Ashes: England face fresh scrutiny after team guards altercation with media

IANS | December 13, 2025 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) England’s troubled Ashes campaign has drawn further attention following an incident involving a member of the team’s security staff and a Channel Seven cameraman at Brisbane airport. The altercation occurred on Saturday as the England squad was preparing to travel to Adelaide ahead of the third Test, scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

Mandhana congratulates Harmanpreet after PCA unveil stand in her honour

IANS | December 13, 2025 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) India’s vice captain Smriti Mandhana congratulated her teammate and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur after the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) unveiled a stand in her honour at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Two new stands were inaugurated at the venue on Thursday, with the other one being named after former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.

Messi-ed up in Kolkata: A case of poor management!

Chetan Sharma | December 13, 2025 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Kolkata knows how to worship footballing gods. On Saturday afternoon, that devotion turned into disillusionment as Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated appearance ended not in applause, but in anger and chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium.

Warner urges Konstas to stay grounded amid rising spotlight ahead of BBL 15

IANS | December 13, 2025 12:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Former Australia opener David Warner has urged rising star Sam Konstas to stay grounded as he navigates the growing attention following an impressive run of form. The two will turn out for the Sydney Thunder in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season, which begins on December 14.