2nd Test: Record-breaking Kamindu Mendis places Sri Lanka in the box seat

IANS | September 27, 2024 7:07 PM

Galle, Sep 27 (IANS) Kamindu Mendis scored an unbeaten 182 as he became the fastest Asian batter to complete 1000 Test runs on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand at Galle International Stadium here on Friday. Mendis scored his fifth Test century along with Kusal Mendis, who compiled the third century of the innings for the hosts, powering Sri Lanka to a monumental 602/5 before declaring in the final session.

BGT 2024-25: Playing well against Ashwin-Jadeja will put us in a better position: Maxwell

IANS | September 27, 2024 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Ahead of the home Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) later this year, Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell believes that playing well against the Indian spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be key for them.

'Believe in yourself, follow your dreams’: Paralympics gold medallist Nitesh Kumar

IANS | September 27, 2024 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Paris Paralympics gold medallist para-shuttler Nitesh Kumar, who studied from the Navy Children School in Vizag, has thanked the school and credited them as they uplifted him "during his toughest times".

LLC 2024: Southern Superstars beat Gujarat Greats, maintain their unbeaten run

IANS | September 27, 2024 12:37 AM

Jodhpur, Sep 27 (IANS) Southern Superstars outclassed Gujarat Greats by 8 wickets as they registered their third win and maintained their undefeated streak in the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024 at the Barkatullah Stadium here on Thursday.

2nd Test: When you play against India, pitches don’t matter, says Shakib Al Hasan

IANS | September 26, 2024 9:54 PM

Kanpur, Sep 26 (IANS) Ahead of the second Test starting at the Green Park Stadium here on Friday, Bangladesh veteran all-rounder Sakib Al Hasan feels pitches don't hold much importance when they play against strong teams like India.

Zim Afro T10: Harare Bolts’ George Munsey makes history, scores first hundred of event

IANS | September 26, 2024 9:25 PM

Harare, Sep 26 (IANS) Scotland’s George Munsey has been in fine form in the second season of the Zim Afro T10’s so far, and as the league stage heads toward the home stretch, the Scotsman hit top gear to score the first century of the tournament.

2nd Test: Chandimal's century puts Sri Lanka in a strong position on opening day

IANS | September 26, 2024 7:21 PM

Galle, Sep 26 (IANS) Dinesh Chandimal's century coupled with half-centuries from Angelo Mathews (78*) and Kamindu Mendis (51 not out) stamped Sri Lanka's dominance on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand at Galle International Stadium on Thursday.

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant rubbishes aside RCB link-up, calls for stopping 'misinformation'

IANS | September 26, 2024 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) India wicketkeeper and Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant was left surprised with his possible link-up with Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. However, Pant reacted strongly to the social media post and called it "fake news".

2nd Test: Rain threat looms as India look to seal series, Bangladesh eye stronger fight

Harsh Shukla | September 26, 2024 4:58 PM

Kanpur, Sep 26 (IANS) As India and Bangladesh gear up for the second Test at Green Park Stadium here, there’s plenty of anticipation, intrigue, and uncertainty surrounding the match. Both teams have everything to play for, with India looking to continue their dominant home run and Bangladesh hoping to put up a stronger fight after their easy capitulation in the first Test in Chennai.

Zim Afro T10: Our focus will be on refining our batting strategy, says Perera

IANS | September 26, 2024 4:36 PM

Harare, Sep 26 (IANS) NYS Lagos is maintaining a positive outlook despite falling short against the Harare Bolts in the Zim Afro T10 on Wednesday. After batting first, the Bolts set a lofty total of 117/7 in their ten overs. Even though Sean Williams scored a lot of runs with aggressive hitting to steady the Bolts' innings, Oshane Thomas made a big impact for NYS Lagos with crucial wickets.

Cricket

2nd Test: Record-breaking Kamindu Mendis places Sri Lanka in the box seat

BGT 2024-25: Playing well against Ashwin-Jadeja will put us in a better position: Maxwell

'Believe in yourself, follow your dreams’: Paralympics gold medallist Nitesh Kumar

LLC 2024: Southern Superstars beat Gujarat Greats, maintain their unbeaten run

2nd Test: When you play against India, pitches don’t matter, says Shakib Al Hasan

Zim Afro T10: Harare Bolts’ George Munsey makes history, scores first hundred of event

2nd Test: Chandimal's century puts Sri Lanka in a strong position on opening day

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant rubbishes aside RCB link-up, calls for stopping 'misinformation'

2nd Test: Rain threat looms as India look to seal series, Bangladesh eye stronger fight

Zim Afro T10: Our focus will be on refining our batting strategy, says Perera

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