'Historic occasion': Devajit Saikia hails Himanta Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Lon Saikia congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, describing the ceremony as a “historic” and “momentous occasion” attended by over one lakh people in the presence of Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and several distinguished dignitaries.

'We did not take advantage of a good start': Pakistan skipper Masood after 104-run defeat to Bangladesh

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:49 PM

Dhaka, May 12 (IANS) Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood acknowledged that his team could not take advantage of key moments after they lost to Bangladesh by 104 runs in the first Test at Mirpur. This defeat gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the series and marked their third consecutive Test win over Pakistan.

'Shan Masood should step down himself': Fans slam Pakistan captain after historic Bangladesh defeat

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:24 PM

Dhaka, May 12 (IANS) Pakistan captain Shan Masood found himself at the centre of massive social media criticism after his side suffered a crushing 104-run defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test match of the two-match series played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, near Dhaka.

‘CA should have done a better job,’ admits chief Greednberg amid growing BBL privatisation divide

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has admitted that the board failed to clearly communicate its vision for privatising the Big Bash League (BBL), as disagreements among state associations over the competition's future structure persist.

Nahid Rana's five-for inspires Bangladesh to 104-run victory over Pakistan

IANS | May 12, 2026 5:45 PM

Dhaka, May 12 (IANS) Bangladesh scripted another memorable chapter in their recent resurgence against Pakistan as pace sensation Nahid Rana produced a match-winning spell of fast bowling to seal a dramatic 104-run victory in the first Test at Mirpur on Tuesday.

Somerset's Riley Meredith to miss six T20 Blast games after Australia call-up

IANS | May 12, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Somerset's plans for the start of their T20 Blast title defence have suffered a major setback after Australia selected Riley Meredith for next month’s white-ball tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

'I am proud of the tournament we had,' says head coach Conti after India's Asian Cup campaign ends in QF

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:22 PM

Suzhou, May 12 (IANS) Tears flowed across one dugout at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium after the final whistle. Several Indian players dropped to the ground in disappointment; others stood frozen in silence, while coaches and teammates moved around trying to console one another. India had come within one match of a historic FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualification, and the pain of seeing that dream slip away was visible on every face after the 0-3 quarter-final defeat against hosts China on Monday.

'One of the greatest comebacks in IPL history': Banger backs KKR's playoffs charge

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are on course to script one of the greatest comebacks in IPL history after the three-time champions reignited their playoff hopes with a stunning turnaround in IPL 2026.

'Not using Chahal was a big mistake': Bangar on PBKS loss

IANS | May 12, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Punjab Kings (PBKS) made a crucial tactical error by not using leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal during Delhi Capitals’ successful chase of 211 in their IPL 2026 clash at Dharamsala.

NZ women fined for slow over rate in ODI series opener against England

IANS | May 12, 2026 2:59 PM

Dubai, May 12 (IANS) New Zealand have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first ODI of their ICC Women’s Championship series against England in Chester-le-Street.

Cricket

'Historic occasion': Devajit Saikia hails Himanta Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony

'We did not take advantage of a good start': Pakistan skipper Masood after 104-run defeat to Bangladesh

'Shan Masood should step down himself': Fans slam Pakistan captain after historic Bangladesh defeat

‘CA should have done a better job,’ admits chief Greednberg amid growing BBL privatisation divide

Nahid Rana's five-for inspires Bangladesh to 104-run victory over Pakistan

Somerset's Riley Meredith to miss six T20 Blast games after Australia call-up

'I am proud of the tournament we had,' says head coach Conti after India's Asian Cup campaign ends in QF

'One of the greatest comebacks in IPL history': Banger backs KKR's playoffs charge

'Not using Chahal was a big mistake': Bangar on PBKS loss

NZ women fined for slow over rate in ODI series opener against England

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