Visakhapatnam, Dec 6 (IANS) South Africa's Quinton de Kock hammered his 23rd century but India came back strongly with spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna claiming four wickets apiece to restrict them to 270 all out in the series-deciding third and final ODI at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.
Guwahati, Dec 6 (IANS) In an inspiring moment for Indian sport and social inclusion, India’s blind cricket star Simu Das received financial support and the promise of a government job from the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Assam CM awarded Simu ₹10 lakh in financial assistance and promised a government job, which is a powerful recognition for a visually impaired woman cricketer who has represented India on the global stage.
Jaipur, Dec 6 (IANS) When South Sudan’s Akot Becky Paul Macuei applied for a sports scholarship quota to study B.Sc. Biotechnology in India; she wasn’t sure whether she could pursue her basketball dreams or would have to just focus on her studies.
Varanasi, Dec 6 (IANS) The upcoming edition of Fit India Sundays on cycle on Varanasi will celebrate India hosting the Commonwealth Games 2030.
Christchurch, Dec 6 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves called it a "very special day" after he rescued his team with an unbeaten 202 and drew against New Zealand in the first Test at the Hagley Oval.
Visakhapatnam, Dec 6 (IANS) After 20 failed attempts, India finally won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the third ODI at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium.
Visakhaptanam, Dec 6 (IANS) South Africa fast bowler Nandre Burger and batter Tony de Zorzi have been ruled out of the third One-Day International (ODI) against India on Saturday due to injury.
Christchurch, Dec 6 (IANS) A mammoth effort from Justin Greaves, 202 not, and an unbeaten 58 from Kemar Roach helped West Indies pull off an epic draw against New Zealand in the first Test at Hagley Oval. Earlier, the West Indies created history, achieving the highest fourth-innings score in Test cricket on Saturday.
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IANS) Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar heaped praise on batter Rohit Sharma, crediting his aggressive approach for the change in the way of playing ODI format.
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) All-rounder Deepti Sharma opened up about the moment that changed her life, the person who first saw her potential and encouraged her to take up cricket - her elder brother.
