Joel Paris returns to Perth Scorchers for BBL 15 after stellar season with Stars

IANS | February 4, 2025 3:30 PM

Perth, Feb 4 (IANS) The Perth Scorchers have signed West Australian left-arm seamer Joel Paris on a one-year deal for Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15. Paris, who was a free agent during the Big Bash League's Player Movement Window, returns to his original club after spending the past two seasons with the Melbourne Stars.

Sutherland calls for more women’s games at big stadiums

IANS | February 4, 2025 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Fresh off winning the Belinda Clark Award, Annabel Sutherland has advocated for more women’s matches at major stadiums, citing the record-breaking attendance at the recent Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as proof that the all-conquering Australian team deserves to play on the biggest stages.

Ian Healy joins growing calls for Konstas to return from Sri Lanka Tour

IANS | February 4, 2025 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Australian cricket great Ian Healy has also weighed in, backing the calls for sending Sam Konstas back home from the Sri Lanka tour so that the youngster can play some important Sheffield Shield matches ahead of the World Test Championship later this year.

Aston Villa sign Asensio on loan from PSG; Milan pick Gimenez

IANS | February 4, 2025 10:26 AM

London, Feb 4 (IANS) Aston Villa completed a loan for Paris Saint-Germain's striker Marco Asensio until the end of the season. Asensio joins after 18 months at PSG, whom he joined on a free transfer from Real Madrid. The Spain international has scored seven times in 41 matches for the French side, but has fallen out of favour with coach Luis Enrique in recent months and only made 16 appearances this season.