Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Fifties by Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis propelled Sri Lanka to 248/7, the highest total of this series, in the third and final ODI of the series against India at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Wednesday. For India, debutant Riyan Parag was the pick of bowlers with 3-54 in nine overs.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The news of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics on the day of her gold medal match has galvanized people in the country with Olympians, legends, sportspersons from other sports and celebrities coming out in support of the wrestler.
Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Talismanic batter Virat Kohli, who gave Riyan Parag his maiden ODI cap ahead of India’s third game against Sri Lanka, said he is aware of the Guwahati-based youngster having the ability in him to become a match winner for the side in the 50-over format.
Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) By officiating in the third ODI between Sri Lanka and India at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday, Ranjan Madugalle has become the first match referee to adjudicate in 400 Men’s ODI matches.
Lahore, Aug 7 (IANS) Fast bowler Naseem Shah returns to the Pakistan Test squad after a 13-month hiatus, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday, while unveiling a 17-member squad for the two-match home series against Bangladesh.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Just a day after being announced as the league ambassador of SA20 tournament, former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik is all set to represent Paarl Royals as the first Indian player to play in season three of the competition.
Hong Kong, Aug 5 (IANS) The Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes, the iconic event that enthralled cricket fans from 1992 to 2017, is all set to return to action with a three-day festival in November this year. Hong Kong has a special cricket history in East Asia with the first official game of cricket being recorded in 1842. The city has punched much above its weight in the world rankings, with both the men’s and women’s teams ranked in the top twenty, among the 108 members of the International Cricket Council. (ICC).
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Uncertainty has surrounded Bangladesh’s ability to host the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup from October 3-20 due to the ongoing turmoil and subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country in an Air Force jet.
Pretoria, Aug 5 (IANS) Pretoria Capitals have signed Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz for the SA20 2025 season. The opener will reunite with Jonathan Trott, under whom Afghanistan had reached their maiden World Cup semi-final in June.
Johannesburg, Aug 5 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer Imraan Khan has been appointed the new batting head at Cricket South Africa.
