Maharaja Trophy: Shreyas Gopal leads Mangaluru Dragons to 52-run win over Mysore Warriors

IANS | August 21, 2025 8:42 PM

Mysore, Aug 21 (IANS) Mangaluru Dragons’ skipper Shreyas Gopal delivered a comprehensive performance at the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, guiding his side to a 52-run victory over Mysore Warriors. Macneil Noronha and Shivraj S. also contributed with the bat while Kranthi Kumar was the leading wicket-taker yet again with four wickets to ensure the Warriors were bowled out for 121 in pursuit of 174.

Rahane predicts Gill and Abhishek to open the batting for India in Asia Cup

IANS | August 21, 2025 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) With Shubman Gill returning to the squad for the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup, the focus has shifted to what would be India’s opening combination for the tournament. Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane feels that in his opinion, Gill and Abhishek Sharma are likely to open the batting.

Trevor Manuel named chair of 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup organising committee

IANS | August 21, 2025 6:41 PM

Johannesburg, Aug 21 (IANS) Former South African cabinet minister Trevor Manuel has been appointed chair of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) board for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, announced Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday.

No Hasaranga as Sri Lanka name 16-member squad for ODIs against Zimbabwe

IANS | August 21, 2025 6:08 PM

Colombo, Aug 21 (IANS) Leg-spin bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has not been included in Sri Lanka’s 16-member squad for their upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe in Harare. Hasaranga had picked up a hamstring injury during the T20I series against Bangladesh back in July and has been recovering since then, thus leading to his exclusion from the squad for two ODIs against Zimbabwe.

India bars bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan, but will allow multilateral events like Asia Cup

IANS | August 21, 2025 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday unveiled a new policy outlining India’s stance on international sporting engagements, with particular emphasis on its relations with Pakistan ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.

Rain forces early stumps after Prestwidge runs through India A's top order

IANS | August 21, 2025 4:32 PM

Brisbane, Aug 21 (IANS) Fast bowler Georgia Prestwidge’s early burst put Australia A on top, but heavy rain and persistent interruptions meant early stumps was taken on Day One of their one-off red-ball match against India A at the Allan Border Field here on Thursday.

Ex-strength and conditioning coach lauds introduction of Bronco Test for Indian cricketers' fitness assessment

IANS | August 21, 2025 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Ramji Srinivasan, the former strength and conditioning coach of the Indian team, has lauded the move of bringing in the Bronco Test as part of assessing the fitness levels of senior men’s side players.

Knight, Glenn and Wyatt-Hodge included in England’s squad for Women’s ODI WC

IANS | August 21, 2025 3:43 PM

London, Aug 21 (IANS) Heather Knight, Sarah Glenn and Danni Wyatt-Hodge have been included in England’s 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup, to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

Iyer’s exclusion stands out, should have been a part of Asia Cup squad, says Paranjape

IANS | August 21, 2025 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former India cricketer and selector Jatin Paranjape believes Shreyas Iyer’s omission from the Asia Cup squad is notable and he should have been included in the 15-member team for the multi-nation tournament happening in the UAE from September 9-28.Iyer’s exclusion stands out, should have been a part of Asia Cup squad, says Paranjape

Ajinkya Rahane relinquishes Mumbai captaincy ahead of 2025-26 domestic season

IANS | August 21, 2025 12:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday announced his decision to step down as Mumbai captain ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season.

Cricket

Maharaja Trophy: Shreyas Gopal leads Mangaluru Dragons to 52-run win over Mysore Warriors

Rahane predicts Gill and Abhishek to open the batting for India in Asia Cup

Trevor Manuel named chair of 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup organising committee

No Hasaranga as Sri Lanka name 16-member squad for ODIs against Zimbabwe

India bars bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan, but will allow multilateral events like Asia Cup

Rain forces early stumps after Prestwidge runs through India A's top order

Ex-strength and conditioning coach lauds introduction of Bronco Test for Indian cricketers' fitness assessment

Knight, Glenn and Wyatt-Hodge included in England’s squad for Women’s ODI WC

Iyer’s exclusion stands out, should have been a part of Asia Cup squad, says Paranjape

Ajinkya Rahane relinquishes Mumbai captaincy ahead of 2025-26 domestic season

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