Hyderabad, Oct 11 (IANS) Ahead of the third and final T20I against India, Bangladesh fielding coach Nic Pothas feels that they are yet to finalize the best role for all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who can bat at different positions in the middle order and can bowl his quota of four overs in the shortest format.
Multan, Oct 11 (IANS) England stand-in captain Ollie Pope credited the historic 454-run partnership between Harry Brook and Joe Root after an innings and 47 runs win over Pakistan in the first Test here on Friday. The partnership was the highest for England in Test cricket, surpassing the 411-run stand between Peter May and Colin Cowdrey against the West Indies in 1957. The record stand propelled England to declare at 823/7, which was followed by the visitors bowling out Pakistan for 220 on Day Five to complete an astonishing win.
Dubai, Oct 11 (IANS) Ahead of facing defending champions Australia in the T20 Women's World Cup in Sharjah, India opener Shafali Verma said they will aim to do well and back their strength. India have won against arch-rivals Pakistan and Asian champions Sri Lanka in Group A after suffering a 58-run defeat against New Zealand in their opening match.
Johannesburg, Oct 11 (IANS) South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the side’s upcoming first Test against Bangladesh after scans revealed a left tricep muscle strain.
Sharjah, Oct 10 (IANS) The West Indies women remained on course for a place in the semifinals, coming up with an inspired display of power-hitting to outplay Bangladesh by eight wickets in a key Group B clash in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. Both teams came into the game on two points with two games remaining, knowing that victory was crucial to keeping their semifinal qualification hopes alive.
Multan, Oct 10 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain lauded Harry Brook and Joe Root for their unflinching fitness and stubbornness levels in a record-breaking day four for the visitors in the first Test against Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium. England claimed a lead of 267 after declaring on a whopping 823/7, thanks to a record 434-run partnership between Root (262) and Brook (317), before reducing Pakistan to 152/6 at stumps to be on the verge of a big victory.
Dubai, Oct 10 (IANS) On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said it has delivered awareness workshops to teams participating in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup. ICC added it is on the lines of similar sessions held at last year’s Men's ODI World Cup in India.
Multan (Pakistan), Oct 10 (IANS) Harry Brook became the first England batter in 34 years to hit a triple-century in Tests, as his record-breaking partnership with Joe Root put the visitors on the cusp of a big win over Pakistan on Day Four of the first Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium here on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Come October 11, and another season of Ranji Trophy will kickstart in India with a twist. India's prestigious first-class competition will be played in two phases this time: teams will play five matches before taking a break for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium with a scintillating six-hitting show in a sensational 34-ball 74 to be one of the big architects of India's 86-run win over Bangladesh and take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
