SA put in much better overall performance, says Aiden Markram after 8-wicket win

IANS | December 20, 2023 12:33 PM

Gqeberha, Dec 20 (IANS) South Africa skipper Aiden Markram was mighty pleased over his team’s eight-wicket triumph over India in the second ODI at St. George’s Park on Tuesday night, saying it was a much better overall performance from his team after being outplayed at the series opener in Johannesburg.

Soumya Sarkar surpasses Sachin with record-breaking ton in NZ

IANS | December 20, 2023 10:59 AM

Nelson (NZ), Dec 20 (IANS) Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar hit his career-best ODI score of 169 off just 151 deliveries to help Bangladesh post 291 all out in 49.5 overs, breaking legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's 14-year-old record during the second ODI match against New Zealand in Nelson on Wednesday.

IPL Auction 2024: Starc, Cummins break records as bowlers rule the roost; uncapped Rizvi bags Rs 8.40 cr (roundup)

IANS | December 19, 2023 11:58 PM

Dubai, Dec 17 (IANS) Australian pacers Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Spencer Johnson attracted massive bids as did Indian uncapped player Sameer Rizvi as the top 10 buys went for nearly 50 percent of the total INR 230.43 crore spent in the Mini-Auction ahead of the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League held here on Tuesday. In all, 72 players were sold in the auction, 30 overseas, as six of the 10 franchises completed their full quota of 25 players.