McDonald reveals he & Cummins decided to move Smith back to number four in Tests
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Australia men’s head coach Andrew McDonald revealed he and skipper Pat Cummins decided to move back Steve Smith to batting at number four in Tests, following a brief stint of him opening the batting. Smith moved up from number four to opening the batting in Tests after David Warner’s retirement […]
Rishabh Pant becomes fastest Indian wicketkeeper to 2500 Test runs
Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) Rishabh Pant etched his name into the record books on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand, becoming the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2500 Test runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Pant achieved the milestone in just 62 innings, surpassing the previous record held by former captain MS Dhoni, […]
Lyon motivated to ‘promote’ spin bowling after Warne’s death
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Australia spinner Nathan Lyon feels that he has the responsibility to ‘promote’ spin bowling in the country, the heritage that was revived by legend Shane Warne in the Down Under. The 36-year-old is determined to keep going, aiming to continue playing until close to his 40th birthday and potentially featuring […]
Women’s T20 WC: WI coach Deitz praises players for putting their bodies and passion on the line
Sharjah, Oct 19 (IANS) Though West Indies’ ambitions of reaching the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup final ended with an eight-run defeat to New Zealand at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, head coach Shane Deitz praised his players for putting their bodies and passion on the line. West Indies began their competition with a ten-wicket hammering […]
Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues global humanitarian efforts
RIYADH, 19 October: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continues to provide humanitarian assistance to people in Syria, Yemen, Sudan and Jordan. KSrelief distributed 1,321 food parcels and 1,321 hygiene kits on Wednesday in the city of Afrin in Aleppo Governorate, benefiting 7,926 individuals. The assistance is part of a project entailing […]
Saudi authorities seize multi-million dollar haul of narcotics
RIYADH, 19 October: Saudi authorities have seized a massive haul of 1.2 million Captagon tablets, state news agency SPA reported. Customs officials at the Halat Ammar border crossing found the pills using x-ray technology and sniffer dogs. The pills were hidden inside a marble mixer. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) coordinated with the […]
OCHA donor support group discusses humanitarian strategies for 2025, Saudi Arabia highlights commitment to Sudan
LONDON, 19 October: The UN’s humanitarian office met on Thursday in Geneva to discuss its plans for 2025, with representatives from Saudi Arabia taking part in the meeting, Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) donor spport group convened its regular expert-level meeting, which was chaired by […]
Heavy rain, floods forecast for Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, 19 October: The Civil Defense has warned of heavy rainfall and flash floods in several regions of Saudi Arabia. Citizens and residents should take precautions by avoiding areas prone to flooding, including valleys, and not swim in dangerous areas, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. It stressed that the public should follow warnings […]
Saudi Arabia, Spain discuss economic cooperation
MADRID, 9 October: Saudi Arabia’s Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Alkhorayef held talks on Friday in Madrid with Spain’s Industry and Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu, and Economy, Trade and Business Minister Carlos Cuerpo. During the meetings, they discussed ways to develop economic relations and increase Spain’s investments in the Kingdom. Alkhorayef highlighted the goals […]
Saudi Arabia takes part in global drug regulatory conference
RIYADH, 19 October: Saudi Arabia is participating in a major international pharmaceutical regulation conference in India this week. The 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities is taking place in New Delhi from Oct. 14-18, bringing together drug regulators from around the world to discuss key issues in pharmaceutical oversight. The event is organized by […]
