Cricket
Bengaluru, Sep 25 (UNI) Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has officially signed with the Sydney Thunder to play in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL), marking a historic first for a major Indian cricketer in the tournament. Ashwin, who recently retired from the IPL and international cricket, had earlier registered for the International T20 League (ILT20)…
Bengaluru, Sept 25 (UNI) Skipper Minnu Mani and wicketkeeper Mamatha Madiwala guided India A Women to a four-wicket win over New Zealand Women in their ICC Women’s World Cup warm-up match at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground B here today. Chasing a revised target of 224 in 40 overs under the DLS method after…
Dubai, Sept 25 (UNI) Pakistan managed to post 135 for 8 in 20 overs against Bangladesh in their do-or-die Super Fours clash of the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here tonight. Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh struck early through Taskin Ahmed, who removed Sahibzada Farhan for 4 in the opening over. Saim…
Mumbai, Sept 25 (UNI) Shreyas Iyer’s decision to step away from red-ball cricket for six months due to recurring back spasms has resulted in him being appointed captain of the India A side for the upcoming one-day series against Australia A. The BCCI confirmed today that Iyer, recovering from back surgery, was not considered for…
Dubai, Sept 25 (UNI) India’s Test squad for the two-match home series against the West Indies, starting October 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, has been officially announced. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar today confirmed that Karun Nair and Abhimanyu Easwaran have been dropped, while Devdutt Padikkal returns to the side. Ravindra Jadeja has been…
New Delhi, Sept 25 (UNI) Two-time ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup winner Meg Lanning has underlined the importance of India making a strong start when they open their campaign against Sri Lanka on September 30 in Guwahati. As per the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, the former Australia captain reflected on the challenges of playing…
Dubai, (UNI) India stormed into the final of ongoing Asia Cup tournament by defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs in a high-voltage T20 clash at Dubai International Stadium here tonight and sealed their spot. While Sri Lanka bowed out of the tournament. That now leaves Pakistan and Bangladesh facing off in a straight knockout clash. Bangladesh,…
Dubai, Sept 24 (UNI) Bangladesh, electing to field after winning the toss, pulled back India to 168 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs in an absorbing T20 encounter here today. The match saw a mix of fireworks and collapses as India’s top order struggled, but Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya provided timely hitting to…
Wellington, Sep 24 (UNI) With just a week remaining before New Zealand begin their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 campaign, skipper Sophie Devine is brimming with excitement about the young talent in her squad. The 36-year-old, who led New Zealand to their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup triumph last year, has now set her…
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the suspension of USA Cricket’s membership status with immediate effect, citing repeated breaches of obligations under the ICC Constitution. In a media release issued by ICC, it said, “The International Cricket Council (ICC), after a thorough review of affairs and extensive engagement with key…
