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Indian batters actually aren't that good players of spin on a surface like that, says Haddin

IANS | November 17, 2025 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin has criticised India’s reliance on playing Tests on turning pitches, stating that Kolkata Test is the second such instance of this backfiring in Gautam Gambhir’s tenure and has exposed that the batting unit doesn’t have players who can play spin bowling well on such surfaces.

Formula 1: Norris braces for ‘difficult’ Las Vegas GP despite back-to-back wins

IANS | November 17, 2025 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Fresh off consecutive victories in Mexico and Brazil, championship leader Lando Norris has tempered expectations ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, admitting that McLaren could face their toughest weekend of the season under the Strip’s cold night lights.

Ashes usually defines England captains and coaches: Nasser Hussain

IANS | November 17, 2025 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain commented on the upcoming Ashes series, describing it as a critical moment for ‘Bazball,’ the highly aggressive style embraced by this team, which aims to dominate opponents by scoring runs rapidly.

If Smith was to retire, Handscomb could be stable No. 4 in Tests: Chris Rogers

IANS | November 17, 2025 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Australian cricketer and current Victoria coach Chris Rogers has endorsed Peter Handscomb as the best candidate to take over the No. 4 batting position in Tests once veteran Steve Smith retires.

KhiladiPro partners with Karnataka Badminton Association to bring AI-powered player assessments

IANS | November 17, 2025 3:39 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 17 (IANS) AI-powered sports tech platform, KhiladiPro (KPro), has announced its partnership with the Karnataka Badminton Association (KBA) to enhance player development and performance tracking through AI-driven assessments.

‘We can keep Root quiet’: Boland makes bold statement ahead of Ashes opener

IANS | November 17, 2025 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Fast bowler Scott Boland has singled out Joe Root as the key England player Australia aims to silence in the Ashes. The series opener is fast approaching and is set to be played from November 21 at Perth’s Optus Stadium.

Win over India in Kolkata among SA's top 3 Test wins: Rabada

IANS | November 17, 2025 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Ace fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has ranked South Africa’s 30-run win over India in the first Test at Eden Gardens as amongst the team’s top three victories in the longer format. The win coming inside three days is also South Africa’s first win in Tests in India since 2010 and has given them a 1-0 lead in the two-game series.

'Doggett is at that point now where he's ready to go', says Harris ahead of Ashes opener

IANS | November 17, 2025 1:13 PM

Perth, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris has backed pacer Brendan Doggett for selection ahead of the first Ashes Test against England, starting at Perth Stadium on November 21, saying the seamer is at a point right now where he’s ‘ready to go’.

Katich backs Smith to be Player of the Series in Ashes

IANS | November 17, 2025 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Australian opener Simon Katich is confident that Steve Smith will be Australia’s leading run-scorer and Player of the Series in the upcoming Ashes and said the 36-year-old has the experience to sabotage England's plans in the ultimate showdown, starting from November 21 in Perth.

Tamim Iqbal withdraws from BPL 2026

IANS | November 17, 2025 12:47 PM

Dhaka, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has opted out of the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, marking the first time since the tournament’s inception in 2012 that he will not feature in the event.

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Indian batters actually aren't that good players of spin on a surface like that, says Haddin

Formula 1: Norris braces for ‘difficult’ Las Vegas GP despite back-to-back wins

Ashes usually defines England captains and coaches: Nasser Hussain

If Smith was to retire, Handscomb could be stable No. 4 in Tests: Chris Rogers

KhiladiPro partners with Karnataka Badminton Association to bring AI-powered player assessments

‘We can keep Root quiet’: Boland makes bold statement ahead of Ashes opener

Win over India in Kolkata among SA's top 3 Test wins: Rabada

'Doggett is at that point now where he's ready to go', says Harris ahead of Ashes opener

Katich backs Smith to be Player of the Series in Ashes

Tamim Iqbal withdraws from BPL 2026

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