New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Indian table tennis star Harmeet Desai believes the new mixed team format at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics could provide India with a significant opportunity to challenge for a medal, with the country making rapid progress across events.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Bangladesh tasted another piece of history when they achieved a historic outcome in the ICC Test rankings for the teams following the recent update by the global governing body on Sunday. The Bangla Tigers, who famously defeated Australia in the first Test but lost the second one, have jumped three places in the Test standings to reach No.6.
Surat, Aug 23 (IANS) Indian table tennis star and Arjuna Awardee Harmeet Desai believes India’s men’s team has the right mix of experience and youth to challenge the best at the upcoming Asian Games and is confident of bringing home a medal.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) India were handed a slight advantage in their quest for a spot in the World Test Championship final after Bangladesh suffered a defeat to Australia in the second Test match in Mackay on Sunday. India, who are ranked fifth and behind Bangladesh, now have a chance to go past them as they look to outclass Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo.
Colombo, Aug 23 (IANS) Handed a Test debut in the second game against Sri Lanka after years of relentless toil in domestic cricket, off-spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain expressed deep gratitude to God and his family after receiving his cap from veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.
Mackay, Aug 23 (IANS) Former Australia opener Justin Langer has slammed the increasing frequency of short-lived Test matches, calling two-day finishes ‘unacceptable’ after Australia wrapped up an innings victory over Bangladesh inside six sessions here on Sunday.
Colombo, Aug 23 (IANS) An eventful, hard-fought opening session saw India reach 88/2 in 25 overs at lunch on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Sunday.
Mackay, Aug 23 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto admitted his side did not produce their best performance against Australia but said the two-Test series would provide valuable experience as they look to improve in challenging overseas conditions.
Colombo, Aug 23 (IANS) India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill on Sunday completed his 3000 runs in Test cricket during the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here. Gill has become the fourth-youngest Indian player to reach the milestone as he continues his rise in the format.
Chandigarh, Aug 23 (IANS) The stage is set for the 2026 edition of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, which will begin on August 30 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh. Six teams will compete for the title, with some of Punjab’s most promising young cricketers getting an opportunity to showcase their talent.
