New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Shubham Gautam, the breakout pacer of the ongoing UP T20 League, believes that express pace can quickly turn from an asset into a handicap without consistency in line and length, as he looks to add more notable performances to his tally in the competition.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) At 58, Rohtak-based runner Bimla Banwala is preparing to add another chapter to a remarkable endurance journey as she lines up for the Delhi Half Marathon, having already completed more than 100 races since taking up running during the pandemic in 2020.
Manchester, Aug 26 (IANS) Premier League club Manchester City has completed the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with the Moroccan teenager penning a contract to stay at the Etihad Stadium till 2031. The 18-year-old is City's sixth summer signing following the arrivals of Elliot Anderson, Pierce Charles, Jeremy Monga, Mathys Detourbet and Geronimo Rulli.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India pacer Arshdeep Singh said he is keen to prove he has the skills and stamina required for Test cricket, with a rare first-class appearance in the Duleep Trophy giving him an opportunity to make his case for a place in the longest format.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes ex-chief selector Neetu David's move into becoming the chief scout of WPL franchise UP Warriorz is a fitting next step for someone who has already given Indian cricket so much as a competitive player and later in strategic off-field roles.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Former India captain Anjum Chopra has expressed surprise at the selection committee’s decision to include opening batter Pratika Rawal in the T20I squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, adding that it’s been hard for her to understand the rationale behind the call-up.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India's primary objective at the upcoming Women's Asia Cup will be to lift the title they narrowly missed out on last time, but the tournament also doubles as a critical fine-tuning platform for the ICC Champions Trophy in February, says former India captain Anjum Chopra.
Colombo, Aug 26 (IANS) Sri Lanka mounted a spirited response in the second innings of the Test against India, with Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis putting together a substantial partnership to keep the hosts in the contest after India enforced the follow-on on Day 4, here at the Sinhalese Sports Club. By the end of the second session, Sri Lanka had reached 199 for 3 in 56 overs, reducing the deficit to 16 runs, with Sooriyabandara unbeaten on 90 and Dhananjaya de Silva on 14.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) From being an unknown 13-year-old in Bhiwani, without even an Indian jersey, to earning the right to wear the national colours at the Asian Games, shooter Suruchi Inder Singh Phogat's journey is a testament to how far she has come, and the young athlete cherishes the pride of representing India on the biggest stage.
Dubai, Aug 26 (IANS) Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has dethroned India’s Jasprit Bumrah to claim the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Test Bowler Rankings, released on Wednesday, while Rishabh Pant climbed six places to tie for seventh among Test batters.
