Dubai, Dec 30 (IANS) India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated for 2024 ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award. Apart from him, Sri Lanka all-rounder Kamindu Mendis and England batting duo of Joe Root and Harry Brook have been nominated for the prestigious honour.
Rourkela (Odisha), Dec 30 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club captain Harmanpreet Singh is elated to open their account in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season with two points after securing a shootout win over Tamil Nadu Dragons at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday.
Melbourne, Dec 30 (IANS) After Australia took a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, skipper Pat Cummins reckons the 184-run win over India in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is one of the best games he’s played in.
Melbourne, Dec 30 (IANS) After suffering a 184-run loss in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India remain in third place, while Australia also retained their second place in the World Test Championship standings.
Melbourne, Dec 30 (IANS) When India’s score read 112/3 at tea, Yashasvi Jaiswal was unbeaten on a controlled fifty and Rishabh Pant showed remarkable restraint. In the chase of 340, a draw looked imminent, especially after playing a wicketless second session.
Melbourne, Dec 30 (IANS) The ongoing Boxing Day Test between India and Australia has set a new record for attendance figures in longer format games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), beating the previous record set in 1936/37 when Australia faced England in a six-day game.
Sukma (Chhattisgarh), Dec 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the 'Bastar Olympics' while mentioning it in the 117th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. Baki Mandal, the football player who took part in the 'Bastar Olympics', has expressed happiness over this.
Pune, Dec 29 (IANS) Haryana Steelers, who finished top of the table in the league stage during PKL season 11, produced an outstanding display on the mat on Sunday evening, as they went onto clinch their maiden PKL crown, after they defeated the Patna Pirates, at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune.
Centurion, Dec 29 (IANS) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma revealed it was an emotional moment for him personally as the Proteas sealed a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final after registering a gripping two-wicket win against Pakistan in Centurion on Sunday.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Melbourne Cricket Ground held its breath in palpable tension as Nitish Kumar Reddy, batting at 99 not out, was to face the third ball of the 115th over from Scott Boland on Saturday. Standing in the stands, his father Mutyalu was remembering God earnestly.
