Derby, Oct 15 (IANS) Veteran batter Wayne Madsen has signed a new one-year red-ball contract with Derbyshire. The long-serving skipper, who first walked into the Derbyshire dressing room in 2009, has amassed more than 24,000 runs across formats for the club, including 52 centuries.
Raipur, Oct 15 (IANS) A new chapter in Indian women's cricket will commence on Friday when Smriti Mandhana leads the side as full-time captain for the first time in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe, who are still searching for their first win in the format this year.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday announced a 16-member squad for the first two matches of the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy for the 2026-27 domestic season, with Soni Yadav appointed captain and Shweta Sehrawat named vice-captain and wicketkeeper.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has compared Shai Hope’s dominance against India to Matthew Hayden’s impact during Australia’s tours of the country in the 2000s. He praised Hope for combining control, power and adaptability while leading the West Indies’ challenge across formats on the ongoing tour.
Gqeberha, Oct 15 (IANS) South Africa have named a 17-player squad for the second Test against Australia, with Matthew Breetzke replacing Tristan Stubbs as the only change from the opening Test, while Ryan Rickelton takes over the wicketkeeping duties.
Hyderabad, Oct 15 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder Keemo Paul highlighted that slower balls helped the team keep a lid on the hard-hitting Indian batting attack during their win in the fourth T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here.
Hyderabad, Oct 15 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson acknowledged that no one can replace a bowler like Jasprit Bumrah as India face a bowling challenge in the ongoing white-ball series against the West Indies.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has credited Shai Hope’s composure and shot selection for the West Indies’ batting success against India in the ongoing white-ball series, while highlighting Keemo Paul’s decisive bowling spell as a turning point in the visitors’ latest victory.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Hobart Hurricanes have secured the return of Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain for Big Bash League 16, retaining one of their most effective bowlers from last season as they prepare to pair him with Australian international Adam Zampa.
Sydney, Oct 15 (IANS) New Zealand fast-bowling star Trent Boult will return to the Big Bash League after signing a one-year contract with Sydney Thunder, adding international pedigree and a potent left-arm option to the franchise’s bowling attack ahead of the 16th edition of the tournament.
