New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has attributed his national team's downfall in Test cricket to the shutdown of departmental cricket. Azhar, who has led Pakistan in nine Tests and 31 ODIs, called departmental cricket a "nursery" for Pakistan's national sides and felt that "it's being pushed out."
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka, reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
Birmingham, Aug 15 (IANS) Top-order batter Pratika Rawal will miss her planned domestic stint with Warwickshire in the One-Day Cup in England after earning a maiden T20I call-up to India’s squad for the upcoming ACC Women’s Asia Cup.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Australian fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood exuded confidence, saying Australia can still go on to win the first Test against Bangladesh despite the Asian side bossing things in Darwin on Saturday.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) India’s vice-captain KL Rahul was forced to retire hurt on 77 off 162 balls after suffering severe cramps at the start of the final session on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Vice-captain K.L. Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal hit unbeaten half-centuries as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 197/1 in 53 overs at tea in a rain-delayed afternoon session on the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Lancashire coach Steven Croft spoke on rising English star Rocky Flintoff, son of legendary former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff. Croft admitted that the 18-year-old would be burdened with the pressure of being the son of such an iconic cricketer, but emphasised that he has done well so far.
Lucknow, Aug 15 (IANS) UPT20 League Chairman Dr Sanjay Kapoor has said the tournament could be hosted in Varanasi, Gorakhpur and other cities of Uttar Pradesh in the future, as the league looks to expand its reach and provide a bigger platform to emerging talent across the state.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) At 7:29 pm on August 15, 2020, Indian cricket witnessed the end of an era. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the most influential cricketers in the country's history, announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 15-year career.
