Confident that Cummins is going to partake in the Ashes, says McDonald

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said he remains confident of skipper Pat Cummins playing a significant role in the upcoming Ashes series, despite currently being sidelined with a lumbar bone stress issue that flared up during the Test tour of the West Indies.

'There's something special about his approach', says Sehwag as PM Modi turns 75

IANS | September 17, 2025 1:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag extended heartfelt wishes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the latter’s 75th birthday. He praised the efforts that the Prime Miinister has taken towards developing India’s sporting industry while wishing him a healthy and long life.

Asia Cup: Richie Richardson likely to officiate Pakistan–UAE clash, say sources

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:48 AM

Dubai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly convinced the International Cricket Council (ICC) to make a change in the match officials set to officiate their upcoming Asia Cup match against the United Arab Emirates, with West Indies' Richie Richardson expected to step in as match referee in place of Andy Pycroft, sources said on Tuesday.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by eight runs to stay alive in tournament

IANS | September 17, 2025 12:33 AM

Abu Dhabi, Sep 17 (IANS) A fighting half-century by Tanzid Hasan and superb bowling by Mustafizur Rahman took centre stage as Bangladesh players held their nerves to beat Afghanistan by eight runs in a Group B encounter of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.