Akeem Jordan replaces injured Jeremiah Louis in Windies squad for final Test against England

IANS | July 24, 2024 6:37 PM

Birmingham, July 24 (IANS) The West Indies have been dealt a blow ahead of the final Test against England, with fast bowler Jeremiah Louis ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Louis, who did not feature in the first two Tests, sustained the injury during the second match at Trent Bridge. He will remain with the team for further treatment, hoping to recover in time for future assignments.

Strikers bandwagon heads towards Max 60 post-strong finish in Lanka Premier League

IANS | July 23, 2024 11:48 PM

Colombo, July 23 (IANS) Following a successful season in the recent Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024, the Strikers family is expected to return in another exciting show at the Max 60 Caribbean League. The Strikers family is determined to provide unrivalled cricket excitement and promises to deliver another thrilling display of cricketing prowess in the international cricket season.

Ajinkya Naik elected youngest President of Mumbai Cricket Association

IANS | July 23, 2024 10:02 PM

Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Incumbent Secretary Ajinkya Naik was on Tuesday elected the youngest-ever President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), replacing the late Amol Kale, who passed away in New York in June while on a trip to watch the T20 World Cup. Ajinkya Naik, just 37, got elected by beating Vice-President Sanjay Naik, who enjoyed the support of Mumbai BJP chief and BCCI Treasurer Ashish Shelar, by 107 votes in the election conducted on Tuesday. Ajinkya polled 221 votes to 114 by Sanjay in a one-sided contest.

Women's Asia Cup: Shafali Verma's 81 steers India to 178 against Nepal

IANS | July 23, 2024 9:00 PM

Dambulla, July 23 (IANS) Opener Shafali Verma's scintillating half-century (81 off 47 balls) coupled with Dayalan Hemalatha's 47 powered India to 178/3 against Nepal in the Group A match of the Women's Asia Cup at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium here on Tuesday.