Sri Lanka thrash NZ by innings and 154 runs; clinch 2-0 series win

IANS | September 29, 2024 3:26 PM

Galle, Sep 29 (IANS) Sri Lanka thrashed New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs to secure a resounding 2-0 series win on day four of the second Test in Galle on Sunday. With this comprehensive win, Sri Lanka improved its WTC point percentage to 55.55% and retained their third spot.

IPL 2025: Franchise can retain a maximum of 6, uncapped players defined; Impact Players rule to stay till 2027 (Ld)

IANS | September 28, 2024 11:52 PM

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) In an unprecedented move, the Governing Council of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has allowed each franchise to retain as many as six players, either through retention or Right to Match (RTM) option, from their existing squad for the upcoming 2025 edition so that they can keep together the nucleus of their squad in the year of mega auction.

Mayank Yadav: The IPL 2024 sensation fast-tracked into India T20I squad

IANS | September 28, 2024 11:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) At just 21 years of age, Mayank Yadav made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut in 2024, and it didn’t take long for him to become the talk of the town. With raw speed, accuracy, and an aggressive demeanor on the field, Mayank emerged as one of the most promising fast bowlers India has produced in recent times. The promising start has now earned Mayank Yadav a maiden call-up to the India T20I squad as the selectors picked him in a new-look squad for a three-match series against Bangladesh.

Mayank Yadav, Nitish Reddy earn maiden T20I call-up against Bangladesh (Ld)

IANS | September 28, 2024 11:02 PM

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced India's 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series at home against Bangladesh, with several new faces and returning players making headlines. One of the biggest surprises is the inclusion of Indian Premier League 2024 sensation Mayank Yadav, who impressed with his fiery pace and wicket-taking ability in the domestic T20 league this year before injuries hampered his season.