Buchi Babu Trophy 2025: G. Anikethreddy wants to “set the bar higher” after impressive tournament

Buchi Babu Trophy 2025: G. Anikethreddy wants to “set the bar higher” after impressive tournament

G. Anikethreddy had his hands on his face and squatted in disbelief as yet another delivery beat the bat without reward. After repeating the routine countless times, he finally lured half-centurion Baba Indrajith into a drive and had him caught at cover — a timely strike and a big breakthrough to put Hyderabad ahead of…

Barcelona announce De Jong injury setback ahead of Valencia clash

Barcelona announce De Jong injury setback ahead of Valencia clash

Frenkie de Jong looks set to miss Barcelona’s LaLiga clash with Valencia on Sunday after suffering a muscle injury on international duty with The Netherlands. De Jong did not feature in the Oranje’s 3-2 World Cup qualifying win over Lithuania on Sunday after limping off late in their 1-1 draw with Poland last Thursday. And…

IRE vs ENG: Ireland announces squad for three-match T20I series against England

IRE vs ENG: Ireland announces squad for three-match T20I series against England

Ben Calitz has earned a maiden call-up in Ireland’s T20I squad against England for the upcoming series, the first time it has hosted the Three Lions for a T20I series at home. Calitz, 23, has represented Canada at the Under-19 level before being selected for the Ireland Wolves tour to UAE in April 2025. Paul…

ENG vs SA, 3rd ODI: ‘Something went horribly wrong’ in record loss, says South Africa’s Bavuma

ENG vs SA, 3rd ODI: ‘Something went horribly wrong’ in record loss, says South Africa’s Bavuma

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma questioned his side’s attitude after it was thrashed by 342 runs against England in the largest defeat in ODI history on Sunday. Chasing 415 to complete a clean sweep of the three-match series, the Proteas were bowled out for just 72 in 20.5 ignominious overs in Southampton. It was the…