SA20: Durban's Super Giants sign Kane Williamson, Chris Woakes for 2025 season

IANS | July 26, 2024 5:39 PM

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.

Women’s Asia Cup: Smriti's 55* helps India thrash Bangladesh, reach ninth final

IANS | July 26, 2024 4:55 PM

Dambulla, July 26 (IANS) Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana smashed an unbeaten 55 as India stormed into the final of the Women’s Asia Cup for the ninth time with a resounding 10-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Friday. The dominant victory’s tone was set by Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav taking three wickets each as Bangladesh were restricted to just 80/8. Smriti and Shafali Verma (26 not out) wrapped up India’s chase in 11 overs to maintain the side’s unbeaten streak in the competition.

Jonny Bairstow not ready to give up on England Test spot

IANS | July 26, 2024 4:18 PM

Manchester, July 26 (IANS) England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow was dropped from the Test squad for the ongoing three-match home series against West Indies but he has not given up on the dream of playing red-ball cricket again for Ben Stokes-led side. Despite being dropped for the series, the 34-year-old is eager to return to the Test side. He remained a vital part of England's red-ball team since the appointment of Brendon McCullum as head coach in May 2022.

ENG v WI: Don't feel it's necessary to change, says Stokes on naming same playing 11 for 3rd Test

IANS | July 25, 2024 10:57 PM

Edgbaston, July 25 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes backed his playing XI for the third and final Test against West Indies saying he doesn't feel the need to make any change in the team. England have the upper hand in the series with a 2-0 unassailable lead after registering impressive wins at the Lord's and Trent Bridge respectively. England refrained from giving a recall to Matthew Potts or handing a debut to Dillon Pennington at Edgbaston.

Paris Olympics: Harbhajan wishes all the best to Indian athletes

IANS | July 25, 2024 10:15 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Thursday extended his best wishes to Indian athletes participating in the XXXIII Olympics Games in Paris, which will commence with a historic Opening Ceremony on the river Seine on Friday.

Intent and communication of Gautam Gambhir is very clear, says Shubman Gill

IANS | July 25, 2024 8:52 PM

Pallekele, July 25 (IANS) The focus in the run-up to India’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka has been how new head coach Gautam Gambhir would fare in taking the team forward post the end of Rahul Dravid’s successful stint. Speaking after the practice session on Thursday, vice-captain Shubman Gill said so far, the intent and communication from Gambhir has been crystal clear.