Rajeev Shulka, Ashish Shelar to represent BCCI in Asian Cricket Council

IANS | March 7, 2025 9:21 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) With Jay Shah taking over as Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has nominated vice-president Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar as its representatives in the Board of Directors of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

Women's Day: Samarthanam, CABI announce coaching camp for top 29 women cricketers

IANS | March 7, 2025 8:28 PM

Bengaluru, March 7 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), under the aegis of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, has announced that it will organise a five-day coaching camp for the top 29 women cricketers who delivered outstanding performances in the Women’s National Championships over the years.

Champions Trophy: Relive key encounters between India and New Zealand ahead of summit clash

IANS | March 7, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) As India prepare to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, history looms large over this much-anticipated encounter. While India enter the contest as favourites, having secured seven consecutive ODI wins leading up to the final, their record against New Zealand in ICC tournament finals tells a different story.

WPL 2025: Deepti Sharma highlights UPW’s middle-order woes as MI dominate

IANS | March 6, 2025 11:46 PM

Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma admitted that her team’s middle-order struggles have continued to haunt them despite a strong start at the top. Following their six-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, Deepti reflected on the team’s shortcomings while also appreciating young Georgia Voll’s batting effort.

Ben Stokes in contention to assume leadership of England's white-ball team

IANS | March 6, 2025 11:35 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) England’s white-ball cricket is at a crossroads following Jos Buttler’s resignation as captain after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign. With managing director Rob Key determined to find the “best person” to take over, discussions have sparked over whether Test captain Ben Stokes could also assume leadership in ODIs.

WPL 2025: All-round Matthews propels Mumbai Indians to six-wicket win over UP Warriorz

IANS | March 6, 2025 11:13 PM

Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) Mumbai Indians secured a dominant six-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in the 16th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, courtesy of stellar performances from Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews. Kerr's brilliant five-wicket haul (5-38) and Matthews' all-round brilliance (2-25 & 68 off 46 balls) ensured Mumbai chased down the target of 151 with ease at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.