Scotland, Thailand players gain big in latest T20I rankings

IANS | November 25, 2025 2:23 PM

Dubai, Nov 25 (IANS) Big gains for a host of players from Scotland and Thailand have come courtesy of strong performances at the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, with leading performers in Thailand climbing the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings.

2nd Test: South Africa stretch lead to over 500 runs at lunch

IANS | November 25, 2025 1:40 PM

Guwahati, Nov 25 (IANS) South Africa batters maintained their calm and composure on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium and extended their lead to 508 runs against India, strengthening their position in the game.

India lose to Belgium 2-3 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

IANS | November 25, 2025 11:00 AM

Ipoh (Malaysia), Nov 25 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team put up a fighting performance but went down 2-3 to Belgium in a rain-affected match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup that was rescheduled for Tuesday. Abhishek (33’) and Shilanand Lakra (57’) got themselves on the scoresheet for India, while Roman Duvekot (17’, 57’) and Nicolas De Kerpel (45’) were the goalscorers for Belgium.

Nick Kyrgios makes comeback move with Kooyong Classic commitment

IANS | November 25, 2025 10:43 AM

Melbourne, Nov 25 (IANS) Nick Kyrgios has taken a significant step toward his long-awaited competitive return by confirming his participation in the Kooyong Classic, a key exhibition event that serves as preparation for the Australian Open.

Ashes: Hazlewood back in nets as Cummins prepares for pink-ball return

IANS | November 25, 2025 10:11 AM

Sydney, Nov 25 (IANS) Australia received a boost on Tuesday as Josh Hazlewood took to the nets, working towards recovery from the hamstring setback that ruled him out of the opening Ashes Test in Perth. Simultaneously, Pat Cummins was seen practising with a pink ball, progressing steadily in his bid to feature in the upcoming day-night Test at the Gabba after his back injury.

2nd Test: Ashwin raises concerns over India's ‘body language’

IANS | November 25, 2025 10:08 AM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hoped for India to stage a comeback in the second innings of the ongoing Test against South Africa, but also expressed concern over a negative result for the hosts by criticising their body language on the field.