When you're captain, you probably get a little bit more leeway as well, says Clarke on Rohit

IANS | January 1, 2025 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Rohit Sharma has earned the right to decide on his future in the Test team, citing that one gets a little bit more leeway when the person is the skipper of the team. Rohit has made just 31 runs in three Tests of the ongoing tour of Australia, which has meant his average as India’s captain is at 30.58, as compared to an average of 46.87 in the longer format before taking up captaincy.

BGT: Don’t think Australia will go with Marsh in Sydney Test, says Finch

IANS | January 1, 2025 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Former Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch believes the hosts’ will not go in with Mitchell Marsh in their playing eleven for the upcoming final Test against India at Sydney, and wishes to see uncapped Beau Webster in his place.

Bumrah surpasses Ashwin to become highest-ranked Indian bowler in Test ranking history

IANS | January 1, 2025 2:17 PM

Dubai, Jan 1 (IANS) Jasprit Bumrah’s scintillating performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia has elevated him to the highest rating points ever achieved by an Indian bowler in Test cricket as he consolidated his lead as the No. 1 bowler in the recent rankings update.

Carey confident of Starc playing decisive Sydney Test amid fitness concerns

IANS | January 1, 2025 11:38 AM

Sydney, Jan 1 (IANS) Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey expressed confidence that pacer Mitchell Starc will be fit to play in the fifth Test despite battling rib soreness during the Boxing Day Test, which Australia won by 184 runs.

'For all ups and downs, thank you 2024': Rohit Sharma pens heartfelt note

IANS | December 31, 2024 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) India captain Rohit Sharma bid an emotional farewell to 2024 with a heartfelt video on Instagram. The video, a mosaic of personal and professional moments, provided a glimpse into the rollercoaster year for the 37-year-old cricketer, filled with joy, heartbreak, and unforgettable memories.

Dhoni, Pant, Iyer in focus as IPL 2025 promises another exhilarating season

IANS | December 31, 2024 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) As the year 2024 culminates with ending their cricket season with an embarrassing 184-run defeat to Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, the New Year promises fans exciting and gripping matches including the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, scheduled to start on March 14 with the final slated on May 25.

Bumrah captain, Jaiswal other Indian in Cricket Australia's Test Team of 2024

IANS | December 31, 2024 11:57 AM

Melbourne, Dec 31 (IANS) Cricket Australia has named India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah as captain of the Men's Test Team of the Year 2024. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is the other Indian named in the diverse playing XI featuring players from six countries.

Zim vs Afg: Records tumble as high-scoring first Test ends in stalemate

IANS | December 30, 2024 10:04 PM

Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Dec 30 (IANS) Several records tumbled in the first Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, which ended in a high-scoring stalemate at the Queens Sports Club here on Monday. Both teams posted massive first innings scores, which left them not much to do in the second innings as the match ended in a draw.

BBL 2024-25: Warner scores 86, Agar’s four-fer seals 8-run win for Thunder over Renegades

IANS | December 30, 2024 7:45 PM

Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) David Warner’s blistering innings helped the Sydney Thunder register a solid eight-run victory over the Melbourne Renegades in a Big Bash League (BBL) match at the Sydney Showground Stadium here on Monday.

Glamorgan sack head coach Grant Bradburn following misconduct charge

IANS | December 30, 2024 6:35 PM

Cardiff, Dec 30 (IANS) Grant Bradburn has been sacked as Glamorgan's head coach with immediate effect following a misconduct charge issued by the independent Cricket Regulator. "The club referred Bradburn to the independent body after receiving allegations of inappropriate behaviour and we are confident that a fair and transparent process has been followed in this case. Glamorgan Cricket has a zero-tolerance policy towards discriminatory behaviour of any kind," the County club said in a statement.

Cricket

When you're captain, you probably get a little bit more leeway as well, says Clarke on Rohit

BGT: Don’t think Australia will go with Marsh in Sydney Test, says Finch

Bumrah surpasses Ashwin to become highest-ranked Indian bowler in Test ranking history

Carey confident of Starc playing decisive Sydney Test amid fitness concerns

'For all ups and downs, thank you 2024': Rohit Sharma pens heartfelt note

Dhoni, Pant, Iyer in focus as IPL 2025 promises another exhilarating season

Bumrah captain, Jaiswal other Indian in Cricket Australia's Test Team of 2024

Zim vs Afg: Records tumble as high-scoring first Test ends in stalemate

BBL 2024-25: Warner scores 86, Agar’s four-fer seals 8-run win for Thunder over Renegades

Glamorgan sack head coach Grant Bradburn following misconduct charge

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