New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) As the Indian cricket team prepares for their white-ball series against Sri Lanka, starting on July 27, a significant transition in leadership has taken place. Former head coach Rahul Dravid shared an emotional message to Gautam Gambhir, marking the beginning of a new era for Indian cricket.
Pallekele, July 26 (IANS) Ahead of the first T20I against India on Saturday, newly appointed Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said he wants his players to give their 100 percent on the field and win matches in the series. India and Sri Lanka will play a three-match T20I series followed by as many ODIs. Asalanka acknowledged the fact that they have talented players in the squad and as a captain of the side, he has given them freedom to express themselves freely on the field.
Brampton (Canada), July 26 (IANS) Australia's David Warner is excited to be part of another season with the GT20 Canada as his franchise Brampton Wolves begin their 2024 campaign against Surrey Jaguars on Friday. The Australian great said the GT20 Canada is an opportunity for people in the country to fall in love with the game and allows fans to support some quality cricket.
Pallekele (Sri Lanka), July 26 (IANS) Ahead of their T20I series against India commencing on Saturday, Sri Lanka have brought in off-spinner Ramesh Mendis as a stand-by player due to fast-bowler Binura Fernando being hospitalised.
Pallekele (Sri Lanka), July 26 (IANS) Ahead of starting the T20I series against Sri Lanka on Saturday, India captain Suryakumar Yadav glowingly spoke about his working relationship with new head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying his bonding with him has always been special.
Pallekele (Sri Lanka), July 26 (IANS) In the past few years, India’s tour of Sri Lanka has generally been low-key affairs. But this time around, the script has changed as India brace themselves up for the start of a new era when they take on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the three-match T20I series here on Saturday.
Manchester, July 26 (IANS) India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has joined English county club Lancashire for the ongoing One-Day Cup and two rounds of the County Championship. He is expected to make his debut against Kent on July 28. Phil Salt, Iyer's teammate in Kolkata Knight Riders, recommended him to the club during their successful IPL campaign this year after he scored half-centuries against Sunrisers Hyderabad in both the qualifying round and the final.
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) India Women completed a massive routing of the Bangladesh Women's squad with a ten-wicket victory in the first semifinal in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup at Dambulla, Sri Lanka on Friday. Following the victory, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah posted a congratulatory message to the ‘finals-bound’ Team India.
Dambulla, July 26 (IANS) Fast bowler Renuka Singh Thakur, who set the base for India’s ten-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup semifinal, credited her superlative performance to executing the plans prepared a day before Friday’s clash.
Durban, July 26 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and England all-rounder Chris Woakes have joined Durban's Super Giants for the SA20 2025 season. Both will feature in their first season of the tournament. The SA20 2025 season is scheduled from January 9 to February 8. The deadline for the retentions was July 21 while the last date for the direct signing is August 31.
