Dubai, Oct 1 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Sophie Molineux is a little bit nervous about the Women's T20 World Cup in UAE following her return to the national team earlier this year.
Dubai, Sep 30 (IANS) Sri Lanka made it two wins in two games while Pakistan succumbed to their second defeat, going down to Bangladesh by 23 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup warm-up action here on Monday. The lead-up to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 saw another round of interesting games as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh triumphed on the third day of the warm-up games against Scotland and Pakistan respectively.
Kanpur, Sep 30 (IANS) Bangladesh’s off-spin all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz said he was taken by surprise over India’s attacking approach with the bat on Day Four of the rain-affected second Test at the Green Park Stadium here on Monday.
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel and Yash Dayal have been released from India’s Test squad in the ongoing second Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur to participate in the Irani Cup, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The 2024/25 Irani Cup game, to be played between the Rest of India and Ranji Trophy winners Mumbai, is set to begin on October 1 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has appointed Lynford Inverary as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). CWI said the decision was made by the Board of Directors during a meeting held in Port of Spain. Inverary’s appointment as COO will be effective from October 1, while his role as acting CEO will commence on November 1 following the departure of Johnny Grave. "I am honoured and grateful to the CWI Board of Directors for their vote of confidence in my ability to lead.”
Kanpur, Sep 30 (IANS) India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel lavished high praises on all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, calling him a “complete package” after the Indian all-rounder joined the prestigious 300-wicket club in Test cricket during the second Test against Bangladesh.
Kanpur, Sep 30 (IANS) Ravindra Jadeja could not hide his joy after achieving a momentous milestone on Monday, becoming the seventh Indian bowler to claim 300 wickets in Test cricket. His achievement came during Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh, where he picked up his landmark wicket to etch his name among India’s elite.
Kanpur, Sep 30 (IANS) The second Test between India and Bangladesh, disrupted by rain for the first three days, saw a dramatic revival on Day 4 as India's top-order batters unleashed a relentless counterattack. With an approach akin to a T20 powerplay in the longest format of the game, India’s batting performance not only dominated the day but also smashed multiple records, turning the Test into a historic spectacle.
Canterbury (UK), Sep 30 (IANS) English County Club Kent has acquired the services of wicketkeeper-batter Chris Benjamin from Warwickshire on a contract that will run until at least the end of the 2027 season. The 25-year-old had a breakout debut year in 2021, announcing his arrival during the inaugural edition of The Hundred with a match-winning innings for Birmingham Phoenix after only just signing his first professional contract.
Kanpur, Sep 30 (IANS) Ravichandran Ashwin struck two early blows in Bangladesh's second innings as the fourth day of the second Test came to a close on Monday with India in the driver's seat with a lead of 26 runs at the Green Park Stadium here.
