Cricket
Auckland, Nov 6 (UNI) New Zealand held their nerve to register a thrilling 3-run win over West Indies in the second T20I at Eden Park here on Thursday. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, West Indies came close but could not overhaul the 208-run target set by the hosts. New Zealand’s innings was…
By BD Narayankar Bengaluru, Nov 5 (UNI) If cricket had its own scripture, Temba Bavuma would be its quiet philosopher — less a preacher of power, more a student of patience. Fresh from leading South Africa to the World Test Championship crown, Bavuma speaks not like a conqueror, but like a man still searching for…
Queensland, Nov 5 (UNI) As the countdown to the T20 World Cup begins, India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel spoke with the calm conviction of a man who knows that preparation, not panic, defines champions. In a phase where combinations are being tested and rotations questioned, Morkel struck a reassuring note – the team’s focus is…
Mumbai, Nov 5 (UNI) The BCCI Men’s Senior Selection Committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa. Shubman Gill will lead the side, with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant named as vice-captain, marking his return to Test cricket after injury. India began the current WTC cycle against England 2-2 away from…
Queensland, Nov 5 (UNI) India arrive at Carrara Oval brimming with confidence as they look to capitalise on the absence of key Australian players in the fourth T20I of the ongoing series here Thursday. With Travis Head returning home for Ashes duties, Australia face a reshuffled batting order, handing India a golden opportunity to press…
Sydney, Nov 4 (UNI) Ravichandran Ashwin’s hopes of becoming the first nationally-capped Indian man to play in the Big Bash have been put on hold this season with the star spinner ruled out of KFC BBL|15 after suffering a knee injury. Sydney Thunder confirmed this evening that Ashwin had undergone surgery having injured his knee…
Bengaluru, Nov 4 (UNI) Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant 156 guided Mumbai to 269 for 3 in their second innings against Rajasthan in Jaipur, highlighting a round of stellar performances in the latest Ranji Trophy matches. Despite conceding the first-innings lead, Jaiswal’s knock ensured Mumbai secured a hard-fought draw, with Musheer Khan contributing 63. In other results,…
Dhaka, Nov 4 (UNI) Top-order batter Mahmudul Hasan Joy has benefitted from good domestic form, and makes a comeback into the Bangladesh side for the upcoming Test series against Ireland. Mahmudul had featured for Bangladesh in the home series against Zimbabwe, but didn’t make the subsequent away tour of Sri Lanka. Mahmudul had scored 238…
London, Nov 4 (UNI) A total of 30 players have been awarded England Central Contracts for the 2025-26 season which include 14 two-year contracts, 12 one-year deals and four development contracts. According to International Cricket Council (ICC), the number of two-year contracts has doubled from the 2024-25 cycle, which had featured only seven. The new…
New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) Three India stars – Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma – have been named in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament, following their outstanding performances in the recently concluded event. Mandhana, Jemimah and Deepti were part of the victorious India side, with Deepti emerging…
