Smith to lead NSW in Sheffield Shield for first time in 8 years

IANS | November 7, 2025 11:29 AM

Sydney, Nov 7 (IANS) Veteran batter Steve Smith will lead a star-studded New South Wales side, featuring five members of Australia’s first Ashes Test squad, for the first time in eight years in their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground, beginning on Monday.

Deepti Sharma says she liked being addressed as ‘DSP’ by PM Modi

IANS | November 6, 2025 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma was elated upon meeting the President of India, Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with her team, after their victory at the recently concluded Women’s World Cup, and said that she felt special on being addressed as ‘DSP’ by the PM.

Interaction with PM Modi motivates us: Sneh Rana

IANS | November 6, 2025 6:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their historic Women’s World Cup triumph, India all-rounder Sneh Rana expressed that his words motivate them whenever the team gets to interact with him.

Dhruv Jurel’s rearguard hundred rescues India A after top-order collapse

IANS | November 6, 2025 6:11 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IANS) In seaming conditions that constantly tested technique and temperament, Dhruv Jurel once again stood tall. His superb counterattacking century helped India A recover from 124 for 7 to post a respectable 255 on the opening day of the second unofficial Test against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on Thursday.