Darren Gough questions Joe Root’s ‘reckless’ dismissal following England’s defeat in second Test to India

IANS | February 5, 2024 5:00 PM

Visakhapatnam, Feb 5 (IANS) Former England fast-bowler Darren Gough questioned premier batter Joe Root’s ‘reckless’ way of getting out in England’s 106-run defeat to India in the second Test in Visakhapatnam. On day four of the match at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Monday, England showed the positivity of continuing their uber-attacking approach, but it wasn’t sufficient as they were bowled out for 292 in 69.2 overs.

India return to 2nd spot in WTC25 standings after Vizag win

IANS | February 5, 2024 3:26 PM

Visakhapatnam, Feb 5 (IANS) Following a remarkable 106-run victory over England in the second Test here on Monday, India have reclaimed the second position in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings, closing the gap behind table-toppers Australia.

ILT20: MI Emirates storm into play-offs with 30-run win over Desert Vipers

IANS | February 5, 2024 12:47 PM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 5 (IANS) MI Emirates continued to reign supreme in the ILT20 Season 2, registering a 30-run victory against the Desert Vipers at the Zayed Cricket Stadium to become the first team to secure the berth in the play-offs. Completing their sixth victory in eight matches, the MI Emirates asserted themselves with a first innings score of 188/5 buoyed by an elegant knock of 65 runs from Kusal Perera and a late innings assault from Nicholas Pooran (39). Ambati Rayudu also produced impeccable value for this team with a hard-fought innings of 44 runs.