Cricket

November 6, 2024 11:24 AM

Afro-Asia Cup set to be revived after almost two decades

The Afro-Asia Cup, a white-ball cricket series between an Asian XI and an African XI, is set to make a return, the Africa Cricket Association (ACA) confirmed through ESPNcricinfo. During its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, the ACA appointed a six-member interim committee to guide the organ...

November 4, 2024 11:17 PM

Israel’s strikes on Iran spark interest in air-launched ballistic missiles

Israel's effective use of air-launched ballistic missiles in its airstrikes against Iran is expected to pique interest elsewhere in acquiring the weapons, which most major powers have avoided in favour of cruise missiles and glide bombs. The Israel Defense Forces said its Oct. 26 raid knocked out I...

November 4, 2024 10:06 AM

Determined Palestine continue to battle the odds in FIFA World Cup quest

Palestine's quest to qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time underlines the determination to overcome the devastation caused by the Gaza conflict, the president of the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has told Reuters. The PFA faced obstacles to on-field success few other national...

November 3, 2024 4:20 PM

New Zealand complete historic 3-0 sweep in India with thumping win

New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India as the Black Caps dismissed the hosts for 121 on a tricky wicket to secure a 25-run victory on day three of the third and final test in Mumbai on Sunday. The last time India were blanked at home was in 2000, in a two-match series agai...

November 2, 2024 2:14 PM

Rishabh Pant scores fastest fifty for India against New Zealand in Tests

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant went on to score the fastest half-century for the hosts against New Zealand during the Day 2 of the third and final Test of the three-match series at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Pant completed the 50-run mark in just 36 balls. He went back to the pavili...

November 1, 2024 1:24 PM

IPL 2025 retention: Key moves and strategic decisions ahead of the mega auction

With the IPL 2025 auction fast approaching, franchises have made critical player retention decisions that will shape their squads for the upcoming season. The Mumbai Indians (MI) have retained their core players, including Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varm...

November 1, 2024 12:51 PM

New Zealand 92-3 at lunch in third test against India

New Zealand went to lunch at 92-3 on the opening day of the third and final test against India in Mumbai on Friday after spinner Washington Sundar took a couple of quick wickets to slow the tourists' progress. Will Young was batting on 38 with Daryl Mitchell on 11 not out as the Black Caps endured ...

October 28, 2024 9:41 PM

Nepal to face Bangladesh in SAFF Women’s Championship final on October 30

Nepal has secured its place in the final of the ongoing SAFF Women's Championship by defeating India in the semi-finals. The Nepali women's team overcame their Indian counterparts to earn a spot in the title clash. In the final, Nepal will compete against Bangladesh, who advanced by defeating Bhuta...