PSL opening match on February 17 to clash with ILT20 final

IANS | January 13, 2024 1:57 AM

Karachi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 season will begin from February 17 in Lahore, with two-time winners and defending champions Lahore Qalandars taking on winners of the 2016 and 2018 editions Islamabad United.

Kuldeep, Axar back in Test squad; Jurel earns maiden call-up

IANS | January 12, 2024 11:33 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel made a return to the national squad as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced a 16-man squad for the first two Tests of the upcoming five-match series against England commencing on January 25 in Hyderabad.

Hanuma Vihari steps down from Andhra captaincy for rest of the season

IANS | January 12, 2024 6:46 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Hanuma Vihari has stepped down as the Andhra captain for the rest of the Ranji Trophy season. After leading the team to a draw against Bengal in the opening round, Vihari has passed on the captaincy to Ricky Bhui, who will now helm the side in upcoming fixtures, starting with the clash against Mumbai at the Sharad Pawar Academy, Mumbai.

David Teeger relieved of South Africa U19 captaincy

IANS | January 12, 2024 6:12 PM

Potchefstroom, Jan 12 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) have relieved David Teeger from captaincy of their Under-19 side ahead of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 following security advice regarding the position of the player on the Gaza-Israel conflict.

Tim Southee script history, only bowler to take 150 T20I wickets

IANS | January 12, 2024 6:09 PM

Auckland, Jan 12 (IANS) New Zealand veteran pacer Tim Southee etched his name in T20I history by becoming the first bowler to claim 150 wickets in the format. The milestone was achieved during the series opener against Pakistan, where Southee showcased his bowling prowess, finishing with figures of 4/25 in a match-winning performance.

Mohammad Amir joins Desert Vipers for ILT20

IANS | January 12, 2024 5:30 PM

Dubai, Jan 12 (IANS) ILT20 2023 runners-up Desert Vipers have signed up Mohammad Amir for the second season of the tournament. Amir, known for his T20 prowess with 303 wickets, will join fellow countrymen Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, and Azam Khan in the Vipers squad, reinforcing their formidable lineup.