Convert those starts: Hemp wants Bangladesh batters to score big in second Test vs West Indies

IANS | November 26, 2024 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Former Bangladesh batting coach David Hemp opined that the batters need to convert their starts to big knocks after a poor show in the second innings of the opening Test against West Indies in Antigua. Bangladesh were reeling at 109/7 at stumps on Day Four while chasing 334. West Indies are just three wickets away from taking a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series.

PKL Season 11: Aim is to bring back the trophy to Mumbai, says U Mumba captain Sunil Kumar

IANS | November 26, 2024 6:35 PM

Noida (U.P.), Nov 26 (IANS) U Mumba captain Sunil Kumar scripted history as his team defeated Bengaluru Bulls, equaling Fazel Atrachali’s record for most wins as a captain in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) history, with both players having 73 wins to their name. With Sunil Kumar spearheading them, U Mumba clinched a thrilling win against Bengaluru Bulls, with a scoreline of 34-32, at the Noida Indoor Stadium here on Monday.

ICC Board to meet Friday to decide on Champions Trophy 2025 schedule: Sources

IANS | November 26, 2024 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board will meet online on Friday (November 29), to decide the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy, sources told IANS on Tuesday. With India refusing to travel to Pakistan for the marquee tournament, the ICC and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are yet to finalise the schedule for next year's event.

World Boxing backs plan to create a new Confederation in Asia

IANS | November 26, 2024 4:59 PM

Renens (Switzerland), Nov 26 (IANS) World Boxing has encouraged the creation of a new Asian Confederation that will not be affiliated with the International Boxing Association (IBA), to represent and promote boxing in the region.