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Suryakumar to captain India in T20I series against Sri Lanka; Rohit to lead in ODIs (ld)

IANS | July 18, 2024 8:15 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Right-handed batter Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain for India’s T20I series against Sri Lanka, while veteran opener Rohit Sharma will continue to lead the side in the ODI leg of the tour. While announcing the squad post a selection committee meeting on Thursday evening, the BCCI added that Shubman Gill, who led India to a 4-1 T20I series win in Zimbabwe following the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph last month in Barbados, will be the vice-captain in both white-ball series, starting from July 27 in Pallekele.

Rocky Flintoff hits century for England U-19 against Sri Lanka

IANS | July 18, 2024 7:52 PM

Cheltenham, July 18 (IANS) Rocky Flintoff, the son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, scored a century for England Under-19s on the third day of the second four-day 'Test' against Sri Lanka at College Ground here. Resuming on 82 overnight, the 16-year-old reached the coveted milestone in the first hour of the morning session, taking his tally to three figures from 176 balls, adorned with eight fours and two sixes.

Suryakumar named captain for T20I series against Sri Lanka; Rohit to lead in ODIs

IANS | July 18, 2024 7:44 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain for India’s T20I series against Sri Lanka, while Rohit Sharma will continue to lead the side in the ODI leg of the tour. Shubman Gill will be the vice-captain of both white-ball teams in the series, starting from July 27 in Pallekele.

ICC may place USA Cricket 'on notice' over governance issues: Report

IANS | July 18, 2024 7:26 PM

Dubai, July 18 (IANS) Barely a month after hosting its first ICC global event, USA Cricket (USAC) faces significant scrutiny from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for potential non-compliance with its Associate membership status. The ICC has issued a stern warning to USAC, highlighting two primary areas of concern that could lead to the organisation being "put on notice", says a report.

ECB confirms formation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 in new women’s domestic cricket structure

IANS | July 18, 2024 4:16 PM

London, July 18 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed the formation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 in its revamped women’s domestic cricket structure, set to take full effect from 2025. Derbyshire, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Kent, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Middlesex, Sussex, Worcestershire and Yorkshire will form Tier 2. The 10 counties will play 50-over and 20-over competitions, with further information on the overall structure and schedule to come out soon.

West Indies announce unchanged playing eleven for second Test against England

IANS | July 17, 2024 9:11 PM

Nottingham, July 17 (IANS) West Indies have announced that they will be fielding an unchanged playing eleven for their second Test against England at Trent Bridge, starting on Thursday. West Indies were thrashed by an innings and 114 runs at the Lord's in the farewell Test of James Anderson. But the visitors have shown a habit of fighting back, especially when they won the second Test against Australia at Brisbane earlier this year after suffering a heavy defeat at Adelaide.

Virat, Rohit have same stature as Tendulkar and Dhoni, says India legend Kapil Dev

IANS | July 17, 2024 9:02 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Former World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has said that “no one” can replace Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Indian T20I team. Kohli announced retirement from T201 after delivering a match-winning knock of 76, as India defeated South Africa in a thrilling match by seven runs in the final of the Men's T20 World Cup.

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