Lucknow, Feb 19 (IANS) The Karnataka cricket team, under the leadership of Devdutt Padikkal, has ended the 11-year wait and reached their first Ranji Trophy final since the 2014-15 season. The team's qualification came after they took a first-innings lead against Uttarakhand in the semifinal played at the Ekana Stadium on Thursday.
Canberra, Feb 19 (IANS) Georgia Voll's career-best 88 and a record opening partnership with Beth Mooney, along with bowlers delivering a clinical death overs bowling display, helped Australia beat India by 19 runs in the second women's T20I at the Manuka Oval on Thursday.
Colombo, Feb 19 (IANS) Sri Lanka rode on a composed half-century from Pathum Nissanka and crucial late contributions from Pavan Rathnayake to post 178/7 in their Group B clash against Zimbabwe here at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.
Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) Skipper Shai Hope was not happy with the batting struggles of his side, especially in the Power-play, despite West Indies registering a thumping 42-run win against Italy in their last group stage match of the T20 World Cup 2026 played at Eden Gardens on Thursday, staying unbeaten and marching into the Super 8s in dominant fashion.
Bengaluru, Feb 19 (IANS) Rising Indian tennis player Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi is continuing her steady progression on the international circuit as she competes in the ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) hosted approximately 2,000 special guests at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 fixture between South Africa and the UAE.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Yorkshire County Cricket Club have secured the services of Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson as an overseas signing for the opening phase of the 2026 County Championship season.
Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) Captain Harry Manenti admitted his side struggled to put together a complete performance and lost wickets at crucial stages despite an encouraging show with the ball as Italy suffered a 42-run defeat against the West Indies in their last group match of the T20 World Cup 2026 here at Eden Gardens on Thursday.
Canberra, Feb 19 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into the record books on Thursday, becoming the most-capped player in women’s international cricket during the second T20I against Australia at the Manuka Oval.
Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) Fast bowler Shamar Joseph picked four wickets while Matthew Forde took three as West Indies bowled out Italy for 123 in 18 overs while defending 165 to register a 42-run win in their last group stage match of the T20 World Cup 2026 played at Eden Gardens on Thursday, staying unbeaten and marching into the Super 8s in dominant fashion.
