Livingstone becomes No. 1 T20I all-rounder after standout performance vs Australia

IANS | September 18, 2024 11:58 PM

Dubai, Sep 18 (IANS) England’s Liam Livingstone has surged to the top of the T20I All-Rounder rankings following a series of outstanding performances against Australia. In the second T20I, Livingstone was named Player of the Match after scoring 87 runs off 47 balls and taking 2 wickets for just 16 runs in 3 overs.

Jofra Archer set for ODI return as England take on Australia

IANS | September 18, 2024 11:50 PM

Nottingham, Sep 18 (IANS) Jofra Archer is set to make a highly-anticipated return to One-Day International cricket as England face Australia at Trent Bridge on Thursday. The fast bowler, who has battled elbow and back injuries in recent years, will play his first ODI since March 2023, much to the excitement of fans and teammates alike.

1st ODI: Bowlers help Afghanistan stun South Africa for maiden win

IANS | September 18, 2024 11:37 PM

Sharjah, Sep 18 (IANS) Afghanistan men's cricket team made history on Wednesday with a sensational six-wicket victory against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Sharjah International Stadium here. This is Afghanistan's first victory over South Africa and also their third-biggest win in terms of balls to spare against a Test-playing nation.

IPL 2025 mega auction to take place in November end or early December: Sources

IANS | September 18, 2024 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be held in November end or early December, BCCI sources informed on Wednesday. The rules and regulations for the same will be released by Board for Cricket Council of India (BCCI) in a couple of days, they said.