Hazlewood takes six as Australia beat South Africa in 1st Test
DURBAN (South Africa) (AFP) – Josh Hazlewood took six wickets as Australia compdleted a 214-run win over South Africa on the fifth day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Tuesday. Fast bowler Hazlewood twice broke promising stands and finished with six for 49. Player of the match Matt Renshaw scored 190 during the first […]
Hope’s century, Paul’s five-for stun India as West Indies force decider
HYDERABAD, India, (CMC ) – West Indies captain Shai Hope produced another scintillating knock while Keemo Paul came up trumps with the ball, as the regional side carved out a 24-run win over host India here in the 4th T20I on Wednesday. Shai Hope’s latest century, his fourth of the trip, helped to propel […]
Ravendra Madholall delighted to be at second IMC Over-40s World Cup tournament in Guyana
PROMINENT cricket journalist and commentator Ravendra Madholall has expressed excitement to be back at an International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-40s World Cup tournament which is scheduled to bowl off on Saturday at various venues in Guyana. Madholall, who is currently residing in Canada, is functioning as the Media Communications Officer for the tournament as […]
Eshan Malinga called up for Pakistan Tests; Dickwella dropped
SRI Lanka have handed out call-ups to fast-bowler Eshan Malinga and wicketkeeper Anjala Bandara for the two-Test tour of Pakistan in November, while also recalling left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka. Bandara replaces Niroshan Dickwella, who was recalled for the home Tests against India in August but has been left out, while Kusal Mendis returns for […]
MCC dig up ‘unsatisfactory’ Test pitch after ICC demerit point
..,Surface used for New Zealand Test in June led to 40 wickets falling in 166 overs THE pitch that earned Lord’s its first-ever demerit point from the ICC has been relaid by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) groundstaff and will be out of action for at least the next two seasons. Pitch 9, one of the […]
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league could introduce ‘smart ball’ technology as soon as next year
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league could begin using a new “smart ball” in games as soon as 2027, potentially transforming how officials make calls on the basketball court. In an interview with CNBC’s Contessa Brewer, Silver revealed that the NBA is working with official basketball manufacturer Wilson to develop a ball embedded […]
Real Madrid produce stunning late fightback to down Roma
REAL Madrid produced a sensational recovery from 3-1 down to score three late goals and snatch a superb Champions League win over Roma on Jose Mourinho’s return to the Stadio Olimpico. Mourinho guided Roma to the Conference League title in 2021-22 and then to the Europa League final the following season, with the home fans […]
Schutt stars as Australia complete 3-0 sweep of Bangladesh
MEGAN Schutt’s four-wicket haul set up Australia’s eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third ODI at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Wednesday (October 14), completing a 3-0 series sweep. Schutt returned figures of 4 for 16, while Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry struck unbeaten half-centuries to guide the hosts to the target of […]
President Ali engages high-level delegation from China
President, Dr Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday met with Mr Bater, a Vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Chairperson of the CPPCC’s Committee on Ethnic and Religious Affairs, Mr Zhang Yijiong, at State House. He was joined by several members of the Cabinet, including Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips and Vice-president […]
Providence’s Hyatt Place hotel progressing steadily, with guest rooms done
Construction of the 136-room Hyatt Place Guyana hotel at Providence, East Bank Demerara, is progressing steadily with all guest rooms completed and work on common areas and public spaces nearing completion
