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Inaugural season of International Masters League to be played in Navi Mumbai, Rajkot and Raipur from Feb 22

IANS | January 16, 2025 8:35 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar will lead India and Brian Lara will captain West Indies in the highly-anticipated International Masters League (IML), the inaugural edition of which is all set to be played from February 22 to March 16. Season 1 of the IML will witness the rekindling of rivalries, with all-time greats representing cricketing powerhouses like India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.

Blair Tickner returns to Derbyshire for the 2025 season

IANS | January 16, 2025 6:59 PM

Derbyshire, Jan 16 (IANS) New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner will return to Derbyshire for the 2025 season, the county club announced on Thursday. The 31-year-old initially joined Derbyshire for the 2024 campaign and featured in seven matches across the County Championship and Vitality Blast, before returning to New Zealand early, after his wife Sarah was diagnosed with leukaemia.

It feels like a backward step, says Johnson on making Smith captain for SL Test tour

IANS | January 16, 2025 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Former Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson has expressed reservations over Steve Smith being named captain for the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, saying it’s like a backward step being taken instead of cashing on the opportunity to try a long-term leadership candidate. Smith was named Australia’s captain for the two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on January 29, after regular skipper Pat Cummins opted out due to the birth of his second child and ankle soreness.

We would like to finish WTC cycle on a winning note: Shan Masood ahead of WI Tests

IANS | January 16, 2025 3:53 PM

Multan, Jan 16 (IANS) Ahead of the first Test against West Indies, Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood said the team would like to finish their World Test Championship (WTC) cycle on a winning team. Pakistan will face West Indies in the two-match Test series commencing at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 17. The second Test will also be played at the same venue starting on January 25.

Set back for South Africa as Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025

IANS | January 15, 2025 11:15 PM

Cape Town, Jan 15 (IANS) South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remainder of the SA20 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back injury. Nortje, who plays for Pretoria Capitals, got injured recently and underwent scans and the extent of the injury was revealed this week.

Ajinkya Rahane joins MCA in a special event for groundsmen, 1974 Mumbai team members

IANS | January 15, 2025 8:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) continued its week-long celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wankhede Stadium with a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes of cricket—the groundsmen. The special event hosted on Wednesday acknowledged the dedication of the groundsmen of its clubs and grounds.

Gujarat Titans kick off second season of 'Junior Titans’

IANS | January 15, 2025 7:57 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Following the resounding success of its inaugural season, Gujarat Titans have announced the second season of 'Junior Titans', its unique initiative dedicated to nurturing a passion for outdoor sports among children under 14.

Haryana Gladiators bolster roster with key players for Legend 90 League

IANS | January 15, 2025 7:11 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Jan 15 (IANS) Haryana Gladiators have bolstered their squad following the players' draft ceremony held here ahead of the Legend 90 League, which is set to take place in February 2025. The franchise has added several key players to its roster, including Rikki Clarke, Peter Trego, Chadwick Walton, Manan Sharma, Abu Nechim, Imran Khan, Ishank Jaggi, and Nagendra Chaudhary.

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