1st Test: Latham poised to lead New Zealand with confidence in India tour

IANS | October 15, 2024 5:17 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) New Zealand new red-ball skipper Tom Latham is ready to lead team in what promises to be a challenging Test series against India, starting with the first match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. The 32-year-old is no stranger to captaincy, having led the Black Caps on nine previous occasions, and now, after Tim Southee’s recent resignation, he assumed the full-time role with a sense of responsibility and purpose.

Women's T20 WC: New Zealand beat Pakistan, end India's hopes of reaching semis (Ld)

IANS | October 14, 2024 11:42 PM

Dubai, Oct 14 (IANS) India crashed out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as New Zealand recorded a resounding 54-run win over Pakistan to qualify for the semifinals for the first time since 2016. New Zealand finished with six points from three wins, ending second behind Australia, who topped the group with eight points.

Women's T20 WC: New Zealand beat Pakistan by 54 runs, end India's hopes for semis spot

IANS | October 14, 2024 10:47 PM

Dubai, Oct 14 (IANS) India crashed out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as New Zealand came up with a brilliant all-round performance to defeat Pakistan in their last league match and finish with six points. India was hoping for Pakistan to beat the White Ferns in the match and those hopes had soared when New Zealand were restricted to only 110 after electing to bat first.

A wicket similar to first Test will give us more advantage: Stokes

IANS | October 14, 2024 7:21 PM

Multan, Oct 14 (IANS) Ahead of the second Test against Pakistan, England captain Ben Stokes feels that if they get a similar wicket to the first match then it will be an advantage for them. The second Test in Multan will be played on the same surface as the series opener where England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs last week. Stokes missed that match due to his hamstring injury as Ollie Pope led the side in his absence.

Ranji Trophy: Easwaran's ton, Garg's gritty knock lead to draw as Bengal dominate U.P.

IANS | October 14, 2024 7:09 PM

Lucknow, Oct 14 (IANS) Abhimanyu Easwaran continued his sublime run of form with a brilliant century as Bengal played out a draw with Uttar Pradesh on the final day of their Ranji Trophy encounter here on Monday. Resuming the day at 78, Easwaran scored his 27th First-class hundred — his fifth century in the last nine innings — to help Bengal declare their second innings at 254/3, setting U.P. a target of 273 runs. Despite a challenging pitch and early setbacks, Priyam Garg’s gritty century ensured the hosts managed to hold on for a draw.

Ranji Trophy: Navdeep Saini's fiery spell in vain as Ajay Mandal saves Chhattisgarh from defeat

IANS | October 14, 2024 6:46 PM

Raipur, Oct 14 (IANS) Delhi pacer Navdeep Saini (3-36) delivered a fiery spell on the final day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash against Chhattisgarh at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Monday but a patient knock from Ajay Mandal (57 not out off 94 balls) ensured the match ended in a draw, with Delhi taking home three points by virtue of their first-innings lead.

Ranji Trophy: Manan Hingrajia, Priyajitsing Jadeja shine as Gujarat crush Hyderabad by 126 runs

IANS | October 14, 2024 6:26 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 14 (IANS) Gujarat began their Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season in dominating fashion, defeating two-time champions Hyderabad by 126 runs in a comprehensive victory at the Gymkhana Ground on Monday. In what was a thrilling conclusion to the Elite Group B match, Hyderabad faltered in their chase of 297 on the final day, falling prey to both poor shot selection and an excellent bowling performance from Gujarat.

2nd Test: We planned different pitches for Bangladesh and England, says Azhar Mahmood

IANS | October 14, 2024 5:44 PM

Multan, Oct 14 (IANS) In a bid to reverse their fortunes following a crushing innings defeat in the first Test against England, Pakistan have opted for a spin-heavy approach, drastically changing their bowling strategy for the second Test. The decision to field three specialist spinners and only one pace-bowling option has raised eyebrows, but according to assistant coach Azhar Mahmood, this was always part of the plan.

NZ ready to put up 'strong fight' against 'accomplished' Ashwin, Jadeja: Rachin Ravindra

IANS | October 14, 2024 5:30 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) Ahead of the three-match Test series against India, Rachin Ravindra feels that facing accomplished spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be a challenging task for the visitors. However, the batter was confident of putting up a strong fight in the series.

Ranji Trophy: Gurjapneet’s six-wicket haul powers Tamil Nadu to inning and 70 runs victory over Saurashtra

IANS | October 14, 2024 4:36 PM

Coimbatore (T.N), Oct 14 (IANS): Tamil Nadu began their campaign in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season with a dominant innings and 70-run victory over Saurashtra in Elite Group D as Ambala-born left-arm seamer Gurjapneet Singh claimed a six-wicket haul to bowl out the visitors for a mere 94 runs in their second innings at the Coimbatore Stadium.

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1st Test: Latham poised to lead New Zealand with confidence in India tour

Women's T20 WC: New Zealand beat Pakistan, end India's hopes of reaching semis (Ld)

Women's T20 WC: New Zealand beat Pakistan by 54 runs, end India's hopes for semis spot

A wicket similar to first Test will give us more advantage: Stokes

Ranji Trophy: Easwaran's ton, Garg's gritty knock lead to draw as Bengal dominate U.P.

Ranji Trophy: Navdeep Saini's fiery spell in vain as Ajay Mandal saves Chhattisgarh from defeat

Ranji Trophy: Manan Hingrajia, Priyajitsing Jadeja shine as Gujarat crush Hyderabad by 126 runs

2nd Test: We planned different pitches for Bangladesh and England, says Azhar Mahmood

NZ ready to put up 'strong fight' against 'accomplished' Ashwin, Jadeja: Rachin Ravindra

Ranji Trophy: Gurjapneet’s six-wicket haul powers Tamil Nadu to inning and 70 runs victory over Saurashtra

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