Cricket
Mumbai, Apr 16 (UNI) India skipper Rohit Sharma has labelled facing Scott Boland in the Border-Gavaskar series as his ‘toughest challenge in Australia’. Boland played a key role in Australia’s comeback win Down Under, taking 21 wickets in just 3 matches as they overturned a 1-0 deficit to win the series 3-1. “Boland was the…
Mumbai, (UNI) In a historic move to honour India’s cricketing icons, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday approved a proposal to rename three stands at the Wankhede Stadium after skipper Rohit Sharma, former India captain Ajit Wadekar, and veteran administrator Sharad Pawar. The decision was taken at the MCA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), where…
Chandigarh, (UNI) In an electrifying night at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in IPL history, stunning Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs in a low-scoring yet drama-laden thriller here on Tuesday. From being pummelled early by Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ajinkya Rahane, to scripting a…
Dhaka, Apr 15 (UNI) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the fixtures for India’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh in August 2025, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is. The Indian team are set to arrive in Dhaka on August 13 ahead of the ODI series that begins on August 17 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
Dubai, Apr 15 (UNI) Bangladesh batters Nigar Sultana and Sharmin Akhter have attained career-best positions in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after some fine performances in their first two matches of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier being played in Lahore. Nigar and Sharmin, who had partnered in a 152-run third wicket…
Chandigarh, Apr 15 (UN) Punjab Kings’ batting lineup was completely dismantled by a clinical bowling performance from Kolkata Knight Riders as the hosts were bowled out for a meagre 111 runs in just 15.3 overs. The batting disaster unfolded despite some early fireworks, with the side losing key wickets in rapid succession. Punjab innings got…
Chandigarh, Apr 15 (UNI) Both sides made notable changes to their lineups as Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first against Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 31 of IPL 2025 here on Tuesday. Punjab brought in Australian duo Josh Inglis and Xavier Bartlett, aiming to bolster their…
Dubai, Apr 15 (UNI) India’s stylish middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer secured the honour of the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for March 2025, overcoming competition from New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy and Rachin Ravindra. Iyer finished as the highest run-scorer with 243 runs, playing a crucial role in India’s Champions Trophy triumph. Iyer’s victory…
Lucknow, Apr 14 (UNI) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni heaped praise on debutant Shaik Rasheed after CSK’s crucial victory over Lucknow Super Giants here on Monday. Dhoni, while acknowledging the importance of the win, focused on the potential of the young batsman. “Roles and responsibilities – that’s what we talk about. If…
Lucknow, (UNI) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday broke their five-match losing streak with a crucial victory, sparking relief and renewed hope within the franchise and among its legions of fans. The win, achieved through a composed batting performance led by Shivam Dube and a disciplined bowling effort, comes as a much-needed respite after a…
