As kids, we understood Lord’s history and how well Australia embraces it, says Hayden

IANS | June 7, 2025 9:29 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden believes the Pat Cummins-led side will benefit from embracing and understanding the history of the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, something which he feels will keep them in good stead against South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 final, starting on June 11.

T20 Mumbai League: Mulani-led Aakash Tigers secure first win in 5-over thriller

IANS | June 7, 2025 9:11 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Shams Mulani-led Aakash Tigers MWS rode a power-packed batting performance to pip Prithvi Shaw’s North Mumbai Panthers by 22 runs in a rain-hit match in Season 3 of T20 Mumbai League 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday. With heavy rain forcing a delayed start, the match was reduced to five overs a side.

UEFA Champions League: Mbappe unfazed by PSG winning without him

IANS | June 7, 2025 8:23 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Kylian Mbappe claimed he was unfazed by Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) first-ever Champions League victory, which they did in thumping fashion with a 5-0 win over Inter Milan. The French striker has never won the Champions League and was a part of the Parisian side that lost against Bayern Munich in the summit clash in 2020.

India not looking to rest on past laurels against Hong Kong, says Sandesh Jhingan

IANS | June 7, 2025 7:41 PM

Kowloon (HK-China), June 7 (IANS) As the Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong, China, gets closer, many on the Indian side of the continental football spectrum will be recalling the last match played between the two sides – a roaring 4-0 victory for the Blue Tigers in Kolkata, three years ago. For the Indian senior men’s national team, however, that is ancient history.

All-rounder Tryon wins ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for May 2025

IANS | June 7, 2025 4:51 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon has been adjudged as the winner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Player of the Month award for May 2025. Chloe beat out stiff competition from West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews and India batter Jemimah Rodrigues to secure the monthly award.