Legends Intercontinental T20 unveils trophy ahead of inaugural season

IANS | July 19, 2024 7:06 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The Legends Intercontinental T20, owned by US-based Brosid Sports LLC, unveiled the Legends Intercontinental T20 Trophy at a grand function here on Friday. The inaugural edition is set to take place from August 16 to 28 at Moosa Stadium in Texas, USA, where legendary stars from various continents will showcase their skill and passion for the game.

Hardik has done nothing wrong: Kaif backs all-rounder after T20I captaincy snub

IANS | July 19, 2024 6:12 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Following the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as the T20I captain for the tour of Sri Lanka, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed his support for all-rounder Hardik Pandya to assume the T20I captaincy. Notably, young batter Shubman Gill has been designated as the new T20I vice-captain ahead of Hardik, who served in that role during the 2024 T20 World Cup victory.

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic announce separation (Ld)

IANS | July 18, 2024 10:54 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) India cricketer Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have confirmed their separation, ending their four-year-old marriage in the "best interest for the both of us". The couple released a joint statement on Instagram on Thursday saying they have decided to part ways with mutual consent. The duo stated that they will continue to co-parent their three-year-old son Agastya.

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic announce separation

IANS | July 18, 2024 9:44 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have confirmed their separation. The couple released a joint statement on Instagram saying they decided to part ways mutually, ending their four-year-old marriage in the "best interest for the both of us".

The hundred: Deepti Sharma replaces Grace Harris at London Spirit

IANS | July 18, 2024 9:23 PM

London, July 18 (IANS) India woman all-rounder Deepti Sharma is set to make her return to The Hundred 2024, signing with the London Spirit as a replacement for the injured Grace Harris. Deepti, who previously played for the Spirit in the competition's inaugural season in 2021, will rejoin the team after the Asia Cup in Dambulla.

Didn't seem right in the dugout, says Alyssa Healy on Ponting’s exit as DC coach

IANS | July 18, 2024 8:50 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Australia women's cricket team captain Alyssa Healy reflected on her compatriot Ricky Ponting’s ouster as head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals, saying that things in the side’s dugout weren’t going right. She added that her observations while travelling in IPL 2024 gave her a feeling that Ponting’s time as DC head coach would come to an end soon, which did happen eventually.

Women’s Asia Cup: Each game is important, have to give our best, says Harmanpreet

IANS | July 18, 2024 8:27 PM

Dambulla, July 18 (IANS) Ahead of opening their Women’s T20 Asia Cup title defence against Pakistan, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has said that winning each game and giving their best in the tournament is of utmost importance. The Asia Cup comes at a critical juncture for India, especially with the T20 World Cup scheduled in Bangladesh in October.