Bangladesh rope in Mushtaq Ahmed as spin consultant for South Africa series

IANS | October 19, 2024 4:30 PM

Dhaka, Oct 19 (IANS) Bangladesh have appointed former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling consultant for the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa. Mushtaq previously helped the Bangladesh team during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and the Pakistan tour before missing out on the India tour due to prior commitments.

1st Test: Sarfaraz’s 150, Pant’s 99 take India past 400, extend lead to 82 runs

IANS | October 19, 2024 4:06 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) A fantastic 150 from Sarfaraz Khan and an exhilarating 99 from Rishabh Pant helped India to 438/6 in 90.2 overs and extend their lead to 82 runs at tea on Day Four of the first Test against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday. But with the duo and K.L. Rahul falling in quick succession, India are effectively 82/6 and New Zealand have fought back their way into the match.

International Masters League ropes in Sunil Gavaskar, Shaun Pollock, Sir Viv Richards in governing council

IANS | October 19, 2024 1:15 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) The International Masters League (IML) has announced the formation of its Governing Council, which will comprise three icons and Masters – Sunil Gavaskar, the League Commissioner, Sir Vivian Richards and Shaun Pollock. This trinity will oversee the strategic direction, rules, and operations of the IML, ensuring that the league remains a premier platform where heritage meets entertainment and the sport’s masters deliver unparalleled excitement to fans worldwide.

1st Test: Rain stops play after Sarfaraz’s maiden hundred, Pant’s fifty take India to 344/3

IANS | October 19, 2024 11:47 AM

Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) Rain came back in the picture to force an early lunch on day four of the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. At the time of interruption, India reached 344/3 in 71 overs and trail New Zealand by just 12 runs, thanks to a maiden Test ton by Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant’s 12th fifty in the format.