Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir survived a major scare to escape with a draw against Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group ‘A’ opener after rain and bad light denied the visitors an opportunity to push for victory on the fourth and final day here on Wednesday. Chasing a daunting target of 326 after MP … Read more
The Delhi lower-order put up a stubborn resistance but Bengal finally pulled off a win in their opening Ranji Trophy encounter at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground in Kalyani on Wednesday. Delhi, resuming on 101/3, were all out for 277 in their second innings, setting Bengal an 89-run target. Only losing debutant Ankur Paul, Bengal … Read more
Bowlers’ fitness and their “feel” amid a gruelling schedule are among the reasons why New Zealand opted to announce a split squad for the five-match ODI series against India early next month. The tour begins next week with the first of the five T20Is in Christchurch. For the ODIs, beginning in Auckland on November 4, … Read more
The second Test between South Africa and Australia is set to begin on October 18, with Australia leading the series after a victory in the first match. However, the team faces uncertainty regarding the participation of all-rounder Cameron Green, who is dealing with an injury. Following Australia’s win in Durban, head coach Andrew McDonald provided … Read more
When Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy joined forces on Wednesday night, India’s 248-run chase had looked improbable. Still, as their partnership flourished, it gave the home side hope of pulling off a thriller over the West Indies. With 48 needed from 19 balls, Romario Shepherd induced a false shot from Tilak. From there on, … Read more
Abhishek Shamra broke Suryakumar Yadav’s record of most sixes in a calendar year. Abhishek and Suryakumar Yadav were tied at 68 sixes, and Sharma leapfrogged the former India captain after smashing Shamar Springer for a six in the ninth over, taking his tally to 69 sixes. Sharma has been a six-hitting machine ever since he … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain got the better of Manchester City in their UEFA Champions League clash as the reigning Ligue 1 champions clinched a 4-2 win in Manchester on Wednesday. PSG raced towards a 3-0 lead in the first half on the back of goals from Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha. Manchester City responded in the … Read more
Hyderabad: After Shai Hope’s blistering century, 102 off just fifty balls (4 x 4, 9 x 6), the West Indies bowlers stuck to a disciplined line to choke the Indian batsmen and level the T20I series 2-2 after Samson’s quickfire 50 in just 19 balls at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Wednesday. But … Read more
West Indies captain Shai Hope highlighted his team’s successful performance following their victory over India in the fourth T20 International on October 15 in Hyderabad, Telangana. Hope scored an unbeaten century, earning the Player of the Match award yet again during the tour. Hope’s remarkable run continued as he recorded his fourth century of the … Read more
Bengaluru: India’s no-holds barred batting approach, to an extent, has been diminished by the surfaces rolled out for the limited-overs series against West Indies at home. With shorter boundaries and flat decks the norm in New Zealand, where India will be playing a full-fledged series from October 22, the contests could come down to a … Read more