T20 World Cup: Confident USA vice-captain Jones looking to play ‘fearless and positive cricket’

IANS | June 1, 2024 12:21 PM

Dallas, June 1 (IANS) In a historic moment for cricket in North America, the USA is set to make its debut in the T20 World Cup against Canada on Sunday at 10.30 AM AEST (6:00 AM IST). As both teams prepare to showcase their skills in the expanded 20-team competition, there is considerable pressure on the USA, the tournament co-hosts alongside the West Indies, to make a strong impression on home soil.

England pacer Brydon Carse found guilty of betting, banned for 16 months, 13 of it suspended

IANS | May 31, 2024 11:42 PM

London, May 31 (IANS) Cricket Regulator, an independent body established to look into anti-discrimination, anti-corruption, anti-doping, misconduct, and safeguarding, has found England's pacer Brydon Carse guilty of corruption as he bet on cricket matches. Surprisingly, the body formed in 2023, suspended Carse from all cricket for 16 months with 13 months of that ban suspended for two years, claiming that there were mitigating factors that compelled it to do so.

T20 World Cup: Left-right combination is crucial; India is slightly hampered here, says Sanjay Manjrekar

Niharika Raina | May 31, 2024 8:43 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Sanjay Manjrekar, the former India batter, believes that with short square boundaries offered in the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, having a left-right batting combination becomes crucial. At the same time, Manjrekar feels that India is slightly hampered on this front. India have four left-handed batting options in Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja, with Rinku Singh sitting in traveling reserves.

Team India Champions announce squad for World Championship of Legends

IANS | May 31, 2024 7:33 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The world is set to witness an unparalleled spectacle of cricketing excellence as iconic stars like Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Suresh Raina will once again represent India on the field. The Team India Champions will be playing in the inaugural World Championship of Legends set to take place in the United Kingdom in July. The tournament has bolstered the backing of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

T20 World Cup: Day matches will even out everything, says RP Singh

Niharika Raina  | May 31, 2024 7:17 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The upcoming Men's T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA will see 28 out of 55 games being played as day matches, including India's all four league stage fixtures. Former India left-arm fast-bowler RP Singh believes having games in the morning will even out the conditions for both teams as dew won't come into consideration.