Cricket
Ranchi, Nov 30 (UNI) Powered by a sublime century from Virat Kohli and an aggressive Rohit Sharma fifty, India posted a commanding 349 for 8 in 50 overs against South Africa in the first ODI at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here on Sunday. Earlier, South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl, but…
Ranchi, Nov 29 (UNI) The JSCA International Stadium in the city is set to witness high-voltage cricketing action on November 30 when India and South Africa face off in the opening match of the three-game ODI series. The contest carries special significance as star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the Indian lineup…
Ranchi, Nov 29 (UNI) The opening match of the three-game ODI series between India and South Africa will be played on November 30 at the JSCA International Stadium here. The venue, known for its generally slow pitch, is expected to offer a surface that may not produce a high-scoring contest, though competitive totals remain possible….
Bengaluru, Nov 29 (UNI) Former Indian fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad on Saturday welcomed the recent order of the Karnataka High Court, expressing his readiness to contest the upcoming Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections. In a press statement, Prasad said, “With this clarity now in place, I am fully prepared to contest the upcoming KSCA…
Rawalpindi, Nov 29 (UNI) Pakistan secured a convincing six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the tri-series final at Rawalpindi, powered by incisive bowling performances from Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz. After being put in to bat on a dry, cracked pitch, Sri Lanka made a bright start, reaching 81/1 in 10 overs, with Pathum Nissanka…
Brisbane, Nov 29 (UNI) England fast bowler Mark Wood is set to miss the crucial second Ashes Test here because of concerns over his left knee. Wood only returned from a nine-month absence following surgery on the same left knee in England’s first-Test defeat in Perth last week. According to BBC sport, the 35-year-old bowled…
Mumbai, Nov 29 (UNI) Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh and all-rounder Deepak Chahar on Saturday unveiled 8JJ Sports, a Sri Lanka–based global sports media and fan-engagement platform, making its international debut with India as the first launch market. Designed for the modern sports audience, 8JJ Sports offers real-time sports news, live match scores, expert analysis,…
Mumbai, Nov 28 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced a 15-member India U19 squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Dubai from December 12. Top order batter Ayush Mhatre has been named captain of the side, while Vihaan Malhotra will serve…
New Delhi, Nov 28 (UNI) In a thrilling set of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 cricket encounters, Haryana, Maharashtra, Railways, Rajasthan, Puducherry, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra, and Delhi registered notable victories across the country. Haryana edged out Punjab in Hyderabad in a Super Over finish after both sides scored 207 in the regulation 20 overs. Anshul…
Bengaluru, Nov 28 (UNI) India’s women cricket team is set to face Sri Lanka in a five-match T20 International (T20I) series from December 21 to December 30, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Friday. The opening two matches of the series will be hosted at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam,…
