WPL 2025: RCB retain Smriti, Perry, Ghosh, Shreyanka, Asha; let go of Heather, Nadine, Shubha

IANS | November 7, 2024 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have retained their core players like captain Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, and Asha Sobhana ahead of 2025 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). The side has let go of Disha Kasat, Indrani Roy, Nadine de Klerk, Heather Knight, Shubha Satheesh, Shraddha Pokharkar and Simran Dil Bahadur.

WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals release Laura Harris, Poonam Yadav, Ashwani Kumari, Aparna Mondal

IANS | November 7, 2024 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Delhi Capitals, the two-time runners-up of Women’s Premier League (WPL), released Australia all-rounder Laura Harris, India leg-spinner Poonam Yadav, the uncapped duo of Ashwani Kumari and Aparna Mondal ahead of 2025 auction.

New Zealand brace for England’s ‘Bazball’ assault in upcoming Test series

IANS | November 7, 2024 4:53 PM

Christchurch, Nov 7 (IANS) New Zealand cricket fans eagerly await a high-intensity series as England prepare to tour the country for three Test matches starting on November 28 in Christchurch. England’s aggressive Test approach, popularly known as ‘Bazball,’ will face scrutiny against the Black Caps, who come into the series with renewed confidence after a 3-0 whitewash of India. Despite England’s recent series loss in Pakistan, New Zealand skipper Tom Latham expects the visitors to stick to their trademark attacking style.

If India go over the top then extra bounce will find them out, says Ian Chappell

IANS | November 7, 2024 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Former Australia Test captain Ian Chappell believes if the Indian batters try to go over the top with their shots in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, then they will be found out by extra bounce in the conditions during the all-important series. India will reach the Australian shores after a disappointing 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand at home. The poor form of captain Rohit Sharma and talismanic batter Virat Kohli are among the visitors' main concerns.

Harmanpreet Kaur sole Indian in 50-player shortlist for WBBL Team of the Decade

IANS | November 7, 2024 3:10 PM

Melbourne, Nov 7 (IANS) Captain Harmnapreet Kaur is the only Indian player in the 50-player shortlist for the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Team of the Decade, released on Thursday.

Michael Neser ruled out of Australia A match with hamstring injury

IANS | November 7, 2024 12:46 PM

Melbourne, Nov 7 (IANS) Pacer Michael Neser has been ruled out of the remainder of Australia A match against India A with hamstring injury after bagging four wickets on the opening day of the second unofficial Test.

Mohsin Raza raises serious allegations against UP Cricket Association

IANS | November 6, 2024 11:21 PM

Lucknow, Nov 6 (IANS) Mohsin Raza, former Uttar Pradesh Minister, Chairman of the UP Haj Committee and a former Ranji cricketer, has raised a series of concerns regarding the operations of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). His comments come in response to multiple complaints he has received from various parts of the state.

DDCA restarts pension scheme for ex-cricketers in Delhi; hikes benefit to Rs 25k

IANS | November 6, 2024 10:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) In a move that will help many former players, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has revived the pension scheme for all former cricketers who have played less than 25 matches and do not get assistance from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel added to India A squad for second four-day game against Australia A

IANS | November 6, 2024 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Seasoned batter K.L. Rahul and wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel have been added to the India A squad for the second four-day game against Australia A, starting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.

It’s about building strong bonds and honouring them, says RCB's Bobat after Maxwell’s comments on exit call

IANS | November 6, 2024 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Upon hearing that he was not retained for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, big-hitting Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has revealed about having a 30-minute discussion on a call with Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s think-tank about the reasons. Now, Mo Bobat, RCB’s director of cricket, has stated that the call to Maxwell was part of the franchise's commitment to nurturing strong relationships from the outset and maintaining them until the very end.

Cricket

WPL 2025: RCB retain Smriti, Perry, Ghosh, Shreyanka, Asha; let go of Heather, Nadine, Shubha

WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals release Laura Harris, Poonam Yadav, Ashwani Kumari, Aparna Mondal

New Zealand brace for England’s ‘Bazball’ assault in upcoming Test series

If India go over the top then extra bounce will find them out, says Ian Chappell

Harmanpreet Kaur sole Indian in 50-player shortlist for WBBL Team of the Decade

Michael Neser ruled out of Australia A match with hamstring injury

Mohsin Raza raises serious allegations against UP Cricket Association

DDCA restarts pension scheme for ex-cricketers in Delhi; hikes benefit to Rs 25k

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel added to India A squad for second four-day game against Australia A

It’s about building strong bonds and honouring them, says RCB's Bobat after Maxwell’s comments on exit call

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