T20 World Cup: India are going to fix opening problem against Bangladesh, feels Lara

IANS | June 22, 2024 5:37 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Former legendary batter Brian Lara feels that India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will come out all guns blazing against Bangladesh in the Super Eight match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Saturday. India are unbeaten in the tournament with four wins including the one against Afghanistan in their Super Eight opener. However, the opening partnerships of Rohit and Kohli have failed to give them a solid foundation in the tournament so far.

Maharashtra's Samad Fallah announces retirement from professional cricket

IANS | June 22, 2024 5:05 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Samad Fallah, Maharashtra's highest wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy history, has officially announced his retirement from professional cricket. The left-arm swing bowler concluded a distinguished career that saw him claim 272 Ranji wickets and 287 first-class wickets overall in 78 matches at an average of 28.48.

T20 World Cup: Thrilling three-way fight for semi-final spots in Group 2

IANS | June 22, 2024 1:09 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) As the T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight stage draws to a close, Group 2 is poised on a knife-edge with two games remaining. The semi-final race has boiled down to a tense three-way tussle among England, West Indies, and South Africa, while the USA, though still in the mix, face an uphill battle needing colossal victories to stay in contention.

Phillips, Mustafizur & Shadab to headline LPL 2024

IANS | June 22, 2024 1:03 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The fifth edition of the much-awaited Lanka Premier League (LPL) will begin on July 1 with a host of international and Sri Lankan stars in action across three weeks of pulsating T20 action at three iconic venues.