IPL 2025 Auction: Aim is to make Punjab Kings one of the powerhouses, says head coach Ricky Ponting

IANS | November 24, 2024 1:56 PM

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Nov 24 (IANS) Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting said he aims to make the franchise one of the powerhouses in the 10-team tournament. Punjab Kings have retained the uncapped duo of wicketkeeper-opener Prabhsimran Singh and middle-order batter Shashank Singh. They enter the auction with a purse of INR 110.5 crore, which is the biggest amongst all ten IPL teams.

Jordan Cox ruled out of England's Test series in New Zealand due to a broken thumb

IANS | November 24, 2024 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox has been ruled out of England men’s upcoming Test series in New Zealand due to a broken thumb, with the side adding that his replacement will be announced in due course. Cox, who has played ODIs and T20Is for England previously, was poised to make his Test debut in the series opener at Hagley Oval in Christchurch next week as a stand-in for Jamie Smith, who is on paternity leave.

BGT 2024-25: Jaiswal hits 161, Kohli unbeaten on 40 as India extends lead to 405

IANS | November 24, 2024 1:09 PM

Perth, Nov 24 (IANS) Yashasvi Jaiswal’s terrific knock came to an end on 161 while Virat Kohli stopped a mini-collapse by being unbeaten on 40 as India extended their lead to 405 after reaching 359/5 in 110 overs at tea on Day Three of the first Test against Australia at the Perth Stadium here on Sunday.

Pakistan pick three debutants for the ODI series opener in Zimbabwe

IANS | November 24, 2024 12:47 PM

Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Nov 24 (IANS) Pakistan have picked three debutants for the first match of their three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, giving their maiden caps to Haseebullah Khan, Aamir Jamal, and Faisal Akram at the Queens Sports Club here on Sunday.

Abu Dhabi T10: Johnson Charles unleashes firepower ahead of IPL auction, says focus remains on T10

IANS | November 24, 2024 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Johnson Charles, who smashed a fiery half-century for Northern Warriors against Chennai Brave Jaguars in Abu Dhabi T10, said his focus remains on the shortest format of the game despite unleashing the full range of his firepower ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction.

BGT 2024-25: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant 141 not out pushes India’s lead to 321

IANS | November 24, 2024 10:27 AM

Perth, Nov 24 (IANS) Yashasvi Jaiswal led a ruthless Indian batting assault on Australia's tiring bowlers by smashing a brilliant 141 not out as the visitors swelled their lead to 321 runs after reaching 275/1 at lunch on Day Three of the first Test at Perth Stadium here on Sunday.

1st Test: Justin Greaves' maiden ton puts West Indies on top against Bangladesh

IANS | November 24, 2024 10:09 AM

North Sound (Antigua), Nov 24 (IANS) Justin Greaves scored his maiden unbeaten Test hundred to help the West Indies reach a dominant position on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here. Greaves came good with the bat in his first Test match on Saturday to reach the three-figure mark in a patient knock after teammates Mikyle Louis (97) and Alick Athanaze (90) had both missed their centuries in superb batting display by the hosts.

Athiya Shetty lauds husband KL Rahul: The one who never gives up, never backs down

IANS | November 24, 2024 9:48 AM

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) After Team India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul broke records with an unbeaten opening partnership of 201 runs during the first Test of the 2024 against Australia, the latter’s wife and actress Athiya Shetty heaped praise on her husband.

NZ opener Plimmer ruled out for rest of the year due to a bone stress reaction in groin

IANS | November 24, 2024 9:22 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) New Zealand women’s opener Georgia Plimmer has been ruled out of competitive cricketing action for the remainder of the year after sustaining a bone stress reaction in her groin.

IPL 2025 Auction: RCB’s strategic plans: Insights, retentions, and mega goals

IANS | November 23, 2024 9:34 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 23 (IANS) Still to win a title in the league, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are gearing up to make some strategic moves at the two-day Mega Auction for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday and Monday.

Cricket

IPL 2025 Auction: Aim is to make Punjab Kings one of the powerhouses, says head coach Ricky Ponting

Jordan Cox ruled out of England's Test series in New Zealand due to a broken thumb

BGT 2024-25: Jaiswal hits 161, Kohli unbeaten on 40 as India extends lead to 405

Pakistan pick three debutants for the ODI series opener in Zimbabwe

Abu Dhabi T10: Johnson Charles unleashes firepower ahead of IPL auction, says focus remains on T10

BGT 2024-25: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant 141 not out pushes India’s lead to 321

1st Test: Justin Greaves' maiden ton puts West Indies on top against Bangladesh

Athiya Shetty lauds husband KL Rahul: The one who never gives up, never backs down

NZ opener Plimmer ruled out for rest of the year due to a bone stress reaction in groin

IPL 2025 Auction: RCB’s strategic plans: Insights, retentions, and mega goals

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