India add Washington Sundar to squad for remaining Tests against New Zealand

IANS | October 20, 2024 6:36 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) The Senior Men’s Selection Committee on Sunday added all-rounder Washington Sundar to India’s squad for the remainder of the Test series against New Zealand. Sundar is currently playing for Tamil Nadu against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy match. He scored 152 runs in the first innings of the match before taking two wickets on Sunday.

This game will test your limits, but those who love it rise stronger: Rishabh Pant

IANS | October 20, 2024 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has vowed to make a strong comeback after India suffered a heartbreak defeat against New Zealand in the first Test at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. Pant shared a heartfelt post saying the "game will test your limits but those who love it rise stronger" after playing a fighting knock in the second innings.

1st Test: Conversation was about respecting bowlers, fight through & enjoy the moment, says Ravindra

IANS | October 20, 2024 3:53 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 20 (IANS) New Zealand’s left-handed batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra said the conversation around acing the chase of 107 to get an eight-wicket win over India was about respecting the bowlers by fighting through it and enjoy the moment at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Shakib's arrival not in our control, we've to focus on Test series: Shanto

IANS | October 20, 2024 2:52 PM

Dhaka, Oct 20 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said Shakib Al Hasan's arrival for the Test series against South Africa was not in their control despite plans of giving him a memorable farewell in the series. He emphasised that the team is focusing on getting a winning start in the series.

Root’s phenomenal run-making will be tested by India and Australia, says Ian Chappell

IANS | October 20, 2024 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer Ian Chappell believes premier England batter Joe Root’s phenomenal run-making will be challenged by India and Australia in the next 12 months.

India A beat Pakistan Shaheens in first T20 of Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024

IANS | October 20, 2024 12:17 AM

Al Amarat (Oman), Oct 20 (IANS) The top-order of Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Tilak-Varma made vital contributions with the bat while pacer Anshul Kamboj struck three crucial blows as India A defeated Pakistan Shaheens by seven runs in a hard-fought encounter in the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground here on Saturday.

Women's T20 WC: South Africa, New Zealand eye maiden title in historic final

IANS | October 19, 2024 9:43 PM

Dubai, Oct 19 (IANS) The South Africa Women will take on New Zealand in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final on Sunday evening at the Dubai International Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, with both teams vying for their first-ever World Cup title in the short format.

1st Test: It would not be an easy win from here, says O’Rourke as New Zealand chase 107 for victory

IANS | October 19, 2024 9:16 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) With 107 runs needed to win the first Test against India at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday, many people consider New Zealand to be in the driver's seat to win their first Test in India since 1988. However, pacer William O’Rourke said winning the match would not be easy for New Zealand on the fifth day of the Test.

Women’s T20 WC: ICC names Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak as Match Officials for final

IANS | October 19, 2024 8:17 PM

Dubai, Oct 19 (IANS) Sri Lanka's Nimali Perera and Claire Polosak of Australia will umpire their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final as they take charge of South Africa v New Zealand on Sunday. Anna Harris will act as the third umpire, with Jacquline Williams serving as the fourth umpire while G.S. Lakshmi has been selected as the match referee for the final in Dubai, the ICC informed in a release on Saturday.

1st Test: A childhood dream is fulfilled, says Sarfaraz Khan on his maiden Test ton v NZ

IANS | October 19, 2024 7:54 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) Sarfaraz Khan delivered a stellar performance on Saturday, scoring his first Test century (150) and leading India’s remarkable recovery in the first Test against New Zealand. With the hosts setting a modest 107-run target, Sarfaraz expressed confidence that early wickets on a deteriorating pitch could turn the match in India’s favour.

Cricket

India add Washington Sundar to squad for remaining Tests against New Zealand

This game will test your limits, but those who love it rise stronger: Rishabh Pant

1st Test: Conversation was about respecting bowlers, fight through & enjoy the moment, says Ravindra

Shakib's arrival not in our control, we've to focus on Test series: Shanto

Root’s phenomenal run-making will be tested by India and Australia, says Ian Chappell

India A beat Pakistan Shaheens in first T20 of Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024

Women's T20 WC: South Africa, New Zealand eye maiden title in historic final

1st Test: It would not be an easy win from here, says O’Rourke as New Zealand chase 107 for victory

Women’s T20 WC: ICC names Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak as Match Officials for final

1st Test: A childhood dream is fulfilled, says Sarfaraz Khan on his maiden Test ton v NZ

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