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Pacers Unlikely To Give Clear Advantage To South Africa In WTC Final Against Australia: Jonty Rhodes

As South Africa prepares for its World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's, legendary cricketer Jonty Rhodes says the Proteas' pace battery is unlikely to give a big advantage to the side as Pat Cummins' team too is equally adept at handling the quick bowlers. The one-off Test will be played from June 11 to 15, with June 16 available as a reserve day if required. "Well, I don't think so. There is no advantage to South Africa. The Australians are adept at playing pace bowling. They have a battery of fast bowling whom South African batters will be facing at Lord's.

Jamie Maclaren's Record Strike Guides Mohun Bagan Super Giant Past East Bengal FC

Riding on Jamie Maclaren's record second-minute goal, Mohun Bagan Super Giant extended their dominance in the Kolkata derby with a 1-0 win over traditional rivals East Bengal FC in their Indian Super League match in Guwahati on Saturday. The match was moved to the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium after the Bidhannagar Police, under whose jurisdiction the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata falls, cited concerns over inadequate security because of the ongoing Gangasagar Mela. Jamie Maclaren scored the fastest goal of the Kolkata derby in ISL and it was enough for the reigning champions to see out their arch-rivals, while going eight points clear (35) at the top of the table, compared to the second-placed Bengaluru FC (27).

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe Endorses Neeraj Chopra-Organised Javelin Competition

The star-studded global javelin competition which India is hosting in May with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra in the tournament's organising team, has received endorsement from World Athletics president Sebastian Coe. Coe said the event will help showcase India's ability to host gold-level athletics events. "World Athletics is delighted to support this new event that will allow fans in India to see their heroes on home soil and that will also showcase to the world India's ability to stage gold standard events," said Coe.

Aimee Maguire faces ICC testing over bowling action

Ireland spinner Aimee Maguire will undergo testing at an International Cricket Council centre to determine whether or not her bowling action is counter to regulations.

Shakib's bowling suspension stays in place after failed reassessment

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's suspension from bowling in all competitions organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will remain in place after he failed an independent re-assessment, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Saturday.

Mohammed Shami Makes Comeback For India vs England T20Is, But BCCI Ignore Superstar

Mohammed Shami has made a comeback into the Indian cricket team for the five-T20I series against England starting January 22. The star pacer has been out of the national side since the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia on November 19. Since then, he had been nursing injuries and even underwent an ankle surgery. Recently, he was ruled out of the India vs Australia Test series after the BCCI concluded that a swelling in his knee required some more inspection.

Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Highlights, ISL 2024-25: Jamie Maclaren Scores As MBSG Beat EBFC 1-0

Mohun Bagan SG vs East Bengal FC Highlights, Indian Super League 2024-25: Jamie Maclaren scored the lone goal of the game as Mohun Bagan Super Giant maintained their unbeaten streak over East Bengal with a 1-0 win in Indian Super League in Guwahati on Saturday. The Mariners registered their ninth win in 10th game against The Red and Gold Brigade in the tournament. Maclaren got a brilliant pass from Asish Rai and put the ball into the back of the net only in the second minute. After that both the sides got plenty of opportunities to score but none of them succeeded. Trouble only increased for EBFC in the second half as they were reduced to 10 men in the 64th minute. Souvik Chakrabarti made a poor tackle on Liston Colaco and he was shown a second yellow that put him out of the game. (Match Centre)

India's Bumrah sidelined, Shami returns for England T20 series

India's injured quick Jasprit Bumrah will miss the five-match T20 international series with England, while Mohammad Shami has returned to the squad after more than a year out with an ankle injury, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) announced on Saturday.

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Pacers Unlikely To Give Clear Advantage To South Africa In WTC Final Against Australia: Jonty Rhodes

Jamie Maclaren's Record Strike Guides Mohun Bagan Super Giant Past East Bengal FC

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe Endorses Neeraj Chopra-Organised Javelin Competition

Aimee Maguire faces ICC testing over bowling action

Shakib's bowling suspension stays in place after failed reassessment

Mohammed Shami Makes Comeback For India vs England T20Is, But BCCI Ignore Superstar

Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal Highlights, ISL 2024-25: Jamie Maclaren Scores As MBSG Beat EBFC 1-0

India's Bumrah sidelined, Shami returns for England T20 series