New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to be fine in handling the captaincy role for India in the upcoming second Test against South Africa, saying his vast experience will serve him well to lead the hosts in the absence of Shubman Gill.
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Friday that it is inviting applications for the position of Head - Cricket Education at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday unveiled the official promo for the upcoming season of the Hero Hockey India League (HIL), introducing its bold new brand line, “Big. Is. Back”. The campaign signals the league’s intent to scale up in ambition, creativity, and fan engagement, backed by a refreshed identity designed to reintroduce HIL with a cinematic, energetic edge.
Guwahati, Nov 21 (IANS) After missing South Africa’s 30-run win over India in the first Test at Kolkata, fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the second Test against India in Guwahati and the subsequent white‑ball series due to a rib bone stress injury.
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Allrounder Deepti Sharma and fast bowler Renuka Singh are the only two Indian players in the marquee set for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction, to be held in the national capital on November 27.
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim has urged the Indian team management to give a consistent run to Sai Sudharsan in the Test format to showcase his talent.
Johannesburg, Nov 21 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk has been named in the national squad for the upcoming white‑ball series against Ireland, set to happen from December 5 to 19.
Ahmedabad, Nov 21 (IANS) India U17 men's head coach Bibiano Fernandes has named a 23-member squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, beginning Saturday at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad.
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) After being ruled out of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, Shubman Gill will now head to Mumbai for further assessment of his neck injury, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday.
Guwahati, Nov 21 (IANS) Rishabh Pant will captain India in the second Test against South Africa beginning at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. Pant steps in to lead India in the must-win game following regular skipper Shubman Gill suffering a neck injury in the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
