Nagesh Trophy: CAB Railways triumph in 4-wicket win; Assam falter in chase of Jharkhand's 214

IANS | November 11, 2024 10:33 PM

Bangalore, Nov 11 (IANS) Railways defeated Chattisgarh by four wickets in the ongoing 7th edition of the Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2024-25, also known as the Nagesh Trophy, held here on Monday. The Nagesh Trophy kicked off with all four teams of Group F - Chhattisgarh, Railways, Assam, and Jharkhand battling out for the glory at the Sersa Stadium, Kharagpur West Bengal. The tournament will be held from November 10, 2024, to February 20, 2025. The league stage will be played at six venues until December 27.

Sports and terrorism can’t go hand-in-hand: Kirti Azad backs India on refusal to visit Pakistan

IANS | November 11, 2024 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) In light of India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to security concerns in the country, a strong message has been conveyed through former cricketer and politician Kirti Azad, who has asserted that sports and terrorism cannot coexist.

IPL 2025 will give me a platform to get back into India T20I team, says KL Rahul

IANS | November 11, 2024 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Right-handed batter K.L. Rahul said the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will give him the platform to enjoy his cricket and eventually make a comeback into the India T20I team. After the 2022 Men’s T20 World Cup, Rahul hasn’t played for India in the shortest format.

'Why it's being discussed again...': Atul Wassan on India's refusal to visit Pakistan for CT 2025

IANS | November 11, 2024 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Amid reports of India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025, former India cricketer Atul Wassan expressed his frustration on the issue that it comes up whenever it has been already decided that India doesn't want to travel to Pakistan. It has been reported that the BCCI have informed the ICC that India would not travel to Pakistan for the mega event and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought the guidance of the federal government.

Silliest thing one can do is to write off champion players, says Hussey on concerns about Rohit, Virat's form

IANS | November 11, 2024 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer Mike Hussey has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be in good form in the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, adding that the silliest thing one can do is to write off champion sportspersons. India will reach Australia for the marquee Test series on the back of a disappointing 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand at home, with the poor form of Rohit and Virat being amongst the main points of concern for the visitors’.

It was a daydream that India would travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, says Mohammad Hafeez

IANS | November 11, 2024 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez claimed that India's travel to Pakistan for next year's Champions Trophy was a "daydream" after reports surfaced that BCCI has informed the ICC of the Indian government's decision to not send the team for the mega event.

Kapp and Khaka rested for South Africa’s T20Is against England

IANS | November 11, 2024 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka have been rested from South Africa’s three T20I matches against England, starting from November 24. The duo though will be back for the ODI leg of the multi-format series.

Najmul Hossain Shanto ruled out of ODI series decider against Afghanistan

IANS | November 11, 2024 2:07 PM

Sharjah, Nov 11 (IANS) Bangladesh will be without their captain Najmul Hossain Shanto for the third and final ODI against Afghanistan owing to a groin injury. The three-match series is tied at 1-1 after Bangladesh bounced back with a 68-run win in the second game in Sharjah.

I had to change everything about my bowling, says Varun Chakaravarthy

IANS | November 11, 2024 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Varun Chakaravarthy’s comeback to India T20I team hit a high note when he picked a sensational 5-17 in the second game against South Africa at Gqeberha, coinciding with the day his son turned two back home.

DDCA Elections: Kirti Azad to file his nomination for the top job on November 19

IANS | November 11, 2024 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Former India cricketer-turned-politician Kirti Azad has announced his intention to run for the top position in the upcoming DDCA elections by filing his candidature on November 19.

Cricket

Nagesh Trophy: CAB Railways triumph in 4-wicket win; Assam falter in chase of Jharkhand's 214

Sports and terrorism can’t go hand-in-hand: Kirti Azad backs India on refusal to visit Pakistan

IPL 2025 will give me a platform to get back into India T20I team, says KL Rahul

'Why it's being discussed again...': Atul Wassan on India's refusal to visit Pakistan for CT 2025

Silliest thing one can do is to write off champion players, says Hussey on concerns about Rohit, Virat's form

It was a daydream that India would travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, says Mohammad Hafeez

Kapp and Khaka rested for South Africa’s T20Is against England

Najmul Hossain Shanto ruled out of ODI series decider against Afghanistan

I had to change everything about my bowling, says Varun Chakaravarthy

DDCA Elections: Kirti Azad to file his nomination for the top job on November 19

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