Jacob Bethell is a guy with a very high ceiling, says RCB head coach Andy Flower

IANS | November 28, 2024 10:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) After signing Jacob Bethell for INR 2.6 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower believes the England batting all-rounder is a player whose ceiling is very high. Bethell made his T20I and ODI debuts against Australia in September and has been handed a debut Test in the ongoing match against New Zealand in Christchurch, shortly after earning his first contract in Indian Premier League (IPL).

BGT 2024-25: If Rohit Sharma wants to open, KL Rahul should bat at three, says Pujara

IANS | November 28, 2024 10:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara said if India skipper Rohit Sharma wants to open in the second Test against Australia, then KL Rahul has to bat at No.3. Rahul was impressive in opening the batting in India’s 295-run win over Australia at Perth, making scores of 26 and 77 in Rohit’s absence.

World Tennis Ball Premier League T10 launched, to bring 60-ball thrills to cricket fans nationwide

IANS | November 28, 2024 9:57 PM

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Nov (IANS) To provide an avenue to tennis ball cricketers, a World Tennis Ball Premier League (WTPL) T10 was officially launched here on Thursday. With 10 teams set to compete in this 60-ball tournament, WTPL aims to revolutionise tennis ball cricket and discover top talent across the nation through trials in 60 cities. The WTPL T10 launch event was attended by Aakash Chopra, former cricketer and commentator, Nikhil Chopra, another former cricketer and commentator), former India cricketer Parvinder Awana and Anil Chaudhury (international umpire & commentator).

Abu Dhabi T10: Deccan Gladiators' 9-wkt win against Bangla Tigers takes them to top spot

IANS | November 28, 2024 9:21 PM

Abu Dhabi, Nov 28 (IANS) Deccan Gladiators were on song against Bangla Tigers as they registered a thumping 9-wicket win against them in the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 tournament, taking them to the top spot in the points table at the Zayed Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. The Gladiators' bowling unit put up a brilliant show with the ball and thoroughly dominated the batting unit of Bangla Tigers.

WPL 2025 auction to be held in Bengaluru on Dec 15, event likely start from February first week

IANS | November 28, 2024 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) player auction will be held in Bengaluru on December 15, with the third edition of the five-team tournament likely to begin from the first week of February 2025.

Fully support PCB's stance against Champions Trophy hybrid model: Shahid Afridi

IANS | November 28, 2024 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has extended his support to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not accepting the hybrid model for next year's Champions Trophy, scheduled to be played in Pakistan. The veteran all-rounder has blamed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for 'intertwining politics with sports' and called for ICC to 'uphold fairness and assert their authority'.

Looking forward to exciting games ahead: PM Modi hails 'good friend' Anthony Albanese for hosting Team India

IANS | November 28, 2024 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed his Australian counterpart and 'good friend' Anthony Albanese for hosting the Indian and PM's XI teams at the Federal Parliament House in Canberra ahead of the tour game. PM Modi also backed the Men in Blue for the ongoing series in Australia and said '1.4 billion Indians are strongly rooting' for them.

Fast-bowler Siddarth Kaul announces retirement from Indian cricket

IANS | November 28, 2024 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Fast-bowler Siddarth Kaul has announced his retirement from Indian cricket. Kaul, the right-arm pacer, played six white-ball matches for India and picked four wickets in T20Is. “When I was a child playing cricket in the fields in Punjab, I had one dream. A dream to represent my country. In 2018, by God's grace, I received my India Cap Number 75 in the T20i team and Cap Number 221 in the ODI team. The time has now come to call time on my career in India and announce my retirement,” wrote Kaul in a post on his Instagram account on Thursday.

New Zealand Test captain Tom Latham joins Warwickshire for 2025 season

IANS | November 28, 2024 7:35 PM

Birmingham, Nov 28 (IANS) Warwickshire have signed New Zealand Test captain and opening batter Tom Latham for the 2025 season, the English county club announced on Thursday. Latham, who recently guided New Zealand to a historic 3-0 Test whitewash of India in his first series as captain, has signed a one-year deal to play all formats at Edgbaston. The 32-year-old has been a mainstay of the Blackcaps’ top order for a decade – averaging 38.78 in 85 Tests – and has more than 250 international caps to his name.

Sri Lanka bowled out for 42 by South Africa, slump to their lowest score in Test cricket

IANS | November 28, 2024 7:24 PM

Durban, Nov 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka have recorded their lowest total in Test cricket after being bowled out for just 42 by South Africa in their ongoing series-opening game at Kingsmead on Thursday. Sri Lanka’s 42 all out came in only 13.5 overs, and easily went past their previous lowest Test total of 71, which came against Pakistan in Kandy in 1994. It is also the ninth lowest Test total overall. Fast-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen was the main wrecker-in-chief by picking a career-best haul of 7-13 in 6.5 overs.

Cricket

Jacob Bethell is a guy with a very high ceiling, says RCB head coach Andy Flower

BGT 2024-25: If Rohit Sharma wants to open, KL Rahul should bat at three, says Pujara

World Tennis Ball Premier League T10 launched, to bring 60-ball thrills to cricket fans nationwide

Abu Dhabi T10: Deccan Gladiators' 9-wkt win against Bangla Tigers takes them to top spot

WPL 2025 auction to be held in Bengaluru on Dec 15, event likely start from February first week

Fully support PCB's stance against Champions Trophy hybrid model: Shahid Afridi

Looking forward to exciting games ahead: PM Modi hails 'good friend' Anthony Albanese for hosting Team India

Fast-bowler Siddarth Kaul announces retirement from Indian cricket

New Zealand Test captain Tom Latham joins Warwickshire for 2025 season

Sri Lanka bowled out for 42 by South Africa, slump to their lowest score in Test cricket

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