Fire in team hotel forces PCB to curtail Women's Cricket Championship

IANS | November 18, 2024 11:48 PM

Karachi, Nov 18 (IANS) Already struggling to maintain its footing women's cricket in Pakistan suffered a setback when the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had to stop the National Women's Championship on Monday after a fire outbreak in the hotel where teams have been put up. Five players had a close save after a fire broke out in the hotel spreading panic among players, according to reports in local media.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shami to spearhead Bengal bowling attack, Gharami named captain

IANS | November 18, 2024 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) After his outstanding return to competitive cricket during the last round of Ranji Trophy matches, star India pacer Mohammed Shami will now spearhead Bengal’s bowling attack in the forthcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. Young batter Sudip Kr Gharami has been named Bengal's captain for the tournament, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) announced on Monday. This means, there are very few chances of Shami dashing off to Australia to be part Indian squad at least for the first couple of matches.