Jofra Archer set for ODI return as England take on Australia

IANS | September 18, 2024 11:50 PM

Nottingham, Sep 18 (IANS) Jofra Archer is set to make a highly-anticipated return to One-Day International cricket as England face Australia at Trent Bridge on Thursday. The fast bowler, who has battled elbow and back injuries in recent years, will play his first ODI since March 2023, much to the excitement of fans and teammates alike.

1st ODI: Bowlers help Afghanistan stun South Africa for maiden win

IANS | September 18, 2024 11:37 PM

Sharjah, Sep 18 (IANS) Afghanistan men's cricket team made history on Wednesday with a sensational six-wicket victory against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Sharjah International Stadium here. This is Afghanistan's first victory over South Africa and also their third-biggest win in terms of balls to spare against a Test-playing nation.

IPL 2025 mega auction to take place in November end or early December: Sources

IANS | September 18, 2024 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be held in November end or early December, BCCI sources informed on Wednesday. The rules and regulations for the same will be released by Board for Cricket Council of India (BCCI) in a couple of days, they said.

Focusing on red-ball cricket will help advance Indian cricket: Gambhir

IANS | September 18, 2024 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) As India geared up for the Test series against Bangladesh, all eyes are not just on the players but also on the new leadership of the team. Gautam Gambhir, the former Indian opener and now the head coach of Team India, will take his first red-ball assignment on Thursday when India plays its first Test match at MA Chidambaram Stadium.