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BGT 2024-25: Criticism doesn’t change the way I prepare or play, says McSweeney ahead of first Test

IANS | November 18, 2024 5:57 PM

Perth, Nov 18 (IANS) Nathan McSweeney, who is set to make his Australia debut against India in the first Test on Friday, is unaffected by the criticism after being named as Usman Khawaja's opening partner for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. The 25-year-old is confident of his abilities to perform against the challenging bowling lineup headed by premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, and Prasidh Krishna.

Sri Lanka rest Mendis, Nissanka, Fernando for final ODI against NZ

IANS | November 18, 2024 5:48 PM

Colombo, Nov 18 (IANS) The senior national selection committee of Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to release Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, and Asitha Fernando from the squad for the third and final One-day International (ODI) against New Zealand.

BGT 2024-25: Carey reveals about the technical change he’s brought to batting in Tests

IANS | November 18, 2024 5:21 PM

Perth, Nov 18 (IANS) Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has revealed about a minor technical adjustment which he’s brought to his batting and could give him big returns ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India.

Davis Cup: I’m not here to retire, says Nadal as he aims to help Spain win on his farewell

IANS | November 18, 2024 5:10 PM

Malaga, Nov 18 (IANS) Rafael Nadal has said that he is focusing on helping the team win the Davis Cup in the final tournament of his illustrious career and is not paying much attention to his retirement. Nadal has confirmed the Davis Cup will be the final event of his remarkable career which saw him win 22 Grand Slam titles.

ISL 2024-25: Unperturbed by 'outside pressure', Ayush Chikkara eyes main role for Mumbai City

IANS | November 18, 2024 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Mumbai City FC, the defending champions of the Indian Super League (ISL) Cup, are known for nurturing and bringing in young talent through their ranks. The youth structure has always been a key feature of their success, having won two ISL League Shields and two ISL Cups in their brief history.

Not many have been able to achieve what Southee has: Williamson lauds retiring pacer

IANS | November 18, 2024 2:47 PM

Hamilton (New Zealand), Nov 18 (IANS) Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson heaped praise on his close friend and pacer Tim Southee's illustrious career after the latter announced his retirement from Test cricket following the England series.

Alice Capsey called up to England women’s T20I squad for South Africa tour

IANS | November 18, 2024 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) All-rounder Alice Capsey has been called up to the England women’s T20I squad for the upcoming tour in South Africa. England will play three T20s and as many ODIs before playing a four-day Test match on the tour happening from November 24 to December 18.

BGT 2024-25: Beating India in WTC final should give us bit of confidence, says Lyon

IANS | November 18, 2024 1:13 PM

Perth, Nov 18 (IANS) Though Australia hasn’t tasted success in a home Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India for nearly ten years, veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon is optimistic about their chances this time, citing their triumph over the visitors’ in the 2023 World Test Championship Final.

BGT 2024-25: Ashwin an incredibly smart bowler who learns and adapts very quickly, says Lyon

IANS | November 18, 2024 12:58 PM

Perth, Nov 18 (IANS) Australia’s veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon praised his Indian counterpart Ravichandran Ashwin, calling him an intelligent bowler with a knack for learning and adapting quickly.

Hockey India names Amir Ali-led 20-man team for Junior Asia Cup

IANS | November 18, 2024 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday announced the 20-member squad for the Men's Junior Asia Cup, a qualifying event for the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025, to be held in Muscat, Oman from November 26 to December 4.

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BGT 2024-25: Criticism doesn’t change the way I prepare or play, says McSweeney ahead of first Test

Sri Lanka rest Mendis, Nissanka, Fernando for final ODI against NZ

BGT 2024-25: Carey reveals about the technical change he’s brought to batting in Tests

Davis Cup: I’m not here to retire, says Nadal as he aims to help Spain win on his farewell

ISL 2024-25: Unperturbed by 'outside pressure', Ayush Chikkara eyes main role for Mumbai City

Not many have been able to achieve what Southee has: Williamson lauds retiring pacer

Alice Capsey called up to England women’s T20I squad for South Africa tour

BGT 2024-25: Beating India in WTC final should give us bit of confidence, says Lyon

BGT 2024-25: Ashwin an incredibly smart bowler who learns and adapts very quickly, says Lyon

Hockey India names Amir Ali-led 20-man team for Junior Asia Cup

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