Bengal Pro T20 League: Harbour Diamonds Women beat Siliguri Strikers by 8 wickets in opener

IANS | June 12, 2024 6:02 PM

Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) Harbour Diamonds Women's team on Wednesday began its campaign in Bengal Pro T20 League on a winning note, defeating Siliguri Strikers Women by eight wickets in the opening match at the Jadavpur University campus grounds, Salt Lake, here. The women's leg of the League began on Wednesday with Siliguri Striker and Harbour Diamonds locking horns in the opening match. It was a low-scoring match as Siliguri Strikers was only able to make 95/5 in 20 overs.

Shardul Thakur undergoes successful foot surgery in London

IANS | June 12, 2024 5:32 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India's bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has undergone a successful foot surgery in London. The surgery, which took place in London, was necessitated by a foot injury he sustained during the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Bengal Pro T20 League: Siliguri Strikers open campaign with thumping win over Harbour Diamonds

IANS | June 11, 2024 11:36 PM

Kolkata, June 11 ()IANS) Siliguri Strikers on Tuesday made a winning start in the Bengal Pro T20 League after registering an 8-run victory over Harbour Diamonds in their opening match here at the Eden Gardens. The Bengal Pro T20 League kicked off on Tuesday with Siliguri Striker and Harbour Diamonds locking horns in the opening match which turned out to be a low-scoring thriller. The League will run till June 28 and it promises thrilling cricket, ensuring fans remain engaged and entertained

BCCI secretary Jay Shah condoles the passing of MCA President Amol Kale

IANS | June 11, 2024 9:37 PM

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honorary secretary Jay Shah has condoled the death of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Amol Kale. Kale passed away due to a cardiac arrest in New York on Sunday after watching India defeat arch-rivals Pakistan by six runs at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.

Guyana Amazon Warriors sign Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz for CPL 2024

IANS | June 11, 2024 8:22 PM

Georgetown (Guyana), June 11 (IANS) Guyana Amazon Warriors have roped in Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz for the upcoming season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The franchise has also retained veteran spinner Imran Tahir, who led the side to their maiden title last year. Gurbaz is making a return to the franchise after his stint in 2022, where he featured in six matches, amassing 157 runs with two half-centuries.

Sri Lanka recall Sachini Nisansala for home ODIs against West Indies

IANS | June 11, 2024 7:39 PM

Colombo, June 11 (IANS) Sri Lanka have recalled all-rounder Sachini Nisansala for the home three-match ODI series against West Indies, starting on June 15 in Hambantota. The 22-year-old Nisansala is the only inclusion in Sri Lanka's 16-member squad that last featured in the tour of South Africa. She played one ODI for the side against Pakistan in Karachi last year and was dismissed for a duck and returned with the figures of 0-24 in four overs.

T20 World Cup: Australia hopeful of Mitchell Marsh bowling against Scotland

IANS | June 11, 2024 6:39 PM

North Sound (Antigua and Barbuda), June 11 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is hopeful that captain Mitchell Marsh will be available to bowl against Scotland in their final group stage fixture of the T20 World Cup. Marsh has been recovering from his hamstring injury that restricted him as a batter for the initial stage of the tournament.

T20 World Cup: Canada's Johnson feels New York pitch 'levels the playing field' against Pakistan

IANS | June 11, 2024 4:35 PM

New York, June 11 (IANS) Just before they lock horns with Pakistan in a T20 World Cup match, Canada batter Aaron Johnson feels the unpredictable nature of the pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York has made the clash evenly poised for both sides. Canada and Pakistan will face each other for the second time in the T20I history after meeting in 2008. The Men in Green won that encounter and will look to replicate that victory in the T20 showpiece on Wednesday.