Lahore, Aug 7 (IANS) Fast bowler Naseem Shah returns to the Pakistan Test squad after a 13-month hiatus, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday, while unveiling a 17-member squad for the two-match home series against Bangladesh.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Just a day after being announced as the league ambassador of SA20 tournament, former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik is all set to represent Paarl Royals as the first Indian player to play in season three of the competition.
Hong Kong, Aug 5 (IANS) The Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes, the iconic event that enthralled cricket fans from 1992 to 2017, is all set to return to action with a three-day festival in November this year. Hong Kong has a special cricket history in East Asia with the first official game of cricket being recorded in 1842. The city has punched much above its weight in the world rankings, with both the men’s and women’s teams ranked in the top twenty, among the 108 members of the International Cricket Council. (ICC).
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Uncertainty has surrounded Bangladesh’s ability to host the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup from October 3-20 due to the ongoing turmoil and subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country in an Air Force jet.
Pretoria, Aug 5 (IANS) Pretoria Capitals have signed Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz for the SA20 2025 season. The opener will reunite with Jonathan Trott, under whom Afghanistan had reached their maiden World Cup semi-final in June.
Johannesburg, Aug 5 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer Imraan Khan has been appointed the new batting head at Cricket South Africa.
Tshwane (South Africa), Aug 5 (IANS) South Africa women’s team players have gathered in Tshwane for a specialized skills training camp at the CSA Centre of Excellence from August 5-8, which serves as crucial preparation for the team ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, starting on October 3.
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) India’s off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar, England fast-bowler Gus Atkinson and Scotland pacer Charlie Cassell have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for July 2024.
Colombo, Aug 4 (IANS) Jeffrey Vandersay was called into Sri Lanka’s ODI squad on the eve of the second ODI against India as Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out due to a hamstring injury. On Sunday, Vandersay made his call-up count by taking a sensational 6-33, which derailed India’s chase and gave Sri Lanka a famous 32-run win.
Colombo, Aug 4 (IANS) After losing to Sri Lanka by 32 runs in the second ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium, a disappointed India captain Rohit Sharma said there will be a talk in the team about how their batting fared in the middle overs. For the second time in as many games, the Indian middle-order failed to capitalise on the blazing start provided by Rohit as they crumbled in the face of turn and grip Jeffrey Vandersay got from the dry pitch, as the leg-spinner took 6-33.
