Nepal and India set to discuss aviation fuel supply via pipeline

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:06 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 3 (IANS) Nepal is set to hold discussions with India on supplying aviation fuel through the cross-border petroleum pipeline to Nepal, as officials from the two countries are scheduled to meet next week in New Delhi, a senior Nepali official said on Wednesday.

Hardik Pandya returns for SA T20I; Gill picked with subject to fitness

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:57 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) senior men’s selection committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are set to mark their return from injuries, but the former’s participation is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence).

He's been playing well, his inclusion is great for us: Stokes on Will Jacks

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:39 PM

Brisbane, Dec 3 (IANS) England skipper Ben Stokes has backed all-rounder Will Jacks' inclusion in the second Test of the five-match Ashes series, starting on Thursday. The 27-year-old returns to Test cricket after 2022, with Stokes choosing him over spinner Shoaib Bashir due to his batting capabilities.