Bangladesh team leaves for Pakistan for Test series

IANS | August 12, 2024 8:36 PM

Dhaka, Aug 12 (IANS) The Bangladesh cricket team left for Pakistan on Monday for the two-match Test series, starting in Rawalpindi on August 21. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced the pace-heavy squad for Pakistan as Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed and Shakib Al Hasan returned to the team. However, Shahadat Hossain, who last played against Sri Lanka in March, has been left out of the squad.

Pawan Negi, Thisara Perera to feature in inaugural Pro Cricket League season

IANS | August 12, 2024 7:46 PM

Noida, Aug 12 (IANS) The inaugural season of Pro Cricket League (PCL) is scheduled between September 20 to October 12 at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida promises to be an exciting beginning to what is sure to be an historic cricket tournament.

Shakib Al Hasan committed to play all remaining Tests this year, says chief selector

IANS | August 12, 2024 7:21 PM

Dhaka, Aug 12 (IANS) Bangladesh chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain said that veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has confirmed his availability for all remaining Tests of the year. Bangladesh are slated to play eight Tests in 2024, starting with a two-match series against Pakistan.

Four-day games against Bangladesh ‘A’ crucial to prepare for upcoming challenges, says Saud Shakeel

IANS | August 12, 2024 5:27 PM

Islamabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Ahead of the Pakistan Shaheens team facing Bangladesh ‘A’ in the first four-day match at the Islamabad Club, captain Saud Shakeel said playing against the visitors is crucial for the hosts to prepare themselves for the upcoming challenges in the red-ball format.

Vyshak Vijaykumar channels Kohli’s work ethic for upcoming Maharaja Trophy

IANS | August 12, 2024 5:05 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 12 (IANS) As the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 approaches, Gulbarga Mystics' vice-captain, Vyshak Vijaykumar is set to bring his experience and newfound confidence to the campaign.

Not getting a chance against Pak was really disappointing, reveals Jordan Cox

IANS | August 12, 2024 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) At just 23, Jordan Cox has already lived through a career's worth of highs and lows in the span of a year. As he prepares to join England’s Test team for the first time next week, the feisty cricketer from Kent is poised to bring his unique brand of energy, fearlessness, and versatility to the national side.

Nepal men’s team to train at NCA for two weeks ahead of CWC League 2 games

IANS | August 12, 2024 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Nepal men’s cricket team will be training at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for two weeks as part of preparation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 games.

Atkinson, Athapaththu named ICC Players of the Month for July

IANS | August 12, 2024 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) England’s pacer Gus Atkinson and Sri Lanka’s captain Chamari Athapaththu have been named winners of the ICC Players of the Month awards in men’s and women’s categories respectively for July 2024.

Graham Thorpe took his own life, reveals family

IANS | August 12, 2024 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Following the heartbreaking news of the demise of former England cricketer Graham Thorpe on August 5, the late cricketer's family has now revealed that he took his own life.

Paras Dogra to play for J&K in upcoming domestic season, named captain for Buchi Babu tournament

IANS | August 11, 2024 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Veteran batter Paras Dogra will be turning out for Jammu and Kashmir in upcoming domestic cricket season, after the veteran batter was named as the side’s captain for the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament happening from August 15 to September 11.

Cricket

Bangladesh team leaves for Pakistan for Test series

Pawan Negi, Thisara Perera to feature in inaugural Pro Cricket League season

Shakib Al Hasan committed to play all remaining Tests this year, says chief selector

Four-day games against Bangladesh ‘A’ crucial to prepare for upcoming challenges, says Saud Shakeel

Vyshak Vijaykumar channels Kohli’s work ethic for upcoming Maharaja Trophy

Not getting a chance against Pak was really disappointing, reveals Jordan Cox

Nepal men’s team to train at NCA for two weeks ahead of CWC League 2 games

Atkinson, Athapaththu named ICC Players of the Month for July

Graham Thorpe took his own life, reveals family

Paras Dogra to play for J&K in upcoming domestic season, named captain for Buchi Babu tournament

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