Kuhnemann cleared to bowl after ICC Testing: Report

IANS | February 26, 2025 4:44 PM

Dubai, Feb 26 (IANS) Australian left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been cleared to continue bowling after his action was deemed legal by the ICC, providing a major boost to his Test career and Australia’s upcoming tour of the Caribbean. According to a report by the Australian Associated Press (AAP), Kuhnemann was informed on Wednesday that biomechanical testing in Brisbane had confirmed his action did not exceed the 15-degree elbow extension limit permitted by the ICC.

ICC rankings: Kohli breaks into top five; Gill remains number one ODI batter

IANS | February 26, 2025 3:17 PM

Dubai, Feb 26 (IANS) India's batting maestro Virat Kohli has re-entered the top five of the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings following a stellar performance against Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

IML 2025: Gurkeerat’s fifty guides India Masters to clinical 9-wkt win

IANS | February 26, 2025 12:10 AM

Navi Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Gurkeerat Singh Mann scored an unbeaten half-century as India Masters rode on their all-round brilliance to convincingly beat England Masters by nine wickets in another enthralling match in the International Masters League 2025 here on Tuesday.

WPL 2025: Promotion to No.3 was a surprise, says Jess Jonassen after helping DC win

IANS | February 25, 2025 11:51 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 25 (IANS) Delhi Capitals' Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen was surprised by the opportunity to bat up the order as she struck an unbeaten 61 to help her team beat Gujarat Giants by six wickets with 29 balls to spare in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 match on Tuesday.

WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals elect to field against Gujarat Giants

IANS | February 25, 2025 7:29 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 25 (IANS) Two-time finalists Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to field first against Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Tuesday.

Champions Trophy: With Australia-SA clash called off, England-Afghanistan face knockout scenario

IANS | February 25, 2025 7:05 PM

Rawalpindi, Feb 25 (IANS) Reigning ODI World Champion Australia’s Group B encounter against South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain, with both teams sharing a point each.

Champions Trophy: PCB enhances security after fan invades during NZ-Ban clash

IANS | February 25, 2025 6:31 PM

Lahore, Feb 25 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken serious note of a security breach that occurred during the ICC Champions Trophy match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, where a spectator entered the field of play and attempted to hug Kiwi batter Rachin Ravindra.

Champions Trophy: Persistent rain washes out Aus vs SA clash in Rawalpindi

IANS | February 25, 2025 6:15 PM

Rawalpindi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Champions Trophy Group B fixture between Australia and South Africa was abandoned without a toss due to incessant rain in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

It's a tough challenge for us but we are ready: Shahidi on facing England in CT

IANS | February 25, 2025 5:50 PM

Lahore, Feb 25 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said the Champions Trophy game against England is a tough challenge for them but expressed confidence in their abilities to beat the opponent to stay in the hunt for the semi-final race.

Champions Trophy: Atherton, Hussain call for England XI shake-up ahead of Afghanistan clash

IANS | February 25, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) England's Champions Trophy campaign hangs by a thread as they prepare to face Afghanistan on Wednesday, knowing that another defeat, following their opening loss to Australia, could see them staring at early elimination. Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain have weighed in on England’s struggles, raising concerns over Jofra Archer’s form and calling for a promotion up the order for skipper Jos Buttler.