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.

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.