New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Bollywood actor Ranvir Shorey has weighed in on the debate surrounding cricketing ties between India and Pakistan, saying he has no objection to the two teams facing each other in multi-nation tournaments such as the Asia Cup.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar does not include Rohit Sharma in the list of India's all-time batting greats, citing that the opener is an excellent batter in limited-overs cricket, but the red-ball format has more weightage when we talk about 'All Time Indian Batting Great'.
Texas, Sep 9 (IANS) The United States is gearing up to host new cricketing spectacle as the Mayor’s a New World T20 Cricket League kicks off in November. The 12-day tournament promises to redefine cricketing entertainment with a thrilling mix of international legends and local talent in the USA.
Dubai, Sep 8 (IANS) India bowling coach Morne Morkel said the side will not be taking any opposition lightly in their upcoming Men’s T20 Asia Cup campaign, adding that they are aware of the importance of respecting them while keeping focus on their own strengths.
Dubai, Sep 8 (IANS) Former South Africa fast bowler and India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has praised Kuldeep Yadav’s professionalism and preparation for the upcoming Men’s T20 Asia Cup, saying the left-arm wrist-spinner is aware about what to do to get himself ready for T20 cricket.
Harare, Sep 8 (IANS) Zimbabwe is set to host Namibia in a three-match T20I series, to be held this month, as part of crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers.
Sharjah, Sep 8 (IANS) After Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 75 runs to win the T20I Tri-series, head coach Mike Hesson said he was pleased to see the side win a final under pressure before heading to participate in the Asia Cup, starting on Tuesday in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In Sunday’s final at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz took five wickets, including a hat-trick, as Pakistan defended 141/8 by bowling out Afghanistan for 66 in 15.2 overs.
Lahore, Sep 8 (IANS) Before the T20I Tri-series, Pakistan will host Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 11-15, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday. The ODI leg of Sri Lanka’s trip to Pakistan comes before the two teams feature in the T20I Tri-series from November 17-29, with Afghanistan as the third team. It will also mark Pakistan playing their first-ever T20I tri-series at home.
Dubai, Sep 8 (IANS) India’s Mohammed Siraj, New Zealand’s Matt Henry and West Indies’ Jayden Seales have been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for August 2205, following their standout bowling performances across formats.
Brisbane, Sep 8 (IANS) Exciting fast bowler Callum Vidler has been ruled out of Australia A’s upcoming tour of India due to a partial fracture in his L3 vertebra.
