Australia to take on Scotland in three T20Is in Sept, ahead of England series

IANS | June 14, 2024 10:53 PM

Edinburgh (Scotland), June 14 (IANS) Australia men will tour Scotland for the first time since 2013 and take on the hosts in three T20 international series here in September 2024 before they embark on a series against England, the two boards announced on Friday. Cricket Scotland and Cricket Australia confirmed that their teams will play the three T20 internationals at The Grange, Edinburgh on September 4, 6 and 7, ahead of Australia’s fixtures against England later in the month.

Sophia Dunkley is back in England squad for ODI series against New Zealand

IANS | June 14, 2024 8:03 PM

London, June 14 (IANS) Right-handed top-order batter Sophia Dunkley has made a return to England’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, starting from June 26. Sophia was left out of England’s white-ball squads for the series against Pakistan last month after a lean run with the bat on tours of India and New Zealand.

T20 World Cup: New Zealand head coach Stead admits future uncertain after early exit

IANS | June 14, 2024 7:11 PM

Tarouba, June 14 (IANS) New Zealand head coach Gary Stead admitted his future at the helm is uncertain following the Blackcaps’ early exit from the Men’s T20 World Cup. Afghanistan’s win over Papua New Guinea meant they sealed the second spot in Super Eight from Group C, thus ending New Zealand’s run in the tournament.