Bumrah is like a Kohinoor diamond; being captain will increase the risk of injury, says Karthik

IANS | August 23, 2024 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is like a Kohinoor diamond for the national team, adding that being entrusted with the responsibility of captaincy will increase the risk of him being injured. Bumrah previously led India as a stand-in captain during the rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston in 2022, when regular skipper Rohit Sharma was out due to COVID-19 infection.

South Africa to convene national camp at Durban ahead of women's T20 World Cup

IANS | August 23, 2024 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The South Africa team will gather for a national training camp from August 25 to 30 at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban to prepare for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, to be now held in the UAE from October 3-20. The team previously had a week-long skills camp held in Tshwane this month.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan among 156 named in a murder case FIR: Report

IANS | August 23, 2024 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is amongst 156 people named in a murder case FIR filed in Dhaka's Adabor area, in connection with the protests called by students in the country earlier this month.

Minnu Mani, Kate Peterson take five-fors each as Australia ‘A’ take a slight edge

IANS | August 23, 2024 5:27 PM

Gold Coast, Aug 23 (IANS) On a swinging day of red-ball cricket action in the unofficial four-day game, India ‘A’ captain, off-spinner Minnu Mani and Australia ‘A’ pacer Kate Peterson took five-wicket hauls each at the Kerrydale Oval on Friday.

Galle Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand to have rest day due to presidential elections

IANS | August 23, 2024 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Galle, scheduled to begin on September 18, will have a rest day on September 21 due to presidential elections in the island nation.

PAK vs BAN 1st Test: Centuries from Rizwan, Shakeel put hosts in commanding position on Day 2

IANS | August 22, 2024 8:20 PM

Rawalpindi, Aug 22 (IANS) Mega centuries from Mohammad Rizwan (171*) and Saud Shakeel (141) enabled Pakistan to dominate the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh on Thursday. The hosts declared their first innings for 448/6 as only two wickets fell in the day.

Maharaja T20: Mysore Warriors' all-round performance seals 28-run win over Shivamogga Lions

IANS | August 22, 2024 7:42 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 22 (IANS) Shivamogga Lions’ woes continued as they suffered a 28-run defeat to the Mysore Warriors in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.

It was my dream to transform this team and not worry too much about results: Rohit Sharma

IANS | August 22, 2024 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) After ending his T20I career with an elusive T20 World Cup title in Barbados, captain Rohit Sharma revealed that it was his dream to transform the team without thinking too much about the results.

Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra share nine wickets to put India ‘A’ in pole position

IANS | August 22, 2024 5:10 PM

Gold Coast (Australia), Aug 22 (IANS) Captain Minnu Mani and leg-spinner Priya Mishra picked nine wickets collectively and put India ‘A’ in pole position on Day One of the one-off four-day game against Australia ‘A’ at the Kerrydale Oval on Thursday.

DPL: Wanted to play my natural game, says Purani Dilli 6's Arpit Rana on match-winning fifty

IANS | August 22, 2024 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Purani Dilli 6 opener Arpit Rana, who made an unbeaten 56 runs to steer his side home, said he wanted to convert loose balls into boundaries and play his natural game in their third match of the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL) here at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Cricket

Bumrah is like a Kohinoor diamond; being captain will increase the risk of injury, says Karthik

South Africa to convene national camp at Durban ahead of women's T20 World Cup

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan among 156 named in a murder case FIR: Report

Minnu Mani, Kate Peterson take five-fors each as Australia ‘A’ take a slight edge

Galle Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand to have rest day due to presidential elections

PAK vs BAN 1st Test: Centuries from Rizwan, Shakeel put hosts in commanding position on Day 2

Maharaja T20: Mysore Warriors' all-round performance seals 28-run win over Shivamogga Lions

It was my dream to transform this team and not worry too much about results: Rohit Sharma

Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra share nine wickets to put India ‘A’ in pole position

DPL: Wanted to play my natural game, says Purani Dilli 6's Arpit Rana on match-winning fifty

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