Mohammed Shami undergoes successful heel surgery to repair Achilles tendon in the United Kingdom

IANS | February 27, 2024 12:02 AM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) India pacer Mohammed Shami on Monday underwent successful surgery on his heel to repair his Achilles tendon and said he would need time to regain full fitness and return to playing cricket. On Monday evening, Shami shared pictures on his social media accounts, giving an update on his injury and informing his fans that he has undergone a successful operation in the United Kingdom.

WPL 2024: Shafali back in form as Delhi Capitals hand UP Warriors 9-wicket defeat

IANS | February 26, 2024 11:36 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 27 (IANS) Spinner Radha Yadav claimed 4-20 and Marizanne Kapp took 3-5 while skipper Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma struck half-centuries as Delhi Capitals recovered from their opening game defeat to hand UP Warriorz a comprehensive 9-wicket defeat with 33 balls to spare in a Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday.

Wicketkeeper Gurbaz in line for debut as Afghanistan name squad for Ireland Test

IANS | February 26, 2024 6:16 PM

Kabul. Feb 26 (IANS) Afghanistan have named their Test squad for the one-off Test match against Ireland starting in Abu Dhabi on February 28. Limited-overs star Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been named in Afghanistan's squad for the one-off Test match against Ireland and could potentially make his debut in the format.

Hardik Pandya takes 2-22 on return to competitive cricket at DY Patil T20 Cup (ld)

IANS | February 26, 2024 4:39 PM

Navi Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya picked figures of 2-22 on his return to competitive cricket action after almost four months at the DY Patil T20 Cup, where he captained Reliance 1 in the opening game of the competition against Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) here on Monday.

4th Test: Whatever the situation demands, I want to do that, says Dhruv Jurel

IANS | February 26, 2024 2:54 PM

Ranchi, Feb 26 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who was adjudged Player of the Match in India’s hard-fought five-wicket win over England in the fourth Test at the JSCA International Stadium, said his efforts has always been to do as per the demand of a particular situation in the match.