Ranji Trophy: Gujarat crush Saurashtra in Sheldon Jackson's last game

IANS | February 11, 2025 7:10 PM

Rajkot, Feb 11 (IANS) Gujarat stormed into the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy for the first time since the 2019-20 season, delivering a resounding innings and 98-run victory over Saurashtra at the Niranjan Shah Stadium here on Tuesday. A dominant all-round performance saw Gujarat outplay the hosts in every department of the game, bundling Saurashtra out for 197 in their second innings well before the tea interval on Day 4.

It was great to meet PM Modi: Chris Gayle recalls interaction with Indian leader

IANS | February 11, 2025 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) West Indies legend Chris Gayle is still cherishing his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and called it a great interaction.

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur’s fiery spell propels Mumbai into semis

IANS | February 11, 2025 6:43 PM

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) Pacer Shardul Thakur was at his menacing best at the Eden Gardens here on Tuesday, delivering a probing spell that guided Mumbai to a dominant 152-run win over Haryana and a spot in the Ranji Trophy semifinals. The seasoned pacer’s relentless accuracy and ability to exploit movement off the surface made the difference, as he finished with figures of 9 for 84 in the quarterfinal clash.

Dinesh Karthik was huge asset for SA20, says League Commissioner Graeme Smith

IANS | February 11, 2025 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Former South African cricketer and SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith has heaped praise on Dinesh Karthik, calling him a "huge asset" to the league following the veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batter’s debut in the tournament. Karthik, who became the first Indian player to feature in SA20 after retiring from Indian cricket in June last year, played for Paarl Royals in the recently concluded third season.

'Rohit Sharma is a world-class player': Gayle backs India captain to shine in CT 2025

IANS | February 11, 2025 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) West Indies legend Chris Gayle has backed "world-class" batter India skipper Rohit Sharma to score big runs for his side in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 to be held later this month in Pakistan and Dubai.

WPL 2025: Expect the wickets in Vadodara and Lucknow to be really high-scoring, says Batty

IANS | February 11, 2025 2:47 PM

Vadodara, Feb 11 (IANS) The third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), starting on February 14 will be played across four cities: Vadodara, Lucknow, Bengaluru and Mumbai. Bengaluru and Mumbai are familiar grounds for all five teams, but the addition of Vadodara and Lucknow injects a captivating and new element into the WPL.

Beth Mooney claims Women’s Player of the Month honour for January

IANS | February 11, 2025 2:29 PM

Dubai, Feb 11 (IANS) Australia opener Beth Mooney has been named the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for January 2025 for her dominant performance during the multi-format Ashes series against England.

WI spinner Jomel Warrican crowned ICC Men's Player of the Month for January

IANS | February 11, 2025 2:16 PM

Dubai, Feb 11 (IANS) West Indies’ Jomel Warrican has been awarded as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for January 2025.

‘KKR feels like a family’, expresses Vaibhav Arora after returning to the franchise for IPL 2025

IANS | February 11, 2025 1:49 PM

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) After playing a critical role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ title-winning campaign in the IPL 2024, Vaibhav Arora is excited to be back in the Purple and Gold for the upcoming 2025 season and said he has an emotional attachment with the franchise.

Bumrah is India’s Ronaldo, you don’t replace him until you have to, says Harmison

IANS | February 11, 2025 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has drawn a striking parallel between India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasising the irreplaceable nature of the fast bowler.

Cricket

Ranji Trophy: Gujarat crush Saurashtra in Sheldon Jackson's last game

It was great to meet PM Modi: Chris Gayle recalls interaction with Indian leader

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur’s fiery spell propels Mumbai into semis

Dinesh Karthik was huge asset for SA20, says League Commissioner Graeme Smith

'Rohit Sharma is a world-class player': Gayle backs India captain to shine in CT 2025

WPL 2025: Expect the wickets in Vadodara and Lucknow to be really high-scoring, says Batty

Beth Mooney claims Women’s Player of the Month honour for January

WI spinner Jomel Warrican crowned ICC Men's Player of the Month for January

‘KKR feels like a family’, expresses Vaibhav Arora after returning to the franchise for IPL 2025

Bumrah is India’s Ronaldo, you don’t replace him until you have to, says Harmison

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