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Cricket

Geoff Allardice to step down as ICC CEO

IANS | January 28, 2025 10:21 PM

Dubai, Jan 28 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed that Geoff Allardice of Australia has decided to step down as ICC Chief Executive. Allardice, a former cricketer and administrator, joined the ICC in 2012 as ICC General Manager of Cricket, joining from Cricket Australia where he held the role of Cricket Operations Manager. He was appointed as the ICC's CEO in November 2021, having previously served as the acting CEO for eight months.

ILT20 Season 3: Desert Vipers meet Gulf Giants with stakes higher for both sides

IANS | January 28, 2025 9:28 PM

Dubai, Jan 28 (IANS) As Season 3 of the ILT20 inches closer to the playoffs stage, table-toppers Desert Vipers take on a resurgent Gulf Giants in Match No.24 at the Dubai International Stadium with stakes high for both teams. While Desert Vipers will aim to consolidate their position atop the points table, Gulf Giants need to win the match and inch closer to the playoffs spot.

3rd T20I: Chakravarthy picks five wickets as England post 171 in Rajkot

IANS | January 28, 2025 9:02 PM

Rajkot, Jan 28 (IANS) England’s batting lineup stumbled under the pressure of India’s disciplined bowling, led by Varun Chakravarthy’s sensational five-wicket haul (5 for 24). Despite Liam Livingstone’s spirited knock of 43 off 24 balls and Ben Duckett’s aggressive 51 off 28 deliveries, England managed to post a moderate total of 171 for 9 in the third T20I at the Niranjan Shah Stadium here on Tuesday.

Vishwa Fernando joins Warwickshire for County Championship 2025

IANS | January 28, 2025 8:02 PM

Birmingham, Jan 28 (IANS) Sri Lankan left-arm seamer Vishwa Fernando is set to bolster Warwickshire's pace attack in the early stages of the 2025 County Championship. The experienced Test bowler, who has claimed 79 wickets in the longest format, will represent the Bears in their Division One matches in April.

Young players felt motivated training with Virat Kohli, says Delhi coach

IANS | January 28, 2025 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India star Virat Kohli, who linked up with the Delhi Ranji Trophy squad at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday, was the source of motivation for his young teammates while training ahead of their match against Railways, said former India off-spinner and head coach Sarandeep Singh.

Skipper Smith seeks adaptability as Australia prepare for spin trial in Sri Lanka

IANS | January 28, 2025 6:22 PM

Galle, Jan 28 (IANS) Australia’s stand-in captain Steven Smith has issued a clear message to his teammates as they gear up for a challenging two-Test series in Galle against Sri Lanka: be ready for spin and surprises. With his vast experience on the subcontinent, Smith knows all too well the challenges the surfaces in Sri Lanka pose, particularly in Galle, a venue infamous for its spin-friendly conditions.

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