New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu, Scotland skipper Kathryn Bryce, and England left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone are named in the shortlist for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award for May 2024.
Patna, June 7 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, showcasing a dominant all-round performance to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Every player from the KKR camp celebrated the victory with great fervour. Fast bowler Sakib Hussain also took part in the celebrations as he was seen lifting the coveted IPL trophy with his family. The young pace sensation from Bihar also clicked a picture with KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan following the win.
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Shaheen Shah Afridi, Gudakesh Motie and Lorcan Tucker have been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for May 2024. The trio are currently turning out for Pakistan, West Indies, and Ireland respectively in the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA.
Bridgetown, June 7 (IANS) England fast-bowler Jofra Archer admitted he felt being like a burden during his long injury lay-off and is cherishing the prospect of playing Men’s T20 World Cup for the defending champions. Archer flew home from his last year's Indian Premier League (IPL) stint due to right elbow pain and underwent surgery, which meant he spent more time on the sidelines following a brief return to competitive cricket after recovering from persistent back and elbow injuries.
Johannesburg, June 7 (IANS) The third season of South Africa's domestic T20 tournament, SA20 Season 3, will begin on January 9 next year while the competition's final will be played on February 8, the League Commissioner Graeme Smith announced on Friday.
Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) Pakistan's disastrous start to the T20 World Cup 2024 has left the squad red-faced and under severe criticism as the team suffered a shocking defeat to the United States. While the wounds of the defeat are still fresh, a new accusation has come to light in which a USA player has accused Pakistani speedster Haris Rauf of ball tampering during the match on Thursday.
Dallas, June 7 (IANS) Co-hosts the United States caused a massive upset in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, stunning former champions Pakistan by five runs in a Super Over after their encounter ended in a tie at the Grand Prairie Stadium here.
New York, June 6 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has admitted that pitches at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium have not been up to the mark and has promised to remedy the situation in the remaining matches of the Men's T20 World Cup to be played there.
Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday unveiled the domestic cricket calendar for the 2024-25 season, which will start with the Duleep Trophy in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, on September and will be followed by the Irani Cup and first few rounds of Ranji Trophy. For the first time in the history of the sport in the country, there will be no toss conducted at the start of matches in the CK Nayudu Trophy.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced that it will hold a special general meeting (SGM) in September, allowing its members to vote on the club's increased involvement in The Hundred. This decision comes as MCC plans to accept the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) proposed gift of 51% of the shares in the London Spirit team, thereby retaining its position as the majority shareholder.
