Selection headache for NZ as Williamson locked in for first Test vs England

IANS | November 25, 2024 2:55 PM

Christchurch, Nov 25 (IANS) New Zealand head coach has confirmed that Kane Williamson will play in the first Test against England at Hagley Oval after coming out of a groin injury that kept him out of India tour, but has admitted that the No.2 ranked Test batter's return will create some selection headache.

IPL 2025 Auction: Naman Dhir, Abdul Samad highlight uncapped all-rounders list

IANS | November 24, 2024 10:33 PM

Jeddah, Nov 24 (IANS) Set nine, comprising of uncapped all-rounders, saw intense bidding wars, with Naman Dhir returning to MI for Rs 5.25 crore and Abdul Samad joining LSG for Rs 4.20 crore. DC secured Ashutosh Sharma for Rs 3.80 crore, while GT bagged Mahipal Lomror for Rs 1.70 crore. PBKS grabbed Harpreet Brar at Rs 1.50 crore, and DC added Sameer Rizvi for Rs 95 lakh. Nishant Sindhu went to GT for Rs 30 lakh, while Utkarsh Singh remained unsold in the IPL 2025 Auction here at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah on Sunday.