Zimbabwe name Craig Ervine as captain for first-ever Test match against Ireland

IANS | July 12, 2024 5:04 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Zimbabwe have named veteran left-handed batter Craig Ervine as the captain of its 15-member squad to play in their first-ever Test match against Ireland, set to happen from July 25-29 at Stormont in Belfast. Zimbabwe’s squad for the tour includes four uncapped players Brian Bennett and Johnathan Campbell, as well as wicketkeeper-batters Clive Madande, and Joylord Gumbie.

CLOSE-IN: Test Cricket is a dying art that needs resurrection (IANS Column)

IANS | July 12, 2024 9:03 AM

The popularity of the T20 format of cricket has taken the sheen out of both the Test and the One Day versions. India, winning the T20 World Cup 2024 has further escalated it, as Indian fans are the base on which the commercial success of cricket depends. The gigantic viewership and following is what decides the future of a sport. In cricket, the T20 has captured the hearts.

1st Test: Anderson's superb spell, Stokes' 200th wicket leaves England four wickets away from victory against West Indies

IANS | July 12, 2024 12:42 AM

London, July 12 (IANS) In the final match of his career, retiring England fast bowler James Anderson claimed two wickets on the second day as did Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes to leave West Indies tottering at 79/6 in their second innings and four wickets away from victory in the first Test at the Lord's on Thursday.

Ben Stokes takes 200th Test wicket, joins Sobers, Kallis in unique club of all-rounders

IANS | July 11, 2024 11:17 PM

London, July 11 (IANS) England all-rounder and captain Ben Stokes has reached the milestone of 200 Test wickets and in the process became only the third player in the history of the game to achieve the double of 200 wickets and 6000 runs. Stokes reached this milestone by dismissing Kirk McKenzie in the second innings of the first Test match against West Indies at the Lord's on Thursday.

'In Pakistan, Virat Kohli will forget the love he has received in India', says Shahid Afridi

IANS | July 11, 2024 9:03 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Amidst reports of India's decision to refrain from travelling to Pakistan for next year's Champions Trophy, former captain Shahid Afridi feels that Virat Kohli will forget the love and affection he has received in India if he visits Pakistan. The veteran all-rounder asserted that Kohli has a huge number of admirers and gets massive adulation in Pakistan. Afridi also urged the Indian team to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, keeping aside the difficult political relations between the two countries.

Ahead of white-ball series against India, Wanindu Hasaranga steps down as Sri Lanka T20I captain

IANS | July 11, 2024 7:58 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Ahead of Sri Lanka's white-ball series against India later this month, leg-spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has resigned as the side’s T20I captain. Hasaranga was appointed as Sri Lanka’s T20I captain last year and led the team in 10 matches.

Avesh, Washington, Gill, and Rinku in awe of Ravi Bishnoi’s spectacular catch in third T20I

IANS | July 11, 2024 7:49 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) In India’s 23-run win over Zimbabwe to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20I series, Ravi Bishnoi’s screamer of a catch to dismiss Zimbabwe top-order batter Brian Bennett dominated the post-game talk, with his team-mates Avesh Khan, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh left in awe of his superb effort.

Jay Shah meets NBA Deputy Commissioner to share knowledge

IANS | July 11, 2024 7:23 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Amidst attempts by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to popularize the sport in India, the top officials of two of the biggest professional sports leagues met here on Thursday, giving rise to speculation of exchange of ideas and possible collaboration on some aspects.

Pallekele to host India-Sri Lanka men’s T20Is in July; Colombo named venue for ODI leg of tour

IANS | July 11, 2024 6:42 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Pallekele and Colombo have been named as the venues to host the T20Is and ODIs during India's upcoming tour, said Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) while announcing the itinerary of the white-ball series on Wednesday. As per the schedule, India will arrive in Sri Lanka on July 22. The tour begins with the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium hosting back-to-back T20Is on July 26 and 27, followed by the series-ending game on July 29.

Forging relationships and handling transitions among Gautam Gambhir’s challenges as India coach

Niharika Raina | July 11, 2024 5:46 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) With Gautam Gambhir assuming the role of head coach, he inherits a formidable India men’s team that recently secured victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and made notable runners-up appearances in the 2023 ODI World Cup and World Test Championship. As he embarks on his stint until 2027, Gambhir faces a multitude of challenges.

Cricket

Zimbabwe name Craig Ervine as captain for first-ever Test match against Ireland

CLOSE-IN: Test Cricket is a dying art that needs resurrection (IANS Column)

1st Test: Anderson's superb spell, Stokes' 200th wicket leaves England four wickets away from victory against West Indies

Ben Stokes takes 200th Test wicket, joins Sobers, Kallis in unique club of all-rounders

'In Pakistan, Virat Kohli will forget the love he has received in India', says Shahid Afridi

Ahead of white-ball series against India, Wanindu Hasaranga steps down as Sri Lanka T20I captain

Avesh, Washington, Gill, and Rinku in awe of Ravi Bishnoi’s spectacular catch in third T20I

Jay Shah meets NBA Deputy Commissioner to share knowledge

Pallekele to host India-Sri Lanka men’s T20Is in July; Colombo named venue for ODI leg of tour

Forging relationships and handling transitions among Gautam Gambhir’s challenges as India coach

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