India to take part in Physical Disabled Cricket Champions Trophy 2025

IANS | December 25, 2024 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The Disabled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) on Wednesday announced India’s participation in the Physical Disabled Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 set to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from January 12 to January 21, 2025. This prestigious event will see cricketing giants from India, England, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

BGT 2024-25: Gavaskar backs Nitish Reddy as India ponder bold changes for Boxing Day Test

IANS | December 25, 2024 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) As the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy reaches a critical juncture with the series tied 1-1, Team India faces significant selection dilemmas ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The aftermath of the third Test at the Gabba, which ended in a hard-fought draw, has triggered a wave of planned and speculative changes, with legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar weighing in on the decisions the Indian team management must make.

ICC Rankings: Bumrah equals Ashwin’s record of highest-rated Indian Test bowler

IANS | December 25, 2024 2:26 PM

Dubai, Dec 25 (IANS) India’s spearhead pacer Jasprit Bumrah has solidified his top spot in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings after his phenomenal performance in Brisbane. Bumrah’s nine-wicket haul for 94 runs in the rain-marred third Test against Australia earned him 14 additional rating points, taking his total to a career-high 904.

Gujarat Giants coaches Klinger, Tambe visit Adani Sportsline Cricket Academy

IANS | December 24, 2024 4:38 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 24 (IANS) The head coach of Gujarat Giants, Michael Klinger, and bowling coach Pravin Tambe visited Adani Sportsline Cricket Academy at Shantigram recently. It was their first visit to the academy and the coaches spent a few hours interacting with young cricketers and watching them in action.

Mandhana moves closer to top spot in ODI, T20I rankings

IANS | December 24, 2024 2:14 PM

Dubai, Dec 24 (IANS) India batter Smriti Mandhana has moved closer to the top spot in both the T20I and ODI batting rankings as the left-hander sits in second place in both categories after strong performances against the West Indies in the white-ball formats.