Simmons wants Bangladesh to get into a '50-over mentality' for Champions Trophy

IANS | February 10, 2025 5:17 PM

Dhaka, Feb 10 (IANS) Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has asserted that his team needs to switch to a 50-over mindset for the ICC Champions Trophy. The teams participating in the eight-team competition are playing the bilateral ODI series to prepare for the marquee tournament. On the other hand, Bangladesh are heading into the tournament after participating in the Bangladesh Premier League, the country's sole franchise-based T20 competition.

Matthew Breetzke posts highest individual ODI score on debut vs NZ

IANS | February 10, 2025 2:51 PM

Lahore, Feb 10 (IANS) South African opener Matthew Breetzke etched his name into the record books by becoming the first batter to score 150 runs on ODI debut in second match of the ongoing tri-series against New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.

Floodlights in Lahore blamed as Rachin Ravindra suffers head injury in tri-series match

IANS | February 9, 2025 12:49 AM

Lahore, Feb 9 (IANS) New Zealand batter Ravindra was forced out from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball attempting a catch in the 38th over of their match against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series. The poor quality of floodlights at the Gaddafi Stadium is being blamed for the scary injury that could impact Ravindra's participation in the event.

Don’t think there is any problem, says Kotak on Rohit’s form ahead of Cuttack ODI

IANS | February 8, 2025 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said he was not concerned about captain Rohit Sharma’s recent poor form, citing the veteran’s good statistics in the 50-over format. Rohit had a poor Test tour of Australia, and his lean run continued when he was dismissed for just two in ODI series opener against England at Nagpur.

ILT20 Season 3: Dubai Capitals set to lock horns with Desert Vipers in epic final

IANS | February 8, 2025 7:19 PM

Dubai, Feb 8 (IANS) A new name will be etched onto the ILT20 trophy as the Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers clash for the Season 3 title at the Dubai International Stadium here on Sunday. After weeks of exhilarating cricket and a prize pool exceeding USD 1 million on the line, the tournament has now reached its grand conclusion and ready to crown a champion.