Sincerely thank BCCI for entrusting MCA with SMAT knockouts hosting, says Pawar

IANS | December 7, 2025 6:05 PM

Pune, Dec 7 (IANS) Rohit Pawar, the President of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), expressed gratitude to the BCCI for awarding them the hosting rights of the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) knockouts, adding that they are committed to provide a great experience of staging the matches for every stakeholder.

Indian superstars Jeev, Bhullar, Chawrasia and Kapur set for IGPL UAE

IANS | December 7, 2025 5:55 PM

Dubai, Dec 7 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar has won each time he has teed up on the inaugural IGPL season. After three successes in Chandigarh, Jaypee Greens and Ahmedabad, Bhullar is all set to try and carry his form across the seas to Dubai and make it four in four.

Ashes: If anything, England trained too much, says McCullum on defeat in Brisbane

IANS | December 7, 2025 5:28 PM

Brisbane, Dec 7 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum said his side had over‑trained ahead of their heavy eight-wicket defeat to Australia in their second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Despite a defiant 96-run seventh wicket stand from Ben Stokes and Will Jacks on day four, England were outplayed across departments and are now 2-0 behind.

WFI official counters Vinesh Phogat: ‘Nirmala Boora was not eligible’

IANS | December 7, 2025 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has rejected Vinesh Phogat’s allegation of unfair treatment toward wrestler Nirmala Boora during the recent national trials, clarifying that Boora wished to compete under the Haryana Police banner, which is not affiliated with the federation, so how could she be permitted to participate in a state championship under such circumstances.