Franchises overlook Bangladeshi cricketers in IPL auction; socio-political tension could be reason

IANS | November 26, 2024 10:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Bangladeshi cricket fans were left disappointed after none of their players was picked during the mega auction for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in the last two days. Despite showcasing immense talent in recent years, Bangladesh’s representation in the league will be non-existent as none of the 12 players, who put in their name for the event, were bought.

Bavuma, Jansen, Coetzee return to playing XI for Test series opener against Sri Lanka

IANS | November 26, 2024 7:17 PM

Durban (South Africa), Nov 26 (IANS) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and pacers Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee have been named in South Africa's playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Wednesday. Bavuma had missed the Tests against India and Bangladesh due to his left elbow injury. In his absence, Aiden Markram led the side to a 2-0 series sweep on their recent tour of Bangladesh.

Convert those starts: Hemp wants Bangladesh batters to score big in second Test vs West Indies

IANS | November 26, 2024 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Former Bangladesh batting coach David Hemp opined that the batters need to convert their starts to big knocks after a poor show in the second innings of the opening Test against West Indies in Antigua. Bangladesh were reeling at 109/7 at stumps on Day Four while chasing 334. West Indies are just three wickets away from taking a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series.

ICC Board to meet Friday to decide on Champions Trophy 2025 schedule: Sources

IANS | November 26, 2024 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board will meet online on Friday (November 29), to decide the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy, sources told IANS on Tuesday. With India refusing to travel to Pakistan for the marquee tournament, the ICC and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are yet to finalise the schedule for next year's event.

Saim Ayub's blistering century guides Pakistan to emphatic series-levelling win over Zimbabwe

IANS | November 26, 2024 6:08 PM

Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Nov 26 (IANS) Saim Ayub stroked a whirlwind century in his fifth appearance as Pakistan made short work of Zimbabwe in the second ODI to level the three-match series at 1-1 with a ten-wicket victory here at the Queens Sports Club on Tuesday.

England Women call up Seren Smale for SA T20s; Ryana MacDonald-Gay added to Test squad

IANS | November 26, 2024 4:45 PM

London, Nov 26 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Seren Smale has been called up to England women’s T20 and Test squads for the ongoing South Africa tour, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday. Smale joined the T20I group on Tuesday following the withdrawal of Bess Heath who suffered a fractured thumb.

Ecclestone, Sciver-Brunt gain big in ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings

IANS | November 26, 2024 3:58 PM

Dubai, Nov 26 (IANS) England's white-ball players Sophie Ecclestone and Nat Sciver-Brunt have emerged as big winners in the recent ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings released on Tuesday.

IPL 2025 Auction: Complete squads of all teams after the end of bidding extravaganza

IANS | November 26, 2024 12:24 AM

Jeddah, Nov 26 (IANS) The two-day IPL 2025 Mega Auction witnessed many unprecedented moments including record-breaking Rs 27 crore signing of Rishabh Pant by Lucknow Super Giants to the 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi becoming the youngest player to be signed in the tournament.

IPL 2025 Auction: Looking at Sai Kishore and Manav Suthar as our main spinners, says Parthiv Patel

Niharika Raina | November 25, 2024 10:52 PM

Jeddah, Nov 25 (IANS) Following the recent mega auction for the 2025 IPL season, assistant coach Parthiv Patel spoke about the reasoning behind Gujarat Titans, the 2022 edition champions, choosing to sign four left-arm spinners.

IPL 2025 Auction: Punjab Kings take Priyansh Arya for Rs 3.8 cr; Gurjapneet Singh sold to CSK

IANS | November 25, 2024 8:18 PM

Jeddah, Nov 25 (IANS) Delhi attacking opener Priyansh Arya reaped the benefit of his ongoing stellar form as Punjab Kings acquired him for Rs 3.8 crore on the second day of the IPL 2025 Auction here at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah on Monday.

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Franchises overlook Bangladeshi cricketers in IPL auction; socio-political tension could be reason

Bavuma, Jansen, Coetzee return to playing XI for Test series opener against Sri Lanka

Convert those starts: Hemp wants Bangladesh batters to score big in second Test vs West Indies

ICC Board to meet Friday to decide on Champions Trophy 2025 schedule: Sources

Saim Ayub's blistering century guides Pakistan to emphatic series-levelling win over Zimbabwe

England Women call up Seren Smale for SA T20s; Ryana MacDonald-Gay added to Test squad

Ecclestone, Sciver-Brunt gain big in ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings

IPL 2025 Auction: Complete squads of all teams after the end of bidding extravaganza

IPL 2025 Auction: Looking at Sai Kishore and Manav Suthar as our main spinners, says Parthiv Patel

IPL 2025 Auction: Punjab Kings take Priyansh Arya for Rs 3.8 cr; Gurjapneet Singh sold to CSK

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