New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Set to spearhead South Africa’s fast-bowling unit in the upcoming ODI series against Australia, lanky left-arm fast bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen said he is eager to take on the added responsibility in the absence of injured stalwarts Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi.
Rajkot, Sep 21 (IANS) An all-round performance from Yashbardhan Chauhan powered India Under-19 to a comprehensive 103-run victory over Australia Under-19 in the second Youth ODI here at the Niranjan Shah Stadium and helped the hosts seal the three-match series with a game to spare.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Describing India ODI skipper Shubman Gill as a leader who may not speak much but commands total clarity and authority in demanding what he wants from his team, West Indies seam-bowling all-rounder Jason Holder praised the young captain's calm demeanour while also rating Virat Kohli as ‘arguably the best one-day batsman to ever play the game.’
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) N Jagadeesan used to begin each domestic season by calculating numbers in his head. These many in the first game and second match will be needed by the season's end so that the selectors would find it hard to look past him. The method was sound in the quest to play for India, but it was also ruining him.
Sano (Japan), Sep 21 (IANS) India’s off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar said teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s razor-sharp cricketing acumen paired with raw talent makes him a lethal force capable of winning matches single-handedly for the country.
Sano (Japan), Sep 21 (IANS) Impressed by the advanced technology and pristine surroundings of Japan, India's off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar on Monday said the team is excited to be part of a historic one-off men’s T20I game against the hosts at Sano, despite the primary focus being on winning the gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games.
Sano (Japan), Sep 21 (IANS) A sharp spell of rain forced the cancellation of India’s training session at the Sano International Cricket Stadium on Monday, but skipper Shreyas Iyer remains high on energy ahead of his side’s maiden international T20I game against hosts Japan, calling the match a ‘thrilling challenge’ in uncharted territory.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Benjamin Ito-Davis has spent the past three weeks trying to absorb the idea that cricketers he sees on television will soon be standing 22 yards away from him when Japan host India in a one-off historic men's T20I game at Sano on Tuesday.
Nagoya, Sep 21 (IANS) Suchika Tariyal’s historic Asian Games MMA campaign ended with a bronze medal after a controversial semifinal defeat, with coach Nikhil Kunder explaining that the result was ultimately decided by the lesser-weighed contestant rule, following arbitration that declared the bout a draw.
Nisshin, Sep 21 (IANS) Defending champions India will face Sri Lanka in the women’s cricket final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, setting up a repeat of the gold-medal clash from Hangzhou 2023.
