New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Fast-bowler Matthew Potts has been named in England's playing eleven for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The right-handed batter, Harry Brook has been named vice-captain in the series which sees Ollie Pope as the stand-in skipper in Ben Stokes’ absence.
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The World Cricketers Association (WCA) has announced it will commence an independent review of the game’s global structure, with the hope that the process gives clarity into solving problems related to a hectic cricket calendar.
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has endorsed Adelaide Oval as Australia’s home for playing pink-ball Tests. Adelaide Oval will host this year’s pink-ball Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India.
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) After more than a year away from representing Karnataka and over seven years since his last appearance for India, Karun Nair eyes international comeback on the backdrop of the Maharaja Trophy T20 league.
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) England captain Heather Knight said she was taken aback by the maturity shown by all-rounder Danielle Gibson and thinks she has shown the mindset which is expected of players in the national side ahead of this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup.
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Former Australia captain Allan Border has called for a ‘tired’ Gabba to make way for the construction of a new cricket stadium following the iconic venue’s snub from hosting Tests, starting from 2026/27 season.
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Former India men’s batting coach Vikram lauded skipper Rohit Sharma’s leadership abilities, saying the right-handed batter never forgets his on-field gameplan even if he doesn’t remember whether he elected to bat or bowl first at the toss.
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Australia captain Alyssa Healy has voiced her concerns over the prospect of playing the upcoming T20 World Cup in Bangladesh as political unrest continues to grip the country. The tournament, scheduled for October, hangs in the balance as the ICC debates whether to relocate it due to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh.
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Australian Test captain Pat Cummins' is taking a cautious approach to his workload as he prepares for the highly anticipated five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against India later this year.
Melbourne, Aug 19 (IANS) With the Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) drafts looming on September 1, the star-studded lineup of international players has been confirmed. Among the most intriguing nominations is Shamar Joseph, who could make a triumphant return to Australian soil after his memorable Test debut at the Gabba.
