Kabul, July 22 (IANS) Seasoned batter Rahmat Shah has been appointed as Afghanistan's new Test and ODI captain. Dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been appointed as Rahmat's vice-captain across both formats, said the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB).
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka have been dealt an injury concern ahead of next month's home Test series against India after white-ball captain Kusal Mendis was ruled out of the remainder of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 with a hamstring injury.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Ashes rivalry is set to enter a new chapter in 2027 with England and Australia scheduled to contest the first-ever Mixed Disability Ashes, marking a landmark moment in the continued evolution of disability cricket.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has revealed the most valuable piece of advice he received during his illustrious career, recalling how batting great Sachin Tendulkar urged him to stay focused on cricket and ignore the distractions that come with success.
Harare, July 22 (IANS) India's young T20 side begins a crucial three-match series against Zimbabwe here on Thursday, with captain Shreyas Iyer looking to steady the ship after a difficult start to his leadership stint. Having managed just one win in his first seven T20Is as captain, Shreyas will view this tour as an opportunity to restore confidence and build momentum with a relatively inexperienced squad.
Bridgetown, July 22 (IANS) West Indies head coach Daren Sammy is confident that Test captain Roston Chase will recover in time from a finger injury to lead the side in the opening Test against Pakistan, starting on July 25.
Guwahati, July 22 (IANS) Former fast bowler Abu Nechim has hailed the Assam Premier League (APL) as a vital launchpad for the state’s emerging cricketers, adding that the newly launched franchise T20 tournament in the state will provide much-needed visibility to undiscovered local talent.
Leeds, July 22 (IANS) Premier Indian left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed with English county side Yorkshire as an overseas player for the ongoing domestic season, the club announced on Wednesday.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has described teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an 'unbelievable' talent, saying he has never seen or faced a player with such fearless ability while praising the 15-year-old's bold approach to the game.
Dubai, July 22 (IANS) Shubman Gill has moved to within touching distance of the top spot in the ICC Men's ODI batter rankings after his prolific run against England, while Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have also strengthened India's presence at the top of the charts in the latest update.
