1st ODI: England brace for more spin test, India focus on Rohit, Virat's form

B Shrikant | February 5, 2025 3:14 PM

Nagpur, Feb 5 (IANS) Spin has been the England cricket team's nemesis in the T20I series against India and it will continue to be their Achille's heel in the three-match ODI series, which starts with the first match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium here on Thursday. They are also expected to be subjected to more spin inquisition in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.

Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy make big jumps in men’s T20I rankings

IANS | February 5, 2025 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Following a 4-1 T20I series win over England, left-handed opening all-rounder Abhishek Sharma and wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy have made big jumps in the recent update to the ICC Men’s T20I rankings issued on Wednesday.

Coetzee included as South Africa pick six uncapped players for tri-series opener in Pakistan

IANS | February 5, 2025 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has recovered from a left hamstring strain and is now included in South Africa’s 12-man squad for the tri-series opener in Pakistan, happening on February 10 in Lahore against New Zealand.

Both Sutherland and Perry seem to be cut from the same cloth in preparation, says Sthalekar

IANS | February 5, 2025 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Former Australia women’s cricketer Lisa Sthalekar believes Annabel Sutherland is fast catching up with the legendary Ellyse Perry to be the next best all-rounder in the current team, noting that the duo are cut from the same cloth in terms of preparing for matches.

Champions Trophy: Unfit Bumrah will reduce India's chances of winning to 30-35 percent, says Shastri

IANS | February 4, 2025 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) With the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 just around the corner, India’s chances of clinching the title have come under scrutiny, as uncertainty looms over the fitness of pace spearhead, and ICC 2024 Men's Cricketer of the Year, Jasprit Bumrah.

ILT20: Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz set for playoffs

IANS | February 4, 2025 7:25 PM

Dubai, Feb 4 (IANS) The ILT20 Season 3 has entered a decisive phase with the Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz securing their places in the playoffs.

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith likely to miss first two ODIs against India

IANS | February 4, 2025 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is likely to miss the first two ODIs of the three-match series against India due to calf issues but is expected to fit for the Champions Trophy.

Ashwin backs Chakravarthy for CT spot as spinner trains with India’s ODI Squad

IANS | February 4, 2025 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy could be on the verge of his maiden ODI call-up, with veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin strongly advocating for his inclusion in India’s final squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan and Dubai.

If Rohit, Kohli perform well, it will benefit India in Champions Trophy: Raina

IANS | February 4, 2025 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) With just a couple of weeks left for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, former India batter Suresh Raina shared his thoughts on how crucial star batter Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma’s form will be for the upcoming mega event and said that if the duo perform well, then India's campaign will benefit immensely.

Joel Paris returns to Perth Scorchers for BBL 15 after stellar season with Stars

IANS | February 4, 2025 3:30 PM

Perth, Feb 4 (IANS) The Perth Scorchers have signed West Australian left-arm seamer Joel Paris on a one-year deal for Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15. Paris, who was a free agent during the Big Bash League's Player Movement Window, returns to his original club after spending the past two seasons with the Melbourne Stars.

Cricket

1st ODI: England brace for more spin test, India focus on Rohit, Virat's form

Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy make big jumps in men’s T20I rankings

Coetzee included as South Africa pick six uncapped players for tri-series opener in Pakistan

Both Sutherland and Perry seem to be cut from the same cloth in preparation, says Sthalekar

Champions Trophy: Unfit Bumrah will reduce India's chances of winning to 30-35 percent, says Shastri

ILT20: Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz set for playoffs

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith likely to miss first two ODIs against India

Ashwin backs Chakravarthy for CT spot as spinner trains with India’s ODI Squad

If Rohit, Kohli perform well, it will benefit India in Champions Trophy: Raina

Joel Paris returns to Perth Scorchers for BBL 15 after stellar season with Stars

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