New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Ahead of Australia’s second ODI against New Zealand, which is under a rain threat in Wellington, pacer Darcie Brown said it felt really nice to have that little bit of time to work on her bowling skills.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former India batter Abhinav Mukund paid a rich tribute to the recently-retired Ravichandran Ashwin, saying the off-spinner was always a thinking cricketer who brain was on an overdrive and that he could never be kept quiet.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Amidst all the tributes pouring in for Ravichandran Ashwin following his retirement from international cricket, he wished fellow off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar in a way which seemed like a passing of the baton moment in Indian cricket.
London, Dec 19 (IANS) The Friedkin Group on Thursday completed the takeover of Premier League club Everton, ending the ownership of Farhad Moshiri and years of uncertainty over the club's future. The deal, which makes Everton the 10th club in the Premier League under American control, is thought to be worth more than 400 million pounds (502 million U.S. dollars) and comes before the club moves to its new 60,000 capacity 'Everton Stadium' for the 2025-2026 season.
Abu Dhabi, Dec 19 (IANS) The opening day of the World Tennis League Season 3 concluded spectacularly on Thursday as the Kites secured a convincing 25-20 victory over the HonorFX Eagles in the second match held at the iconic Etihad Arena here on Thursday.
Pune, Dec 19 (IANS) The U Mumba were in fine form with Ajith Chauhan leading the way in attack and Sunil Kumar pulling the strings from the defence as they swatted away the challenge of Patna Pirates in a Season 11 clash of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in the Badminton Hall of the Balewadi Sports Complex here on Thursday. The U Mumba side won by 43-37.
Navi Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh smashed the joint-fastest half-century and Radha Yadav claimed a four-fer as India Women thrashed West Indies Women by 60 runs in the third and deciding T20I match, winning the series 2-1 at the DY Patil Sports Academy here on Thursday.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Dec 19 (IANS) Himalayan Tahrs continued their winning streak in the 11th edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series, edging closer to the climax of the Division 3 stage at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education here on Thursday. Day 6 of the series saw one-sided contests but didn’t lack excitement as teams vied for their spots in the finals. The Himalayan Tahrs continue to dominate, strengthening their position at the top of the table.
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Veteran India pacer Mohammad Shami will be rested from Bengal’s Vijay Hazare Trophy opening match, said the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Thursday. Bengal is scheduled to begin their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign against Delhi at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Pune, Dec 19 (IANS) Gagan Gowda played the starring role as the UP Yoddhas delivered a dominant performance against the Gujarat Giants, registering a massive 59-23 victory in a Season 11 clash of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Badminton Hall of the Balewadi Sports Complex here on Thursday.
