Sydney, Jan 1 (IANS) Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey expressed confidence that pacer Mitchell Starc will be fit to play in the fifth Test despite battling rib soreness during the Boxing Day Test, which Australia won by 184 runs.
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) India captain Rohit Sharma bid an emotional farewell to 2024 with a heartfelt video on Instagram. The video, a mosaic of personal and professional moments, provided a glimpse into the rollercoaster year for the 37-year-old cricketer, filled with joy, heartbreak, and unforgettable memories.
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) As the year 2024 culminates with ending their cricket season with an embarrassing 184-run defeat to Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, the New Year promises fans exciting and gripping matches including the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, scheduled to start on March 14 with the final slated on May 25.
Melbourne, Dec 31 (IANS) Cricket Australia has named India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah as captain of the Men's Test Team of the Year 2024. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is the other Indian named in the diverse playing XI featuring players from six countries.
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Dec 30 (IANS) Several records tumbled in the first Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, which ended in a high-scoring stalemate at the Queens Sports Club here on Monday. Both teams posted massive first innings scores, which left them not much to do in the second innings as the match ended in a draw.
Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) David Warner’s blistering innings helped the Sydney Thunder register a solid eight-run victory over the Melbourne Renegades in a Big Bash League (BBL) match at the Sydney Showground Stadium here on Monday.
Cardiff, Dec 30 (IANS) Grant Bradburn has been sacked as Glamorgan's head coach with immediate effect following a misconduct charge issued by the independent Cricket Regulator. "The club referred Bradburn to the independent body after receiving allegations of inappropriate behaviour and we are confident that a fair and transparent process has been followed in this case. Glamorgan Cricket has a zero-tolerance policy towards discriminatory behaviour of any kind," the County club said in a statement.
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) announced the second edition of the T10 Women’s Deaf Premier League, scheduled from January 7 to 9, 2025. The tournament will feature five specially-abled women’s teams from different parts of the country, with the final taking place on January 9.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) A lot of controversy surrounded the dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal after he was dismissed off a bouncer by Australian captain Pat Cummins in the 71st over of the fourth innings of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Monday. The left-handed opener’s childhood coach Jwala Singh believes he should have been given the benefit of the doubt due to inconclusive evidence.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Surinder Khanna has called for benching out of form senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli following the 184-run loss against Australia in the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.
