SA20 Season 3: Pretorius' Royal show helps Paarl open campaign with win

IANS | January 11, 2025 9:38 PM

Paarl, Jan 11 (IANS) Lhuan-dre Pretorius provided South African cricket with a glimpse into the future as the Sa20 Rising Star smashed 97 off 51 balls to power Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park here on Saturday. The 18-year-old, who is still awaiting his Matric results, was in imperious form and hammered 10 boundaries and six maximums as he shared a 132-run opening stand with former England captain Joe Root.

Shami returns as India name 15-member squad for T20I series vs England

IANS | January 11, 2025 9:13 PM

Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) The Men’s Selection Committee brought back pacer Mohammad Shami, and spinner Varun Chakravarthy while resting wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England starting from January 22 in Kolkata.

Jonty Rhodes backs Kohli, Rohit, says laying blame of BGT defeat on two people is harsh

IANS | January 11, 2025 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Indian top order batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have borne a majority of the brunt for India’s 1-3 defeat in the recently-concluded 2024/25 Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. However, former South African great Jonty Rhodes has backed the duo, claiming that India’s two series victory in Australia have resulted in the fans forgetting the conditions are tough in Down Under.

Pakistan recall spinners Sajid, and Abrar for West Indies Tests

IANS | January 11, 2025 6:01 PM

Lahore, Jan 11 (IANS) Pakistan have recalled the spin duo of Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed for the upcoming two-match home Test series against West Indies, to be played in Multan from January 17. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made seven changes in the squad that toured South Africa and faced a 0-2 whitewash in the Test series.

Lyon declares himself '100 per cent fit' for Sri Lanka tour

IANS | January 11, 2025 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has confirmed his full fitness ahead of Australia’s two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, which begins on January 29. Despite battling a sore hip during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Lyon assured fans and selectors that he is "100 per cent fit" and ready for the challenging conditions in Sri Lanka.