Champions Trophy 2025 likely to move out of Pak due to political unrest, PCB may agree to hybrid model: Sources

IANS | November 27, 2024 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The 2025 Champions Trophy is likely to be moved out of Pakistan completely following the latest political unrest in the country which resulted in the Sri Lanka A cutting short their white-ball series, sources told IANS. The development comes a day before a virtual meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board, which will decide the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Bumrah reclaims top spot as Test bowler, Jaiswal attains career-best 2nd place in batter's list

IANS | November 27, 2024 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Following India’s 295-run win over Australia in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at Perth, India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has come back as the top-ranked bowler in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. Apart from him, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is another big gainer, as he achieved a career-best second spot in the batters’ list.

SMAT 2024: Urvil Patel smashes fastest T20 ton by an Indian batter, breaks Pant's record

IANS | November 27, 2024 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Gujarat wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel smashed the fastest T20 century hit by an Indian batter by smacking a 28-ball hundred in his side's 8-wicket win against Tripura ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy league stage at the Emerald Heights International School Ground in Indore.

NZ's Nathan Smith to debut in 1st Test vs England; Young makes way for Williamson, confirms Latham

IANS | November 27, 2024 10:32 AM

Christchurch, Nov 27 (IANS) New Zealand have confirmed seamer Nathan Smith will make his Test debut against England on Thursday, while the Player of the Series from their recent whitewash in India Will Young has been droppe

IPL Auctions: RCB will always have a piece of my heart, says Mohd Siraj in an emotional open letter

IANS | November 26, 2024 11:39 PM

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS India pacer Mohammed Siraj has penned an emotional post thanking the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) family for his time at the franchise as he moved to Gujarat Titans for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Siraj put out a post on his social medal handles, thanking the RCB family for their love and blessings.

Franchises overlook Bangladeshi cricketers in IPL auction; socio-political tension could be reason

IANS | November 26, 2024 10:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Bangladeshi cricket fans were left disappointed after none of their players was picked during the mega auction for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in the last two days. Despite showcasing immense talent in recent years, Bangladesh’s representation in the league will be non-existent as none of the 12 players, who put in their name for the event, were bought.

Bavuma, Jansen, Coetzee return to playing XI for Test series opener against Sri Lanka

IANS | November 26, 2024 7:17 PM

Durban (South Africa), Nov 26 (IANS) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and pacers Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee have been named in South Africa's playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Wednesday. Bavuma had missed the Tests against India and Bangladesh due to his left elbow injury. In his absence, Aiden Markram led the side to a 2-0 series sweep on their recent tour of Bangladesh.

Convert those starts: Hemp wants Bangladesh batters to score big in second Test vs West Indies

IANS | November 26, 2024 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Former Bangladesh batting coach David Hemp opined that the batters need to convert their starts to big knocks after a poor show in the second innings of the opening Test against West Indies in Antigua. Bangladesh were reeling at 109/7 at stumps on Day Four while chasing 334. West Indies are just three wickets away from taking a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series.

ICC Board to meet Friday to decide on Champions Trophy 2025 schedule: Sources

IANS | November 26, 2024 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board will meet online on Friday (November 29), to decide the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy, sources told IANS on Tuesday. With India refusing to travel to Pakistan for the marquee tournament, the ICC and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are yet to finalise the schedule for next year's event.

Saim Ayub's blistering century guides Pakistan to emphatic series-levelling win over Zimbabwe

IANS | November 26, 2024 6:08 PM

Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Nov 26 (IANS) Saim Ayub stroked a whirlwind century in his fifth appearance as Pakistan made short work of Zimbabwe in the second ODI to level the three-match series at 1-1 with a ten-wicket victory here at the Queens Sports Club on Tuesday.

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Champions Trophy 2025 likely to move out of Pak due to political unrest, PCB may agree to hybrid model: Sources

Bumrah reclaims top spot as Test bowler, Jaiswal attains career-best 2nd place in batter's list

SMAT 2024: Urvil Patel smashes fastest T20 ton by an Indian batter, breaks Pant's record

NZ's Nathan Smith to debut in 1st Test vs England; Young makes way for Williamson, confirms Latham

IPL Auctions: RCB will always have a piece of my heart, says Mohd Siraj in an emotional open letter

Franchises overlook Bangladeshi cricketers in IPL auction; socio-political tension could be reason

Bavuma, Jansen, Coetzee return to playing XI for Test series opener against Sri Lanka

Convert those starts: Hemp wants Bangladesh batters to score big in second Test vs West Indies

ICC Board to meet Friday to decide on Champions Trophy 2025 schedule: Sources

Saim Ayub's blistering century guides Pakistan to emphatic series-levelling win over Zimbabwe

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