Champions Trophy: Pakistan’s ‘poor death over execution’ propelled NZ’s ‘unexpected’ 320-run total, says captain Rizwan

IANS | February 19, 2025 11:27 PM

Karachi, Feb 19 (IANS) Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan stated that his side did not expect New Zealand to score 320 runs in the first innings, having gotten off to a solid start, and poor execution in the death overs resulted in their 60-run loss in their opening game of the 2025 Champions Trophy being played at the National Bank Stadium.

Top-order hundreds will be key to India's Champions Trophy success: Rohit Sharma

IANS | February 19, 2025 8:52 PM

Dubai. Feb 19 (IANS) India’s journey at the 2025 Champions Trophy will begin on Thursday with the 2013 winners set to take on Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. Ahead of their first game Indian skipper Rohit Sharma revealed India’s "secret to success" depends on their top order firing on full cylinders.

Lookman left saddened with head coach Gasperini’s 'deeply disrespectful' comments

IANS | February 19, 2025 7:15 PM

Bergamo, Feb 19 (IANS) Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has released a statement responding to his head coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s "deeply disrespectful" comments after the reigning Europa League champions were eliminated by Club Brugge after losing 2-5 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs.

Ranji Trophy: Panchal’s century puts Gujarat in command against Kerala

IANS | February 19, 2025 6:28 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 19 (IANS) Priyank Panchal’s magnificent unbeaten 117 off 200 balls to lead Gujarat’s strong response to Kerala’s imposing first-innings total of 457. At 222 for 1 at stumps on Day 3, Gujarat now trails by just 235 runs, with the experienced opener firmly anchoring their chase. Panchal’s knock was the centerpiece of Gujarat’s resilient batting display, ensuring they stayed in control heading into a crucial Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy semifinal.

WPL 2025: Harmanpreet Kaur lauds bowlers as Mumbai Indians secure first win

IANS | February 18, 2025 11:39 PM

Vadodara, Feb 18 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Harmanpreet Kaur credited her team’s disciplined execution after they secured their first victory of the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL), defeating Gujarat Giants (GG) by five wickets at the Kotambi Stadium here on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target of 121, MI sealed the win with 23 balls to spare.

WPL 2025: GG's skipper Gardner calls for stronger opening stand after losing to MI

IANS | February 18, 2025 11:25 PM

Vadodara, Feb 18 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) skipper Ashleigh Gardner stressed the importance of a solid opening stand after her team’s five-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the Kotambi Stadium here on Tuesday. Mumbai Indians chased down Gujarat Giants’ target of 121 with ease, winning with 23 balls to spare.