UAE Women retire out entire line-up in unusual move, crush Qatar by 163 runs in Asia Qualifiers

IANS | May 10, 2025 4:50 PM

Bangkok, May 10 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) women’s cricket team pulled off a rare move during their match against Qatar in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers 2025 at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok on Saturday. After dominating with the bat, the entire UAE line-up retired out to manage time, eventually winning the match by a massive margin of 163 runs.

CAB postpones Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 due to India-Pakistan conflict

IANS | May 9, 2025 11:40 PM

Kolkata, May 9 (IANS) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has decided to postpone the start of Bengal Pro T20 League Season in light of the recent tensions between India and Pakistan. The women’s competition was set to begin on May 16 and run till June 4, followed by the men’s tournament which was scheduled to happen from June 4 to June 21.

We salute our armed forces for shielding our nation from terrorism, says Jay Shah

IANS | May 9, 2025 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah expressed solidarity with the Indian armed forces following their response to Pakistan's aerial strikes on Thursday in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. Lauding the valour and commitment of the Indian forces, Shah saluted the country's soldiers for spearheading the fight against terrorism amid the tension with Pakistan.

Women’s ODI Tri-Series: Dercksen, Tryon help SA sign off with 76-run win over SL

IANS | May 9, 2025 6:45 PM

Colombo, May 9 (IANS) Annerie Dercksen slammed her maiden ODI century, while Chloe Tryon’s all-round performance – 74 and 5-34, including a hat-trick – helped South Africa sign off from Women’s ODI tri-series with a 76-run win over hosts’ Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium here on Friday.