New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Australian umpire Rod Tucker for officiating in his 100th Test match, a milestone he reached when he took the field at Lord’s for the opening game of the World Test Championship series between England and New Zealand.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has revealed that the decision to bring in Shafali Verma as a late replacement for the injured Pratika Rawal during the 2025 Women’ ODI World Cup was taken in ‘just a 30‑second meeting', with unanimous backing from the team and the board.
New Chandigarh, June 4 (IANS) India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Thursday said the fitness of senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be assessed in the coming days ahead of the three-game ODI series against Afghanistan, adding that official communication will follow once the medical team takes a call.
Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) A two‑member International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation has visited Bangladesh to hold discussions with stakeholders of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in the run‑up to the board’s elections scheduled to be held on June 7.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will bring up his 50th Test appearance when the hosts face Afghanistan in a one‑off match starting in New Chandigarh on Saturday, with Devender Sharma, his childhood coach at Sonnet Club, calling the milestone ‘a very big deal,’ while adding that his recent IPL struggles do not necessarily define him in red-ball cricket.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes vice-captain KL Rahul has entered the defining phase of his Test career and must embrace a leadership role in India’s batting unit as one of the experienced cricketer.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Test captain Shubman Gill to become the cornerstone of India’s red-ball future, saying the opener’s success in the longest format could play a defining role in shaping the team’s next era.
Berlin, June 4 (IANS) German Football club TSG Hoffenheim has announced the signing of Austria international Patrick Wimmer, adding an attacking option for coach Christian Ilzer as the team prepares for European football.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India have been dealt a massive blow ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, as star batter Virat Kohli will reportedly miss the series due to injury.
Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) After Praggnanandhaa R continued his remarkable run at Norway Chess by defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the second time in the tournament, Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Limited, lauded the Indian Grandmaster's effort, saying the double win reflects "the confidence, maturity and competitive spirit" Praggnanandha brings to the event.
