Showing no signs of rust, Mohammed Shami carried Bengal to the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by smashing a game-changing 17-ball-32 and bowling 13 dot balls in his four overs that paved way for his team's thrilling three-run win against Chandigarh on Monday. With no clarity over his international comeback, the …
Representational image© AFP Amid the ongoing impasse on Pakistan's hosting of the Champions Trophy 2025, the decision on the next year's marquee event is likely to be announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, sources told IANS on Monday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which holds the hosting rights for the …
Former pacer Dodda Ganesh has strongly cautioned the Indian team management against the idea of captain Rohit Sharma opening the batting in the crucial third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Gabba, labelling it a risky proposition given Rohit's current form and the challenging conditions in Brisbane. Ganesh's warning comes amid …
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed the extension of Jonathan Trott's contract as head coach of the national team through 2025, following a successful 2.5-year tenure. Trott's leadership has played a key role in the team's growth and has significantly contributed to Afghanistan's cricketing achievements during his time in charge.The Afghanistan National Team has …
Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has expressed disappointment over his team's inability to capitalise on key moments during their 109-run defeat against South Africa in the second Test at St. George's Park, Gqeberha. South Africa completed a 2-0 series sweep to deal a blow to Sri Lanka's hopes of securing a spot in the …
As Lewis Hamilton bid farewell to his iconic 12-year journey with Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating his transition to Ferrari, a move officially confirmed in February 2024. However, the much-awaited debut of Hamilton in Ferrari’s scarlet red and yellow livery is likely to materialise only in February 2025.The …
South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team's 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. "For a lot of the guys it was a proper taste of what Test cricket is about," said …
Delhi Capitals' new recruit Vipraj Nigam produced an exceptional all-round performance to help Uttar Pradesh secure a dramatic four-wicket victory over Andhra Pradesh in a high-octane Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy pre-quarterfinal clash. Vipraj's late-game heroics overshadowed the composed Rinku Singh, taking UP into the quarter-finals where they will face Delhi.Chasing a target of 157, …
Joe Root has heaped praise on his teammate Harry Brook, calling the 25-year-old "by far and away the best player in the world" after the English youngster scored back-to-back centuries in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand.Brook's exploits included a brilliant 123 in the second Test in Wellington, complementing his 171 in the first …
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was fined 20 per cent of his match fee, while Australian batter Travis Head was also "sanctioned" by the ICC for indulging in a heated exchange of words during the just-concluded day-night Test in Adelaide. Siraj and Head were held guilty of breaching the world body's code of conduct …
