T20 World Cup: US cricketer accuses Pakistan's Haris Rauf of ball tampering

IANS | June 7, 2024 4:52 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) Pakistan's disastrous start to the T20 World Cup 2024 has left the squad red-faced and under severe criticism as the team suffered a shocking defeat to the United States. While the wounds of the defeat are still fresh, a new accusation has come to light in which a USA player has accused Pakistani speedster Haris Rauf of ball tampering during the match on Thursday.

Domestic season to start with Duleep Trophy in Sept; toss abolished for C.K Nayudu Trophy as BCCI unveils home fixtures

IANS | June 6, 2024 10:29 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday unveiled the domestic cricket calendar for the 2024-25 season, which will start with the Duleep Trophy in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, on September and will be followed by the Irani Cup and first few rounds of Ranji Trophy. For the first time in the history of the sport in the country, there will be no toss conducted at the start of matches in the CK Nayudu Trophy.

MCC members to vote on the club’s involvement in The Hundred

IANS | June 6, 2024 8:49 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced that it will hold a special general meeting (SGM) in September, allowing its members to vote on the club's increased involvement in The Hundred. This decision comes as MCC plans to accept the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) proposed gift of 51% of the shares in the London Spirit team, thereby retaining its position as the majority shareholder.

Assad Vala urges PNG team to rebound after batting collapse against Uganda

IANS | June 6, 2024 6:20 PM

Georgetown, June 6 (IANS) Papua New Guinea (PNG) captain Assad Vala expressed disappointment over his team's batting performance after they were bowled out for 77 in their T20 World Cup match against Uganda at Providence Stadium. This marked PNG's lowest total in T20Is, leading to their second defeat in the tournament in a low-scoring encounter. Vala, who was dismissed for a duck in the first over, lamented the inability of his batsmen to adapt to the pitch conditions.

T20 World Cup: Vikram Rathour backs Axar's inclusion over Kuldeep Yadav against Ireland

IANS | June 6, 2024 5:30 PM

New York, June 6 (IANS) India batting coach Vikram Rathour said Axar Patel's inclusion over Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven against Ireland was based on the conditions at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. India opted for all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Patel as spin duo for their T20 World Cup opener on Wednesday. The duo only bowled two overs with Axar getting a wicket in his first over.

T20 World Cup: Samson's maturity puts him in contention for India's playing XI, says Manjrekar

IANS | June 6, 2024 2:48 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has weighed in on the ongoing debate about Sanju Samson’s place in the Indian playing XI. Despite Samson’s exclusion from the starting XI for India’s T20 World Cup opener against Ireland, Manjrekar believes the wicketkeeper-batter has shown significant maturity and deserves a chance to showcase his talent on the world stage.