Harare, June 19 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has named a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against newly crowned ICC World Test Champions South Africa, set to get underway next week at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar said it was a heartwarming moment for him to ensure that the Pataudi family’s legacy will continue to be a part of the India-England cricket rivalry through a medal to be presented to the winning captain of the Test series played between two teams, which will now be contested for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Galle, June 19 (IANS) With partnerships anchoring their reply, the hosts Sri Lanka finished the day just 127 runs behind, firmly placing themselves in control of the match after Bangladesh posted a formidable first-innings total of 495 at the end of Day 3 at Galle International Ground here on Thursday.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Ahead of the start of the five-match Test series between India and England, legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar termed red-ball cricket as the highest form of the game that teaches you endurance, discipline and adaptability, against all odds. The 52-year-old stalwart of the game credited Test cricket for building his cricketing foundation.
Leeds, June 19 (IANS) Ahead of the first Test of the five-match series, England captain Ben Stokes said that despite being without their three experienced players - Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R. Ashwin - it is not going to be easy for the hosts to dominate the Shubman Gill-led team because of the gigantic talent pool of the Indian cricket.
Melbourne, June 19 (IANS) Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues will return to the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) for the second season after she was claimed by Brisbane Heat in the first round of the WBBL international players draft on Thursday.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As India prepares to begin a new era in Test cricket under the leadership of Shubman Gill, former head coach Ravi Shastri has shared a few thoughtful words of advice for the young skipper.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, known for their entertaining social media presence and off-field friendship, left their followers eagerly anticipating their next move as the former shared an Instagram story in which he and Chahal are dressed up in king-like costumes, sending netizens into overdrive.
Leeds, June 19 (IANS) With Team India set to take on England in the much-anticipated five-match Test series away from home starting on Friday, India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul feels that not having the two legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the dressing room will be a miss but added that it’s an opportunity for the youngsters to take the baton forward.
Galle, June 18 (IANS) What began as a continuation of Bangladesh's batting dominance on Day 2 at Galle turned sharply in the final session, as Sri Lanka clawed their way back into the contest with a flurry of wickets following a rain delay. At stumps, Bangladesh were 484 for the loss of 9 wickets — a significant total, but one that could have been even more imposing given their earlier position of strength.
