Men’s U19 WC: Peake approved as replacement for Wasley in Australia’s squad

IANS | January 24, 2024 2:20 PM

Kimberley, Jan 24 (IANS) Three-time Men's U19 World Cup champions Australia have lost hard-hitting left-handed middle-order batter Corey Wasley to a left index finger fracture for the rest of the ongoing competition in South Africa. Specialist batter Ollie Peake has been named as his replacement in Australia’s 15-player squad.

Head tests negative, but Green & McDonald test Covid positive ahead of Gabba Test

IANS | January 24, 2024 12:39 PM

Brisbane, Jan 24 (IANS) Left-handed batter Travis Head has tested negative for Covid-19 ahead of Australia’s second match of the series against the West Indies at the Gabba. But fast-bowling all-rounder Cameron Green and head coach Andrew McDonald are the latest members in Australia's squad to test Covid positive.

Shoaib Bashir flies back to UK to resolve visa issues

IANS | January 24, 2024 12:06 AM

Hyderabad, Jan 23 (IANS) England's uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir has returned to the UK in order to sort out the visa delay preventing him from joining the national squad for the upcoming Test series in India.

Finch advocates bold changes for BBL's future

IANS | January 23, 2024 11:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has proposed radical ideas for the Big Bash League (BBL), suggesting potential relocations and the abandonment of the overseas draft.