England hand maiden call-up to pacer Ryana MacDonald-Gay for New Zealand ODIs

IANS | June 25, 2024 7:32 PM

London, June 25 (IANS) Ahead of their first ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday, England Women have handed a maiden call-up to South-East Stars seamer Ryana MacDonald-Gay. The 20-year-old has played for England Under-19s and England A. She is currently the leading wicket-taker in this season's Rachael Southeast-Flint Trophy, with 12 at 11.75 and a best of 5 for 31 from four matches. She will join up with the team in Durham on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: Huge thanks to BCCI for hosting them, says Sreesanth on Afghanistan's semis entry

IANS | June 25, 2024 6:11 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Former India pacer S. Sreesanth lauded Afghanistan for their historic achievement of reaching the semifinals at the T20 World Cup and also highlighted BCCI's constant support during their meteoric rise in international cricket. Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by eight runs in a thrilling Super Eight encounter on Tuesday to knock out Australia from the tournament. Earlier, they outclassed Australia to pave the way for their semifinal journey.

Sai Sudarshan returns to Surrey for County Championship fixture

IANS | June 25, 2024 4:58 PM

London, June 25 (IANS) Surrey have secured the services of Indian cricketer B. Sai Sudharsan for the upcoming round of County Championship fixture against Essex in a highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash. Sudharsan first joined Surrey in 2023 and played a crucial role in helping the club secure the County Championship title away at Hampshire.

T20 World Cup: Arshdeep credits Bumrah for his bowling show vs Australia

IANS | June 25, 2024 2:32 PM

Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 25 (IANS) After India's strategic brilliance and adaptability to challenging conditions propelled them to a 24-run victory over Australia in the Super match of the T20 World Cup, pacer Arshdeep Singh gave credit to Jasprit Bumrah for his brilliant bowling throughout the tournament.

T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma’s stupendous 92 carries India to 205/5 against Australia

IANS | June 24, 2024 10:21 PM

Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 24 (IANS) Captain Rohit Sharma unleashed carnage on Australia’s bowlers by smacking a stupendous 92 off 41 balls to help India post a mammoth 205/5 in 20 overs against Australia in a crucial Super Eight stage clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium here on Monday.