Cricket

Last two months were an opportunity to grow: Nitish reflects on Test debut in Australia

Reddy scored 298 runs at an average of 37.25, making him India’s second-highest run-getter in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series New Delhi: India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made his Test debut in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia, said that the “last two months have been nothing short of an opportunity to grow, as a player and a person too”. Reddy made his red-ball debut against Australia in Perth and went on to retain his place in the playing 11 for the five-match series. The 21-year-old repaid the faith shown by the team management and impressed with the bat on the tour. He scored 298 runs at an average of 37.25, making him India’s second-highest run-getter in the series. His knock of 114…

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Gambhir, Rohit on same page: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla dismisses rift speculation

It was widely speculated that Gambhir has issued an ultimatum to the seniors to either perform or be prepared to be sidelined New Delhi: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Monday denied any rift between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma, while also offering support to the senior batter who is currently navigating a major slump in form. India were mauled 1-3 by Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Rohit managing a mere 31 runs during the series, which prompted him to drop himself from the line-up in the fifth and final Test in Sydney. Amid his poor run, there was also speculation that he had developed serious differences with Gambhir and that there was dissension in the dressing room due to…

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‘Out-of-form’ Rohit Sharma to train with Mumbai Ranji team

‘Expressed interest’ in training with the team and is likely to turn up for the side’s practice session at the MCA-BKC ground on Tuesday Mumbai: Close on the heels of India’s demoralising Test series defeat in Australia, captain Rohit Sharma has “expressed interest” in training with the Mumbai Ranji team and is likely to turn up for the side’s practice session at the MCA-BKC ground here on Tuesday. Rohit, who managed just 31 runs across three Tests in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under before “opting out” of the series-decider in Sydney, was part of a meeting that was held on Sunday to review the team’s performance along with head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI’s new secretary Devajit Saikia. “Rohit has expressed his interest in…

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Jemimah’s maiden ton seals ODI series win for India against Ireland

Jemimah Rodrigues’ maiden hundred formed the cornerstone of India’s commanding 116-run win against Ireland in the second women’s ODI here on Sunday as the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series Rajkot: A collective batting performance headlined by Jemimah Rodrigues‘ maiden hundred formed the cornerstone of India’s commanding 116-run win against Ireland in the second women’s ODI here on Sunday as the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. India scored a massive 370 for five riding on three half-centuries and a ton before restricting Ireland to 254 for 7 in the stipulated 50 overs. It was the elegant skipper Smriti Mandhana, who was first off the blocks with an attacking 73 off just 54 balls, while…

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Mumbai’s Ira makes history with record-breaking 346 in U-19 Women’s One Day Trophy

Ira, a student of the Sharadashram Vidyamandir, the alma mater of Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli and Ajit Agarkar made her runs in 157 balls with 42 fours and 16 sixes Alur: Fourteen-year-old Mumbai opener Ira Jadhav became the first Indian to score a triple hundred in Under-19 cricket when she made a 346 against Meghalaya in the U19 Women’s One Day Trophy here on Sunday. Ira, a student of the Sharadashram Vidyamandir, the alma mater of Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli and Ajit Agarkar made her runs in 157 balls with 42 fours and 16 sixes. This is also the highest score in Youth List A matches by an Indian but the world record in the segment stands in the name of…

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IPL 2025 set to start on March 21, Kolkata to host opener and final

To accommodate the Champions Trophy final, scheduled for March 9, the IPL decided to keep a close to two-week gap and set the start date for March 21 New Delhi: The IPL 2025 is scheduled to begin on March 21, with Eden Gardens hosting both the tournament opener and the final on May 25 As per a report by ESPNcricinfo, the WPL 2025 will take place from February 7 to March 2. In an unprecedented move ahead of the mega auction in November, the IPL shared the windows for the next three seasons (2025-27) with the franchises. For 2025, the window was set between March 15 and May 25. However, to accommodate the Champions Trophy final, scheduled for March 9, the…

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Shreyas named Punjab Kings captain ahead of IPL 2025

The 30-year-old expressed gratitude to the Punjab Kings management and vowed to repay the faith New Delhi: Punjab Kings have named Shreyas Iyer as captain for the IPL 2025 season. In an unparalleled move, the announcement was made by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss’ on Sunday. Iyer, Shashank Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal were present on the sets of the show with Salman to make it more exciting for the fans. The 30-year-old expressed gratitude to the Punjab Kings management and vowed to repay the faith. “I am honoured that the team has reposed its faith in me. I am looking forward to working again with Coach Ponting. The team looks strong, with a great mix…

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Saikia, Bhatia to take charge as BCCI secretary and treasurer

The BCCI constitution stipulates that any post lying vacant should be filled within 45 days by calling a SGM, and Sunday’s meeting is well within that period, holding on the 43rd day Mumbai: Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will be officially elected as the BCCI secretary and treasurer respectively during the Special General Meeting (SGM) here on Sunday. Saikia and Prabhtej were the only candidates in the fray for the vacant posts once BCCI electoral officer and former CEC of India, Achal Kumar Joti finalised the list on Tuesday. Saikia has been working as the BCCI interim secretary since Jay Shah took over as the ICC chairman on December 1. The BCCI constitution stipulates that any post lying vacant should…

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Sri Lanka outclass New Zealand by 140 run in third ODI but Kiwis win series 2-1

Fernando took 3-26 and Theekshana 3-35 to jointly knock the top off the New Zealand innings as it chased 291 for victory Auckland: Asitha Fernando and Maheesh Theekshana shared six wickets as Sri Lanka bowled out New Zealand for 150 runs in 29.4 overs to win the third one-day international by 140 runs here Saturday. Fernando took 3-26 and Theekshana 3-35 to jointly knock the top off the New Zealand innings as it chased 291 for victory. Eshan Fernando also contributed 3-35 as Sri Lanka completed a comprehensive victory. New Zealand won the three-match series 2-1 in its last matches at home before the ICC Champions Trophy begins in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates next month. Earlier, Pathum Nissanka made…

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Ashwin’s take on Hindi: It’s not national but official language

The cricketer made these comments while attending the convocation of a private college Chennai: Former cricketer R Ashwin has said Hindi was not the country’s national language but only an official language. He made these comments while attending the convocation of a private college near here on Thursday, where he asked the students in what language they would like him to address them. While a few preferred English and there was overwhelming support when he gave the option of addressing them in Tamil, there seemed to be no takers for Hindi. “Hindi –no response. I thought I will say it (Hindi) is not our national language, but an official language,” the former India all-rounder said.

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