Ajay Ratra replaces Salil Ankola in men's national selection committee

IANS | September 3, 2024 7:47 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday named former cricketer Ajay Ratra as the new member of the Senior Men's National Selection Committee. Ratra, who is associated with the Haryana Cricket Association, comes in place of Salil Ankola in the selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar.

England players to miss end of WBBL due to SA tour

IANS | September 3, 2024 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has informed the women's team players, who are participating in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), to be available in time for November's South Africa tour which is clashing with the Australian T20 league.

South Africa name Wolvaardt-led squad for Women's T20 World Cup

IANS | September 3, 2024 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The finalists of the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup final, South Africa aim to cross the final hurdle in their hunt for the ultimate trophy. The Proteas have announced their 15-member squad led by Laura Wolvaardt, who will be captaining the side for the first time at an ICC event.

PAKvBAN: Clinical Bangladesh secure historic Test series sweep at Rawalpindi

IANS | September 3, 2024 4:39 PM

Rawalpindi (Pakistan), Sep 3 (IANS) In what will be remembered as a monumental day in Bangladesh's cricket history, their top-order displayed remarkable composure and grit, leading the team to a historic 2-0 series sweep over Pakistan with a six-wicket victory on the fifth afternoon of the second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.