Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Atherton believes the ongoing Ashes series has become "one-dimensional" due to the lack of spin bowling caused by pitches being more in favour of fast bowlers.
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Bangladesh will not travel to India to play in the T20 World Cup, said Asif Nazrul, an advisor to Bangladesh who also oversees the country's youth and sports ministry.
Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Australia’s spin bowling coach, Daniel Vettori, has defended the side’s decision to field an all-seam attack in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) but insisted that spin bowling remains very important in the longer format.
Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has mapped out his vision for the next Ashes battle in England in 2027, backing a largely familiar core after Australia comfortably retained the urn at home against England.
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Australian cricket great Damien Martyn came out of an induced coma on Sunday and has been showing encouraging signs of improvement as he continues his recovery after being diagnosed with meningitis.
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) With neither Australia nor England selecting a frontline spinner for the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, former Australia batter Simon Katich views this as a crucial shift in how spin bowlers are utilised in Australia.
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) In a dramatic escalation following the release of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League, the Bangladesh sports ministry has instructed the country’s cricket board to request that the T20 World Cup league games be moved from India to Sri Lanka.
Dhaka, Jan 4 (IANS) Bangladesh have revealed a 15-player squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das will serve as captain, extending his leadership role as the side seeks to make a notable impact on the international stage.
Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Joe Root and Harry Brook’s unbeaten 154-run partnership helped England survive an early collapse as the visitors recovered from 57/3 and reached 211/3 before bad weather halted play at the stroke of tea, and early stumps were called due to rain and lightning.
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Former Australian Test batter Damien Martyn’s wife said that the 54-year-old is showing encouraging signs of improvement as he continues his recovery after being placed in an induced coma while receiving treatment for meningitis.
