London, Aug 28 (IANS) Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa has been signed by Oval Invincibles for The Hundred final, to be held at Lord's on Sunday. Zampa comes in as a replacement for fellow leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who is unavailable due to international commitments with Afghanistan.
Sharjah, Aug 28 (IANS) The T20I Tri-Series, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and host United Arab Emirates (UAE), kicks off on Friday as a perfect dress rehearsal for the Asia Cup 2025, bringing together three ambitious nations at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The three teams will battle in a double round-robin format from August 29 to September 7, with the top two teams advancing to the final just two days before the continental showpiece begins.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the young footballers of Minerva Academy Football Club, Mohali, in New Delhi on Thursday, terming their victories across Europe as a new beginning for Indian football going forward.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 28 (IANS) Amidst chatter on whether Sanju Samson will retain his place in India’s playing eleven for the upcoming Asia Cup, the wicketkeeper-batter has continued his prolific preparation for the multi-nation event by hitting a quickfire fifty in the ongoing Kerala Cricket League (KCL).
Bengaluru, Aug 28 (IANS) Centuries from Danish Malewar and Rajat Patidar have placed Central Zone firmly in control on the opening day of their Duleep Trophy clash against North East Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on Thursday.
Harare, Aug 28 (IANS) Zimbabwe have named a strong 14-player squad set to participate in the 2025 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, to be held in Namibia from August 31 to September 6.
Paris, Aug 28 (IANS) India’s two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu continued her surge in the ongoing BWF World Championships with a stunning win over second seed and world No. 2 China's Wang Zhi Yi to reach the quarterfinals.
Bengaluru, Aug 28 (IANS) Ayush Badoni struck a rapid half-century as North Zone reached 308/6 in 75.2 overs, despite East Zone left-arm spinner Manishi claiming 3-63 on day one of the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence on Thursday.
Wolverhampton, Aug 28 (IANS) Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the loan signing of Girona defender Ladislav Krejci, who becomes the first Czech player in the club’s history. The 26-year-old central defender, who can also play in midfield, brings experience from close to 250 career performances, and will automatically become a permanent Old Gold player until 2030, should certain clauses be triggered.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Pakistan men’s hockey team are set to feature in the FIH Pro League for the first time after accepting an invitation to participate in the upcoming 2025-26 season, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) said on Thursday. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), facing financial issues, fulfilled the requirement for joining the Pro League after the sport's governing body extended the earlier-given deadline.
