Dhaka, Oct 19 (IANS) Bangladesh’s newly-appointed head coach, Phil Simmons, is determined to shift the team's focus back to cricket as they gear up for their two-match Test series against South Africa, starting October 21 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) New Zealand need 107 runs to win the first Test against India at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after three-fers from fast-bowlers William O'Rourke and Matt Henry bowled out the hosts for 462 in their second innings on day four here on Saturday.
Dhaka, Oct 19 (IANS) Bangladesh have appointed former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling consultant for the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa. Mushtaq previously helped the Bangladesh team during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and the Pakistan tour before missing out on the India tour due to prior commitments.
Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) A fantastic 150 from Sarfaraz Khan and an exhilarating 99 from Rishabh Pant helped India to 438/6 in 90.2 overs and extend their lead to 82 runs at tea on Day Four of the first Test against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday. But with the duo and K.L. Rahul falling in quick succession, India are effectively 82/6 and New Zealand have fought back their way into the match.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar hailed centurions Rachin Ravindra and Sarafaraz Khan after their heroics in the first Test between India and New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) The International Masters League (IML) has announced the formation of its Governing Council, which will comprise three icons and Masters – Sunil Gavaskar, the League Commissioner, Sir Vivian Richards and Shaun Pollock. This trinity will oversee the strategic direction, rules, and operations of the IML, ensuring that the league remains a premier platform where heritage meets entertainment and the sport’s masters deliver unparalleled excitement to fans worldwide.
Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) Rishabh Pant etched his name into the record books on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand, becoming the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2500 Test runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Australia spinner Nathan Lyon feels that he has the responsibility to 'promote' spin bowling in the country, the heritage that was revived by legend Shane Warne in the Down Under.
Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) Rain came back in the picture to force an early lunch on day four of the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. At the time of interruption, India reached 344/3 in 71 overs and trail New Zealand by just 12 runs, thanks to a maiden Test ton by Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant’s 12th fifty in the format.
Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar is hoping Sarfaraz Khan to continue his stellar domestic form in international cricket. The Mumbai batter scored his maiden Test century in the first session of day four's play against New Zealand on Saturday.
