Chandigarh, Aug 24 (IANS) For 20-year-old Kirandeep Singh, the upcoming Sher-e-Punjab T20 League could be another important step in a journey that has already seen several turning points.
Cincinnati, Aug 24 (IANS) Jessica Pegula will head into the US Open as one of the leading contenders among the American contingent after a demanding stretch of hard-court tennis, with the World No. 3 using her deep run at the Cincinnati Open and a 10-3 record across her last three tournaments to build momentum before the season’s final Grand Slam.
Guwahati, Aug 24 (IANS) The Assam Premier League (APL) on Sunday concluded its inaugural edition with Barpeta Braves being crowned champions after a five-wicket victory over Guwahati Royals in the Final on Sunday, bringing the tournament, to a close following a season that saw several impressive performances from both established and emerging players.
Colombo, Aug 24 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batters Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel hit rollicking half-centuries in an unbroken 112-run stand to help India cross the 400-run mark and wrest control back from Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club.
Chandigarh, Aug 24 (IANS) Naman Dhir is eager to represent Amritsar Soormas in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, excited to join a tournament that showcases Punjab’s top cricket talents and highlights the state’s rich cricketing heritage.
Lahore, Aug 24 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi has been ruled out of Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup due to a knee injury, with right-handed batter Sadaf Shamas named as her replacement.
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday praised India’s differently-abled cricketers for their determination and achievements after meeting the Indian Mixed Disability Men’s Cricket Team and office bearers of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), along with BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, following their successful tour of England.
Colombo, Aug 24 (IANS) Breaking his silence following a fiery altercation with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit back by saying that observers should refrain from judging the incident without knowing the full context of what was said on the field.
New York, Aug 24 (IANS) Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams will begin their much-anticipated US Open 2026 mixed doubles campaign against a qualifier after the wildcard pair was handed their first-round opponent in the 16-team event on Sunday.
Colombo, Aug 24 (IANS) Expecting a grueling battle over the next few days, Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten feels that to get ahead of India in the ongoing Test match, the hosts need to get things in their favour in the first session and look to take it big from there.
