CAC interviews Sodhi, Ratra, Shakti Singh and Mehra for lone vacancy in selection committee

IANS | June 19, 2024 6:46 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) moves forward with its selection process to fill an impending vacancy in the Senior National Selection Committee from the North Zone, IANS understands that four notable former cricketers -- Ritender Singh Sodhi, Ajay Ratra, Shakti Singh, and Ajay Mehra -- have appeared for interviews on Wednesday.

Marcus Stoinis takes the crown in latest T20I all-rounder rankings

IANS | June 19, 2024 6:17 PM

Dubai, June 19 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has clinched the coveted top spot on the ICC Men's T20I all-rounder ranking after exceptional form in the ongoing T20 World Cup earning him a career-defining rating of 231.

Mandhana equals Mithali Raj's record with back-to-back centuries against South Africa

IANS | June 19, 2024 5:58 PM

Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) India opener Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the annals of women's cricket history by equalling former captain Mithali Raj's all-time Indian record for the most centuries in women's ODIs. Mandhana's brilliant knock of 136 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against South Africa Women in the second ODI is her seventh ODI century, bringing her level with the legendary Raj.

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana set to be picked for India’s T20I tour of Zimbabwe in July

IANS | June 19, 2024 5:46 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Young fast-bowling all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana are set to be picked for India’s five-match T20I tour of Zimbabwe, happening from July 6 to 14 at the Harare Sports Club.

Gambhir, WV Raman interview for Chief Coach's post with CAC set to revamp selection panel too (Ld)

IANS | June 18, 2024 11:05 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday kicked off the process for selecting the next head coach of the senior national men's team with former India openers Gautam Gambhir and WV Raman appearing for interviews and an overseas candidate expected to appear on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: Confident Powell expects 'very good game' against England in Super Eight

IANS | June 18, 2024 9:39 PM

Gros Islet (St Lucia) June 18 (IANS) West Indies captain Rovman Powell is expecting a "very good game" against England in the T20 World Cup Super Eight encounter on Wednesday after their four-match unbeaten run in the group stage.

T20 World Cup: Tucker, Reiffel to officiate India's Super 8 opener against Afghanistan

IANS | June 18, 2024 9:25 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), June 18 (IANS) Rodney Tucker and Paul Reiffel will be the on-field umpires with David Boon as match referee for India's opening Super 8 stage match against Afghanistan at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 here on Thursday. South Africa's Allahudien Paleker will join the Aussie on-field officials as the TV umpire while England's Alex Wharf as the fourth umpire.

WV Raman joins Gambhir in race for India’s next head coach, one more candidate will be interviewed

IANS | June 18, 2024 8:40 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) of the BCCI on Tuesday interviewed two applicants for the post of head coach of the senior national men's team with former India opener WV Raman joining front-runner Gautam Gambhir as a candidate. The CAC comprising chairman Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape and Sulakshana Naik interacted with both Gambhir and Raman, listening to their vision for the team as its head coach.

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi threatens ‘legal action’ against fan for altercation with Haris Rauf

IANS | June 18, 2024 7:52 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) A video of Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf getting into an altercation with a fan in the United States has gone viral. Following the incident former and current players have united to stand up for Rauf. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has released a statement on X (formerly Twitter) threatening ‘legal action against the individual responsible.’

Mandhana propels to third, Sciver-Brunt regains top spot in latest ODI rankings

IANS | June 18, 2024 6:29 PM

Dubai, June 18 (IANS) India batter Smriti Mandhana's maiden home century in the first ODI against South Africa lifted her two places to third as England all-rounder Natalie Sciver-Brunt regained the top spot in the latest ICC Women's ODI Rankings issued on Tuesday.

Cricket

CAC interviews Sodhi, Ratra, Shakti Singh and Mehra for lone vacancy in selection committee

Marcus Stoinis takes the crown in latest T20I all-rounder rankings

Mandhana equals Mithali Raj's record with back-to-back centuries against South Africa

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana set to be picked for India’s T20I tour of Zimbabwe in July

Gambhir, WV Raman interview for Chief Coach's post with CAC set to revamp selection panel too (Ld)

T20 World Cup: Confident Powell expects 'very good game' against England in Super Eight

T20 World Cup: Tucker, Reiffel to officiate India's Super 8 opener against Afghanistan

WV Raman joins Gambhir in race for India’s next head coach, one more candidate will be interviewed

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi threatens ‘legal action’ against fan for altercation with Haris Rauf

Mandhana propels to third, Sciver-Brunt regains top spot in latest ODI rankings

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