2nd Test: Santner’s seven-fer and Latham’s 86 put New Zealand on verge of a series win (Lead)

IANS | October 25, 2024 5:55 PM

Pune, Oct 25 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner grabbed career-best figures of 7-53, while Tom Latham played a fine captain’s knock of 86 as New Zealand put themselves on the verge of a historic series win after ending day two's play at 198/5 in 53 overs and lead India by 301 runs in the second Test at MCA Stadium here on Friday.

The prayer meetings were in no way 'conversion meetings', says Jemimah's father Ivan

IANS | October 25, 2024 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Ivan Rodrigues, father of India batter Jemimah Rodrigues, claimed that he used the facilities of the Khar Gymkhana for prayer meetings and they were in no way 'conversion meetings' as quoted by media reports.

CLOSE-IN: Finally, it is horses for courses in World Cricket (IANS Column)

Yajurvindra Singh | October 25, 2024 5:25 PM

The phrase “horses for courses” is synonymous with the way Test cricket is progressing around the world. The garnering of points for the World Test Championship has added extra spice to the contents. Countries are gradually realizing the importance of point accumulation and of winning at home.

2nd Test: Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips wreck star-studded Indian batting line-up

IANS | October 25, 2024 12:06 PM

Pune, Oct 25 (IANS) Spinners Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips picked six wickets between themselves to wreck the star-studded Indian batting line-up and reduce the hosts’ to 107/7 in 38 overs at lunch on day two of second Test against New Zealand at the MCA Stadium on Friday.

Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes youngest Indian to reach 1000 Test runs in calendar year

IANS | October 25, 2024 11:42 AM

Pune, Oct 25 (IANS) Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal became the youngest Indian to score 1000 Test runs in a single calendar year during the Day 2 of the second Test against New Zealand here at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Friday.

1st ODI: Nice to win opening match after tough 1.5-2 months, says Mandhana after India beat NZ

IANS | October 24, 2024 11:45 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 24 (IANS) Smriti Mandhana, the vice-captain of the Indian women's cricket team, said it was nice to win the first ODI against New Zealand after a tough period in white-ball cricket during which the team failed to reach the semifinals of the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

1st ODI: Radha Yadav's triple strikes help clinical India hand New Zealand a 59-run defeat

IANS | October 24, 2024 9:49 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 24 (IANS) A disciplined performance by the bowlers led by left-arm spinner Radha Yadav helped India hand New Zealand a 59-run defeat in the first match and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match women's ODI series at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Thursday.

Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan asks 'batters to take more responsibility' after Test defeat to SA

IANS | October 24, 2024 8:51 PM

Dhaka, Oct 24 (IANS) Bangladesh’s batting lineup came under heavy scrutiny after a disheartening seven-wicket loss to South Africa in the Dhaka Test, where their top-order crumbled once again. A batting collapse on the first day set the tone for the match, with Bangladesh getting bowled out for 106 before the second session.

Jason Gillespie opens up about frustrations and future as Pakistan head coach

IANS | October 24, 2024 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has expressed his frustrations regarding the evolving dynamics of his role within the Pakistan cricket team. After being recently removed from the selection panel alongside captain Shan Masood, Gillespie acknowledged that the scope of his position "wasn't what he signed up for," yet he remains committed to adapting and supporting the team.

3rd Test: Jamie Smith's resilient 89 staves off Sajid's six-wicket haul as England take control

IANS | October 24, 2024 7:45 PM

Rawalpindi, Oct 24 (IANS) The opening day of the third and decisive Test between England and Pakistan was a gripping affair, with the famed batting track yielding an unexpected 13 wickets. However, England emerged with the upper hand, finishing the day at 267 runs while reducing Pakistan to 73 for 3 at stumps at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

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2nd Test: Santner’s seven-fer and Latham’s 86 put New Zealand on verge of a series win (Lead)

The prayer meetings were in no way 'conversion meetings', says Jemimah's father Ivan

CLOSE-IN: Finally, it is horses for courses in World Cricket (IANS Column)

2nd Test: Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips wreck star-studded Indian batting line-up

Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes youngest Indian to reach 1000 Test runs in calendar year

1st ODI: Nice to win opening match after tough 1.5-2 months, says Mandhana after India beat NZ

1st ODI: Radha Yadav's triple strikes help clinical India hand New Zealand a 59-run defeat

Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan asks 'batters to take more responsibility' after Test defeat to SA

Jason Gillespie opens up about frustrations and future as Pakistan head coach

3rd Test: Jamie Smith's resilient 89 staves off Sajid's six-wicket haul as England take control

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