Multan, Oct 15 (IANS) Kamran Ghulam scripted a dream Test debut for Pakistan, scoring a brilliant century to help his team recover from an early collapse on day one of the second Test against England. Drafted in to replace an out-of-form Babar Azam, the 29-year-old seized the opportunity, guiding Pakistan to 259 for five at stumps.
Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) As India gears up for their three-match Test series against New Zealand, captain Rohit Sharma has made it clear that building a deep and reliable bench strength, particularly in the fast-bowling department, is a top priority.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
