New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Former England batter Kevin Pietersen extended his greetings to India on Saturday, taking to X to celebrate his affection for the country and send a warm message to his Indian friends on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) SA20 League Commissioner and former South African cricketer Graeme Smith extended his warm wishes to Indians across the world on the country’s 80th Independence Day on Saturday, reflecting on his personal association with India and highlighting the role of cricket in strengthening the longstanding relationship between India and South Africa.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) India reached 101/1 in 27 overs at lunch on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday, with Devdutt Padikkal (35 not out) and KL Rahul (32 not out) rebuilding the innings following a freakish run-out that cut short Yashasvi Jaiswal’s knock at 32.
Ohio, Aug 15 (IANS) Venus Williams’ singles losing streak has stretched to 13 matches after the seven-time Grand Slam champion suffered a 6-2, 6-2 defeat to Colombian qualifier Emiliana Arango in the first round of the Cincinnati Open on Friday.
Darwin, Aug 15 (IANS) Josh Hazlewood’s return to Test cricket reached another landmark on Saturday as the Australia fast bowler entered the 300-wicket club during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, prompting teammates Scott Boland, Travis Head and skipper Pat Cummins to praise the qualities that have made him one of the most reliable quicks of his generation.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with members of the country’s sporting fraternity taking to social media to extend their wishes and reflect on the values of freedom, unity, sacrifice and national pride.
Darwin, Aug 15 (IANS) Josh Hazlewood became the ninth Australian bowler to reach 300 Test wickets after claiming his 14th career five-wicket haul in the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, joining an elite group that includes three of his current teammates.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) The Indian men’s cricket team celebrated the country's 80th Independence Day by hoisting the Tricolour at their hotel on Saturday, before taking the field for the opening Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Calling it a ‘massive honour’ to be part of India’s milestone 600th Test match, star left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Saturday said the team has had ample time to adapt to local conditions and get used to the Kookaburra ball ahead of the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) India have won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The encounter marks a milestone moment as the picturesque coastal venue plays host to its 50th Test match.
