Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood for his three-fer and lauded teammate Abhishek Sharma’s batting display following the visitors’ four-wicket defeat in the second T20I at a sell-out Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
Chennai, Oct 31 (IANS) Arihant K.S. of Tamil Nadu and qualifier Anika Dubey of Maharashtra emerged as the Under-19 boys’ and girls’ champions respectively in the Sub-Junior & Junior National Squash Championships, which concluded at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai on Friday.
Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Josh Hazlewood dismantled India’s top order with a sensational 3-13 while skipper Mitchell Marsh hit a brisk 46 as Australia secured a four-wicket win over India in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Skipper Mitchell Marsh hit a brisk 46 as Australia secured a four-wicket win over India in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Navi Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) The Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry hailed India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues for batting India into the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup final, saying their composure under pressure earned applause even from the Australian dressing room. India pulled off the highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs to book a place in Sunday’s title clash with South Africa, ending Australia’s reign as champions.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Australia batter Steve Smith has revisited one of the most dramatic duels in modern Test cricket — his unforgettable clash with England speedster Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes at Lord’s. Speaking on Fox Cricket’s The Howie Games podcast with Mark Howard, Smith opened up about the fierce contest that left him bruised and concussed, but ultimately cemented his legend in Ashes folklore.
Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma’s 68 off 37 balls was the lone bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming Indian batting display, as the visitors’ were bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs in the second T20I against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Former India cricketer VVS Laxman lauded batter Jemimah Rodrigues for her "resilience and mental strength" after she opened up about battling anxiety during the early stage of the ongoing Women’s World Cup.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The stage is set for the grand finale of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12, with the top two teams in the league preparing to battle it out for the ultimate prize. After nearly two months of intense competition, thrilling comebacks, and record-breaking performances, the stage is now set for Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi K.C to be crowned champions at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) A century ago, on November 7, 1925, Indian hockey became affiliated with the FIH - and what followed was not merely the rise of a sport, but the birth of national pride. Within three years came Amsterdam 1928, and with it a historic Olympic gold that announced India as a hockey superpower.
