Organised by the Asian Cricket Council, the tournament, starting Friday in the United Arab Emirates, boasts a rich legacy and serves as a crucial platform for nurturing emerging players from across Asia.
The Rohit Sharma-led side and the Australia PM’s XI team had the customary meet-up with the Albanese in the parliament. The official social media handle of PM Albanese shared pictures from the meeting.
Delighted at the composition of the new-look Punjab Kings squad after the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, head coach Ricky Ponting showered praises on the franchise’s analysts and scouts for their efforts, saying ‘it couldn't have gone much better’ on the auction table.
India have been placed with Pakistan and Nepal in Group A of the inaugural Women’s U19 Asia Cup, to be played in the 20-over format at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval in Malaysia from December 15-22.
It was plain sailing for the 18-year-old challenger as he gained a big advantage on the board as well on the clock. He had a one-hour advantage after the 13th move.
A trio of India players — Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar —have been the big movers on the latest ICC T20I player rankings following strong performances in the opening match of their side’s series with Bangladesh in Gwalior.
Williamson picked up a groin injury during New Zealand’s innings and 154-run loss to Sri Lanka last month and has been advised to stay home for rehab ahead of the first Test against India in Bengaluru from October 16.
Kishan will take over from Virat Singh, who has been named as the vice-captain, after he led the side in the previous season though Saurabh Tiwary captained in their last match, after which he retired.
Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has backed Steve Smith as the opener as the clock ticks down to India’s tour Down Under for the gruelling five-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year.
PV Sindhu's first outing at the international stage since the Paris Olympics ended in heartbreak as the two-time medallist crashed out of the Arctic Open 2024 BWF Super 500 badminton tournament on Tuesday.
