Ranji Trophy: Mulani’s five-fer leads Mumbai; Chandigarh clinches third Win, Himateja shines for Hyderabad

IANS | November 9, 2024 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Shams Mulani’s perseverance paid off as he delivered back-to-back five-wicket hauls, leading Mumbai to a commanding innings and 103-run victory over Odisha. This win secured a crucial bonus point for the defending champions in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A clash at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy ground.

Skill of modern Indian batters in playing spin is probably not what it used to be, says Ponting

IANS | November 9, 2024 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting thinks Indian batters are vulnerable against quality spinners which resulted in their recent 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand. He added that the skill levels of Indian batters playing against spinners are not where they used to be in previous times.

D’Angelo Russell ‘committed to doing whatever it takes’ after being benched by Lakers

IANS | November 9, 2024 4:30 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 9 (IANS) Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took the first big decision of his coaching career in the NBA by benching Point Guard D’Angelo Russell for the home game against Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday (IST).

Surya told me I will open in these seven matches and will back you no matter what, says Samson

IANS | November 9, 2024 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS): After his 47-ball century against South Africa set the platform for India’s 61-run win in Durban, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson disclosed that skipper Suryakumar Yadav has communicated about the Kerala batter going to open in the next seven T20Is and gave his absolute backing irrespective of how the results would follow.

WPL 2025: RCB to host camps for player selection ahead of auction, says Rangarajan

IANS | November 9, 2024 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Malolan Rangarajan, the assistant coach-cum-head scout for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, revealed that the franchise will conduct camps to identify and shortlist players ahead of the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction, to be held next month.

Konstas, Webster knocks help Australia A beat India A by six wickets, win series 2-0

IANS | November 9, 2024 2:41 PM

Melbourne, Nov 9 (IANS) An unbeaten 73 from teenaged batter Sam Konstas and 46 not out from Beau Webster helped Australia A beat India A by six wickets in the second four-day game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and win the series 2-0.

'Crocodile beefy survived': Ian Botham jokes on his life-threatening fall

IANS | November 9, 2024 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Former England allrounder Ian Botham jokingly said 'crocodile beefy survived' after he was rescued by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes and others following his fall to crocodile-infested waters while on a fishing trip in Australia.

IPL 2025: LSG will try to pick many talented players in the auction, says coach Langer

IANS | November 9, 2024 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Justin Langer, head coach of the Lucknow Super Giants, revealed that the franchise intends to acquire many skillful players at the upcoming mega auction for the 2025 season, to be held in Jeddah on November 24 and 25.

Maybe I needed someone to tap me on the shoulder, says Anderson on international retirement

IANS | November 9, 2024 12:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) James Anderson, whose international career concluded with England’s Test against the West Indies at Lord’s in July, reminisced about his retirement, suggesting that he may have required nudge from the team management to make the decision.

Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi had a great partnership with the ball, says Mark Boucher

IANS | November 9, 2024 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Former South Africa wicketkeeper and head coach Mark Boucher praised spin twins Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakravarthy for having a great bowling partnership in India getting 61-run win in the T20I series opener in Durban.

Cricket

Ranji Trophy: Mulani’s five-fer leads Mumbai; Chandigarh clinches third Win, Himateja shines for Hyderabad

Skill of modern Indian batters in playing spin is probably not what it used to be, says Ponting

D’Angelo Russell ‘committed to doing whatever it takes’ after being benched by Lakers

Surya told me I will open in these seven matches and will back you no matter what, says Samson

WPL 2025: RCB to host camps for player selection ahead of auction, says Rangarajan

Konstas, Webster knocks help Australia A beat India A by six wickets, win series 2-0

'Crocodile beefy survived': Ian Botham jokes on his life-threatening fall

IPL 2025: LSG will try to pick many talented players in the auction, says coach Langer

Maybe I needed someone to tap me on the shoulder, says Anderson on international retirement

Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi had a great partnership with the ball, says Mark Boucher

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