WPL has impacted Indian cricket a long way: BCCI president Manhas

IANS | November 29, 2025 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) BCCI President Mithun Manhas hailed the success of the recent WPL 2026 auction, saying that the league has significantly boosted the growth of women’s cricket in India in terms of handling distractions and being focused on doing the job well.

Ashes: Mark Wood ruled out of Brisbane Test

IANS | November 29, 2025 4:23 PM

Brisbane, Nov 29 (IANS) England will be without Mark Wood for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane after renewed concerns over the fast bowler’s left knee, dealing a significant blow to their hopes of levelling the series.

Aditi tied-11th as Avani moved into top 20 at Open de Espana

IANS | November 29, 2025 1:52 PM

Malaga (Spain), Nov 29 (IANS) Aditi Ashok was just outside the top 10, but Avani Prashanth made a good move up to get into the top 20 at the halfway stage of the Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de Espana. Aditi, a former winner of this event who was invited, shot 2-under 70, moved to 5-under 139, and was T-11.