England hand maiden call-up to pacer Ryana MacDonald-Gay for New Zealand ODIs

England hand maiden call-up to pacer Ryana MacDonald-Gay for New Zealand ODIs

London, June 25 - Ahead of their first ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday, England Women have handed a maiden call-up to South-East Stars seamer Ryana MacDonald-Gay.

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Frank Duckworth, co-inventor of cricket’s DLS method, passes away aged 84

Frank Duckworth, co-inventor of cricket’s DLS method, passes away aged 84

New Delhi, June 25 - Frank Duckworth, one of the pioneering minds behind the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, passed away at the age of 84.

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T20 World Cup: Huge thanks to BCCI for hosting them, says Sreesanth on Afghanistan’s semis entry

T20 World Cup: Huge thanks to BCCI for hosting them, says Sreesanth on Afghanistan’s semis entry

New Delhi, June 25 - Former India pacer S. Sreesanth lauded Afghanistan for their historic achievement of reaching the semifinals at the T20 World Cup and also highlighted BCCI's constant support during their meteoric rise in international cricket.

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Sai Sudarshan returns to Surrey for County Championship fixture

Sai Sudarshan returns to Surrey for County Championship fixture

London, June 25 - Surrey have secured the services of Indian cricketer B. Sai Sudharsan for the upcoming round of County Championship fixture against Essex in a highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash.

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Prannoy hopeful of returning with a medal from Paris Olympics

Prannoy hopeful of returning with a medal from Paris Olympics

New Delhi, June 25 - India's highest-ranked men's singles shuttler HS Prannoy, who is set to make his Olympic debut at Paris 2024, is hopeful of retuning with a medal and emphasised the importance of both mental and physical readiness.

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T20 World Cup: ‘8th wonder of world’, Ian Smith’s cheeky dig at Gulbadin’s cramp

T20 World Cup: ‘8th wonder of world’, Ian Smith’s cheeky dig at Gulbadin’s cramp

Kingstown (St Vincent), June 25 - After Afghanistan's thrilling win over Bangladesh in the last Super Eight encounter, which led them to their first ICC T20 World Cup semifinal, former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith sarcastically called Gulbadin Naib the "8th wonder of

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IOA officials to get $300 per day for Paris Olympics, athletes to receive only $50: Report

IOA officials to get $300 per day for Paris Olympics, athletes to receive only $50: Report

New Delhi, June 25 - The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) executive council members will receive USD 300 per day in dearness allowance for their five-day stay during the Paris Olympics which is exactly double of USD 150 per day in Tokyo. In contrast,

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T20 World Cup: ‘Unbelievable career across all three formats for Australia’, says Ponting on Warner

T20 World Cup: ‘Unbelievable career across all three formats for Australia’, says Ponting on Warner

New Delhi, June 25 - Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting took a moment to offer David Warner some heartfelt advice after Australia’s journey in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ended in disappointment with a loss to India and Afghanistan's win against Bangladesh,

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T20 World Cup: Arshdeep credits Bumrah for his bowling show vs Australia

T20 World Cup: Arshdeep credits Bumrah for his bowling show vs Australia

Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 25 - After India's strategic brilliance and adaptability to challenging conditions propelled them to a 24-run victory over Australia in the Super match of the T20 World Cup, pacer Arshdeep Singh gave credit to Jasprit Bumrah for his

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T20 World Cup: Watching Rohit bat against Australia ‘felt like a dream’, says Suryakumar

T20 World Cup: Watching Rohit bat against Australia ‘felt like a dream’, says Suryakumar

Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 25 - Suryakumar Yadav was in awe with the batting brilliance of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma in the Super Eight face-off in Men’s T20 World Cup against Australia, delivering a masterclass innings, scoring 92 off just 41 balls.

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T20 World Cup: Warner’s international career comes to an end after Australia’s exit

T20 World Cup: Warner’s international career comes to an end after Australia’s exit

Kingstown, June 25 - David Warner's storied 15-year international cricket career came to a quiet close as Australia's elimination from the T20 World Cup was confirmed following Afghanistan's victory over Bangladesh in St Vincent.

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T20 World Cup: Afghanistan to take on South Africa, India lock horns with England in SFs

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan to take on South Africa, India lock horns with England in SFs

New Delhi, June 25 - After Afghanistan's thrilling win against Bangladesh in the final Super Eight clash of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, the four teams have been finalised for the semifinals - England, South Africa, India and Afghanistan.

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T20 World Cup: ’50s & 100 doesn’t matter…’, says Rohit after fiery 92 vs Aus

T20 World Cup: ’50s & 100 doesn’t matter…’, says Rohit after fiery 92 vs Aus

Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 25 - India skipper Rohit Sharma, who was named the Player of the Match against Australia for his stupendous 92 off 41, said that '50s and 100 doesn't matter' for him as he wanted to put pressure on

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T20 World Cup: ‘Something like a dream, proud of this team’, says Rashid on sealing SF berth

T20 World Cup: ‘Something like a dream, proud of this team’, says Rashid on sealing SF berth

Kingstown (St Vincent), June 25 - Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan and his boys have finally done it for the country with a thrilling win against Bangladesh in the Super Eight to enter their first-ever semi-final in the T20 World Cup.

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T20 World Cup: Afghanistan clinch thriller against Bangladesh to enter maiden SF; Aus bow out

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan clinch thriller against Bangladesh to enter maiden SF; Aus bow out

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan clinch thriller against Bangladesh to enter maiden SF; Aus bow out Kingstown, Afghanistan clinched a low-scoring thriller against Bangladesh by eight runs in a rain-hit Super Eight match on Tuesday to enter semifinal of the T20 World Cup for

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Copa America: Inefficient Brazil play out goalless draw with Costa Rica

Copa America: Inefficient Brazil play out goalless draw with Costa Rica

Copa America: Inefficient Brazil play out goalless draw with Costa Rica Los Angeles, Disappointment struck SoFi Stadium on Tuesday (IST) as Brazil, the nine-time Copa America champion, was held to a 0-0 draw by a determined Costa Rica side. Copa America: Inefficient Brazil

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It is very easy to coach Cristiano Ronaldo: Paul Clement

It is very easy to coach Cristiano Ronaldo: Paul Clement

New Delhi, June 22 - Cristiano Ronaldo has always been perceived as one of the best in the world but many believe that the striker is not an easy person to work with. Former assistant manager of Real Madrid Paul Clement has debunked

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T20 World Cup: When we control the powerplay, we come out on top, says Chase

T20 World Cup: When we control the powerplay, we come out on top, says Chase

Bridgetown (Antigua), June 22 - West Indies spinner Roston Chase credited his side for the better execution in the powerplay overs against the USA after a thumping nine-wicket win in the T20 World Cup Super Eight match.

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T20 World Cup: Someone has to stick in and play along, says Hope after blistering 82* vs USA

T20 World Cup: Someone has to stick in and play along, says Hope after blistering 82* vs USA

Bridgetown (Antigua), June 22 - West Indies opener Shai Hope made the most of the opportunity after replacing Charles Johnson in the playing 11 as he smashed an unbeaten 82 off 30 balls to guide the side to an emphatic nine-wicket win against

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Indian compound women’s team secures hat-trick of gold medals at Archery World Cup

Indian compound women’s team secures hat-trick of gold medals at Archery World Cup

Antalya, June 22 - Top-ranked Indian compound women's team clinched the gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage-3 on Saturday. The formidable trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami, and Parneet Kaur emerged victorious against sixth-ranked Estonia in a tightly contested final,

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