Monday, January 27, 2025

‘Sports’ News

Pakistan struggle in second Test as West Indies sniff series-levelling win

Sunday, January 26, 2025 12:37

Kevin Sinclair led the West Indies spin attack as Pakistan struggled to 76 for 4 after day two in the second Test. The West Indies set a challenging 254-run target, needing 6 more wickets to level the series. Kraigg Brathwaite contributed a crucial 52 ...

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‘We need bonus point wins now’: Klaasen after DSG’s big SA20 defeat

Sunday, January 26, 2025 11:40

MI Cape Town secured a bonus point victory against Durban's Super Giants at Newlands. Ryan Rickelton and George Linde were key performers, with Linde sealing the win by hitting four sixes in one over. Despite efforts from Heinrich Klaasen and Kane Williamson, the Super ...

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‘We needed this win’: Curran as Giants secure nail-biting ILT20 win

Sunday, January 26, 2025 11:09

In Abu Dhabi, the Gulf Giants secured a crucial two-wicket victory over MI Emirates in ILT20 Season 3, lifting them to fifth place on the points table. Fast bowler Tom Curran praised the team's bowling, while reflecting on his own satisfactory performance. Meanwhile, MI ...

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Kamindu Mendis named ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year

Sunday, January 26, 2025 10:35

Kamindu Mendis has been named ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year after an impressive 2024, scoring 1451 runs across formats. He was notably the third-fastest to 1000 Men’s Test runs, with 1049 runs in nine Tests. His career-best 182 against New Zealand and ...

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League Commissioner Samat highlights Tendulkar’s impact on ISPL

Sunday, January 26, 2025 9:24

The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2 is poised to be a major event, featuring six teams and the participation of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Suraj Samat highlights the platform's role in nurturing aspiring cricketers, with expanded marketing efforts, scholarships, and celebrity support ...

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Targeting hat-trick of titles, Sabalenka falls short to an inspired Keys

Sunday, January 26, 2025 9:05

Aryna Sabalenka was gunning for a third straight Australian Open title – a feat not achieved since Martina Hingis' hat-trick between 1997 and 1999. All signs pointed at a historic three-peat. Madison Keys, though, had other plans as she clinched her first Grand Slam ...

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Gerhard Erasmus named ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year

Sunday, January 26, 2025 7:09

Namibia's Gerhard Erasmus has won the ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year award for 2024. His consistent performances in ODIs and T20Is, including scoring eight half-centuries and taking 36 wickets, have been pivotal. Notable achievements include his all-round contributions during the ICC Men's ...

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‘A special season so far’: Linde after MI Cape Town’s SA20 win

Sunday, January 26, 2025 5:55

MI Cape Town achieved a dominant bonus-point victory over Durban's Super Giants at Newlands. A strong opening partnership and standout performances from George Linde and Dewald Brevis secured the win. Linde's rejuvenated form and the team's renewed energy under Rashid Khan were key factors.

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Tilak Varma reveals why he targeted Jofra Archer in second T20I

Sunday, January 26, 2025 5:10

India's Tilak Varma led a thrilling two-wicket victory against England in Chennai, scoring an unbeaten 72 off 55 balls. Tilak's strategic onslaught against star pacer Jofra Archer, hitting him for four sixes, was pivotal. He credited his success to calculated risks and adaptability on ...

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Ranji Trophy Live: Gaikwad-led Maharashtra eye dominant victory vs Baroda

Sunday, January 26, 2025 3:44

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