Cricket
Kolkata, Sep 14 (UNI) Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly is set to lead the Cricket Association of Bengal again, being the sole candidate to file his nomination for the president’s post today before the expiry of the deadline. The elections are slated for September 22 when the CAB’s annual general meeting is scheduled to be…
Mohali, Sep 14 (UNI) Australia’s women’s cricket team secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over India in the first ODI at the Yadavindra Cricket Stadium in Punjab. Chasing a target of 282, Australia reached the total in just 44.1 overs, powered by standout performances from their top order. Phoebe Litchfield led the charge with a brisk…
Dubai, Sep 14 (UNI) Pakistan’s decision to bat first in the sixth Group A match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium backfired spectacularly as India’s bowlers ran riot to skittle them for a paltry 127 for 9 in 20 overs. It was a classic case of Pakistan being unable to…
Dubai, Sept 14 (UNI) Pakistan have won the toss and decided to bat first against India in what promises to be another fiery T20 encounter at Dubai International Cricket Stadium tonight. India’s playing XI is a blend of youth and experience: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav leading the charge, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson behind…
Mullanpur, Sep 14 (UNI) India Women put together a most respectable 281 for seven in their 50 overs against Australia in the opening one-day international at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here today. Having won the toss, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side decided, quite rightly, to have first use of a sunny pitch, and Smriti…
Abu Dhabi, Sep 13 (UNI) Bangladesh’s innings was rescued by a sensational late-order partnership as Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain powered the team to 139 for 5 in their 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the 5th Group B match of the Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. After a shaky start…
New Chandigarh, Sep 13 (UNI) India’s women’s cricket team is gearing up to face defending champions Australia in a three-match ODI series starting here tomorrow as their final preparation ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, beginning September 30. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said at the pre-match press conference that the series offers a…
Manchester, Sep 13 (UNI) England opener Phil Salt produced a record-breaking innings in a T20 International clash against South Africa, scoring an unbeaten 141 off 60 balls to set a new benchmark for the highest individual T20I score by an England player. The milestone came with a single off Kwena Maphaka’s 125 km/h delivery outside…
Canberra, Sep 12(UNI) Australia will have a tremendous opportunity to get accustomed to Indian conditions when they face the hosts of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in a three-match ODI series starting Sunday, September 14. Most members of the current Australian squad are well-acquainted with Indian conditions, thanks to regular bilateral series and…
New Delhi, Sep 12 (UNI) Indian Test Skipper and all format star Shubman Gill, who recently led India in the five match Test series against England, has said that cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have been major inspirations in his career. Speaking on a podcast, Gill recalled his early training in Punjab, his…
