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2nd T20I: Ball is coming out nicely in whatever format I am playing, says Hazlewood

IANS | October 31, 2025 6:35 PM

Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood said the ball has been coming out nicely out of his hand in whichever format he’s playing after being named Player of the Match for his incisive spell in the four-wicket win over India in the second T20I and taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

2nd T20I: Hazlewood bowled well, difficult to recover when four down in power-play, says Suryakumar

IANS | October 31, 2025 6:17 PM

Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood for his three-fer and lauded teammate Abhishek Sharma’s batting display following the visitors’ four-wicket defeat in the second T20I at a sell-out Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Arihant, Anika clinch U-19 titles at Sub-Junior & Junior National Squash Championships

IANS | October 31, 2025 6:08 PM

Chennai, Oct 31 (IANS) Arihant K.S. of Tamil Nadu and qualifier Anika Dubey of Maharashtra emerged as the Under-19 boys’ and girls’ champions respectively in the Sub-Junior & Junior National Squash Championships, which concluded at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai on Friday.

2nd T20I: Hazlewood and Marsh help Australia beat India by four wickets, take 1-0 lead (ld)

IANS | October 31, 2025 5:53 PM

Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Josh Hazlewood dismantled India’s top order with a sensational 3-13 while skipper Mitchell Marsh hit a brisk 46 as Australia secured a four-wicket win over India in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

2nd T20I: Marsh’s 46 gives Australia four-wicket win over India, take 1-0 series lead

IANS | October 31, 2025 5:22 PM

Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Skipper Mitchell Marsh hit a brisk 46 as Australia secured a four-wicket win over India in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Women's World Cup: Perry credits ‘Harmanpreet and Jemimah’ partnership for Australia’s loss in semis

IANS | October 31, 2025 5:21 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) The Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry hailed India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues for batting India into the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup final, saying their composure under pressure earned applause even from the Australian dressing room. India pulled off the highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs to book a place in Sunday’s title clash with South Africa, ending Australia’s reign as champions.

Steve Smith revisits ‘tricky and tough’ 2019 Ashes battle with Jofra Archer at Lord’s

IANS | October 31, 2025 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Australia batter Steve Smith has revisited one of the most dramatic duels in modern Test cricket — his unforgettable clash with England speedster Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes at Lord’s. Speaking on Fox Cricket’s The Howie Games podcast with Mark Howard, Smith opened up about the fierce contest that left him bruised and concussed, but ultimately cemented his legend in Ashes folklore.

2nd T20I: Abhishek hits 68 as Australia bowl out India for 125

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:55 PM

Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma’s 68 off 37 balls was the lone bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming Indian batting display, as the visitors’ were bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs in the second T20I against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

‘Champions win the inner battle’: Laxman hails Jemimah's 'mental strength' amid anxiety struggles

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Former India cricketer VVS Laxman lauded batter Jemimah Rodrigues for her "resilience and mental strength" after she opened up about battling anxiety during the early stage of the ongoing Women’s World Cup.

PKL 12: Both teams are strong, admits Dabang Delhi’s captain Ashu ahead of final vs Puneri Paltan

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The stage is set for the grand finale of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12, with the top two teams in the league preparing to battle it out for the ultimate prize. After nearly two months of intense competition, thrilling comebacks, and record-breaking performances, the stage is now set for Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi K.C to be crowned champions at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Friday.

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2nd T20I: Ball is coming out nicely in whatever format I am playing, says Hazlewood

2nd T20I: Hazlewood bowled well, difficult to recover when four down in power-play, says Suryakumar

Arihant, Anika clinch U-19 titles at Sub-Junior & Junior National Squash Championships

2nd T20I: Hazlewood and Marsh help Australia beat India by four wickets, take 1-0 lead (ld)

2nd T20I: Marsh’s 46 gives Australia four-wicket win over India, take 1-0 series lead

Women's World Cup: Perry credits ‘Harmanpreet and Jemimah’ partnership for Australia’s loss in semis

Steve Smith revisits ‘tricky and tough’ 2019 Ashes battle with Jofra Archer at Lord’s

2nd T20I: Abhishek hits 68 as Australia bowl out India for 125

‘Champions win the inner battle’: Laxman hails Jemimah's 'mental strength' amid anxiety struggles

PKL 12: Both teams are strong, admits Dabang Delhi’s captain Ashu ahead of final vs Puneri Paltan

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