If Rohit, Kohli perform well, it will benefit India in Champions Trophy: Raina

IANS | February 4, 2025 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) With just a couple of weeks left for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, former India batter Suresh Raina shared his thoughts on how crucial star batter Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma’s form will be for the upcoming mega event and said that if the duo perform well, then India's campaign will benefit immensely.

Joel Paris returns to Perth Scorchers for BBL 15 after stellar season with Stars

IANS | February 4, 2025 3:30 PM

Perth, Feb 4 (IANS) The Perth Scorchers have signed West Australian left-arm seamer Joel Paris on a one-year deal for Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15. Paris, who was a free agent during the Big Bash League's Player Movement Window, returns to his original club after spending the past two seasons with the Melbourne Stars.

Sutherland calls for more women’s games at big stadiums

IANS | February 4, 2025 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Fresh off winning the Belinda Clark Award, Annabel Sutherland has advocated for more women’s matches at major stadiums, citing the record-breaking attendance at the recent Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as proof that the all-conquering Australian team deserves to play on the biggest stages.

Ian Healy joins growing calls for Konstas to return from Sri Lanka Tour

IANS | February 4, 2025 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Australian cricket great Ian Healy has also weighed in, backing the calls for sending Sam Konstas back home from the Sri Lanka tour so that the youngster can play some important Sheffield Shield matches ahead of the World Test Championship later this year.

ILT20 Season 3: Qais, Naib lead Dubai Capitals to dominant win over Desert Vipers

IANS | February 4, 2025 12:56 AM

Sharjah, Feb 4 (IANS) The Dubai Capitals were unstoppable as they outshone the Desert Vipers with the ball and bat to cruise to a massive nine-wicket win in the final group game of the ILT20 Season 3 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, finishing in second position in the table. Qais Ahmad was incredible for the Capitals as he finished with a stunning spell of 4 for 25, while Gulbadin Naib lived up to his billing as one of the best allrounders by striking a brilliant unbeaten 55.