BGT 2024-25: McSweeney is well equipped to come good, says Ryan Harris

IANS | November 29, 2024 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Former Australia fast-bowler Ryan Harris has backed ‘well-equipped’ Nathan McSweeney to come good in the second Test against India at the Adelaide Oval, starting on December 6, after struggling to get going on debut at Perth. On his Test debut, McSweeney was trapped lbw twice by Jasprit Bumrah for 10 and zero as Australia lost to India by 295 runs at Perth Stadium and are now 1-0 behind in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

PKL Season 11: Splendid team performance helps Telugu Titans complete a double over U Mumba

IANS | November 28, 2024 10:51 PM

Noida, Nov 28 (IANS) Vijay Malik, Sagar and Ashish Narwal came up with a splendid show in a comprehensive team performance which helped Telugu Titans secure a 41-35 win over U Mumba in a Season 11 clash in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Thursday. Vijay Malik recorded another Super 10, while Sagar registered a High 5, and Ashish Narwal contributed with nine raid points to help their side move to second place on the points table.

Jacob Bethell is a guy with a very high ceiling, says RCB head coach Andy Flower

IANS | November 28, 2024 10:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) After signing Jacob Bethell for INR 2.6 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower believes the England batting all-rounder is a player whose ceiling is very high. Bethell made his T20I and ODI debuts against Australia in September and has been handed a debut Test in the ongoing match against New Zealand in Christchurch, shortly after earning his first contract in Indian Premier League (IPL).

World Tennis Ball Premier League T10 launched, to bring 60-ball thrills to cricket fans nationwide

IANS | November 28, 2024 9:57 PM

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Nov (IANS) To provide an avenue to tennis ball cricketers, a World Tennis Ball Premier League (WTPL) T10 was officially launched here on Thursday. With 10 teams set to compete in this 60-ball tournament, WTPL aims to revolutionise tennis ball cricket and discover top talent across the nation through trials in 60 cities. The WTPL T10 launch event was attended by Aakash Chopra, former cricketer and commentator, Nikhil Chopra, another former cricketer and commentator), former India cricketer Parvinder Awana and Anil Chaudhury (international umpire & commentator).