Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes set to make a comeback

IANS | August 6, 2024 12:01 AM

Hong Kong, Aug 5 (IANS) The Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes, the iconic event that enthralled cricket fans from 1992 to 2017, is all set to return to action with a three-day festival in November this year. Hong Kong has a special cricket history in East Asia with the first official game of cricket being recorded in 1842. The city has punched much above its weight in the world rankings, with both the men’s and women’s teams ranked in the top twenty, among the 108 members of the International Cricket Council. (ICC).

2nd ODI: There is going to be a talk about how we bat in middle overs, says Rohit Sharma

IANS | August 4, 2024 11:34 PM

Colombo, Aug 4 (IANS) After losing to Sri Lanka by 32 runs in the second ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium, a disappointed India captain Rohit Sharma said there will be a talk in the team about how their batting fared in the middle overs. For the second time in as many games, the Indian middle-order failed to capitalise on the blazing start provided by Rohit as they crumbled in the face of turn and grip Jeffrey Vandersay got from the dry pitch, as the leg-spinner took 6-33.