1st ODI: Can't remember an instance when Gambhir put you under pressure, says Shreyas Iyer

IANS | August 2, 2024 3:11 PM

Colombo, Aug 2 (IANS) India batter Shreyas Iyer said he can’t remember of an instance when new head coach Gautam Gambhir put any player under pressure, adding that it is good to be around him as one gets to learn a lot. Earlier this month, Gambhir succeeded Rahul Dravid as the new India head coach, with the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka his first assignment. Gambhir served as Kolkata Knight Riders’ mentor in IPL 2024, where they won the title alongside Iyer as the captain.

1st ODI: Indian team to wear black armbands in memory of Aunshuman Gaekwad

IANS | August 2, 2024 2:56 PM

Colombo, Aug 2 (IANS) The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will be wearing black armbands in memory of Aunshuman Gaekwad, who passed away on Wednesday, during the ODI series opener against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium on Friday. “Team India is wearing black armbands today in memory of former Indian cricketer and coach Aunshuman Gaekwad who passed away on Wednesday,” said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in an official statement after the toss.

BCB is welcome to bring in its security expert, says PCB

IANS | August 1, 2024 11:20 PM

Lahore, Aug 1 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allowed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to bring in its security experts for their team's visit to Pakistan for a two-Test series later this month. However, the PCB said they will not be able to provide a team security manager.

Morgan backs McCullum to take over from Mott as England's next white-ball coach

IANS | August 1, 2024 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Former England captain Eoin Morgan believes Brendon McCullum is the ideal person to take over from Matthew Mott as the side’s white-ball head coach and is confident of the ex-New Zealand skipper to do the job alongside his red-ball coaching role.

Needs to be in the best interest of the team, says Dhoni on his IPL future with CSK

IANS | August 1, 2024 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) With rules around IPL 2025 player regulations and retention scheme in the process of being firmed up, MS Dhoni has said he would wait and see how the rules are before deciding on his IPL future with Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Gambhir has got a very clear mind as to what he wants to do with team, says Rohit

IANS | August 1, 2024 5:38 PM

Colombo, Aug 1 (IANS) India’s three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting on Friday, will also be the first time of the side playing under new head coach Gautam Gambhir. Skipper Rohit Sharma said Gambhir, who has taken over from Rahul Dravid, has a very clear mind in what he aims to do with the team.

Was lucky to have a few conversations with him, says Rohit on Gaekwad’s demise

IANS | August 1, 2024 5:21 PM

Colombo, Aug 1 (IANS) The cricketing fraternity in India is in mourning following the demise of former India cricketer and head coach Aunshuman Gaekwad on Wednesday night, and captain Rohit Sharma paid his tribute to him, adding that it was his good fortune to have a few conversations with him.

It's a tough call; they have won us a lot of games, says Rohit on Rahul-Pant toss-up

IANS | August 1, 2024 4:30 PM

Colombo, Aug 1 (IANS) Ahead of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting on Friday, India skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that choosing between K.L. Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeper’s slot will be a tough call, citing that the duo have won a lot of matches for the country in the past.

NADA conducts anti-doping education program for women and men cricketers at NCA

IANS | August 1, 2024 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has conducted a session on anti-doping education program for women and men cricketers at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Sri Lanka women’s team to tour Ireland for a white-ball series

IANS | August 1, 2024 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) On the back of their maiden Women’s Asia Cup triumph, the Sri Lanka women’s team will be touring Ireland for a white-ball series, starting from August 11. The tour will begin with a two-match T20I series, and is followed by a three-game ODI series.

Cricket

1st ODI: Can't remember an instance when Gambhir put you under pressure, says Shreyas Iyer

1st ODI: Indian team to wear black armbands in memory of Aunshuman Gaekwad

BCB is welcome to bring in its security expert, says PCB

Morgan backs McCullum to take over from Mott as England's next white-ball coach

Needs to be in the best interest of the team, says Dhoni on his IPL future with CSK

Gambhir has got a very clear mind as to what he wants to do with team, says Rohit

Was lucky to have a few conversations with him, says Rohit on Gaekwad’s demise

It's a tough call; they have won us a lot of games, says Rohit on Rahul-Pant toss-up

NADA conducts anti-doping education program for women and men cricketers at NCA

Sri Lanka women’s team to tour Ireland for a white-ball series

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