Jonny Bairstow not ready to give up on England Test spot

IANS | July 26, 2024 4:18 PM

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.

ENG v WI: Don't feel it's necessary to change, says Stokes on naming same playing 11 for 3rd Test

IANS | July 25, 2024 10:57 PM

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.

Paris Olympics: Harbhajan wishes all the best to Indian athletes

IANS | July 25, 2024 10:15 PM

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.

IANS Interview: Harbhajan Singh talks Budget, cricket, and India’s Olympic hopes

IANS | July 25, 2024 9:31 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh spoke exclusively with IANS on Thursday. During the conversation, he raised demands regarding the Amritsar airport and extended best wishes to athletes participating in the upcoming Olympics.

India shouldn't go to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: Harbhajan supports BCCI's decision

IANS | July 25, 2024 9:11 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh said Team India should not travel across the border to Pakistan for next year's ICC Champions Trophy as the security situation in the neighbouring country is still volatile.

Intent and communication of Gautam Gambhir is very clear, says Shubman Gill

IANS | July 25, 2024 8:52 PM

Pallekele, July 25 (IANS) The focus in the run-up to India’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka has been how new head coach Gautam Gambhir would fare in taking the team forward post the end of Rahul Dravid’s successful stint. Speaking after the practice session on Thursday, vice-captain Shubman Gill said so far, the intent and communication from Gambhir has been crystal clear.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Chethan LR becomes the most expensive player in auction

IANS | July 25, 2024 8:03 PM

Bengaluru, July 25 (IANS) The player auction for the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament, held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, saw Chethan LR emerge as the most expensive player, joining the Bengaluru Blasters with the highest bid of Rs 8.2 lakh on Thursday.

ENG vs WI: Kevin Sinclair ruled out of 3rd Test with injury, Shamar Joseph down with flu

IANS | July 25, 2024 7:27 PM

Edgbaston, July 25 (IANS) Ahead of the third and final Test against England in Edgbaston on Friday, West Indies have suffered a double blow as spinner Kevin Sinclair has been ruled out due to a fractured forearm while pacer Shamar Joseph is down with the flu.

Women’s Asia Cup: Semi-finals is a very important thing for us, says Shafali Verma

IANS | July 25, 2024 5:15 PM

Dambulla, July 25 (IANS) Ahead of India facing Bangladesh in the first semi-final of 2024 Women’s Asia Cup, big-hitting opener Shafali Verma said the defending champions do realise that the knockout clash is a very important thing for them.

ENG vs WI: England name unchanged playing 11 for Edgbaston Test

IANS | July 25, 2024 5:12 PM

Edgbaston, July 25 (IANS) England have named an unchanged playing eleven for the third and final Test against West Indies in Edgbaston, starting on Friday. England have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after beating the visitors by 241 runs in Nottingham. They registered an innings and 114 runs victory in the opening Test of the series which was also the farewell match of veteran James Anderson at Lord's.

Cricket

Jonny Bairstow not ready to give up on England Test spot

ENG v WI: Don't feel it's necessary to change, says Stokes on naming same playing 11 for 3rd Test

Paris Olympics: Harbhajan wishes all the best to Indian athletes

IANS Interview: Harbhajan Singh talks Budget, cricket, and India’s Olympic hopes

India shouldn't go to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: Harbhajan supports BCCI's decision

Intent and communication of Gautam Gambhir is very clear, says Shubman Gill

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Chethan LR becomes the most expensive player in auction

ENG vs WI: Kevin Sinclair ruled out of 3rd Test with injury, Shamar Joseph down with flu

Women’s Asia Cup: Semi-finals is a very important thing for us, says Shafali Verma

ENG vs WI: England name unchanged playing 11 for Edgbaston Test

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