Kabul, Aug 21 (IANS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday appointed Ramakrishnan Sridhar as the Assistant Coach of the Afghanistan National Cricket Team for their upcoming one-off Test match against New Zealand and a three-match ODI series against South Africa.
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Since making a century in his Test debut against the West Indies last year, Yashasvi Jaiswal has quickly established himself in the Indian team as a reliable run-getter, especially after amassing 712 runs in the 4-1 series win over England at home.
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden said this year’s five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting from November 22 in Perth, has all the makings of a great and unbelievable series.
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) Gulbarga Mystics comfortably sailed to their second victory in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 against the Shivamogga Lions, at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) At the Lord’s on August 18, London Spirit needed four runs off the last three balls to beat Welsh Fire in the final and win the fourth edition of The Hundred. The Spirit’s wish to win the title came true when India all-rounder Deepti Sharma smashed a six over a leaping long-on off Hayley Matthews to win the trophy for her team.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Ryan ten Doeschate, the India men’s assistant coach, said he is keen to get the batters in the current set-up become best players of playing spin bowling in the world.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former English cricketer Paul Taylor has been around cricket for more than 40 years of his life. From representing England to racking up extraordinary numbers in first class, he has seen the grassroots of the sport and is actively trying to revolutionise the Indian game by the introduction of Stitched Hybrid Pitches, with his company SIS Pitches.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Mithali Raj, the former India women’s captain, has lauded Deepti Sharma for her heroics leading London Spirit to win 2024 Women’s Hundred title, saying the all-rounder deserves to be celebrated far and wide for her talent and dedication in the game.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) New Zealand men’s batter Kane Williamson has acknowledged that the Black Caps have a busy time coming up in the 2024/25 international season, which sees them play nine Test matches. After an opening round T20 World Cup exit in the West Indies in June, New Zealand will be back into international action when they face Afghanistan in a one-off Test at Greater Noida on September 5, followed by playing two Tests in Sri Lanka.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former England cricketer Paul Taylor believes that the Indian Premier League (IPL) has played a huge role in the growth of Indian cricket over the years with a huge bunch of youngsters showing their potential in international cricket.
