England CEO Connor admits team was outplayed in 16-0 Ashes drubbing

IANS | February 2, 2025 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Following their latest setback against Australia's 16-0, Ashes defeat, Clare Connor, managing director of England women’s cricket and deputy CEO of the English Cricket Board (ECB), acknowledged the scale of the challenge ahead, admitting that England were “outplayed in every facet of the game.”

ILT20 Season 3: All-round Gulf Giants overcome ADKR to move closer to playoff spot; MI Emirates advance

IANS | February 2, 2025 12:21 AM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Gulf Giants returned to winning ways as they coasted to a fantastic seven-wicket win over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in a Season 3 clash of the ILT20 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Saturday. The win sees the Gulf Giants climb the ladder to the third spot and does a world of good to their playoff chances. The result also means the MI Emirates joined the Desert Vipers as the two teams to have qualified for the playoffs.