Upcoming NZ-SA Test series to be played for Tangiwai Shield

IANS | February 2, 2024 2:29 PM

Auckland, Feb 2 (IANS) The upcoming Test series between New Zealand and South Africa, set to begin on February 4 in Mount Maunganui, will now be played for the Tangiwai Shield. From now onwards, the Tests between New Zealand and South Africa will play for the shield that commemorates the tragic events of 70 years ago.

Anderson adds strength to the England bowling attack, says Sanjay Manjrekar

IANS | February 1, 2024 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Former India-cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has cast his foresight, predicting that seasoned James Anderson would present a more formidable challenge to the Indian batters in the second Test in Visakhapatnam than Mark Wood did in the previous Hyderabad Test.

IND v ENG: Ravindra Jadeja likely to miss Rajkot Test: Report

IANS | February 1, 2024 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who was ruled out of the second Test against England due to a hamstring injury, might miss the third Test scheduled to be played at Rajkot from February 15, as per reports.

ENG v IND: India’s batting depth to tackle spin-heavy England attack in second Test (Preview)

IANS | February 1, 2024 6:03 PM

Visakhapatnam, Feb 1 (IANS) India find itself at a crossroads after a humbling 28-run defeat to England in Hyderabad, setting the stage for a crucial second Test in Visakhapatnam starting on February 2. Ben Stokes' England squad, displaying an aggressive Test cricket approach, secured a remarkable victory by overturning a first-innings deficit of 190 runs, marking India's fourth loss in 47 home Tests over 12 years.

Evision wins deal to show ICC events across MENA Region until end of 2027

IANS | February 1, 2024 5:34 PM

Dubai, Feb 1 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that Evision, the media and entertainment arm of e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) has won the deal for rights to broadcast ICC men’s and women’s tournaments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region until the end of 2027.