February 16, 2026 2:47 AM हिंदी

Cricket

Sri Lanka bowled out for 42 by South Africa, slump to their lowest score in Test cricket

IANS | November 28, 2024 7:24 PM

Durban, Nov 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka have recorded their lowest total in Test cricket after being bowled out for just 42 by South Africa in their ongoing series-opening game at Kingsmead on Thursday. Sri Lanka’s 42 all out came in only 13.5 overs, and easily went past their previous lowest Test total of 71, which came against Pakistan in Kandy in 1994. It is also the ninth lowest Test total overall. Fast-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen was the main wrecker-in-chief by picking a career-best haul of 7-13 in 6.5 overs.

Punjab Kings have brought some of the best young Indian talent, says Ricky Ponting

IANS | November 28, 2024 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah saw plenty of uncapped Indian players who earned good deals after being star performers in their respective state-based T20 leagues. Punjab Kings was amongst those sides who heavily invested in some of them – like opener Priyansh Arya, who was bought for INR 3.8 crore, shone bright in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) by amassing 608 runs in 10 innings with a whopping strike rate of 198.69 and made headlines for hitting six sixes in an over en route to making a blazing century.

Champions Trophy can't happen without India, right decision by govt not to travel to Pakistan: Aakash Chopra

IANS | November 28, 2024 5:14 PM

Jaipur, Nov 28 (IANS) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said that next year's Champions Trophy, scheduled to be played in Pakistan, can't happen without India's participation in the tournament. He further backed the Indian government's decision not to send the national cricket team to Pakistan due to security and political tensions between the neighbours.

Abu Dhabi T10: Ajman Bolts ride Alex Hales' knock to beat Bangla Tigers by 31 runs

IANS | November 27, 2024 8:57 PM

Abu Dhabi, Nov 27 (IANS) An unbeaten 75 by Alex Hales helped Ajman Bolts register a stunning win against Bangla Tigers by 31 runs in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament being played at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Batting first, Ajman Bolts rode on an emphatic knock by England's aggressive batter Alex Hales to put up 133/1 in 10 overs. Hales struck an unbeaten 75 off 30, a knock that included six maximums and as many fours.

India announce U19 women’s squads for triangular series against South Africa U19

IANS | November 27, 2024 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Women’s Selection Committee has picked India Women’s U19 A and B squads that will be part of the triangular series also featuring the South Africa U19 team on Wednesday. The triangular series between India U19-A, B, and South Africa U19 will act as preparation ahead of the upcoming Women’s U19 Asia Cup.

Uma Chetry replaces injured Yastika Bhatia for ODI series in Australia

IANS | November 27, 2024 8:12 PM

Mumbai, Nov 27 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the three-match women's One-day International (ODI) series against Australia Down Under because of a wrist injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed on Wednesday. The BCCI informed that Uma Chetry has been called in as a replacement for the entire series.

LATEST NEWS

Ashwini Vaishnaw counters Rahul Gandhi over India-US deal, says he neither understands trade nor technology

Ashwini Vaishnaw counters Rahul Gandhi over India-US deal, says he neither understands trade nor technology

The Power-play was where India took the game away from Pakistan, says Sachin Tendulkar after their 61 victory in a Group A clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday. Photo credit: IANS

T20 WC: The Power-play was where India took the game away from Pakistan, says Tendulkar

Ajay Devgn, Mammootty, Anil Kapoor congratulate team India for their crushing victory against Pakistan

Ajay Devgn, Mammootty, Anil Kapoor congratulate team India for their crushing victory against Pakistan

PM Modi to launch development projects worth Rs 23,500 crore in Rajasthan

PM Modi to launch development projects worth Rs 23,500 crore in Rajasthan

Acharya Prashant stages Mahashivratri theatre event blending spirituality and philosophy

Acharya Prashant stages Mahashivratri theatre event blending spirituality and philosophy

HM Shah hails Team India for thrashing Pakistan in T20 World Cup

HM Shah hails Team India for thrashing Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Ishan amazingly took the responsibility after being 0-1 down, says Suryakumar Yadav after India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Photo credit: IANS

T20 WC: Ishan amazingly took the responsibility after being 0-1 down, says Suryakumar

‘Well played Team India’: Home Minister Amit Shah leads congratulatory messages after 61-run win over Pakistan in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo on Sunday. Photo credit: IANS

‘Well played Team India’: Home Minister Amit Shah leads congratulatory messages after 61-run win over Pakistan

T20 WC: Kishan credits simplicity, off-side game for match-winning 77 against Pakistan

T20 WC: Kishan credits simplicity, off-side game for match-winning 77 against Pakistan

Ishan Kishan’s 77, bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs in a Group A clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Photo credit: IANS

T20 WC: Ishan Kishan’s 77, bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs (2nd ld)