Cricket
Adelaide, Oct 23 (UNI) The second ODI at Adelaide Oval has been a classic exhibition of how Indian batting, when built around technique and patience, can absorb pressure and still post a challenging total. India finished at 264 for 9 in 50 overs, thanks to a masterclass from Rohit Sharma, intelligent strokeplay from Shreyas Iyer,…
Adelaide, Oct 23 (UNI) Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the second One-Day International (ODI) of the ongoing bilateral series at the Adelaide Oval here today. The hosts made two changes from their previous game, bringing in wicketkeeper Alex Carey in place of Josh Philippe, and…
Sydney, Oct 22 (UNI) ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has revealed the tough selection calls Australia must make for the upcoming Ashes series and what England needs to do well to ensure they are competitive. The focus of the cricket world will be on Australia from November 21 for the five-match Ashes series between…
Dubai, Oct 22 (UNI) Afghanistan player Ismat Alam has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare on Tuesday. Ismat was found to have breached Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which…
Dubai, Oct 22 (UNI) Pakistan spinner Noman Ali has reached a new career-high rating and closed in on the No.1 spot currently occupied by Jasprit Bumrah after making big gains on the latest ICC Men’s Test Bowler Rankings. Noman collected a 10-wicket haul during Pakistan’s 93-run triumph over South Africa in Lahore recently and moved…
Adelaide, Oct 21 (UNI) At times over the past two years, Josh Philippe has wondered if he’d ever get another chance at international level. But not even he could have scripted it better when arrived on Sunday in Perth. While he switched states to NSW last year having been behind Josh Inglis in Western Australia,…
Rawalpindi, Oct 21 (UNI) South Africa clawed their way back into contention on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, reaching 185 for 4 at stumps after Keshav Maharaj’s brilliant seven-wicket haul had earlier bowled out the hosts for 333. Resuming on their overnight score of 259 for…
Adelaide, Oct 21 (UNI) Australia’s bowlers will stick to a recently successful script in a bid to ruin Indian legend Virat Kohli’s return to his happiest hunting ground. Kohli will likely grace Adelaide Oval for the last time in Thursday’s second ODI against Australia. The Indian great has plundered five centuries in all formats at…
Dhaka, Oct 21 (UNI) In a pulsating contest at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, West Indies edged past Bangladesh in a thrilling Super Over after both teams finished the second ODI of the West Indies tour of Bangladesh, tied at 213 runs apiece on tonight. The Super Over delivered a nail-biting climax. West Indies batted…
Dubai, Oct 21 (UNI) India opener Smriti Mandhana has increased her lead at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batter Rankings as the leading players at the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup made gains following the latest update to the rankings. Mandhana has scored consecutive half-centuries at the Women’s World Cup, with her…
