1st Test: Centuries by Masood, Shafique carry Pakistan to 328/4 against England

IANS | October 7, 2024 7:17 PM

Multan, Oct 7 (IANS) Solid centuries from opener Abdullah Shafique and skipper Shan Masood helped Pakistan finish Day One of the first Test against England on 328-4 in 86 overs at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. On a placid pitch and sun shining brightly, the 253-run partnership between Masood (151) and Shafique (102) ensured the day belonged to Pakistan by the time stumps were called. For England, it was majorly a day of toiling hard and chasing leather, though Gus Atkinson took two wickets.

India’s aggressive batting approach should be named after skipper Rohit Sharma, says Gavaskar

IANS | October 7, 2024 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar believes the aggressive approach shown by the batters in securing a remarkable seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the rain-hit second Test at Kanpur should be named after skipper Rohit Sharma.

Mohsin Naqvi 'confident' of India's participation in Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025

IANS | October 7, 2024 4:55 PM

Lahore, Oct 7 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed confidence that the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be held successfully in Pakistan, with all participating teams, including India, expected to participate in the tournament. Set to take place from February 19 to March 9, the Champions Trophy will be played across Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. Naqvi emphasized that preparations for the event are progressing on schedule, with further improvements to stadiums already in motion.

Gambhir's advice was to focus on strengths and abilities: Mayank Yadav on his T20I debut

IANS | October 7, 2024 4:48 PM

Gwalior, Oct 7 (IANS) Speedster Mayank Yadav said Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir didn't tell him to do anything different other than focusing on his strengths and abilities on his T20I debut against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday.

ICC congratulates Richie Richardson on 50 Test milestone

IANS | October 7, 2024 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday has congratulated Richie Richardson for reaching the landmark of being the match referee in 50 Test matches, which he achieved by taking the field for the ongoing first England-Pakistan Test at Multan.

'I was nervous': Mayank Yadav on his T20I debut in Gwalior

IANS | October 7, 2024 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Pacer Mayank Yadav revealed that he was nervous before making his T20I debut against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday. He also credited the support of captain Suryakumar Yadav, who gave him freedom and encouraged him to bowl on his strengths.

Women's T2O WC: Containing Athapaththu crucial to overcome SL for keeping SF hope alive, feels Shafali

IANS | October 7, 2024 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Ahead of the crucial encounter against Sri Lanka at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, India opener Shafali Verma feels that containing the skipper Chamari Athapaththu will be crucial in beating Sri Lanka to keep the chances of progressing to the semifinals alive.

Cricket

1st Test: Centuries by Masood, Shafique carry Pakistan to 328/4 against England

India’s aggressive batting approach should be named after skipper Rohit Sharma, says Gavaskar

Mohsin Naqvi 'confident' of India's participation in Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025

Gambhir's advice was to focus on strengths and abilities: Mayank Yadav on his T20I debut

ICC congratulates Richie Richardson on 50 Test milestone

'I was nervous': Mayank Yadav on his T20I debut in Gwalior

Women's T2O WC: Containing Athapaththu crucial to overcome SL for keeping SF hope alive, feels Shafali

SLC appoint Sanath Jayasuriya as men's team head coach

We tried to back our skills: Suryakumar on India's commanding win in 1st T20I

Women’s T20 WC: 140 would have been a good score against India, says Fatima Sana

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