Perth, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris has backed pacer Brendan Doggett for selection ahead of the first Ashes Test against England, starting at Perth Stadium on November 21, saying the seamer is at a point right now where he’s ‘ready to go’.
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Australian opener Simon Katich is confident that Steve Smith will be Australia’s leading run-scorer and Player of the Series in the upcoming Ashes and said the 36-year-old has the experience to sabotage England's plans in the ultimate showdown, starting from November 21 in Perth.
Dhaka, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has opted out of the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, marking the first time since the tournament’s inception in 2012 that he will not feature in the event.
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has predicted that the Ashes series will end 2-2, with both Australia and England winning two games each, and one ending in a draw. He also noted that the Ben Stokes-led side will win the series opener in Perth, given that Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out of the game.
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals have reappointed Kumar Sangakkara as head coach of the franchise, in addition to continuing his role as Director of Cricket.
Bengaluru, Nov 17 (IANS) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team left Kempegowda International Airport in the early hours of Monday for Ipoh, Malaysia, to take part in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, scheduled from November 23 to 30.
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), the nation's first official league for the sport, has teamed up with the Adani Group, which becomes the Powered By partner before the inaugural season. This partnership combines IPBL’s energetic league structure with Adani’s established experience in sports, demonstrating a mutual dedication to boosting the sport’s development across the country.
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) South African cricketer Aiden Markram said that he enjoyed his time with the Lucknow Super Giants at the Indian Premier League 2025 and is really happy upon being retained by the franchise ahead of the tournament’s next edition.
Melbourne, Nov 17 (IANS) Australia opener Sam Konstas has been named in the Prime Minister's XI to face England between the first two Ashes Tests.
Christchurch, Nov 17 (IANS) New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the second ODI against the West Indies after experiencing discomfort in his thigh during the match-winning century in the series opener.
