Jay Shah will take cricket to a higher level as ICC Chair, says Harbhajan Singh

IANS | December 2, 2024 11:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) With Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah taking over as Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), former India spinner Harbhajan Singh that he will take cricket to a higher level globally. Jay Shah officially assumed the role of ICC Chair on Sunday, succeeding Greg Barclay who vacated the position on Saturday, to become the youngest to occupy that post.

BGT 2024-25: Gautam Gambhir to rejoin the Indian squad in Adelaide on Tuesday

IANS | December 2, 2024 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir will rejoin the Rohit Sharma-led squad in Australia on Tuesday following his return from the home country. Gambhir has missed the two-day tour game against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI as part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series to attend to some personal matters.

Mehidy to lead Bangladesh in ODIs against West Indies in Shanto's absence

IANS | December 2, 2024 4:58 PM

Dhaka, Dec 2 (IANS) All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead Bangladesh in the upcoming three-match ODI series against West Indies, starting on December 8 in Saint Kitts. Mehidy will captain Bangladesh for the first time in the format as regular captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is still recovering from a groin injury, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said.

Pujara backs Bumrah as a long-term captaincy option for India

IANS | December 2, 2024 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has endorsed pace-ace Jasprit Bumrah as a viable long-term captaincy candidate for India, once Rohit Sharma steps down. Pujara’s comments come in the wake of Bumrah’s exemplary leadership during India’s recent triumph against Australia, where he showcased his ability to lead under immense pressure.