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.

Playing 100 Tests means a hell of a lot, says England's Jonny Bairstow

IANS | March 5, 2024 4:51 PM

Dharamsala, March 5 (IANS) England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow has said that representing his country in 100 Test matches means a “hell lot for him”. Bairstow is all set to mark his 100th Test appearance in the fifth and final Test match against India in Dharamsala. He is set to become the 17th English cricketer to achieve this illustrious milestone and expressed his gratitude and excitement ahead of the landmark match.

WPL 2024: Mandhana, Perry half-centuries set up RCB's victory over Warriorz

IANS | March 4, 2024 11:46 PM

Bengaluru, March 4 (IANS) Skipper Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry hammered half-centuries and their bowlers came up with a clinical performance as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated UP WArriorz by 23 runs in a Season 2 match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday.

DY Patil T20 Cup: Ayush Badoni stars with unbeaten 53 (Ld)

IANS | March 4, 2024 9:19 PM

Navi Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Rising Indian Premier League (IPL) star Ayush Badoni excelled for DY Patil Blue as he led his side to a six-wicket win over Route Mobile Limited in the 18th DY Patil T20 Cup at the DY Patil Stadium here on Monday.