Hardik’s energy on the field is exactly like Sir Viv Richards: Uthappa

IANS | December 20, 2025 10:44 AM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former India batter Robin lauded Hardik Pandya’s energy on the field and compared him to the legendary Vivian Richards after the Indian all-rounder’s all-round show helped India clinch a victory against South Africa in the five-match T20I series 3-1 with a comprehensive 30-run win in the fifth T20I at Ahmedabad.

Tom Jones to lead New Zealand in ICC U19 World Cup

IANS | December 20, 2025 9:33 AM

Wellington, Dec 20 (IANS) Opening batter Tom Jones will captain New Zealand's 15-strong squad, which includes five domestic stars, for 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup, hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, scheduled to take place across Zimbabwe and Namibia from 15 January to 6 February.

WTL: Suresh stuns Medvedev in thriller to secure final spot (Ld)

IANS | December 19, 2025 11:23 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 19 (IANS) India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh, playing for the Aussie Mavericks Kites, delivered the knockout blow as he defeated Daniil Medvedev, the Grand Slam champion, 6-4 in the last set to take his team to Saturday’s summit clash of the World Tennis League.