Cricket
Dubai, (UNI) A blistering century from Pathum Nissanka and a chaotic finish turned an otherwise inconsequential Super 4 clash of the Asia Cup 2025 into a nail-biting spectacle, before India edged out Sri Lanka via Super Over here today. Both teams finished their 20 overs locked at 202, forcing the tie-breaker. Sri Lanka, batting first,…
Bengaluru, Sep 26 (UNI) The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will feature a record prize pool of USD 13.88 million, the largest ever for a women’s cricket event and higher than the USD 10 million purse of the men’s World Cup 2023, marking a historic step in the evolution of the women’s game. The…
Dubai, Sept 26 (UNI) Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field against India in an inconsequential Super 4 clash at a pitch expected to favour batsmen, according to cricket experts Simon Doull and Ravi Shastri. “India scored 168 on this pitch in the last game here. The surface should remain good for the…
Dubai, (UNI) Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf starred as Pakistan stormed into the Asia Cup final with an 11-run victory over Bangladesh in a do-or-die Super Fours clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Pakistan will face India in the Asia Cup final for the first time in 17 editions on September 28….
Bengaluru, Sep 25 (UNI) Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has officially signed with the Sydney Thunder to play in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL), marking a historic first for a major Indian cricketer in the tournament. Ashwin, who recently retired from the IPL and international cricket, had earlier registered for the International T20 League (ILT20)…
Bengaluru, Sept 25 (UNI) Skipper Minnu Mani and wicketkeeper Mamatha Madiwala guided India A Women to a four-wicket win over New Zealand Women in their ICC Women’s World Cup warm-up match at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground B here today. Chasing a revised target of 224 in 40 overs under the DLS method after…
Dubai, Sept 25 (UNI) Pakistan managed to post 135 for 8 in 20 overs against Bangladesh in their do-or-die Super Fours clash of the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here tonight. Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh struck early through Taskin Ahmed, who removed Sahibzada Farhan for 4 in the opening over. Saim…
Mumbai, Sept 25 (UNI) Shreyas Iyer’s decision to step away from red-ball cricket for six months due to recurring back spasms has resulted in him being appointed captain of the India A side for the upcoming one-day series against Australia A. The BCCI confirmed today that Iyer, recovering from back surgery, was not considered for…
Dubai, Sept 25 (UNI) India’s Test squad for the two-match home series against the West Indies, starting October 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, has been officially announced. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar today confirmed that Karun Nair and Abhimanyu Easwaran have been dropped, while Devdutt Padikkal returns to the side. Ravindra Jadeja has been…
New Delhi, Sept 25 (UNI) Two-time ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup winner Meg Lanning has underlined the importance of India making a strong start when they open their campaign against Sri Lanka on September 30 in Guwahati. As per the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, the former Australia captain reflected on the challenges of playing…
