Champions Trophy: Latif terms Pakistan's squad a 'political selection'; Tanveer says it is a "joke"

IANS | February 1, 2025 11:46 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has called the squad picked for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 as "a political selection" and played the national selection committee for making a few surprise decisions. In the squad announced on Friday, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf staged a comeback after two years on the sidelines. He was surprisingly included at the last minute with his picture meeting former prime minister Nawaz Sharif - although it is an old picture - highlighted as the route to his comeback.

Sachin Tendulkar honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at BCCI Naman Awards 2025 (Ld)

IANS | February 1, 2025 10:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honoured exceptional achievements in Indian cricket at the prestigious Naman Awards here on Saturday. A historic moment of the evening was the presentation of the coveted Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award to Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, celebrating his unparalleled contributions to Indian cricket over two decades.

BCCI confers Col C.K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sachin Tendulkar

IANS | February 1, 2025 9:17 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) One of the greatest players the sport has ever seen, Sachin Tendulkar was on Saturday conferred the prestigious Col C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the top accolade in Indian cricket, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a stellar career during which he has set a plethora of records. Tendulkar, the only batsman to score 100 centuries in international cricket, was presented the prestigious award by the ICC Chairman Jay Shah at the BCCI’s Annual Naman Awards ceremony here on Saturday.

ILT20 Season 3: MI Emirates meet Warriorz, Capitals face ADKR on Super Sunday

IANS | February 1, 2025 7:38 PM

Abu Dhabi/Dubai, Feb 1 (IANS) It will be a Super Sunday in Season 3 of the International League (IL) T20 with two dynamic matches packed in a single evening as MI Emirates take on Sharjah Warriorz and Dubai Capitals meeting Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in what that promises to be thrilling contests featuring big-hitting, smart bowling, and electric fielding. MI Emirates will be hoping to take another step closer to a place in the playoffs when they take the field for the first match of the evening.

Raina vs Dhawan on cards in Legend 90 League opener on Feb 6

IANS | February 1, 2025 6:56 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 1 (IANS) Former India cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan will face off each other when Chhattisgarh Warriors lock horns with Delhi Royals in the blockbuster opening match of the upcoming Legend 90 League in Raipur on Feburary 6. The opening match promises a thrilling encounter as seasoned stars reunite to rekindle their on-field rivalries. The match will witness former Indian cricket stalwarts Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan going head-to-head, marking the beginning of an action-packed tournament.

Alana, Ash help Australia thrash England; sweep Women’s Ashes series 16-0

IANS | February 1, 2025 5:51 PM

Melbourne, Feb 1 (IANS) It has been a summer of cricket to remember for Australia Women as they whitewashed their biggest rivals England Women 16-0 in the 2024-25 Ashes series. The hosts sealed the trophy with a massive victory by an innings & 122 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Alana King was named player of the series having taken 23 wickets, nine in the Test match, at an average of 11.17 to equal Ash Garnder's record, when she picked 23 wickets in the 2023 Ashes series.

Ranji Trophy: Balachandra Akhil – from taking Kohli’s wicket at Kotla to returning as match referee

Niharika Raina | February 1, 2025 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Ranji Trophy Group D match between Delhi and Railways was all about the Virat Kohli mania sweeping the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli’s enduring charisma was evident in his first Ranji Trophy game in 12 years, where over 20,000 fans attended to see their local lad, aka ‘King Kohli’ in action.

1st Test: Lyon and Kuhnemann spin Australia to innings & 242 runs victory over Sri Lanka

IANS | February 1, 2025 4:29 PM

Galle, Feb 1 (IANS) Spinners Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann shared the spoils as defending WTC champions Australia registered a massive win against Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs on Day Four of the first Test at the Galle Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The loss was the hosts' worst-ever defeat in Test cricket, with their previous biggest being when they were hammered by an innings and 239 runs by India in 2017.

ILT20 Season 3: Pooran’s panache helps MI Emirates register handsome win against Gulf Giants

IANS | February 1, 2025 12:32 AM

Dubai, Feb 1 (IANS) The MI Emirates’ captain Nicholas Pooran was in the form of his life, guiding his side over the line against the Gulf Giants in the ILT20 Season 3 at the Dubai International Stadium here on Friday evening. The MI Emirates won the game by five wickets and registered their first season victory in Dubai. Skipper Pooran, who walked away with the Player of the Match award, finished unbeaten on 58 off 37 deliveries and made a huge impact in the match.

4th T20I: Skipper Yadav praises team’s resilience and positive intent after series-sealing win

IANS | January 31, 2025 11:58 PM

Pune, Jan 31 (IANS) Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded his team's resilience and positive mindset after India secured a 15-run victory in the third T20I against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. The win sealed the five-match series 3-1 in India’s favour.

Cricket

Champions Trophy: Latif terms Pakistan's squad a 'political selection'; Tanveer says it is a "joke"

Sachin Tendulkar honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at BCCI Naman Awards 2025 (Ld)

BCCI confers Col C.K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sachin Tendulkar

ILT20 Season 3: MI Emirates meet Warriorz, Capitals face ADKR on Super Sunday

Raina vs Dhawan on cards in Legend 90 League opener on Feb 6

Alana, Ash help Australia thrash England; sweep Women’s Ashes series 16-0

Ranji Trophy: Balachandra Akhil – from taking Kohli’s wicket at Kotla to returning as match referee

1st Test: Lyon and Kuhnemann spin Australia to innings & 242 runs victory over Sri Lanka

ILT20 Season 3: Pooran’s panache helps MI Emirates register handsome win against Gulf Giants

4th T20I: Skipper Yadav praises team’s resilience and positive intent after series-sealing win

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