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Cricket

Dwayne Bravo’s CPL retirement cut short by an injury

IANS | September 25, 2024 10:30 PM

Trinidad, Sep 25 (IANS) Trinidad and Tobago Knight Riders (TKR) all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has played his final match in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), bringing an unexpected and emotional end to an illustrious career. The 40-year-old T20 stalwart, who had initially planned to retire after the 2024 CPL season, was forced to call time on his CPL journey after suffering a groin injury during TKR’s match against the St Lucia Kings in Tarouba on Tuesday.

Kaneria flays Pakistan for Test series loss to Bangladesh, says 'even a mohalla team is better than them'

IANS | September 25, 2024 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria didn’t hold back in his scathing criticism of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan team following their humiliating Test series loss to Bangladesh. It was Pakistan’s first-ever Test series defeat to Bangladesh and Kaneria expressed his frustration, even going so far as to say that "a mohalla team is better than them."

Shaheen Afridi returns as Pakistan name squad for first Test against England

IANS | September 24, 2024 11:55 PM

Faisalabad, Sep 24 (IANS) The Pakistan cricket selectors have brought back star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the first Test against England set to take place in Multan from October 7-11. The selectors announced a 15-player squad on Tuesday bringing in left-arm spinner Noman Ali for the injured Khurram Shahzad.

Mark Wood told to ‘stop picking his kids up’ due to an elbow injury

IANS | September 24, 2024 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) England fast bowler Mark Wood has been instructed to refrain from using his right arm for even the simplest tasks, including picking up his children, as he grapples with a bone stress injury in his right elbow. The injury has sidelined the 34-year-old for the remainder of 2024, with Wood targeting a return early next year.

You've got to be good while bowling against him: Lyon on facing Pant

IANS | September 24, 2024 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Seo 24 (IANS) As the anticipation around the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 grows, veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon explained his strategy to tackle star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant's attacking approach saying, "You got to be good to bowl against him". The off-spinner stated that he intended to force Pant to defend more by keeping him inside the crease when taking wickets.

Nigar Sultana eyes historic win as Bangladesh open Women's T20 World Cup 2024

IANS | September 24, 2024 9:01 PM

Dhaka, Sep 24 (IANS) As the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 approaches, Bangladesh captain Nigar 'Joty' Sultana has her sights set on rewriting history for her team. The tournament will kick off with Bangladesh facing Scotland on October 3 in Sharjah, and Joty is determined to lead her side to their first win in the competition since 2014.

Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur named in Mumbai squad for Irani Cup vs ROI

IANS | September 24, 2024 7:36 PM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced its squad for the Irani Cup 2024, with veteran Ajinkya Rahane set to lead the team against the Rest of India, scheduled to be played from October 1 to 5 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

'We have what it takes to lift the trophy', says skipper Harmanpreet ahead of T2O WC

IANS | September 24, 2024 6:20 PM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) With just over a week to go until the Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur exuded confidence in her team's readiness, stating, "We have what it takes to lift the trophy." As India gears up for a challenging tournament, Kaur's remarks underscore the team's aspirations and determination following a series of near misses in major finals.

Women's T20 WC: Indian team engaged sports psychologist to focus on mental strength, says Neetu David

IANS | September 24, 2024 5:53 PM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Chairperson of Women’s Selection Committee Neetu David said that the Indian team's preparatory camp for the upcoming T20 World Cup involved a sports psychologist to focus on mental strength. India, who last featured in the Women's Asia Cup (played in T20 format), will play two warm-up matches against West Indies and South Africa before starting their World Cup campaign in the UAE against New Zealand on October 4.

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