New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Ahead of the Champions Trophy, Afghanistan batting coach Andrew Puttick heaped praise on wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz and lauded his talent and athleticism.
Dubai, Feb 14 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced the prize money for the Champions Trophy 2025 set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan, with the winners getting a whopping amount of USD 2.24 million.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 gears up for another thrilling season, a fresh chapter unfolds for the UP Warriorz. Off-spinning all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been given the captaincy role Australian star Alyssa Healy was ruled out due to a foot injury. With the tournament set to begin on Friday, Deepti is ready to embrace the challenge of leading the WPL side for the first time.
Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 13 (IANS) Bipul Sharma delivered a standout performance, claiming the first five-wicket haul of the event as Delhi Royals registered their third victory in the Legend 90 League with a commanding six-wicket win over Dubai Giants at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Thursday.
Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the vice-captain of Bangladesh men's cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19. The 27-year-old allrounder, who has been one of Bangladesh’s most consistent performers across formats, will serve as deputy to Najmul Hossain Shanto for the marquee tournament set to begin on February 19.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As Pakistan prepare for the final of the Tri-Nation ODI Series against New Zealand in Karachi, skipper Mohammad Rizwan has thrown his weight behind former captain Babar Azam, backing the star batter to rediscover his best form. While runs in Friday’s game would be valuable, the broader concern remains Babar’s long-term dip in form, which has seen his numbers drop across all formats.
Birmingham, Feb 13 (IANS) Warwickshire County Cricket Club has parted ways with First Team Coach Mark Robinson by mutual consent, bringing an end to his four-year tenure at Edgbaston. Robinson, who took charge in 2021, leaves behind a legacy that includes guiding the Bears to a County Championship title in his debut season but also overseeing a period of inconsistency in red-ball and white-ball formats.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As Test cricket grapples with an uncertain future, former South Africa captain and SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith believes the sport is at a crossroads. While he acknowledges the growing dominance of the Big Three — India, England, and Australia — Smith remains cautiously optimistic about the survival of the longest format of the game.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Mumbai Indians have roped in U19 Women's T20 World Cup-winning spinner Parunika Sisodia as a replacement for pacer Pooja Vastrakar for the upcoming edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. Pooja was ruled out of the third edition of the WPL due to an injury. Parunika, who was picked by the Gujarat Giants in the inaugural edition of the league, will now feature in the Mumbai Indians squad for WPL 2025.
Vadodara, Feb 13 (IANS) The third season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 is upon us, and Gujarat Giants are all set for their home debut as they take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the brand-new Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Vadodara on Friday.
