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Very grateful, all credit to my team: Harmanpreet on becoming captain with most wins in women’s T20Is

IANS | December 27, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into the record books on Friday by becoming the most successful captain in women’s T20 internationals, overtaking former Australia leader Meg Lanning. The 36-year-old, however, played down the personal milestone, stressing that the achievement was only possible because of her teammates' collective efforts.

Dhaka Capitals assistant coach dies after collapsing ahead of BPL clash

IANS | December 27, 2025 3:57 PM

Sylhet, Dec 27 (IANS) Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died on Saturday after collapsing suddenly at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium minutes before his team's opening Bangladesh Premier League match was to commence against Rajshahi Warriors.

Pain of ODI World Cup semi-final defeat to India is still there, says Kim Garth

IANS | December 27, 2025 3:27 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Australia’s seam-bowling all-rounder Kim Garth said the pain of ODI World Cup semi-final defeat to India still exists within the side. She added that playing hosts to the multi-format series against India, to be played from February to March, is an exciting challenge for the Australian team.

‘Do-or-die’: Renewed Savita Punia aims for World Cup qualification

Vaishnavi Iyer | December 27, 2025 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Indian women’s hockey stalwart Savita Punia is in a reflective yet determined phase of her career as he prepares herself for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Ashes: To get a fifer, get my name on honours board is a very special feeling, says Tongue

IANS | December 27, 2025 2:26 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) England pacer Josh Tongue said to get a match-winning five-wicket haul and have his name registered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is a very special feeling, as the side got a Test match win in Australia after 15 years.

Ashes: 50 or 60 more runs across both innings could have changed the result, says Smith

IANS | December 27, 2025 2:04 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith admitted that an extra 50 or 60 runs across both innings might have altered the outcome of the fourth Ashes Test, which England won by four wickets to seal their first victory in the country since 2011.

NZ, SA close in gap as Australia remain on top of WTC points table

IANS | December 27, 2025 1:38 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) England registered a Boxing Day comeback win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, clinching a famous four-wicket victory over Australia to register their first Test win on Australian soil in 19 matches and breathe new life into the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–2027 race.

Ashes: To come out on the right side of the result feels really special, says Stokes

IANS | December 27, 2025 1:38 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes said it felt "really special" to be on the winning side in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and lauded his team for maintaining their focus and intensity.

Women’s HIL prepares for exciting second season in Ranchi

IANS | December 27, 2025 1:35 PM

Ranchi, Dec 27 (IANS) The second season of the Women’s Hockey India League is poised to elevate women’s hockey standards further when it takes place in Ranchi from December 28 to January 10, 2026. Following the success of the first edition, which featured packed audiences and competitive matches, this season will also showcase India’s best players alongside top international stars in a short, intense schedule.

Ashes: It was really important to show character for the rest of the series, says Root after MCG win

IANS | December 27, 2025 1:25 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Joe Root said England have shown their real character and bravery with the bat as they have achieved a much-needed breakthrough by winning their first Test match on Australian soil since 2011, having beaten Australia by four wickets in the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG.

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Very grateful, all credit to my team: Harmanpreet on becoming captain with most wins in women’s T20Is

Dhaka Capitals assistant coach dies after collapsing ahead of BPL clash

Pain of ODI World Cup semi-final defeat to India is still there, says Kim Garth

‘Do-or-die’: Renewed Savita Punia aims for World Cup qualification

Ashes: To get a fifer, get my name on honours board is a very special feeling, says Tongue

Ashes: 50 or 60 more runs across both innings could have changed the result, says Smith

NZ, SA close in gap as Australia remain on top of WTC points table

Ashes: To come out on the right side of the result feels really special, says Stokes

Women’s HIL prepares for exciting second season in Ranchi

Ashes: It was really important to show character for the rest of the series, says Root after MCG win

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