India men's team to take on Syria in Mandiri U20 Challenge Series opener

IANS | January 23, 2025 5:30 PM

Sidoarjo (Indonesia), Jan 23 (IANS) The India U20 men's team will begin their campaign in the Mandiri U20 Challenge Series, a four-nation friendly tournament, against Syria at the Gelora Delta Stadium here on Friday. Head coach Biby Thomas and his 23-member squad of youngsters, consisting mainly of under-17 and under-18 players, arrived in their team hotel in the city of Surabaya on Wednesday morning and held their first training session in the evening at the Gelora Stadium.

Mumbai City FC sign Spanish attacker Jorge Ortiz

IANS | January 23, 2025 5:02 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Mumbai City FC have signed Spanish attacker Jorge Ortiz. Hailing from Villacanas, Spain, Ortiz joins the Islanders through the 2025-2026 season and will look to bring his experience and quality to the squad, the Indian Super League (ISL) club announced on Thursday.

Alyssa Healy included as batter only in Australia's Ashes Test squad

IANS | January 23, 2025 4:49 PM

Melbourne, Jan 23 (IANS) Australia have named captain Alyssa Healy as a batter only in the day-night Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting January 30. The squad features the same 13 players that took part in the opening three ODIs, with Queenslander Georgia Voll a chance to make her Test debut. The match will be the first day-night Test at the MCG and the first women’s Test match at the venue since 1948-49.

ILT20 Season 3: Zaman’s 71*, Amir’s four-for propel Desert Vipers to 10-wicket win

IANS | January 22, 2025 11:56 PM

Dubai, Jan 22 (IANS) The Desert Vipers got back to winning ways in Season 3 of ILT20 Season 3 as they put up a scintillating performance to outclass the Sharjah Warriorz and clinch a massive 10-wicket victory at the Dubai International Stadium here on Wednesday. The Desert Vipers rode on Fakhar Zaman’s unbeaten 71 and Mohammad Amir’s four-wicket haul to cruise to an emphatic win which consolidated their position atop the standings.

Shardashram make a winning start on opening day of MI Junior Season 5

IANS | January 22, 2025 11:42 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Defending champions Shardashram Vidyamandir made a winning start as Mumbai Indians launched the fifth edition of MI Junior, its inter-school cricket tournament, on Wednesday in their home city under their Education and Sports for All (ESA) initiative. The tournament is being organised in association with the Mumbai Cricket Association and the Vidarbha Cricket Association, with the Nagpur leg scheduled to start next week.