‘Silent Warrior’ Rahane was a coach’s delight, should have played 100 Tests, says Amre

Niharika Raina | July 30, 2026 10:12 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) A day before Ajinkya Rahane formally announced his retirement from international and all forms of cricket, he called his long-time coach Pravin Amre to inform him about it. The two have known each other since Amre began coaching a teenage Rahane, when he was trying to make his way out of Mumbai's domestic circuit and aspired to play at the highest level.

‘We have bowlers to take 20 wickets’: Shanto backs Bangladesh pace attack for Australia Tests

IANS | July 30, 2026 9:05 PM

Dhaka, July 30 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes his team’s bowling attack has enough quality to trouble Australia in the upcoming two-Test series, despite the absence of fast bowler Nahid Rana.

‘Safest pair of hands in the slips’: Kohli hails Rahane on his retirement

IANS | July 30, 2026 7:18 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Former India captain Virat Kohli hailed Ajinkya Rahane as the 'safest pair of hands in the slips' and his favourite Test batting partner while congratulating the veteran batter on a 'great career' following his retirement from international cricket.

Albie Morkel appointed as new head coach of Joburg Super Kings for SA20

IANS | July 30, 2026 6:46 PM

Johannesburg, July 30 (IANS) Former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel has been appointed as the new head coach of Joburg Super Kings ahead of the upcoming season of the SA20. He steps into the top role after Stephen Fleming left the Super Kings franchise earlier this month and will take charge as England’s Test cricket coach.

'He showed composure isn't the opposite of aggression': Tendulkar lauds Rahane after retirement

IANS | July 30, 2026 6:36 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar hailed Ajinkya Rahane for his ‘remarkable career’, highlighting the former India captain's composure and ability to put the team's interests ahead of his own after the 37-year-old announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday.

UAE qualify for 2027 U19 Women's T20 WC after thrilling one-run win over Malaysia

IANS | July 30, 2026 6:21 PM

Kuala Lumpur, July 30 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) held their nerve in a dramatic finish to defeat hosts Malaysia by just one run in the final of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier and seal their place at the global event, to be held in 2027.

Aim is to finish tour on a high with series win, says Muneeba ahead of T20Is against SL

IANS | July 30, 2026 5:07 PM

Dambulla, July 30 (IANS) Asserting that their goal is to finish the tour on a high with a series victory, stand-in captain Muneeba Ali said a revamped Pakistan team is ready to compete fiercely against hosts Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series starting on Friday.

Zimbabwe star Sikandar Raza joins Dambulla Sixers as LPL 2026 confirms key player replacements

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:22 PM

Kandy, July 30 (IANS) Lanka Premier League has announced that Zimbabwe captain and all-rounder Sikandar Raza will join Dambulla Sixers as a replacement for South African batter Marques Ackerman, who is out of the tournament because of injury.

Rahane's career a fine example of what it means to put the team first: BCCI chief Manhas

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Describing Ajinkya Rahane's career as a fine example of what it means to put the team first, BCCI President Mithun Manhas on Thursday paid rich tributes to the former India captain, who announced his retirement from international cricket.

Stephen Fleming named England Test coach, Joe Root returns as captain

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:10 PM

London, July 30 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has been appointed England Men’s Test head coach, with Joe Root returning as captain as the team prepares to enter a new era under the experienced coach.

Cricket

‘Silent Warrior’ Rahane was a coach’s delight, should have played 100 Tests, says Amre

‘We have bowlers to take 20 wickets’: Shanto backs Bangladesh pace attack for Australia Tests

‘Safest pair of hands in the slips’: Kohli hails Rahane on his retirement

Albie Morkel appointed as new head coach of Joburg Super Kings for SA20

'He showed composure isn't the opposite of aggression': Tendulkar lauds Rahane after retirement

UAE qualify for 2027 U19 Women's T20 WC after thrilling one-run win over Malaysia

Aim is to finish tour on a high with series win, says Muneeba ahead of T20Is against SL

Zimbabwe star Sikandar Raza joins Dambulla Sixers as LPL 2026 confirms key player replacements

Rahane's career a fine example of what it means to put the team first: BCCI chief Manhas

Stephen Fleming named England Test coach, Joe Root returns as captain

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