India A beat Pakistan Shaheens in first T20 of Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024

IANS | October 20, 2024 12:17 AM

Al Amarat (Oman), Oct 20 (IANS) The top-order of Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Tilak-Varma made vital contributions with the bat while pacer Anshul Kamboj struck three crucial blows as India A defeated Pakistan Shaheens by seven runs in a hard-fought encounter in the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground here on Saturday.

Women’s T20 WC: ICC names Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak as Match Officials for final

IANS | October 19, 2024 8:17 PM

Dubai, Oct 19 (IANS) Sri Lanka's Nimali Perera and Claire Polosak of Australia will umpire their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final as they take charge of South Africa v New Zealand on Sunday. Anna Harris will act as the third umpire, with Jacquline Williams serving as the fourth umpire while G.S. Lakshmi has been selected as the match referee for the final in Dubai, the ICC informed in a release on Saturday.

1st Test: A childhood dream is fulfilled, says Sarfaraz Khan on his maiden Test ton v NZ

IANS | October 19, 2024 7:54 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) Sarfaraz Khan delivered a stellar performance on Saturday, scoring his first Test century (150) and leading India’s remarkable recovery in the first Test against New Zealand. With the hosts setting a modest 107-run target, Sarfaraz expressed confidence that early wickets on a deteriorating pitch could turn the match in India’s favour.

Jordan Cox poised for England Test debut on New Zealand tour

IANS | October 19, 2024 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) England wicketkeeper Jordan Cox is set to make his Test debut during the upcoming tour of New Zealand, as first-choice keeper Jamie Smith is expected to miss part of the series due to the birth of his first child.