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'My role is to look for wickets': Starc unfazed after seven-wicket burst in Ashes opener

IANS | November 21, 2025 6:02 PM

Perth, Nov 21 (IANS) Pacer Mitchell Starc said he had always backed his ability to take wickets, even as Australia stared at a precarious position after a chaotic opening day of the first Ashes Test in Perth. The left-arm quick produced a sensational spell of 7 for 58 to bowl England out for 172, but the visitors hit back hard to leave Australia tottering at 123 for 9 by stumps.

Carse lauds ‘phenomenal’ Stokes after 19-wicket Ashes opener

IANS | November 21, 2025 5:48 PM

Perth, Nov 21 (IANS) Brydon Carse hailed Ben Stokes’ inspirational leadership after England mounted a stunning fightback with the ball on a dramatic opening day of the first Test of the 2025-26 Ashes in Perth, where 19 wickets fell — the most ever on Day 1 of an Ashes series.

PM Modi hails Kashi’s sporting spirit, congratulates winners of Kashi Sansad Khelkud Pratiyogita

IANS | November 21, 2025 4:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the remarkable passion and talent displayed by the participants during the Kashi Sansad Khelkud Pratiyogita, calling the event a powerful platform that is helping India carve a new identity in the world of sports.

Ashes: 19 wickets tumble on opening day as Australia trail by 49 runs

IANS | November 21, 2025 4:17 PM

Perth, Nov 21 (IANS) Nineteen wickets fell on a chaotic opening day of the first Ashes Test at Perth Stadium, where fast bowlers from both sides wreaked havoc on a bouncy surface to leave the match dramatically in the balance.

2nd Test: South Africa will look to be ruthless and take on opportunities, says Bavuma

IANS | November 21, 2025 3:53 PM

Guwahati, Nov 21 (IANS) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said his side will play in a ruthless way in the second Test against India, starting at the Barsapara Stadium on Saturday, and look to seize every opportunity in their quest to get a 2-0 series win.

Pant will handle it fine as India’s captain for Guwahati Test against SA, says Ponting

IANS | November 21, 2025 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to be fine in handling the captaincy role for India in the upcoming second Test against South Africa, saying his vast experience will serve him well to lead the hosts in the absence of Shubman Gill.

BCCI invites applications for head of cricket education role at CoE in Bengaluru

IANS | November 21, 2025 2:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Friday that it is inviting applications for the position of Head - Cricket Education at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.

HI unveils new campaign ahead of Hockey India League 2025/26 season

IANS | November 21, 2025 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday unveiled the official promo for the upcoming season of the Hero Hockey India League (HIL), introducing its bold new brand line, “Big. Is. Back”. The campaign signals the league’s intent to scale up in ambition, creativity, and fan engagement, backed by a refreshed identity designed to reintroduce HIL with a cinematic, energetic edge.

After missing Kolkata game due to rib injury, Rabada ruled out of second Test

IANS | November 21, 2025 2:12 PM

Guwahati, Nov 21 (IANS) After missing South Africa’s 30-run win over India in the first Test at Kolkata, fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the second Test against India in Guwahati and the subsequent white‑ball series due to a rib bone stress injury.

Deepti, Renuka, Devine, Ecclestone, Healy, Kerr, Lanning and Wolvaardt in WPL auction marquee set

IANS | November 21, 2025 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Allrounder Deepti Sharma and fast bowler Renuka Singh are the only two Indian players in the marquee set for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction, to be held in the national capital on November 27.

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'My role is to look for wickets': Starc unfazed after seven-wicket burst in Ashes opener

Carse lauds ‘phenomenal’ Stokes after 19-wicket Ashes opener

PM Modi hails Kashi’s sporting spirit, congratulates winners of Kashi Sansad Khelkud Pratiyogita

Ashes: 19 wickets tumble on opening day as Australia trail by 49 runs

2nd Test: South Africa will look to be ruthless and take on opportunities, says Bavuma

Pant will handle it fine as India’s captain for Guwahati Test against SA, says Ponting

BCCI invites applications for head of cricket education role at CoE in Bengaluru

HI unveils new campaign ahead of Hockey India League 2025/26 season

After missing Kolkata game due to rib injury, Rabada ruled out of second Test

Deepti, Renuka, Devine, Ecclestone, Healy, Kerr, Lanning and Wolvaardt in WPL auction marquee set

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