1st Test: Jaddu helped me through a phase where I was not focusing enough, says Ashwin

IANS | September 21, 2024 10:46 AM

Chennai, Sep 21 (IANS) Veteran off-spin all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, who scored his sixth Test century to help India post 376 in the first innings of the ongoing match against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, thanked Ravindra Jadeja for helping him get past a phase during their 199-run stand where he was not able to focus much.

Afghanistan make history, beat South Africa in second ODI to win three-match series

IANS | September 21, 2024 1:36 AM

Sharjah, Sep 21 (IANS) A superb five-wicket haul by spinner Rashid Khan helped Afghanistan make history on Friday by registering their first ODI series triumph against South Africa with a sensational 177-run victory in the second match of the three-match series here. The 177-run victory is Afghanistan's biggest victory by runs in ODI, bettering the previous best of 154-run win against Zimbabwe.

Hardik Pandya may return for Mushtaq Ali Trophy; likely to play Ranji too (Ld)

IANS | September 20, 2024 10:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) With a big tour of Australia on the horizon, India's white-ball expert Hardik Pandya is planning to return to action after a break with an appearance in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to gear up for the white-ball part of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. However, sources told IANS that the India all-rounder also wants to play Ranji Trophy for his state, signalling a return to red-ball cricket and the hope of playing Test cricket again.

UPL 2024: Unstoppable USN Indians storm into the final

IANS | September 20, 2024 9:26 PM

Dehradun, Sep 20 (IANS) The highly-anticipated Friday showdown delivered an exhilarating contest here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, with USN Indians narrowly defeating Dehradun Warriors by just five runs to secure a direct spot in the final of the Uttarakhand Premier League 2024.