David Miller, Quinton de Kock return to Barbados Royals ahead of CPL 2024

IANS | June 7, 2024 9:24 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), June 7 (IANS) Ahead of the Caribbean Premier League 2024, Barbados Royals have announced the signing of South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock and David Miller on Friday. In the 2022 season, Miller had led the team first to place finish in the points table. For the upcoming season, the franchise has retained West Indies T20I captain Rovman Powell as their skipper.

Young KKR and Bihar pacer Sakib Hussain attributes his success to BCA president Rakesh Tiwari's support

IANS | June 7, 2024 7:38 PM

Patna, June 7 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, showcasing a dominant all-round performance to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Every player from the KKR camp celebrated the victory with great fervour. Fast bowler Sakib Hussain also took part in the celebrations as he was seen lifting the coveted IPL trophy with his family. The young pace sensation from Bihar also clicked a picture with KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan following the win.

T20 World Cup: Jofra Archer reveals about feeling of being a burden during long injury lay-off

IANS | June 7, 2024 6:40 PM

Bridgetown, June 7 (IANS) England fast-bowler Jofra Archer admitted he felt being like a burden during his long injury lay-off and is cherishing the prospect of playing Men’s T20 World Cup for the defending champions. Archer flew home from his last year's Indian Premier League (IPL) stint due to right elbow pain and underwent surgery, which meant he spent more time on the sidelines following a brief return to competitive cricket after recovering from persistent back and elbow injuries.

T20 World Cup: US cricketer accuses Pakistan's Haris Rauf of ball tampering

IANS | June 7, 2024 4:52 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) Pakistan's disastrous start to the T20 World Cup 2024 has left the squad red-faced and under severe criticism as the team suffered a shocking defeat to the United States. While the wounds of the defeat are still fresh, a new accusation has come to light in which a USA player has accused Pakistani speedster Haris Rauf of ball tampering during the match on Thursday.