UP T20: Rinku Singh bowls Meerut Mavericks to win over Kanpur in rain-interrupted clash

IANS | September 4, 2024 8:56 PM

Lucknow, Sep 4 (IANS) Meerut Mavericks continued their dominance and remained on top of the points table with another victory in the UP T20 2024 as they defeated the Kanpur Superstars by 22 runs via the DLS method. Having set a target of 106 in nine overs in the 20th game of the competition at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium the Mavericks bowled Kanpur out for 83 to clinch their sixth victory.

3rd Test: England's Josh Hull to debut against Sri Lanka

IANS | September 4, 2024 5:43 PM

London, Sep 4 (IANS) England's Josh Hull will make his international debut in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval, starting on Friday. Hull will replace Matthew Potts in what will be England’s only change to the side that clinched a series victory with a commanding 190-run win at Lord’s, giving them an unassailable 2-0 lead.

Stokes praises McCullum's dual head coach role, sees boost for England's white-ball team

IANS | September 4, 2024 5:04 PM

London, Sep 4 (IANS) Ben Stokes has lauded the decision to appoint Brendon McCullum as the new head coach of England’s limited-overs teams, calling it "an unbelievable move" for the future of the sport in the country. McCullum, who has already revolutionised England’s Test cricket with his leadership style, will now take charge of all formats, starting in 2025 under a new three-year deal that will extend his tenure until 2027.

Duleep Trophy: Gill to open batting against Team ‘B’, Prasidh unavailable

IANS | September 4, 2024 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Shubman Gill, the captain of Team ‘A’ in the Duleep Trophy round one, has confirmed that he will open the batting against Team ‘B’, starting on Thursday. He added that India pacer Prasidh Krishna will not be available for the first round game to be held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Nathan Lyon suggests idea of three-match WTC Final

IANS | September 4, 2024 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has suggested a unique idea of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final format, suggesting it to be played across three matches in multiple countries.