Uma Chetry replaces injured Yastika Bhatia for ODI series in Australia

IANS | November 27, 2024 8:12 PM

Mumbai, Nov 27 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the three-match women's One-day International (ODI) series against Australia Down Under because of a wrist injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed on Wednesday. The BCCI informed that Uma Chetry has been called in as a replacement for the entire series.

Champions Trophy 2025 likely to move out of Pak due to political unrest, PCB may agree to hybrid model: Sources

IANS | November 27, 2024 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The 2025 Champions Trophy is likely to be moved out of Pakistan completely following the latest political unrest in the country which resulted in the Sri Lanka A cutting short their white-ball series, sources told IANS. The development comes a day before a virtual meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board, which will decide the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

I was caught off guard, Guardiola clarifies on self-harm comments

IANS | November 27, 2024 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Following Pep Guardiola’s press conference comments claiming ’I want to harm myself,’ after he was seen with cuts on his nose and a mark on his head caused accidentally by a sharpened fingernail, the Spaniard took to social media to clarify he did not intend to joke about the serious matter.

Women's HIL: Atmosphere in Indian stadiums is truly unmatched, says Soorma Hockey Club’s Maria Verschoor

IANS | November 27, 2024 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Dutch women’s hockey sensation Maria Verschoor is set to make her debut in the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, representing the Soorma Hockey Club. As one of the standout players of the Netherlands national team, Verschoor expressed her enthusiasm about the unique experience of playing in India and the opportunity to be part of the first-ever Women’s HIL.

Bumrah reclaims top spot as Test bowler, Jaiswal attains career-best 2nd place in batter's list

IANS | November 27, 2024 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Following India’s 295-run win over Australia in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at Perth, India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has come back as the top-ranked bowler in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. Apart from him, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is another big gainer, as he achieved a career-best second spot in the batters’ list.