New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Steve Smith explained Australia’s choice to exclude Nathan Lyon from their commanding eight-wicket victory over England in Brisbane, saying the extra batting gave the balance they were looking for and the absence was not linked to his abilities at all.
Christchurch, Dec 8 (IANS) New Zealand have been hit hard by injuries, with Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, and Mitchell Santner ruled out of the remainder of the Test Series against the West Indies, the country's cricket board announced on Monday.
Brisbane, Dec 8 (IANS) Australia are prepared to continue to make tough calls at selection on whether or not to pick Michael Neser for the Adelaide Test after his Gabba heroics as they eye a series-clinching victory in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Newly elected KSCA president and former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad has vowed to bring IPL and international cricket back to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, while prioritising the overall growth of Karnataka cricket.
Bengaluru, Dec 7 (IANS) Former India fast bowler Prasad has been elected as the new president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), whose elections were held in the AGM at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a reward of Rs 1.5 crore for right-handed opener Pratika Rawal, who was part of India’s title-winning squad at the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup.
Pune, Dec 7 (IANS) Rohit Pawar, the President of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), expressed gratitude to the BCCI for awarding them the hosting rights of the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) knockouts, adding that they are committed to provide a great experience of staging the matches for every stakeholder.
Brisbane, Dec 7 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum said his side had over‑trained ahead of their heavy eight-wicket defeat to Australia in their second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Despite a defiant 96-run seventh wicket stand from Ben Stokes and Will Jacks on day four, England were outplayed across departments and are now 2-0 behind.
Brisbane, Dec 7 (IANS) Australia captain Steve Smith hailed Michael Neser’s brilliant performance steering the hosts’ to an eight-wicket win over England at the Gabba, saying that the seam-bowling all-rounder was exceptional and he was delighted over him getting his maiden five‑wicket haul in Tests.
Brisbane, Dec 7 (IANS) After losing to Australia by eight wickets at the Gabba, England captain Ben Stokes said his side needs to show more fight to prevent defeats in further matches of the ongoing five-game series.
