Johannesburg, Aug 11 (IANS) South Africa have opted for a blend of experience and domestic form for their upcoming white-ball assignment in Namibia, with spinner Bjorn Fortuin named captain of a 15-member squad that will contest a T20I tri-series and a historic ODI series later this month.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Farveez Maharoof believes the absence of retired off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be a massive factor for India in the upcoming two-game Test series starting in Galle on Saturday. At the same time, Maharoof suggested that a spin troika of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Manav Suthar could form the ideal spin-bowling combination for India in the island nation.
Dubai, Aug 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s consolation victory in the final T20I against Sri Lanka has translated into significant movement in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings, with Nashra Sandhu, Shawaal Zulfiqar and Tuba Hassan among those making notable gains despite Sri Lanka claiming the three-match series 2-1.
Guwahati, Aug 11 (IANS) Purple Cap holder Deepak Gohain credited his experience for adapting to different conditions after his heroics with the ball helped Guwahati Royals beat Dibrugarh Warriors and reach the top of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 Points table on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former India fielding coach T Dilip has underlined Virat Kohli’s consistency in the field, saying the veteran batter carries the same intensity into matches that he displays during training and, in the process, pushes those around him to raise their own standards.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) As India prepare for their upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, former fielding coach T Dilip has identified precision in slip positioning as one of the key areas that could influence India’s catching efficiency, particularly with the contrasting demands posed by fast bowlers and spinners.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former India fielding coach T Dilip has identified the aftermath of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados as the defining memory of his nearly five-year stint with the national team, saying the emotions inside the dressing room captured the weight of the journey that had preceded the title.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Indian all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma will miss Hampshire’s One-Day Cup match against Derbyshire on Tuesday due to an injury he sustained during Sunday’s game.
Darwin, Aug 11 (IANS) Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed insisted the tourists remain confident of making a strong start to their Test series against Australia despite being bowled out for just 54 in their second innings against a Cricket Australia XI in their weekend warm-up match.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Two-time ODI World Cup champions West Indies will once again have to negotiate a qualifying tournament to reach the 2027 World Cup after failing to secure a place among the teams guaranteed automatic entry.
