Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) David Warner’s blistering innings helped the Sydney Thunder register a solid eight-run victory over the Melbourne Renegades in a Big Bash League (BBL) match at the Sydney Showground Stadium here on Monday.
Cardiff, Dec 30 (IANS) Grant Bradburn has been sacked as Glamorgan's head coach with immediate effect following a misconduct charge issued by the independent Cricket Regulator. "The club referred Bradburn to the independent body after receiving allegations of inappropriate behaviour and we are confident that a fair and transparent process has been followed in this case. Glamorgan Cricket has a zero-tolerance policy towards discriminatory behaviour of any kind," the County club said in a statement.
Stavanger (Norway), Dec 30 (IANS) Women’s World No. 2 Ju Wenjun, World No. 9 Anna Muzychuk and World No. 21 Sarasadat Khademalsharieh have confirmed to participate in the Norway Chess Women 2025, bringing their solid playing styles to the 2025 Women’s tournament.
Brisbane, Dec 30 (IANS) Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios teamed up to defeat Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies 6-4, 6-7(4), 10-8 in the men's double of Brisbane International, an ATP 250 event at Pat Rafter Arena on Monday. The match which lasted for an hour and 48 minutes was a showcase of creativity and skill, with Djokovic and Kyrgios delighting fans through their contrasting styles.
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) announced the second edition of the T10 Women’s Deaf Premier League, scheduled from January 7 to 9, 2025. The tournament will feature five specially-abled women’s teams from different parts of the country, with the final taking place on January 9.
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Ethiopia’s defending champions Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Aberash Minsewo are returning to retain their titles at the Mumbai Marathon 2025, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, scheduled on January 19. Berhanu will attempt a hat-trick of wins after his back-to-back victories in 2023 and 2024 in the men’s section. If successful, he will be the first runner to achieve this honour in the 20 years of the race.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) A lot of controversy surrounded the dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal after he was dismissed off a bouncer by Australian captain Pat Cummins in the 71st over of the fourth innings of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Monday. The left-handed opener’s childhood coach Jwala Singh believes he should have been given the benefit of the doubt due to inconclusive evidence.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Surinder Khanna has called for benching out of form senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli following the 184-run loss against Australia in the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.
Dubai, Dec 30 (IANS) South African batter Laura Wolvaardt and Sri Lankan allrounder Chamari Athapaththu have been nominated for the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2024 alongside Annabel Sutherland of Australia and Melie Kerr of New Zealand.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Surinder Khanna lashed out at India's approach in the fourth Test against Australia and called for 'fair play' from the visiting side following their 184-run defeat at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.
