New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) After Ravichandran Ashwin’s father claimed he took the shock decision to retire from international cricket because of humiliating treatment, the recently-retired India off-spinner requested everyone to forgive and leave him alone.
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Former Australia head coach Justin Langer heaped rich praise on Jasprit Bumrah, calling India’s fast-bowling spearhead a right-handed equivalent of legendary Pakistan left-arm pacer Wasim Akram.
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has backed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its decision that India-Pakistan matches, as part of ICC events, will be played at neutral venues till 2027, saying it will help "all stakeholders-- both cricket boards and the broadcasters".
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Zimbabwe have included seven uncapped players in their squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Afghanistan. Both Test matches will be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Ahmedabad, Dec 19 (IANS) Former India captain Kapil Dev expressed that he would not have wanted the ace Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin to retire from the game in such a manner. Instead, he would have preferred to bid him farewell with great respect and joy.
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The much-awaited clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played on February 23 with Colombo and Dubai front-runners to play host for India's matches in the tournament being played in hybrid format. The development comes after the ICC Board said that "India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue."
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has lauded recently retired Ravichandran Ashwin's impact on the game, saying the veteran off-spinner always stood out for his remarkably sharp cricketing brain.
Dubai, Dec 19 (IANS) The executive Board of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday confirmed that matches between India and Pakistan in upcoming ICC events till 2027, including next year's Champions Trophy 2025, will be played at neutral venues.
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Former skipper Aaron Finch has suggested that Josh Hazlewood’s recent calf injury, which ended his time in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, gives Australia a chance to cherry pick the Test matches he plays in future.
Cape Town, Dec 19 (IANS) South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against Pakistan due to a left adductor strain.
