Dambulla, July 26 (IANS) Fast bowler Renuka Singh Thakur, who set the base for India’s ten-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup semifinal, credited her superlative performance to executing the plans prepared a day before Friday’s clash.
Durban, July 26 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and England all-rounder Chris Woakes have joined Durban's Super Giants for the SA20 2025 season. Both will feature in their first season of the tournament. The SA20 2025 season is scheduled from January 9 to February 8. The deadline for the retentions was July 21 while the last date for the direct signing is August 31.
Dambulla, July 26 (IANS) Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav took three wickets each at the start and end of the innings respectively, while vice-captain Smriti Mandhana smashed an unbeaten 55 as India stormed into the final of the Women’s Asia Cup for the ninth time with a resounding ten-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh.
Guwahati (Assam), July 26 (IANS) Hockey Jharkhand and Mizoram won in the women's category on the third day of the ongoing 2nd Hockey India Sub-junior Women's East Zone Championship 2024 at Maulana Md. Tayabullah Hockey Stadium, here on Friday.
Dambulla, July 26 (IANS) Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana smashed an unbeaten 55 as India stormed into the final of the Women’s Asia Cup for the ninth time with a resounding 10-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Friday. The dominant victory’s tone was set by Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav taking three wickets each as Bangladesh were restricted to just 80/8. Smriti and Shafali Verma (26 not out) wrapped up India’s chase in 11 overs to maintain the side’s unbeaten streak in the competition.
Manchester, July 26 (IANS) England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow was dropped from the Test squad for the ongoing three-match home series against West Indies but he has not given up on the dream of playing red-ball cricket again for Ben Stokes-led side. Despite being dropped for the series, the 34-year-old is eager to return to the Test side. He remained a vital part of England's red-ball team since the appointment of Brendon McCullum as head coach in May 2022.
Paris, July 26 (IANS) On the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the XXXIII Olympic Games in Paris, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) organised an unprecedented summit in the interests of sport, youth and sustainable development that brought together more than 60 heads of state and government and heads of international organisations and got five global commitments and promises of big investments from IOC, FIFA, private and public entities.
Guwahati (Assam), July 25 (IANS) Hockey Association of Odisha and Manipur secured wins in the women’s category, while Manipur, Jharkhand and Hockey Association of Odisha registered victories in the men’s category on the second day of the 2nd Hockey India Sub-junior Men & Women East Zone Championship 2024 here on Thursday. Odisha took on Hockey Bihar in the first match of the day and won 7-0 in the Women’s category at Maulana Md. Tayabullah Hockey Stadium here.
Edgbaston, July 25 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes backed his playing XI for the third and final Test against West Indies saying he doesn't feel the need to make any change in the team. England have the upper hand in the series with a 2-0 unassailable lead after registering impressive wins at the Lord's and Trent Bridge respectively. England refrained from giving a recall to Matthew Potts or handing a debut to Dillon Pennington at Edgbaston.
Kollam (Kerala), July 25 (IANS) Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Telangana Hockey won their respective matches in the women’s category whereas Andhra Pradesh played out a draw with Kerala on Day 5 of the 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Women and Men South Zone Championships 2024. The day witnessed a goal-fest as Le Puducherry Hockey, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Kerala Hockey won their respective games in other matches in the men’s section.
