Ranji Trophy: Ishan Kishan's fighting century, Shami’s three wickets highlights of Day 1

IANS | October 15, 2025 8:55 PM

Thiruvanthapuram, Oct 15 (IANS) A flawless opening hour saw Kerala bowlers M.D. Nidheesh and N.P. Basil scythed through the Maharashtra top order with swing and bounce, putting the hosts in command at the end of the opening day’s play in their Ranji Trophy 2025-26 clash at the Sports Hub, Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.

Ahmedabad recommended as host for the 2030 centenary edition of Commonwealth Games

IANS | October 15, 2025 7:49 PM

Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Ahmedabad is all set to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 after the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport on Thursday confirmed it will recommend the financial capital of the state of Gujarat as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. Ahmedabad was confirmed ahead of a bid by Abuja, Nigeria, which had put up an impressive bid.

1st Test: Noman Ali’s 10-for seals 93-run win for Pakistan over South Africa

IANS | October 15, 2025 5:50 PM

Lahore, Oct 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan did the heavy lifting before Shaheen Shah Afridi applied the finishing touches as the hosts wrapped up a 93-run victory over World Test Championship (WTC) winner South Africa on the fourth day of the first Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday.

Women's WC: India fined for slow over-rate against Australia

IANS | October 15, 2025 3:18 PM

Dubai, Oct 15 (IANS) The ICC has imposed a fine on the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side for maintaining a slow over-rate during their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 league stage fixture against Australia in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.