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1st Test: Ervine, Bennett hit tons as Zimbabwe post 586; Afghans at 95/2

IANS | December 27, 2024 11:44 PM

Bulawayo, Dec 27 (IANS) Skipper Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett scored centuries after Sean Williams reached the three-figure mark on the opening day as Zimbabwe posted a massive 586 runs on the second day of the first Test against Afghanistan and claimed two early wickets at the Queens Sports Club here on Friday. This is Zimbabwe's highest-ever Test score against Afghanistan.

1st Test: Bosch's brilliant batting pushes South Africa closer to WTC final

IANS | December 27, 2024 10:36 PM

Centurion, Dec 27 (IANS) A win away from sealing a place in the final of the World Test Championships (WTC), South Africa rode on brilliant batting by Corbin Bosch, who scored 81 not out on debut, to take the first innings lead against Pakistan in the first Test at the SuperSport Park here on Friday.

ISL 2024-25: Mohammedan SC, Odisha FC settle for a point with goalless draw

IANS | December 27, 2024 10:14 PM

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) Mohammedan SC held Odisha FC to a goalless draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan here on Friday night to break their five-game-long losing streak in the competition. The Juggernauts dominated 57.6% of the possession but didn’t take a single shot on target, as opposed to the two of the home side. Mohammedan SC and Odisha FC took eight and five shots off target though, suggesting a lack of accuracy upfront.

BGT 2024-25: Watching Konstas bat reminds me of Symonds, says Hayden

IANS | December 27, 2024 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden marked the 18th anniversary of Andrew Symonds’ maiden Test century with a heartfelt post, drawing parallels to debutant Sam Konstas’ fearless innings against India in the ongoing Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

‘If we don’t win I know my job is in danger’: Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim

IANS | December 27, 2024 7:52 PM

Manchester, Dec 27 (IANS) Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim, who joined the club in November, has stated that he knows his job is in danger if he does not turn things around for the Red Devils. ”The manager of Manchester United can never, no matter what, be comfortable, and I know the reason that I’m in. I know that if we don't win, regardless, of whether they pay the buyout (for me) or not, I know that every manager is in danger and I like that I like that because that is the job, so I understand the question.

How boring it would be without the Showman: Pietersen backs Kohli amid MCG controversy

IANS | December 27, 2024 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Virat Kohli’s on-field theatrics have taken centerstage in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the Indian superstar making headlines for his fiery confrontations, a costly run-out mix-up, and his resilience with the bat. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, came out in support of Kohli, praising the 36-year-old for bringing theatre to the game.

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