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Ranchi, Nov 28 (UNI) India’s cricket team is set for a boost as key players Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer make steady progress in their recoveries ahead of the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. Gill, who suffered a neck injury during the Kolkata Test, and Iyer, sidelined after a spleen laceration in Australia last…
Brisbane, Nov 28 (UNI) Australian selectors have named an unchanged 14-member squad for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, as captain Pat Cummins continues to recover from a back injury and has been ruled out for the day-night encounter beginning Thursday. According to the Cricket Australia, Cummins, who missed Australia’s eight-wicket victory in the…
Perth, Nov 27 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the Perth Stadium surface used for the shortest Ashes Test in 137 years as “very good” despite the match ending inside two days with 19 wickets tumbling on the opening day, as per Cricket Australia. Australia sealed a dominant win over England in just…
New Delhi, Nov 27 (UNI) India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant on Thursday issued an apology on Instagram following the national team’s underwhelming performance in the recent Test series, admitting that India “didn’t play good enough cricket over the last two weeks” and promising a stronger comeback. “There is no shying away from the fact that we…
Brisbane, Nov 27 (UNI) England opted for an all-pace attack consisting of Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse for their first Test against Australia at Perth, looking to capitalise on the pace-friendly conditions at the venue. This decision reaped quick rewards, as the visitors bowled out the hosts for 132…
New Delhi, Nov 27 (UNI) The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction concluded on Thursday with high drama and record-breaking signings, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. Deepti emerged as the standout buy, going to UP Warriorz for Rs 3.2 crore, while a total of 67 players, including 23 overseas stars, were sold,…
Glasgow (Scotland), Nov 27 (UNI) Commonwealth Games Australia has welcomed the announcement of India as the host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the centenary edition of the global sporting event. Delivering the Games to Amdavad (also known as Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat), the confirmation of a host to follow Glasgow 2026 is…
Mumbai, Nov 26 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final was allotted to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, alleging “politics and favouritism” in venue selection. Reacting to the announcement of the…
Guwahati, Nov 26 (UNI) India captain Rishabh Pant on Wednesday conceded that his side’s crushing 408-run defeat to South Africa, the heaviest Test loss in India’s history both at home and away, was a hard setback to accept, admitting that the team fell short in clarity, execution and seizing the big moments that defined the…
Guwahati, Nov 26 (UNI) South Africa’s series triumph over India drew glowing praise from Player of the Series Simon Harmer, who credited fellow spinner Keshav Maharaj and skipper Temba Bavuma for tactical calls that shaped his defining spell in the final Test. Harmer highlighted the impact of sharp catching from Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen…
