After dramatic entry into U-19 WC and win in quarters, Afghanistan seek history against England
North Sound (Antigua): Their late arrival in the Caribbean had forced the ICC to rework the fixtures of their group matches but Afghanistan, with their magnificent run to the semifinals of U-19 World Cup, ensured the tweaking by the apex body was worth it, even if it meant rescheduling as many as four matches. Accustomed […]
U-19 World Cup: India oust Bangladesh to enter semifinals
Coolidge (Antigua): Left-arm pacer Ravi Kumar bowled a sensational opening spell as India’s ‘class of 2022’ exacted a sweet revenge on Bangladesh, knocking out the defending champions by five wickets to enter the semifinals of the U-19 World Cup here. In the last edition of the tournament, India lost to Bangladesh in the title clash. […]
England, Australia settle for thrilling draw in women’s Ashes Test
Canberra: In a fantastic advertisement for women’s Test cricket, England hung on for a dramatic draw as their Ashes contest against Australia came to a thrilling finish on the last session of the fourth and final day here. The visiting England finished at 245 for nine after a sporting declaration from Australia captain Meg Lanning […]
Teenager Unnati claims women’s singles title
Unseeded George wins men's competition
Cuttack: Teenager Unnati Hooda became the youngest Indian to win a Super 100 tournament as she beat compatriot Smit Toshniwal in straight games to claim the women’s singles title while unseeded Kiran George emerged triumphant in men’s singles final of Odisha Open badminton tournament here on Sunday. Producing an excellent performance to emerge triumphant in […]
Under-19 World Cup: Asian rivals India and Bangladesh face off in all important quarterfinal
Osbourn (Antigua): COVID-hit India will be bolstered by the return of key players, including skipper Yash Dhull, when the record four-time champions meet holders Bangladesh in the third quarterfinal of the U-19 Cricket World Cup here on Saturday. Most of the half a dozen India players, who were affected by the dreaded virus, have recovered […]
Ranji Trophy to be held in two phases: BCCI
New Delhi: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on Friday said that the postponed Ranji Trophy will be held in two phases starting next month, clearing the decks for India’s premier domestic competition to resume after being cancelled last season. It is expected that the 38-team tournament will begin in the second week of February and the […]
Brendan Taylor banned by ICC for 3 and half years for delay in reporting spot-fixing approach
Dubai: Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor was on Friday banned for three and a half years by the ICC for failing to report a 2019 spot-fixing approach by an Indian businessman on time and was also handed a one month suspension for failing a dope test which was linked to his intake of cocaine during […]
Barty ends drought by making Australian Open final, 1 to go
Melbourne: Ash Barty ended a long drought by reaching the Australian Open final with a 6-1, 6-3 win over unseeded Madison Keys. She still has one to go. Barty is the first Australian woman to reach the singles final of her home Grand Slam tournament since Wendy Turnbull in 1980. No Australian has won the […]
Roach returns to West Indies squad for ODIs in India
St John’s (Antigua): Seasoned pacer Kemar Roach and young all-rounder Nkrumah Bonner have been recalled to the West Indies ODI squad for the three-match series in India beginning February 6. Roach, who has not played any List A cricket since his last ODI in 2019, has made the return with West Indies great Desmond Haynes […]
Manpreet to lead India in FIH Pro League
New Delhi: Star midfielder and Olympic bronze medal-winning captain Manpreet Singh will lead a 20-member strong Indian hockey team in the double-leg FIH Pro League ties against South Africa and France to be held between February 8 to 13. Manpreet will be assisted by ace dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh. Young dragflicker Jugraj Singh and striker Abhishek […]
