New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that the 226 Lanka Premier League (LPL) will commence as scheduled on Friday evening at the SSC Grounds in Colombo, despite the high-profile arrest of Jaffna Kings co-owner and ex-India U19 batter Manjot Kalra on suspicion of match-fixing.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Pakistan left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz’s suspension has effectively come to an end after he accepted a three-month ban for breaching the ICC Anti-Doping Code, which will be reduced to one month on completion of a substance of abuse treatment programme.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Netherlands captain Scott Edwards has criticised the ICC's recent decision to alter the format of the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup, saying that the sudden changes directly undermine the sport’s global growth and make it significantly harder for Associate nations to compete against the best teams in the world.
Cardiff, July 17 (IANS) Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels that Joe Root's impact for England is similar to what Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have on Indian cricket after the veteran played a brilliant unbeaten 99-run knock to help the hosts level the series 1-1 by registering a four-wicket win in the second ODI.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) on Friday expressed deep concern over the ICC’s decision to revise the format of the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup on the sidelines of its Annual Conference in Edinburgh, stating that the sudden shift raises critical questions regarding transparency, stakeholder consultation, and cricket’s global growth.
Cardiff, July 17 (IANS) Joe Root said missing out on a century did not bother him after England’s four-wicket win over India in the second ODI, insisting defeat would have been far more painful than finishing unbeaten on 99.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel shared his thoughts on the retirement rumours surrounding Rohit Sharma and stated that if the upcoming third ODI against England will be the opener's last in the India jersey, then he will hope the veteran batter should sign off with style by playing a memorable knock.
Christchurch, July 17 (IANS) New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi will step down from his role with NZC to become head coach of the Melbourne Renegades in the Australian Big Bash League.
Cardiff, July 17 (IANS) India batting coach defended Rohit Sharma’s lean run against England, saying the veteran opener is too good a player to feel pressured; he just faced tough playing conditions.
Cardiff, July 17 (IANS) Veteran Joe Root produced another masterclass in ODI batting, finishing agonisingly unbeaten on 99, as England defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens to level the three-match series 1-1.
