Nagesh Trophy: Telangana, Gujarat dominate action on Day 4 with easy wins

IANS | December 26, 2024 8:58 PM

Hyderabad (Telangana), Dec 26 (IANS) Telangana and Gujarat secured big wins on Day 4 of the ongoing 7th edition of the Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2024-25, popularly known as the Nagesh Trophy, here on Thursday, maintaining their chances of progressing from Group D with convincing wins.

4th Test: What happens on field stays on field, says Khawaja on Kohli-Konstas altercation

IANS | December 26, 2024 7:21 PM

Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) The dramatic altercation between India's Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the fourth Test here has taken centerstage in cricket discussions. While emotions ran high both on and off the field, Australian opener Usman Khawaja, who was in the field during the incident, provided insights into what transpired and attempted to temper the controversy surrounding the heated exchange.

4th Test: I don't think anyone has treated Bumrah like this, says Shastri on Konstas's knock

IANS | December 26, 2024 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Former India coach Ravi Shastri showered high praise on Sam Konstas for his brilliant knock against India on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday, describing the Australian debutant opener's maiden half-century as an exhibition of swagger and skill reminiscent of the legendary Virender Sehwag.

South Africa leg of CT 2025 trophy tour concludes, next stop Australia

IANS | December 26, 2024 4:34 PM

Johannesburg (South Africa), Dec 26 (IANS) The trophy of ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 completed an eight-day journey through South Africa, inspiring cricket fans and generating excitement for the upcoming ninth edition of the tournament, which is scheduled to be played in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19 to March 9, 2025.

4th Test: Kohli reprimanded for shoulder bump with Konstas

IANS | December 26, 2024 4:16 PM

Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) Virat Kohli has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for causing a shoulder bump with debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test.

Pakistan will not make things easy for South Africa in Test series, says Allan Donald

IANS | December 25, 2024 11:16 PM

Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) As South Africa gear up for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, the first game of the two-match series winning which will seal them a place in the World Test Championship final, legendary pacer Allan Donald has warned the team that Pakistan would not make things easy for the hosts after getting a timely boost with their clean sweep in the ODI series.

Mohammad Abbas returns as Pakistan announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test vs South Africa

IANS | December 25, 2024 7:50 PM

Centurion, Dec 25 (IANS) Pakistan have named the 34-year-old pacer Mohammad Abbas in the playing XI for the opening Test of the two-match series against South Africa, starting December 26 at SuperSport Park. Abbas, a stalwart of Pakistan's Test setup with 90 wickets in 25 matches, last donned the whites in August 2021 against the West Indies in Kingston.

Nagesh Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra dominate action on Day 3

IANS | December 25, 2024 7:34 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 25 (IANS) Gujarat and Maharashtra secured big wins on Day 3 of the ongoing 7th edition of the Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2024-25, popularly known as the Nagesh Trophy, here on Wednesday.