Australia confirm playing XI for opening Test against NZ

IANS | February 28, 2024 10:59 AM

Wellington, Feb 28 (IANS) Veteran batter Steve Smith will continue to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's batting order as skipper Pat Cummins confirmed his playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand, which commences at Basin Reserve on Thursday.

Ravindra Jadeja posts photo posing in front of Dhoni's house in Ranchi

IANS | February 27, 2024 11:40 PM

Ranchi, Feb 27 (IANS) They have played together for many years in the various Indian teams and for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League and over the years, Ravindra Jadeja and Mahendra Singh Dhoni have developed a lasting friendship. It was Dhoni who gave Jadeja the nickname "Sir Ravindra Jadeja".

WPL 2024: Clinical bowling helps RCB to easy win against Gujarat Giants

IANS | February 27, 2024 11:04 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 27 (IANS) Clinical bowling led by spinner Sophie Molineux (3-25) and pacer Renuka Singh (2-14) helped Royal Challengers Bangalore restrict Gujarat Giants to 107/7 on their way to a comprehensive eight-wicket win with 45 balls to spare in Match 5 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) Season 2 here on Tuesday.