New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to be fine in handling the captaincy role for India in the upcoming second Test against South Africa, saying his vast experience will serve him well to lead the hosts in the absence of Shubman Gill.
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Friday that it is inviting applications for the position of Head - Cricket Education at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.
Guwahati, Nov 21 (IANS) After missing South Africa’s 30-run win over India in the first Test at Kolkata, fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the second Test against India in Guwahati and the subsequent white‑ball series due to a rib bone stress injury.
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Allrounder Deepti Sharma and fast bowler Renuka Singh are the only two Indian players in the marquee set for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction, to be held in the national capital on November 27.
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim has urged the Indian team management to give a consistent run to Sai Sudharsan in the Test format to showcase his talent.
Johannesburg, Nov 21 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk has been named in the national squad for the upcoming white‑ball series against Ireland, set to happen from December 5 to 19.
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) After being ruled out of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, Shubman Gill will now head to Mumbai for further assessment of his neck injury, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday.
Guwahati, Nov 21 (IANS) Rishabh Pant will captain India in the second Test against South Africa beginning at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. Pant steps in to lead India in the must-win game following regular skipper Shubman Gill suffering a neck injury in the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Perth, Nov 21 (IANS) Veteran pacer Mitchell Starc tore through England’s top order in the first Test in Perth, snaring three early wickets and becoming just the 21st bowler – and the 13th Australian – to reach 100 Ashes wickets.
St John's (Antigua), Nov 21 (IANS) Kemar Roach has been brought back into the West Indies Test squad for their December tour of New Zealand. The veteran fast bowler features in a 15-man group for the three-match series, stepping in as Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph remain sidelined with injuries.
