Dambulla (Sri Lanka), Nov 9 (IANS) A clinical bowling performance helped Sri Lanka to a comprehensive four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first match of the two-match T20I series here on Saturday.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Jemimah Rodrigues has attributed her elegant 61-run knock to the support she got from her Brisbane Heat teammates Grace Harris and Laura Harris, which helped her play a pivotal role in the side’s 8-run win over defending champion Adelaide Strikers in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Jemimah Rodrigues admitted that the Indian team’s performances in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup were not as strong as they should have been. In the tournament held in the UAE last month, India suffered a group-stage exit for the first time since 2016. Following a tough 58-run defeat to New Zealand, they recorded wins over Pakistan and Sri Lanka. But a nine-run loss to Australia and Pakistan’s subsequent loss to New Zealand sent India home early from the competition.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
