Zim Afro T10: Our focus will be on refining our batting strategy, says Perera

IANS | September 26, 2024 4:36 PM

Harare, Sep 26 (IANS) NYS Lagos is maintaining a positive outlook despite falling short against the Harare Bolts in the Zim Afro T10 on Wednesday. After batting first, the Bolts set a lofty total of 117/7 in their ten overs. Even though Sean Williams scored a lot of runs with aggressive hitting to steady the Bolts' innings, Oshane Thomas made a big impact for NYS Lagos with crucial wickets.

Rahul will bounce back, our role is to support his growth: Abhishek Nayar

IANS | September 26, 2024 2:40 PM

Kanpur, Sep 26 (IANS) As the Indian team prepares for the second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, all eyes are on KL Rahul, who has struggled to find his footing in red-ball cricket after a prolonged injury spell. With an average hovering around 35 and a series of unremarkable performances, Rahul’s recent form has raised questions about his place in the side.

England skipper Ben Stokes on track for upcoming Pakistan tour

IANS | September 26, 2024 12:41 AM

London, Sep 26 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has informed that their Test captain Ben Stokes is on track for the upcoming tour of Pakistan, which is set to begin in 12 days with the first Test of the three-match series at Multan.

LLC Season 2: Southern Superstars register their second win

IANS | September 26, 2024 12:01 AM

Jodhpur, Sep 25 (IANS) Banking on Jesal Karia’s all-round performance, Southern Superstars registered their second win in the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024 by defeating India Capitals by four wickets with five balls to spare at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium here on Wednesday.

Dwayne Bravo’s CPL retirement cut short by an injury

IANS | September 25, 2024 10:30 PM

Trinidad, Sep 25 (IANS) Trinidad and Tobago Knight Riders (TKR) all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has played his final match in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), bringing an unexpected and emotional end to an illustrious career. The 40-year-old T20 stalwart, who had initially planned to retire after the 2024 CPL season, was forced to call time on his CPL journey after suffering a groin injury during TKR’s match against the St Lucia Kings in Tarouba on Tuesday.

Kaneria flays Pakistan for Test series loss to Bangladesh, says 'even a mohalla team is better than them'

IANS | September 25, 2024 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria didn’t hold back in his scathing criticism of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan team following their humiliating Test series loss to Bangladesh. It was Pakistan’s first-ever Test series defeat to Bangladesh and Kaneria expressed his frustration, even going so far as to say that "a mohalla team is better than them."

Shaheen Afridi returns as Pakistan name squad for first Test against England

IANS | September 24, 2024 11:55 PM

Faisalabad, Sep 24 (IANS) The Pakistan cricket selectors have brought back star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the first Test against England set to take place in Multan from October 7-11. The selectors announced a 15-player squad on Tuesday bringing in left-arm spinner Noman Ali for the injured Khurram Shahzad.