T20 World Cup: New York Stadium that will host Indo-Pak clash celebrates one-month construction

IANS | March 5, 2024 10:17 PM

New York, March 5 (IANS) With just over three months remaining for the marquee clash between archrivals India and Pakistan on June 9 in the T20 World Cup 2024 in the United States and West Indies, construction work has started for the stadium in Nassau County. Construction of the modular Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York has made great strides in the last month ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, starting on June 1.

DY Patil T20 Cup: Pandey blazes to century; Bhuvi, Chakravarthy, Chahal cast a spell

IANS | March 5, 2024 8:51 PM

Navi Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Star players Manish Pandey, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakravarthy and Yuzvendra Chahal hogged the limelight with eye-catching performances in the in the 18th DY Patil T20 Cup here on Tuesday. An unbeaten 103 by India ODI batter Manish Pandey helped Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) register a thumping eight-wicket win over Central Railway at the DY Patil University Ground on Tuesday.

Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurates Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0, bats with Rohit Sharma

IANS | March 5, 2024 7:04 PM

Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh), March 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur on Tuesday inaugurated Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 at Luhnu Cricket Stadium, Bilaspur, in his constituency Hamirpur. The Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid graced the occasion as chief guests.

IPL is an emotion, and we love it as much as the fans do, says Rishabh Pant

IANS | March 5, 2024 6:05 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has said that “IPL is an emotion, and we love it as much as the fans do” ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2024. Rishabh Pant is expected to make his return to action in the IPL 2024 playing for his franchise Delhi Capitals after recovering from a tragic accident in December 2022. Pant feels grateful for the love showered by the fans and eyes for a comeback in IPL 2024.

Netherlands beat Nepal by four wickets in tri-nation series final

IANS | March 5, 2024 5:26 PM

Kirtipur (Nepal), March 5 (IANS) The Netherlands won the tri-nation series on Tuesday beating Nepal by four wickets in the final at the TU International Cricket Ground. Facing a daunting target of 185 set by Nepal, the Netherlands showcased resilience and determination as they reached a total of 189/6 with just four wickets in hand, sealing their triumph in a pulsating finish.

Shahbaz Nadeem bids farewell to international cricket

IANS | March 5, 2024 5:07 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Jharkhand's cricketing stalwart, Shahbaz Nadeem, has announced his retirement from international cricket, culminating a career that spanned over two decades with over 500 wickets in first-class cricket.