T20 World Cup: India have a brilliant team, they'll give their hearts and souls, says Irfan Pathan

IANS | May 31, 2024 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) As the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is set to kick-off from June 2 (IST) in the West Indies and USA, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed confidence that the Men in Blue will "give their hearts and souls" to lift the coveted trophy. Pathan was part of the Indian team that won the inaugural edition of the showpiece event in 2007, beating Pakistan in the thrilling final.

Shakib Al Hasan hopes to play 2026 T20 World Cup

IANS | May 31, 2024 6:00 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Bangladesh experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is hoping to play in the 2026 T20 World Cup but remains focused on performing well in the next month's T20 World Cup, starting on June 2 (as per IST).

Tazmin Brits, Nondumiso Shangase return as South Africa women name squad for ODIs, Test against India

IANS | May 31, 2024 4:51 PM

Johannesburg, May 31 (IANS) Opening batter Tazmin Brits and all-rounder Nondumiso Shangase have returned to South Africa's squad for the upcoming ODI series and one-off Test against India, the Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Friday. Proteas women are scheduled to travel to India next month to play a multi-format series, including three ODIs, a one-off Test, and three T20Is.

CLOSE-IN: Is the Indian team ready to win T20 World Cup? (IANS Column)

IANS | May 31, 2024 9:24 AM

The Indian Premier League final was a timid affair. Kolkata Knight Riders out-performed Sunrisers Hyderabad to lift the trophy in style. The Shreyas Iyer captained outfit had all its boxes ticked perfectly well. An ideal start to a brilliant exhibition of swing and pace bowling by Mitchell Starc and Vaibhav Arora had the Hyderabad side gasping for air in the power-play itself. A tame finish to a wonderful tournament!

Shubha Satheesh back for Test as BCCI names squads for multi-format South Africa series

IANS | May 30, 2024 11:12 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) The Women’s Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced India’s squads for the upcoming multi-format series against South Africa to be held in various venues from June 13 to July 9. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian women's team in the series that involves one Test, three ODIs, and the same number of T20I matches. Smriti Mandhana will be her deputy in all three formats.

Virat Kohli to Mitchell Starc: Players to watch out for in T20 World Cup

IANS | May 30, 2024 8:56 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The much-awaited T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on Sunday (as per IST) with co-host USA taking on Canada in the tournament opener in Texas. As teams gear up for the T20 showpiece in the West Indies and the USA, here's a look at some players who can set the stage on fire in the tournament.