection committee asked me to stay, but I listened my heart: Tamim Iqbal on retirement

IANS | January 11, 2025 10:32 AM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Former Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal revealed that current captain Najmul Hasan Shanto and the selection committee asked him to return to the team but the 35-year-old listen to his heart to retire from the international cricket.

Greg Chappell lauds England’s young team to dominate Australia in Ashes

IANS | January 11, 2025 9:47 AM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell, delved into England’s meteoric rise under the transformative leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, contrasting it with the stagnation and structural challenges facing Australian cricket ahead of next Ashes series.

Deaf Delhi Bulls crowned champions of IDCA 2nd T10 Women’s Deaf Premier League

IANS | January 10, 2025 9:47 PM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) The action-packed second edition of the T10 Women’s Deaf Premier League, organised by the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), concluded on a high note with the Deaf Delhi Bulls triumphing over the Deaf Hyderabad Eagles to claim the title.

Big confidence booster: Punjab Kings' Suryansh Shedge banks on SMAT experience to excel in IPL

IANS | January 10, 2025 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Banking on the confidence of the match-winning knock against Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) final that led Mumbai to their second title, Suryansh Shedge is gearing up to play the same role for Punjab Kings in the upcoming 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Shedge, who played an unbeaten knock of 36 off 15 balls studded with three sixes and as many fours in the SMAT final, was acquired by Punjab Kings for Rs 30 lakh in November's mega auction in Jeddah.

1st ODI: Skipper Mandhana scripts history in India-W’s six-wicket win over Ireland-W

IANS | January 10, 2025 7:05 PM

Rajkot, Jan 10 (IANS) Superb batting by the top order helped India Women defeat Ireland Women by six wickets in the first of three One-day Internationals at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday. Pratika Rawal (89) and Tejal Hasabnis (53 not out) combined for a 116-run partnership to take India to 241/4 and help the hosts overhaul the visitors' score of 238/7 in 50 overs and win the match with 93 balls to spare.

Cricket

Jonty Rhodes backs Kohli, Rohit, says laying blame of BGT defeat on two people is harsh

Pakistan recall spinners Sajid, and Abrar for West Indies Tests

Australia going to be really tough for us to beat in ODIs, says Knight

Lyon declares himself '100 per cent fit' for Sri Lanka tour

SA20: Super Giants edge out Capitals in thrilling last-ball finish

Captain and selection committee asked me to stay, but I listened my heart: Tamim Iqbal on retirement

Greg Chappell lauds England’s young team to dominate Australia in Ashes

Deaf Delhi Bulls crowned champions of IDCA 2nd T10 Women’s Deaf Premier League

Big confidence booster: Punjab Kings' Suryansh Shedge banks on SMAT experience to excel in IPL

1st ODI: Skipper Mandhana scripts history in India-W’s six-wicket win over Ireland-W

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