Cricket
Dubai, Oct 18 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) is deeply saddened and appalled by the tragic deaths of three young and promising Afghan cricketers, Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, who lost their lives in a recent airstrike in Afghanistan’s Paktika province. The ICC strongly condemns this act of violence that has robbed families, communities,…
Colombo, Oct 18 (UNI) Rain once again disrupted action at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, as the clash between New Zealand Women and Pakistan Women ended with no result at the R Premadasa Stadium here today. The washout denied fans a full contest, but SA became the second team to qualify for the semifinals…
Perth, Oct 18 (UNI) Australia cricket chief selector George Bailey has confirmed that Steve Smith will captain the national Test side if regular skipper Pat Cummins is unavailable for the opening Ashes Test against England, scheduled to begin on November 21 here. Cummins, recovering from stress fractures in his back, is expected to miss the…
Dhaka, Oct 18 (UNI) Rishad Hossain produced a sensational performance with the ball as Bangladesh crushed West Indies by 74 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series at Shere Bangla National Stadium here today. The leg-spinner claimed a stunning six-wicket haul, decimating the West Indies batting lineup and leaving the visitors struggling at…
Kabul, October 18 (UNI) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic killing of cricketers from Urgun District in Paktika Province in a targeted attack that has sent shockwaves through the country’s sports community. The ACB described the incident as a devastating loss for Afghanistan’s athletes, the cricketing fraternity, and the…
Colombo, Oct 17 (UNI) South Africa Women moved a step closer to the semifinals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a commanding 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Women in the 18th match at the R Premadasa Stadium here today. Sri Lanka Women, electing to bat after winning the toss, were restricted to 105…
Perth, Oct 17 (UNI) Australia have suffered a setback ahead of their three-match ODI series against India, with all-rounder Cameron Green ruled out due to a low-grade side soreness sustained during training earlier this week. The series is scheduled to begin in Perth on October 19. In-form batsman Marnus Labuschagne has been called up as…
Perth, Oct 17 (UNI) India allrounder Axar Patel today said the ongoing ODI series against Australia presents an ideal blend of youth and experience, which he believes will aid in the development of new captain Shubman Gill while maintaining team balance. “This is a great experience for Shubman too. Rohit bhai and Virat bhai and…
Bengaluru, Oct 17 (UNI) In a thrilling Group A contest at Rajkot, Karnataka and Saurashtra battled for the upper hand in a seesawing third day of Ranji Trophy 2025-26 action, with the hosts narrowly clinching a first-innings lead after a tense last-wicket stand. Saurashtra’s Yuvrajsinh Dodiya and Chetan Sakariya combined to add 35 crucial runs…
Dubai, Oct 16 (UNI) Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana have won the ICC Player of the Month awards for men and women, respectively, after some fine efforts that helped edge out other strong contenders for September. Abhishek’s superlative efforts in the Asia Cup T20I tournament were lauded by fans and critics alike and reflect in…
