WPL 2025: Sneh Rana debuts for RCB as UP Warriorz elect to bowl

IANS | February 24, 2025 7:26 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) UP Warriorz won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ninth match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday. For Bengaluru, Sneh Rana makes her debut, with Joshitha going out. Mandhana also confirmed Elyse Perry is available to bowl on Monday night. UP Warriorz will play with the same eleven.

Champions Trophy: Australia, South Africa chase semis spot in Rawalpindi

IANS | February 24, 2025 7:06 PM

Rawalpindi (Pakistan), Feb 24 (IANS) The reigning World Champions Australia will lock horns with South Africa in a highly-anticipated clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. With both teams securing dominant wins in their opening matches, the contest promises to be a crucial battle in shaping the Group B standings.

England set to revive five-Test series beyond Ashes and India: Report

IANS | February 24, 2025 6:11 PM

London, Feb 24 (IANS) England are planning to re-introduce a five-match Test series against teams beyond Australia and India, with Pakistan and South Africa emerging as the frontrunners for extended battles. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) sees this as a crucial step in re-invigorating global interest in Test cricket, aiming to revive the format’s ability to develop long, gripping narratives over multiple matches.

Ireland fast bowler Josh Little to join Middlesex for 2025 domestic season in England

IANS | February 24, 2025 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Ireland’s left-arm fast-bowler Josh Little will join Middlesex for the 2025 domestic cricket season in England. Little, 25, will feature mainly in the club's T20 Blast tournament, but is available for other formats if needed and is subject to Cricket Ireland issuing a No Objection Certificate around his international and Irish domestic commitments.

Malaysia to host third edition of FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup in June

IANS | February 24, 2025 4:55 PM

Lausanne, Feb 24 (IANS) Malaysia will host the third edition of the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup from June 15-21, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Monday. The tournament features eight participating teams -- France, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Wales, with the winners qualifying for the 2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League, the top league in world hockey.