T20 World Cup: Afghanistan’s march to semis is an ode to their courage and perseverance

Niharika Raina | June 26, 2024 8:54 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Upon successfully trapping Mustafizur Rahman lbw, Naveen-ul-Haq enthusiastically sprinted around the field at Arnos Vale Stadium in the wee hours of Tuesday. His teammates, as well as support staff members in the dugout, rushed to join him in celebrating Afghanistan’s unprecedented entry into the T20 World Cup semifinals with an eight-run win against Bangladesh.

Shivam Dube replaces injured Nitish Reddy in the squad for Zimbabwe tour

IANS | June 26, 2024 8:36 PM

Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) The national cricket selectors have named Mumbai's Shivam Dube as a replacement for fellow middle-order batter Nitish Reddy, who has suffered a groin strain, in India's squad for next month's white-ball tour of Zimbabwe.

Mahela Jayawardena resigns as consultant coach of Sri Lanka Cricket

IANS | June 26, 2024 7:52 PM

Colombo, June 26 (IANS) Former cricketer and consultant coach of the Sri Lanka senior men's team, Mahela Jayawardena has resigned from his position 'with immediate effect', the country's cricket board announced on Wednesday.

Mohammad Wasim appointed head coach of Pakistan women's team for T20 Asia Cup

IANS | June 26, 2024 7:27 PM

Karachi, June 26 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former international Mohammad Wasim as the head coach of the women's national team. This appointment comes with less than a month remaining before the T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Dambulla from July 19 to 28.

Louis Kimber hammers Robinson for a record 43 runs in an over

IANS | June 26, 2024 6:53 PM

Chelmsford, June 26 (IANS) Leicestershire's Louis Kimber on Wednesday made cricket history by scoring the most runs in an over in first-class cricket, hammering Sussex's Ollie Robinson for 43 runs in a County Championship match.

Muzumadar seeks 'Women's Test Championship' ahead of one-off red-ball match against SA

IANS | June 26, 2024 6:24 PM

Chennai, June 26 (IANS) As India prepare for the one-off Test against South Africa, head coach Amol Muzumdar is focusing on the team’s potential for improvement across all facets of the game. Fresh off successive white-ball series sweeps —T20Is in Bangladesh and ODIs against South Africa — India carries significant momentum but remains mindful of the unique demands of Test cricket.

ICC Rankings: Head's meteoric rise continues, dethrones SKY as top T20I batter

IANS | June 26, 2024 5:50 PM

Dubai, June 26 (IANS) Australia's Travis Head has ascended to the No.1 spot in the latest ICC T20I batting rankings, dethroning India's Suryakumar Yadav after stunning performances in the ongoing T20 World Cup tournament, with his latest innings of 76 against India cementing his place at the top.

T20 World Cup: Together we can create history, Rashid rallies Afghanistan fans ahead of semis

IANS | June 26, 2024 5:32 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) As the cricket world braces for the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan took to social media to rally his supporters ahead of the crucial match against South Africa. Scheduled to take place on Thursday at Tarouba in Trinidad and Tobago, this match presents Afghanistan with an unprecedented opportunity to reach the final of a Cricket World Cup in any white-ball format.

T20 World Cup: Marsh and Co. look ahead as Australia face transition after tournament exit

IANS | June 26, 2024 3:59 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) In the aftermath of Australia’s disappointing exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup, head coach Mitchell Marsh acknowledged the looming decisions about the future of the team’s veteran players.

T20 World Cup: Rain threatens highly-anticipated India-England semi-final clash (preview)

IANS | June 26, 2024 3:48 PM

Georgetown, June 26 (IANS) A lot can change for teams in going from one edition of the T20 World Cup to another. For India, who showed sparks of embracing an attacking approach with the bat, only to go back to their timid and conservative approach during the main event in Australia, the ten-wicket shellacking at the hands of England in the 2022 semi-final at Adelaide was a rude awakening.

Cricket

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan’s march to semis is an ode to their courage and perseverance

Shivam Dube replaces injured Nitish Reddy in the squad for Zimbabwe tour

Mahela Jayawardena resigns as consultant coach of Sri Lanka Cricket

Mohammad Wasim appointed head coach of Pakistan women's team for T20 Asia Cup

Louis Kimber hammers Robinson for a record 43 runs in an over

Muzumadar seeks 'Women's Test Championship' ahead of one-off red-ball match against SA

ICC Rankings: Head's meteoric rise continues, dethrones SKY as top T20I batter

T20 World Cup: Together we can create history, Rashid rallies Afghanistan fans ahead of semis

T20 World Cup: Marsh and Co. look ahead as Australia face transition after tournament exit

T20 World Cup: Rain threatens highly-anticipated India-England semi-final clash (preview)

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