Pallekele (Sri Lanka), July 26 (IANS) In the past few years, India’s tour of Sri Lanka has generally been low-key affairs. But this time around, the script has changed as India brace themselves up for the start of a new era when they take on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the three-match T20I series here on Saturday.
Manchester, July 26 (IANS) India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has joined English county club Lancashire for the ongoing One-Day Cup and two rounds of the County Championship. He is expected to make his debut against Kent on July 28. Phil Salt, Iyer's teammate in Kolkata Knight Riders, recommended him to the club during their successful IPL campaign this year after he scored half-centuries against Sunrisers Hyderabad in both the qualifying round and the final.
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) India Women completed a massive routing of the Bangladesh Women's squad with a ten-wicket victory in the first semifinal in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup at Dambulla, Sri Lanka on Friday. Following the victory, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah posted a congratulatory message to the ‘finals-bound’ Team India.
Dambulla, July 26 (IANS) Fast bowler Renuka Singh Thakur, who set the base for India’s ten-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup semifinal, credited her superlative performance to executing the plans prepared a day before Friday’s clash.
Durban, July 26 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and England all-rounder Chris Woakes have joined Durban's Super Giants for the SA20 2025 season. Both will feature in their first season of the tournament. The SA20 2025 season is scheduled from January 9 to February 8. The deadline for the retentions was July 21 while the last date for the direct signing is August 31.
Dambulla, July 26 (IANS) Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav took three wickets each at the start and end of the innings respectively, while vice-captain Smriti Mandhana smashed an unbeaten 55 as India stormed into the final of the Women’s Asia Cup for the ninth time with a resounding ten-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh.
Dambulla, July 26 (IANS) Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana smashed an unbeaten 55 as India stormed into the final of the Women’s Asia Cup for the ninth time with a resounding 10-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Friday. The dominant victory’s tone was set by Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav taking three wickets each as Bangladesh were restricted to just 80/8. Smriti and Shafali Verma (26 not out) wrapped up India’s chase in 11 overs to maintain the side’s unbeaten streak in the competition.
Manchester, July 26 (IANS) England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow was dropped from the Test squad for the ongoing three-match home series against West Indies but he has not given up on the dream of playing red-ball cricket again for Ben Stokes-led side. Despite being dropped for the series, the 34-year-old is eager to return to the Test side. He remained a vital part of England's red-ball team since the appointment of Brendon McCullum as head coach in May 2022.
Edgbaston, July 25 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes backed his playing XI for the third and final Test against West Indies saying he doesn't feel the need to make any change in the team. England have the upper hand in the series with a 2-0 unassailable lead after registering impressive wins at the Lord's and Trent Bridge respectively. England refrained from giving a recall to Matthew Potts or handing a debut to Dillon Pennington at Edgbaston.
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Thursday extended his best wishes to Indian athletes participating in the XXXIII Olympics Games in Paris, which will commence with a historic Opening Ceremony on the river Seine on Friday.
