1st T20I: Varun’s 3-23, Abhishek’s 79 lead India to 7-wicket win over England (ld)

IANS | January 22, 2025 11:07 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) Wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy took an incredible 3-23, while left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a scintillating 79 to help India thrash England by seven wickets in the opening match of the five-match T20I series at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. The result has also meant India go 1-0 up in the five-match series.

Maharashtra girls steal the show in Squash Classic Open 2025

IANS | January 22, 2025 10:08 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) It was a day for Maharashtra girls to shine as they accounted for the top two seeds in the Girls U-17 semifinals of the Four-Star Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open 2025, at WSC Squash courts, here on Wednesday.

Former Premier League star Zaha joins MLS side Charlotte FC on loan

IANS | January 22, 2025 9:41 PM

Charlotte, Jan 22 (IANS) Charlotte FC have acquired former Premier League forward Wilfried Zaha on loan from Galatasaray until January 17, 2026, with an option to extend the loan through June 30, 2026. Zaha will occupy a Designated Player spot and international roster slot on the Club’s 2025 roster.

1st T20I: Chakaravarthy picks 3-23 as bowlers help India bowl out England for just 132

IANS | January 22, 2025 9:10 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) Wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy shined with figures of 3-23 as the Indian bowlers put in a magnificent performance to bowl out England for just 132 runs in the T20I series opener at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. For India, everything went right from the time they elected to bowl first. Arshdeep Singh took out the openers quickly to become India’s leading wicket-taker in men’s T20Is. After that, Chakaravarthy spun a brilliant spin web to leave England dazed in the middle overs.

ILT20 Season 3: Dubai Capitals take on Gulf Giants hoping to improve standings

IANS | January 22, 2025 8:53 PM

Dubai, Jan 22 (IANS) Placed towards the bottom of the points table, the Dubai Capitals and Gulf Giants are set to face off in Match 16 of the International League (IL) T20 at the iconic Dubai International Stadium here on Thursday. Dubai Capitals are placed fourth among six teams in the points table with four points from five matches while Gulf Giants are placed at the bottom of the standings with two points from four games. Both teams will be eager to secure a crucial win as they aim to improve their standings in the tournament.

High-energy campaign video launched for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025

IANS | January 22, 2025 8:22 PM

Dubai, Jan 22 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday launched a campaign film titled 'All On The Line', featuring some top stars from the participating countries, for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting the unmissable cricket that the thrilling two-week competition brings.