Jason Rowles, 18, became the most expensive signing at the SA20 Season 5 Auction after Joburg Super Kings secured his services for R2.9 million. (Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: Jason Rowles entered the SA20 Auction, ahead of the fifth season of South Africa’s premier T20 competition, at a base price of R200,000 (approx. Rs 11.62 lakh)….
Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson (Image credit: Agencies) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the decision to promote Shivam Dube to No. 4 despite the all-rounder failing to make an impact in the second T20 International against the West Indies in Ranchi.Dube scored seven off 10 balls before being dismissed by West Indies off-spinner…
Mayank Yadav finished with three wickets in three overs but conceded 36 runs at an economy rate of 12.00. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Mayank Yadav’s fiery opening spell was one of the positives for India in their second T20I against the West Indies in Ranchi on Friday. The fast bowler regularly clocked speeds above…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured the state’s chess players (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured the state’s chess players for their performances at the 2026 Chess Olympiad, awarding a total of Rs 60 lakh to five recipients at a ceremony in Chennai on Thursday.World champion D…
Will O’Rourke (Reuters Photo) New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke will miss the upcoming home series against India as he continues recovering from injuries to his left hamstring and calf.The 25-year-old has been ruled out as a precaution, with New Zealand keen to ensure he is fully fit for their important four-Test tour of Australia…
Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Cristiano Ronaldo returned to action for Al-Nassr on Friday and scored in a 3-0 victory over Diriyah after a controversial international break with Portugal.The 41-year-old striker received a warm welcome from Al-Nassr supporters, who displayed a giant tifo carrying the message “Greatness is…
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: Bangladesh ended the opening day of the Test against Afghanistan at 317/8 after an eventful day at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. After choosing to bat, the hosts made a flying start through Tanzid Hasan and Shadman Islam, but Afghanistan fought back with regular wickets to keep the…
West Indies chased down a target of 250 in just 18.3 overs to register their highest successful T20I chase vs India (Image credit: Agencies) India head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to blame the toss, the dew or a dropped catch after India suffered a six-wicket defeat against the West Indies in the second T20I in…
Essex County Cricket Club have confirmed that batter Robin Das is no longer under contract with the team after he appeared in court on Friday over two charges of rape.The 24-year-old was charged in July and has been released on conditional bail ahead of a five-day trial scheduled for January 2028.According to the Metropolitan Police,…
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Cristiano Ronaldo returned to club football on Friday after a controversial international break with Portugal, scoring the opening goal in Al-Nassr’s 3-0 win over Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League.The victory moved Al-Nassr level on points with league leaders Al-Qadsiah, with goal difference keeping them…