‘It’s been one of the toughest weeks’: Kate Cross on losing England central contract

IANS | September 24, 2025 11:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) England pace bowler Kate Cross has admitted she is still struggling to come to terms with losing her central contract, describing it as the “toughest week” of her career. The 33-year-old, who has taken more than 100 wickets across formats since making her debut in 2013, was told ahead of the Women’s Hundred that her deal would not be renewed for 2025.

Asia Cup: Abhishek Sharma stars with 75 again as India post 168/6

IANS | September 24, 2025 10:27 PM

Dubai, Sep 24 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma produced a blazing innings to light up India’s batting effort against Bangladesh, smashing 75 off just 37 balls to help the team post 168/6 in 20 overs in the Asia Cup Super Fours clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.

SAFF U17 C'ship: India up for Nepal challenge in semifinal

IANS | September 24, 2025 9:25 PM

Colombo, Sep 24 (IANS) It’s all about the knockout stage of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U17 Championship for the India U17 men’s national team, who will face Nepal in the semifinals, at the Racecourse International Stadium here on Thursday.

Asia Cup: Litton Das misses out as Bangladesh opt to bowl against India

IANS | September 24, 2025 8:00 PM

Dubai, Sep 24 (IANS) Skipper Litton Das suffered an injury during practice and is unavailable as Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first against India in their second Super Fours match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.