Tayla Vlaeminck hopeful of T20 World Cup selection after superb spell vs India 'A'

IANS | August 11, 2024 4:25 PM

Brisbane, Aug 11 (IANS) Tearaway quick Tayla Vlaeminck is hopeful that her efforts will pave the way for her to get a berth in Australia’s squad for this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup. On Sunday, Tayla bowled a ferocious spell of 1-6 from her four overs, where she bowled impressively as Australia A took a seven-wicket win in the third and final T20 against India A.

It just comes out; you don’t plan these things, says Dravid on emotions over T20 WC win

IANS | August 10, 2024 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Rahul Dravid, the former India captain and head coach, has revealed that his pouring his emotions out in the aftermath of winning the Men’s T20 World Cup in June was spontaneous and just came out without any planning. After India lifted the Men’s T20 World Cup trophy with a seven-run win over South Africa in the final at Barbados on June 29, a usually reserved Rahul Dravid let out a celebratory outburst after being invited by the players to lift the trophy.

Bangladesh to reach Lahore on August 13 for extra preparation ahead of Test series

IANS | August 10, 2024 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Bangladesh men’s team will be arriving in Lahore on August 13 in a bid to get extra preparation time ahead of their two-match Test series against Pakistan, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Kerala League Player Auction: All-rounder M.S. Akhil bags highest paycheck

IANS | August 10, 2024 7:38 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10 (IANS) All-rounder M.S. Akhil has emerged as the player with the highest paycheck in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) player auction held on Saturday, after being sold for INR 7.4 lakh to the Trivandrum Royals.

CLOSE-IN: Are Indian sportspersons mentally strong? (IANS column)

Yajurvindra Singh | August 10, 2024 4:39 PM

The Indian sportspersons’ performance at the Paris Olympics has once again brought out the “Tale of being so close and yet so far”. Have the Indian sportspersons got the mental strength to win and overcome the final hurdle? This is a question that has been lingering on one’s mind for quite a while.

We want to play the style that we know we can play, says Ireland skipper Delany

IANS | August 10, 2024 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Ahead of their women’s T20I series opener against Sri Lanka at Pembroke, Dublin, Ireland skipper Laura Delany said she wants her team to play in the style of cricket they are fully aware of.

Mandeep Singh confirms moving to Tripura from Punjab ahead of upcoming domestic season

IANS | August 10, 2024 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Right-handed batter Mandeep Singh, who played three T20Is for India in 2016, has confirmed that he would be moving on to Tripura from Punjab ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 domestic season.

I still have a chance to play Test cricket: Adam Zampa

IANS | August 10, 2024 10:50 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Australia spinner Adam Zampa remains hopeful of donning the iconic Baggy Green cap despite his sparse first-class appearances in recent years. Zampa, who has become a key figure in Australia's limited-overs setup, believes his current form and experience would make him a strong contender for Test selection, particularly for subcontinent tours.

KCA announces Kerala Cricket League T20 set to be played from September 2 to 19

IANS | August 9, 2024 6:38 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 9 (IANS) Taking a cue from various states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi, Pondicherry, Maharashtra, Punjab and Bengal, the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has joined the bandwagon of having its own state-based T20 league.

Paarl Royals add Jacob Bethell, Sam Hain as overseas signings for SA20 Season 3

IANS | August 9, 2024 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) After roping in Joe Root and Dinesh Karthik, Paarl Royals have revealed the England duo of all-rounder Jacob Bethell and batter Sam Hain as their newest overseas signings ahead of next year’s SA20 Season 3.

Cricket

Tayla Vlaeminck hopeful of T20 World Cup selection after superb spell vs India 'A'

It just comes out; you don’t plan these things, says Dravid on emotions over T20 WC win

Bangladesh to reach Lahore on August 13 for extra preparation ahead of Test series

Kerala League Player Auction: All-rounder M.S. Akhil bags highest paycheck

CLOSE-IN: Are Indian sportspersons mentally strong? (IANS column)

We want to play the style that we know we can play, says Ireland skipper Delany

Mandeep Singh confirms moving to Tripura from Punjab ahead of upcoming domestic season

I still have a chance to play Test cricket: Adam Zampa

KCA announces Kerala Cricket League T20 set to be played from September 2 to 19

Paarl Royals add Jacob Bethell, Sam Hain as overseas signings for SA20 Season 3

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