Cricket
Arundel (England), June 6 (UNI) South Africa’s batting line-up for the World Test Championship Final has been hinted through their warm-up exploits here, with Wiaan Mulder emerging as the likely No.3 three to take on Australia at Lord’s. Mulder batted in the spot against Zimbabwe in their final hit out ahead of the June 11…
London, June 5 (UNI) England opener Phil Salt will miss the T20 series against West Indies on paternity leave. In a dramatic week, Salt, 28, returned home from the Indian Premier League for the birth of his child and then returned to India to play a part in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win in Tuesday’s final….
Bengaluru, Jun 5 (UNI) A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the event management firm DNA Entertainment, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday in connection with the stampede that left 11 dead and over 30 injured outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium here. The incident occurred during…
Dubai, June 3 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the shortlists for the Player of the Month awards for May, featuring two all-rounders and one batter each for the men’s and women’s categories. All-rounders Brendon McMullen of Scotland and Milind Kumar of the United States have been recognized for their impressive performances…
Mumbai, June 2 (UNI) Ricky Ponting believes in-form Shreyas Iyer is determined to prove national selectors wrong and guide Punjab Kings to their first Indian Premier League title. Iyer was a notable absentee when India named their 18-player squad for their upcoming five-match Test tour of England, and the in-form right-hander has responded well by…
Ahmedabad, Jun 2 (UNI) Both teams, in pursuit of their maiden IPL crown, will look to script history under lights at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. It is a clash 17 years…
Ahmedabad, June 1 (UNI) The start of the IPL Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium has been delayed on Sunday evening due to rain. As per match regulations, a two-hour window is available before overs start getting reduced, allowing organisers time to wait for improved conditions. Punjab won…
Ahmedabad, Jun 1 (UNI) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in IPL Qualifier 2 at Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday. Citing overcast skies and a pitch that had remained under covers, Iyer said the decision to bowl was influenced by the conditions. “It’s a…
London, May 31 (UNI) South Africa are all set to take on Zimbabwe in a four-day warm-up match from June 3 in England. The contest will be played at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground in Sussex. This will serve as key preparation for the Proteas ahead of their all-important World Test Championship Final at the Oval…
Chandigarh, (UNI) A throwback to Rohit Sharma’s vintage flair and a last-over blitz from skipper Hardik Pandya fired Mumbai Indians into Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 with a 20-run win over Gujarat Titans in a high-octane Eliminator at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Friday. Under pressure in a knockout clash, MI…
