Pune, Oct 22 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell has urged his team to quickly move on from their historic win in Bengaluru and brace up for the potentially spin-friendly conditions in the second Test against India, starting at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium here on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Former Australian opener David Warner has revealed that he is ready to reverse his retirement from Test cricket if Australia call on him to fill a vacancy at the top of the batting order for the upcoming series against India. Warner, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year after a distinguished career spanning 112 Tests, said he would even be willing to play in New South Wales’ next Sheffield Shield match to prove his readiness.
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) The national Men’s Selection Committee has picked a 15-member India A squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, with Ruturaj Gaikwad named as captain for this tour by the fringe players of the country. Bengal Ranji Trophy opener Abhimanyu Easwaran will be Gaikwad's deputy for this red-ball tour with the likes of Nitish Kumar Reddy, Devdutt Padikkal, and Sai Sudharsan as other members of the squad.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Board of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has recommended changes in the term of its Chair and Independent Director to two terms of three years, adding that this proposal will now be circulated to members for approval.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Big-hitting all-rounder Liam Livingstone has been named as England’s captain in their upcoming ODI series against the West Indies as regular skipper Jos Buttler misses out due to a slight setback in rehabilitation from a calf injury.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been included in 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup team of the tournament, which includes champions New Zealand and runners-up South Africa being represented by three players each, along with players from West Indies, Bangladesh, England and Australia.
Gurugram (Haryana), Oct 21 (IANS) Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has showered praise on young pace sensation Mayank Yadav and called him the future of India bowling. Shami, who also declared himself 100% fit and ready to bowl, feels that youngsters like Mayank Yadav and Harshit Rana have the capability to carry forward the baton of Indian pace bowling.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) England’s left-arm spinner Jack Leach admitted that he feared about his international career being over after being left out of the home summer games. Leach was out of action since January due to a knee injury sustained during the first Test against India in Hyderabad.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Though Sam Konstas fell for just two in the ongoing Sheffield Shield match for his team New South Wales, former Australia fast-bowler Brett Lee said the youngster is someone who can play international cricket in the future due to his wonderful technique. Konstas was named in the Australia A squad for the upcoming two red-ball games against India A and is in the mix alongside Matthew Renshaw, Cameron Bancroft and Marcus Harris to open the batting for Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
Dubai, Oct 21 (IANS) South Africa fell way short in their aim to record the highest-ever run chase in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt stated the team needs to reflect on the performance.
