Aussie pacer Morris opts for back surgery, to be sidelined for 12 months

IANS | August 24, 2025 11:25 AM

Mackay, Aug 24 (IANS) Australia fast bowler Lance Morris has been ruled out of action for 12 months after opting to go for a surgery to solve his troublesome back issues. The long layoff will mean Morris is now out of contention for a spot in Australia’s squad for the Ashes, set to begin on November 21.

Maharaja Trophy: Smaran powers Gulbarga Mystics to 7-wicket victory over Bengaluru Blasters

IANS | August 23, 2025 11:50 PM

Mysore, Aug 23 (IANS) Gulbarga Mystics defeated Bengaluru Blasters by seven wickets in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium here on Saturday. Smaran R. (89 not out off 52) continued his scintillating form, scoring his fifth half-century of the season with eight fours and five sixes to take the Mystics to second on the points table with 12 points from nine matches.

Maharaja Trophy: Hubli Tigers roar past Mysore Warriors with dominant win

IANS | August 23, 2025 8:50 PM

Mysore, Aug 23 (IANS) Hubli Tigers breezed past the Mysore Warriors by five wickets at the Maharaja Trophy on Saturday. Shreesha Achar’s (3-11) shrewd spell restricted the Warriors to 129/8 before Devdutt Padikkal’s (44 off 19) explosive knock, along with Karthikeya KP’s (52 not out) well-paced half-century, completed their second consecutive victory.