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2nd T20I: ‘India pressed panic button way too early,’ says Varun Aaron on bowling errors against WI

IANS | October 10, 2026 12:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Former India cricketer Varun Aaron criticised India’s bowling strategy after the West Indies chased down a target of 250 in the second T20I in Ranchi, saying that the hosts abandoned disciplined lengths too soon as Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford took control of the contest with an aggressive partnership.

‘It is the best format there is’: Nortje relishes Test cricket return after three years

IANS | October 10, 2026 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje said he was delighted to return to Test cricket after three years, describing the longest format as the best in the game after making an immediate impact against Australia in the opening Test at Kingsmead.

‘There might be some paddles in the air’: Pietersen backs Hope’s IPL appeal after record chase

IANS | October 10, 2026 11:30 AM

Ranchi, Oct 10 (IANS) Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has tipped Shai Hope to attract interest from Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises after the West Indies skipper produced a match-winning century against India in the second T20I in Ranchi on Friday, steering his side to a six-wicket victory with a record chase of 250.

'Arteta's contract extension is a big push for the team,' says Arsenal captain Odegaard

IANS | October 10, 2026 11:13 AM

London, Oct 10 (IANS) Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has said manager Mikel Arteta’s decision to extend his contract with the club has given the squad a significant lift, describing the Spaniard’s achievements as 'unbelievable' and backing the new deal to raise the team’s energy further.

2nd T20I: ‘Shai Hope is a world-class cricketer,’ says Gambhir after West Indies’ record chase

IANS | October 10, 2026 10:46 AM

Ranchi, Oct 10 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir acknowledged Shai Hope’s class after the West Indies skipper’s unbeaten century powered the visitors to a record-breaking six-wicket victory in the second T20I in Ranchi, helping them chase down India’s 250-run target and level the five-match series at 1-1.

‘Don’t shrug off any defeat’: Gambhir urges India to find answers after WI run riot

IANS | October 10, 2026 10:15 AM

Ranchi, Oct 10 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has called for a more competitive contest between bat and ball and urged his side to address its bowling shortcomings after the West Indies chased down 250 against India in the second T20I in Ranchi, winning by six wickets to level the five-match series at 1-1.

Will O’Rourke ruled out of India series, eyes Australia Test comeback

IANS | October 10, 2026 9:43 AM

Auckland, Oct 10 (IANS) New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke will sit out the upcoming home series against India as he continues his recovery from injuries to his left hamstring and calf, with the pacer and the team management prioritising his availability for the four-Test tour of Australia in December.

Fullkrug’s late header earns Bremen dramatic draw against Dortmund

IANS | October 10, 2026 9:21 AM

Berlin, Oct 10 (IANS) Niclas Fullkrug scored a stoppage-time equaliser against his former club as Werder Bremen fought back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund on Friday, ending the Bundesliga leaders’ perfect start to the season after four consecutive wins.

APL Season 2: Tactical tweak seals first victory for Chola Chiefs; Chero Archers win again (Ld)

IANS | October 10, 2026 12:13 AM

Hyderabad, Oct 10 (IANS) Chola Chiefs and Prithviraaj Yodhas registered their first wins of the season while Chero Archers made it two wins out of two on the second day of Season 2 of the Archery Premier League (APL) in Hyderabad on Friday.

2nd T20I: Hope credits partnerships, Rutherford's fireworks after WI script record chase in Ranchi

IANS | October 9, 2026 11:55 PM

Ranchi, Oct 9 (IANS) West Indies captain Shai Hope said building partnerships and Sherfane Rutherford's explosive batting were key to his team's six-wicket victory over India in the second T20I, as the visitors chased down a daunting target of 250 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here on Friday.

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2nd T20I: ‘India pressed panic button way too early,’ says Varun Aaron on bowling errors against WI

‘It is the best format there is’: Nortje relishes Test cricket return after three years

‘There might be some paddles in the air’: Pietersen backs Hope’s IPL appeal after record chase

'Arteta's contract extension is a big push for the team,' says Arsenal captain Odegaard

2nd T20I: ‘Shai Hope is a world-class cricketer,’ says Gambhir after West Indies’ record chase

‘Don’t shrug off any defeat’: Gambhir urges India to find answers after WI run riot

Will O’Rourke ruled out of India series, eyes Australia Test comeback

Fullkrug’s late header earns Bremen dramatic draw against Dortmund

APL Season 2: Tactical tweak seals first victory for Chola Chiefs; Chero Archers win again (Ld)

2nd T20I: Hope credits partnerships, Rutherford's fireworks after WI script record chase in Ranchi

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