Lahore, Sep 27 (IANS) Veteran umpire Aleem Dar will retire at the end of Pakistan's 2024-25 domestic season, concluding a career that has spanned nearly a quarter of a century. A true gentleman both on and off the field, Dar is also a three-time winner of the prestigious David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year (2009-2011).
Galle, Sep 27 (IANS) Kamindu Mendis scored an unbeaten 182 as he became the fastest Asian batter to complete 1000 Test runs on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand at Galle International Stadium here on Friday. Mendis scored his fifth Test century along with Kusal Mendis, who compiled the third century of the innings for the hosts, powering Sri Lanka to a monumental 602/5 before declaring in the final session.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Ahead of the home Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) later this year, Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell believes that playing well against the Indian spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be key for them.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Paris Paralympics gold medallist para-shuttler Nitesh Kumar, who studied from the Navy Children School in Vizag, has thanked the school and credited them as they uplifted him "during his toughest times".
Jodhpur, Sep 27 (IANS) Southern Superstars outclassed Gujarat Greats by 8 wickets as they registered their third win and maintained their undefeated streak in the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024 at the Barkatullah Stadium here on Thursday.
Kanpur, Sep 26 (IANS) Ahead of the second Test starting at the Green Park Stadium here on Friday, Bangladesh veteran all-rounder Sakib Al Hasan feels pitches don't hold much importance when they play against strong teams like India.
Harare, Sep 26 (IANS) Scotland’s George Munsey has been in fine form in the second season of the Zim Afro T10’s so far, and as the league stage heads toward the home stretch, the Scotsman hit top gear to score the first century of the tournament.
Galle, Sep 26 (IANS) Dinesh Chandimal's century coupled with half-centuries from Angelo Mathews (78*) and Kamindu Mendis (51 not out) stamped Sri Lanka's dominance on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand at Galle International Stadium on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) India wicketkeeper and Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant was left surprised with his possible link-up with Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. However, Pant reacted strongly to the social media post and called it "fake news".
Kanpur, Sep 26 (IANS) As India and Bangladesh gear up for the second Test at Green Park Stadium here, there’s plenty of anticipation, intrigue, and uncertainty surrounding the match. Both teams have everything to play for, with India looking to continue their dominant home run and Bangladesh hoping to put up a stronger fight after their easy capitulation in the first Test in Chennai.
