Dubai, Aug 5 (IANS) Netherlands players were rewarded for their recent performances in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 as several members of the Dutch side made significant gains in the latest ICC Men’s ODI rankings released on Wednesday.
Port of Spain, Aug 5 (IANS) Legendary West Indies batter Sir Vivian Richards has urged fast bowler Alzarri Joseph and head coach Daren Sammy to resolve their differences and rebuild respect for each other following a public disagreement over the pacer's decision to skip the ongoing Test series against Pakistan.
Colombo, Aug 5 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that it will host the annual awards ceremony in Colombo on Friday, where they will honour the finest male and female cricketers for their outstanding performances during the 2025 season.
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday felicitated Karnataka para-athlete Shilpa K. Shaila for winning the bronze medal in the Women's Shot Put F57 event with a throw of 7.26 metres at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, describing her achievement as a proud moment for both the state and the nation.
Johannesburg, Aug 5 (IANS) Australia’s T20I captain Mitchell Marsh, alongside England stars Joe Root, Sam Curran, and Phil Salt, are leading a galaxy of international marquee signings announced by the six SA20 franchises ahead of the upcoming season five player auction.
Santiago, Aug 5 (IANS) Chile's football federation (ANFP) has granted a special exemption allowing Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to wear his famous nickname on the back of his Colo Colo shirt, despite league regulations that generally prohibit players from using nicknames on match jerseys.
Lahore, Aug 5 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has warned former Pakistan cricketers against participating in unsanctioned overseas tournaments, announcing a series of disciplinary measures for those found to have featured in the ongoing 20th Asian Legends League in Zambia without obtaining the mandatory approvals.
Brisbane, Aug 5 (IANS) Australia's fast-bowling reserves have taken a hit ahead of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, with veteran seam-bowling all-rounder Michael Neser ruled out after sustaining a right calf strain during a training session.
Port of Spain, Aug 5 (IANS) West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican said picking a six-wicket haul against Pakistan in the ongoing game at the Queen’s Park Ova; as ‘extremely special,’ adding that stepping up to carry the bowling workload in the absence of injured captain Roston Chase made the performance even more gratifying.
Ahmedabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Ahmedabad's preparations for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games will now gather further momentum following the official handover of the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial baton at the closing ceremony in Glasgow, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Wednesday after returning from Scotland.
