How Mumbai achieved dream of retaining their Senior Women’s T20 Trophy title at Wankhede

Niharika Raina | November 14, 2024 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Upon taking a single off Titas Sadhu on the second ball of the 13th over, Vrushali Bhagat raised her arms in celebration and claimed a stump from the non-striker’s end as a memento. With her jubilant teammates rushing to embrace her, Vrushali’s act of collecting the stumps marked the culmination of a long-held dream for both herself and Mumbai – winning the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy at home, the Wankhede Stadium.

PKL Season 11: Confident Gujarat Giants look to rebuild after returning to winning ways

IANS | November 14, 2024 4:35 PM

Noida, Nov 14 (IANS) The Gujarat Giants have not had the best time so far in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11, but against the Bengal Warriorz, the side coached by Ram Mehar Singh put in a memorable performance, to register their second win in nine games on Wednesday. The Gujarat Giants, who are currently bottom of the points table, will hope this result helps them to turn a corner.

Barcelona forward Fati suffers another muscle injury, likely to be out for a month

IANS | November 14, 2024 12:29 AM

Madrid (Spain), Nov 14 (IANS) Ansu Fati's dreadful luck with injuries continued on Wednesday when FC Barcelona confirmed that the forward has suffered a hamstring injury that is likely to sideline him for around a month. The club posted on its website that the 22-year-old "suffered a muscular injury in the biceps femoris of his right thigh" during Wednesday's training session. As a result of the injury, he is expected to be out of action for about four weeks.

PKL Season 11: Haryana Steelers deliver all-round show to overcome Patna Pirates

IANS | November 13, 2024 11:07 PM

Noida, Nov 13 (IANS) The Haryana Steelers moved to the top of the points table and extended their winning run to four games after defeating the Patna Pirates 37-32 in a Season 11 clash of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday. Mohammadreza Shadloui, Shivam Patare, Vinay, and Rahul were all involved in a complete team display as Haryana Steelers got the better of Devank Dalal, Ayan Lohchab, and the rest of the Patna Pirates in the second game of the day.

Conditions have helped bowlers, but want to prove our mettle as a batting unit, says Rizwan

IANS | November 13, 2024 10:52 PM

Perth, Nov 13 (IANS) Ahead of Pakistan kick-starting their three-match T20I series against Australia, skipper Mohammad Rizwan said despite the conditions helping bowlers on their tour so far, the visitors are keen to prove their mettle as a batting unit. Pakistan go into the T20I series on the back of beating Australia 2-1 in ODIs, their first series win coming in the country after 22 years. Now Rizwan is all set to become the 12th man to lead Pakistan in T20Is.

Mohammad Amaan named India captain for upcoming 50-over Men’s U19 Asia Cup

IANS | November 13, 2024 10:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Mohammad Amaan has been named as India’s captain for the upcoming 50-over Men’s U19 Asia Cup, to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 29 to December 8. Amaan had previously captained India in the youth ODIs against Australia at Puducherry in September.