Women’s Asia Cup: Smriti Mandhana gifts phone to young cricket fan in wheelchair

IANS | July 20, 2024 7:12 PM

Dambulla, July 20 (IANS) Following India’s seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in their first match of the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana displayed a brilliant gesture towards a young cricket fan in a wheelchair. In the video shared by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on its ‘X’ handle, Smriti presented a mobile phone to a young fan named Adeesha Herath and clicked a picture with the young girl, who was accompanied by her mother.

Believed about putting in some very good performances in a short space of time, says Bas de Leede

IANS | July 20, 2024 6:45 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) After playing a part in the Netherlands winning the ICC Associate Member Men’s Performance of the Year award in the ICC Development Awards, Netherlands’ all-rounder Bas de Leede said the team had belief in itself about putting in some very good performance in a short period of time.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Mayank, Devdutt, Karun among retained players ahead of auction

IANS | July 20, 2024 6:10 PM

Bengaluru, July 20 (IANS) Senior players Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, Manish Pandey, Karun Nair, Abhinav Manohar, and Vyshak Vijaykumar were among the stars retained by the franchises for the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season 3 ahead of the auction, scheduled later this month.

LPL 2024: ‘Consistency’ is key, says Falcons' captain Hasaranga ahead of Qualifier 2 against Kings

IANS | July 20, 2024 4:40 PM

Colombo, July 20 (IANS) Kandy Falcons’ captain Wanindu Hasaranga has spoken about the friendly atmosphere within the team as his side prepares to take on Jaffna Kings in Qualifier 2 of the Lanka Premier League 2024. Last year, Kandy Falcons won three successive playoff games -- Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final -- to seal the LPL trophy. This year, they have made a winning start to the Playoffs again, beating Colombo Strikers in the Eliminator.

Ten Hag confirms Man Utd interest in De Ligt despite Lenny Yoro signing

IANS | July 20, 2024 4:00 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Manchester United’s 2023/24 season was one of the worst the club has had in the Premier League era. The side’s inability to score goals whilst injuries stretching their defenders out seeing them concede far too often but all that might change next season.

My family has been my pillar of strength during challenging phase: Arshdeep Singh

IANS | July 20, 2024 3:25 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) World Cup winner Arshdeep Singh is no stranger to adversity and criticism. Many critics and fans alike had questioned his ability to prove vital at big occasions ahead of the T20 World Cup. The 25-year-old had consistently been a joy to watch in the IPL but had yet to make his mark on the international stage.

Harbhajan questions Chahal, Abhishek's snub for Sri Lanka tour

IANS | July 20, 2024 3:12 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has questioned spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Abhishek Sharma's exclusion from Men in Blue's squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.

Nayar, ten Doeschate to join Indian team for SL tour; T Dilip to continue as fielding coach: Report

IANS | July 20, 2024 2:39 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) In Gautam Gambhir’s first assignment as new India head coach through the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate are set to link up with him, while T Dilip will continue to be the fielding coach in the side.

Mindset was always there to be ready for any challenge coming my way, says Deepti Sharma

IANS | July 20, 2024 2:09 PM

Dambulla, July 20 (IANS) Off-spin all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who picked 3-20 in India’s comfortable seven-wicket win over Pakistan to begin their 2024 Women’s Asia Cup on a high, said her mindset during the game was to be ready for any challenge coming her way.

'It was unforgettable experience': Arshdeep labels T20 WC final as favourite match

IANS | July 20, 2024 1:25 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India pacer Arshdeep Singh labelled the recent T20 World Cup title triumph as his favourite match of his career. The fast bowler played his first ICC final against South Africa in Barbados and returned with the figures of 2-20 in his four overs as India won the match by six runs in a thrilling clash.

Cricket

Women’s Asia Cup: Smriti Mandhana gifts phone to young cricket fan in wheelchair

Believed about putting in some very good performances in a short space of time, says Bas de Leede

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Mayank, Devdutt, Karun among retained players ahead of auction

LPL 2024: ‘Consistency’ is key, says Falcons' captain Hasaranga ahead of Qualifier 2 against Kings

Ten Hag confirms Man Utd interest in De Ligt despite Lenny Yoro signing

My family has been my pillar of strength during challenging phase: Arshdeep Singh

Harbhajan questions Chahal, Abhishek's snub for Sri Lanka tour

Nayar, ten Doeschate to join Indian team for SL tour; T Dilip to continue as fielding coach: Report

Mindset was always there to be ready for any challenge coming my way, says Deepti Sharma

'It was unforgettable experience': Arshdeep labels T20 WC final as favourite match

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