New York, June 6 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has admitted that pitches at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium have not been up to the mark and has promised to remedy the situation in the remaining matches of the Men's T20 World Cup to be played there.
Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday unveiled the domestic cricket calendar for the 2024-25 season, which will start with the Duleep Trophy in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, on September and will be followed by the Irani Cup and first few rounds of Ranji Trophy. For the first time in the history of the sport in the country, there will be no toss conducted at the start of matches in the CK Nayudu Trophy.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced that it will hold a special general meeting (SGM) in September, allowing its members to vote on the club's increased involvement in The Hundred. This decision comes as MCC plans to accept the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) proposed gift of 51% of the shares in the London Spirit team, thereby retaining its position as the majority shareholder.
Georgetown, June 6 (IANS) Papua New Guinea (PNG) captain Assad Vala expressed disappointment over his team's batting performance after they were bowled out for 77 in their T20 World Cup match against Uganda at Providence Stadium. This marked PNG's lowest total in T20Is, leading to their second defeat in the tournament in a low-scoring encounter. Vala, who was dismissed for a duck in the first over, lamented the inability of his batsmen to adapt to the pitch conditions.
New York, June 6 (IANS) India batting coach Vikram Rathour said Axar Patel's inclusion over Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven against Ireland was based on the conditions at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. India opted for all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Patel as spin duo for their T20 World Cup opener on Wednesday. The duo only bowled two overs with Axar getting a wicket in his first over.
New York, June 6 (IANS) Former India opener Aakash Chopra said he really wishes to see Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven for the marquee T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan on June 9. At the same time, Chopra conceded Kuldeep may not be picked for the match.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has weighed in on the ongoing debate about Sanju Samson’s place in the Indian playing XI. Despite Samson’s exclusion from the starting XI for India’s T20 World Cup opener against Ireland, Manjrekar believes the wicketkeeper-batter has shown significant maturity and deserves a chance to showcase his talent on the world stage.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) As India and Pakistan gear up for one of the most anticipated clashes in this T20 World Cup, former captain Azhar Ali believes Pakistan have an edge against their Asian rivals in the fast bowling department adding that 2009 champions' middle order is not in a great form.
Bridgetown, June 6 (IANS) Scotland fast-bowler Brad Wheal insists his side are looking to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the Men’s T20 World Cup as one of the top teams from Group B.
Providence (Guyana), June 6 (IANS) Uganda and Papua New Guinea will play their second matches while former champions Australia and Pakistan will play their opening matches in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday. Papua New Guinea will take on Uganda, Australia will play Oman and Pakistan will face co-host the United States of America in the three matches to be played on Thursday (India time).
