Shami’s absence a major blow for India in BGT, says Paul Adams

IANS | November 12, 2024 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Ahead of the highly-anticipated five-match Test series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on November 22 at Perth, former South Africa cricketer Paul Adams, expressed his belief that pacer Mohammad Shami's absence will be a significant blow to India's chances on the fast and bouncy Australian pitches.

Hat-trick hero Ferguson ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs, NZC call up Milne as replacement

IANS | November 11, 2024 11:20 PM

Christchurch (N.Z.), Nov 11 (IANS) New Zealand suffered a setback in their white-ball tour of Sri Lanka with hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson being ruled out of the upcoming One-day International (ODI) series after sustaining a left-calf injury in Sunday's T20I victory in Dambulla. Adam Milne has been called in as Ferguson’s replacement and will join the squad on Tuesday.

Nagesh Trophy: CAB Railways triumph in 4-wicket win; Assam falter in chase of Jharkhand's 214

IANS | November 11, 2024 10:33 PM

Bangalore, Nov 11 (IANS) Railways defeated Chattisgarh by four wickets in the ongoing 7th edition of the Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2024-25, also known as the Nagesh Trophy, held here on Monday. The Nagesh Trophy kicked off with all four teams of Group F - Chhattisgarh, Railways, Assam, and Jharkhand battling out for the glory at the Sersa Stadium, Kharagpur West Bengal. The tournament will be held from November 10, 2024, to February 20, 2025. The league stage will be played at six venues until December 27.