New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) England batter Maia Bouchier has signed a one-year contract with Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season. Maia, who previously represented Melbourne Stars in the competition, fills the overseas slot vacated by Tammy Beaumont.
Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian shooter Maheshwari Chauhan said she felt “very grateful” after India’s women’s skeet team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026, calling the podium finish a landmark moment for the trio and the country.
Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Mirabai Chanu on Wednesday after the Indian weightlifter ended the country’s 28-year wait for an Asian Games medal in the sport by winning silver in the women’s 49kg event at the 2026 Games.
Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) Mirabai Chanu’s long-awaited Asian Games dream finally came true on Wednesday as the Indian weightlifter secured a historic silver medal in the women’s 49kg category, completing her collection of medals from the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
Durban, Sep 23 (IANS) South Africa's fast-bowling injury troubles worsened on the eve of the start of their three-match ODI series against Australia, with young pacer Kwena Maphaka ruled out due to a right hamstring strain. Experienced pacer Lizaad Williams has been drafted into the Proteas men’s squad as Maphaka's replacement.
Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Jay Meena on Wednesday after the Indian soft tennis player created history by becoming the country’s first-ever Asian Games medallist in the sport.
Cardiff, Sep 23 (IANS) After calling time on his two-decade playing career, former South Africa batter Colin Ingram said that he leaves the game ‘content and happy’ and without any major regrets despite never getting to realize his dream of playing Test cricket for the Proteas.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu congratulated Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill and Mairaj Ahmad Khan after the Indian trio secured a bronze medal in the men’s skeet team event at the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Baroda’s batting all-rounder Priyanshu Moliya, who played for India in the 2024 U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, has been named captain of the Rest of India U-23 squad for the upcoming Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy winners match against champions Tamil Nadu, the BCCI announced on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Middle-order batter Rinku Singh has expressed hope that veteran stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup and help India lift the coveted trophy. At the same time, Rinku mentioned that he wants to break the perception of being a single-format player by earning a Test cap.
