DPL 2025: Two matches abandoned as rain plays spoilsport

IANS | August 9, 2025 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The steady rain that lashed the National Capital on Saturday afternoon played spoilsport, leading to the abandonment of both the day's match in Season 2 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here.

Strong start with bat at top will be key to England’s Ashes hopes, says Ponting

IANS | August 9, 2025 9:18 PM

London, Aug 9 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England’s prospects in this year’s all-important Ashes will depend heavily on whether their top-order can give them a strong start. England recently had a 2-2 series draw against India and will next play Tests when the opening Ashes Test begins on November 21 in Perth.

Chennai Grandmasters: Vincent Keymer makes it three in a row, maintains lead with perfect score

IANS | August 9, 2025 8:45 PM

Chennai, Aug 9 (IANS) Germany’s Vincent Keymer continued his flawless form in the Chennai Grandmasters 2025, posting his third straight victory by overcoming Karthikeyan Murali in Round 3 at the Hyatt Regency here on Saturday. With this win, Keymer remains the only player in the Masters section with a perfect score, emerging as the early leader in India’s most prestigious classical chess tournament.

Head, Markram, Rabada return as Australia host young Proteas side in T20I series

IANS | August 9, 2025 5:22 PM

Cairns (Australia), Aug 9 (IANS) Just a few months after South Africa scripted history by defeating Australia in the final of the 2025 World Test Championship, the Proteas aim to fine-tune their T20 squad with a three-game series Down Under. The series will begin with back-to-back matches at the TIO Stadium in Marrara before concluding at the Cazalys Stadium in Westcourt, Cairns.