Guwahati, July 23 (IANS) Eight teams will battle it out for the top honours in the inaugural Assam Premier League (APL) when the state's franchise-based T20 competition gets underway on August 1, with the 23-day tournament featuring 43 matches before the first-ever champions are crowned on August 23.
Colombo, July 23 (IANS) Leg-spinner Rohit Yadav starred with a four-wicket haul as the India Under-19 team overcame stubborn resistance from Sri Lanka Under-19 to register a resounding 211-run victory in the second Youth Test at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Thursday.
Harare, July 23 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop has earned his maiden Test call-up to the West Indies squad for the upcoming two-match series against Pakistan, scheduled to be played in Trinidad from July 25 to August 6.
Harare, July 23 (IANS) Fast bowler Ashok Sharma described making his international debut in the first T20I against Zimbabwe as a ‘dream come true’ and dedicated the milestone moment to his elder brother.
Birmingham, July 23 (IANS) Aston Villa have completed the signing of Argentina international Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea on a season-long loan deal, with the move set to become permanent next summer if certain criteria are met.
Harare, July 23 (IANS) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza pulled no punches in his assessment of the batting performance in their seven-wicket loss to India in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club, saying that it was ‘not up to the standard’ and that early moisture made batting exceptionally difficult during the first half of the match.
Harare, July 23 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer expressed delight after securing his first win as T20I skipper, adding that winning the series opener over Zimbabwe by seven wickets at the Harare Sports Club will give everyone some confidence for future matches.
Glasgow, July 23 (IANS) India will look to pick medals through a strong para powerlifting contingent while swimmers, gymnasts and boxers also begin their campaigns on a packed Day 2 schedule of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday.
London, July 23 (IANS) Arsenal have completed the signing of Greece international Christos Tzolis from Belgian champions Club Brugge on a long-term contract, the Premier League champions announced on Thursday.
Harare, July 23 (IANS) Dynamic Delhi-based fast bowling duo of Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav delivered a masterclass in aggressive fast bowling before teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in the history books with an 18-ball half-century as India registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club.
