Cricket
Perth, Nov 21 (UNI) Australia were 123 for 9 in 39 overs at the close of Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test at Perth Stadium, after England’s innings was dominated and ultimately destroyed by Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell, only for England captain Ben Stokes to strike back with a brilliant five-wicket burst during Australia’s…
Guwahati, Nov 21 (UNI) Rishabh Pant on Friday confirmed that India’s team management has finalised a replacement for Shubman Gill, who has been ruled out of the second Test against South Africa due to a neck injury, though he did not disclose the player’s name. “We have taken a decision on who will play in…
Guwahati, Nov 21 (UNI) South Africa have ruled out Kagiso Rabada for the second Test against India here on Saturday. The pace spearhead had missed the opening Test match in Kolkata after sustaining a rib-bone stress injury in the buildup. The injury has been closely monitored by the Proteas medical team, and due to ongoing…
Doha, Nov 21 (UNI) India A captain Jitesh Sharma’s strategic decisions in the Super Over drew attention after his team suffered a narrow defeat in a thrilling contest against Bangladesh A in the semifinals of ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars on Friday. Jitesh candidly reflected on the match, emphasising learning and experience, but the…
Cape Town, Nov 21 (UNI) South Africa have named the squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I leg of their India tour, starting November 30. Fast bowler Anrich Nortje is back in the T20I setup after more than a year, as he has been named in the South Africa squad to take on India. Nortje…
Dubai, Nov 21 (UNI) The International Cricket Council, acting on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), has charged USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy with three violations of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The charges arise from the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 2025 tournament in the United Arab Emirates. As the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO) for…
Guwahati, Nov 20 (UNI) Shubman Gill is set to miss out on the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, with the opener still recovering from a neck injury that has kept him under continuous medical supervision. With Gill unlikely to take the field, Rishabh Pant is expected to step in as the stand-in captain…
Perth, Nov 20 (UNI) Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith has confirmed Australia’s playing XI for the opening Ashes Test against England in Perth, unveiling two debutants for the ICC World Test Championship clash. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, the Aussies will unveil two debutants for the eagerly-awaited ICC World Test Championship contest,…
Colombo, Nov 18 (UNI) Sri Lanka announced a series of late squad changes ahead of the T20I tri-series in Pakistan, with captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando returning home due to illness. The duo, who featured in the recently concluded ODI series, were advised by team management and medical staff to withdraw as…
Karachi, Nov 18 (UNI) Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been fined 10 percent of his match fee and has received a demerit point following an incident during the third One Day International (ODI) against Sri Lanka. The incident involved Babar hitting the stumps with his bat before leaving the crease after his dismissal. The breach…
