New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Former cricketer and coach Simon Katich opined that Scott Boland is the most probable replacement for the injured Australian skipper Pat Cummins in the Ashes opener after it was reported that the regular captain will miss the first Test in Perth on November 21 due to lower back stress.
Mackay, Oct 8 (IANS) India’s U-19 side dominated the proceedings against Australia U-19 in the second Youth Test and wrapped up the four-day game on Day 2, a seven-wicket win at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) India’s cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar extended his greetings to the Air Warriors on the 93rd Indian Air Force Day on Wednesday.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (IANS) Cricket Association for the Visually Impaired (CAVI), Odisha, organised a civic felicitation ceremony to honour four visually impaired tribal girls from the state, who have been chosen to represent India in the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind, scheduled to be held from November 11–25 in India and Sri Lanka.
Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Dabang Delhi once again showcased their class in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League, clinching a thrilling win in a close encounter against the Haryana Steelers in a Season 12 match of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.
Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) Nat Sciver-Brunt praised her team’s resilience after England Women held their nerve to secure a tense four-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Baraspara Stadium on Tuesday in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday suspended Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat for one year after the 22-year-old was disqualified for exceeding the 57kg weight limit at the World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, in September.
Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) England Women made it two wins out of two in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, holding their nerve to secure a tense four-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Baraspara Stadium here on Tuesday. It was former skipper Heather Knight who stood tall amid the pressure, guiding England home with a composed unbeaten 79 off 111 balls, as they chased down 178 in 46.1 overs to move to the top of the points table with four points, level with India.
Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Arjun Deshwal, who registered his career best performance with 26 points as Tamil Thalaivas signed off from their home leg with a dominant 56-37 win against Patna Pirates in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Fresh off India’s dramatic Asia Cup 2025 victory, spinner Varun Chakravarthy stands at the intersection of form, flair and controversy. His performance in the final, combined with his cheeky social media gesture, has amplified his standing as a key spin weapon for India — one he hopes extends across formats in the coming years.
