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Tazmin Brits, Nondumiso Shangase return as South Africa women name squad for ODIs, Test against India

IANS | May 31, 2024 4:51 PM

Johannesburg, May 31 (IANS) Opening batter Tazmin Brits and all-rounder Nondumiso Shangase have returned to South Africa's squad for the upcoming ODI series and one-off Test against India, the Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Friday. Proteas women are scheduled to travel to India next month to play a multi-format series, including three ODIs, a one-off Test, and three T20Is.

CLOSE-IN: Is the Indian team ready to win T20 World Cup? (IANS Column)

IANS | May 31, 2024 9:24 AM

The Indian Premier League final was a timid affair. Kolkata Knight Riders out-performed Sunrisers Hyderabad to lift the trophy in style. The Shreyas Iyer captained outfit had all its boxes ticked perfectly well. An ideal start to a brilliant exhibition of swing and pace bowling by Mitchell Starc and Vaibhav Arora had the Hyderabad side gasping for air in the power-play itself. A tame finish to a wonderful tournament!

Shubha Satheesh back for Test as BCCI names squads for multi-format South Africa series

IANS | May 30, 2024 11:12 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) The Women’s Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced India’s squads for the upcoming multi-format series against South Africa to be held in various venues from June 13 to July 9. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian women's team in the series that involves one Test, three ODIs, and the same number of T20I matches. Smriti Mandhana will be her deputy in all three formats.

Virat Kohli to Mitchell Starc: Players to watch out for in T20 World Cup

IANS | May 30, 2024 8:56 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The much-awaited T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on Sunday (as per IST) with co-host USA taking on Canada in the tournament opener in Texas. As teams gear up for the T20 showpiece in the West Indies and the USA, here's a look at some players who can set the stage on fire in the tournament.

Bengal Pro T20 League will help new talent emerge in the State, says Siliguri Strikers pacer Akash Deep

IANS | May 30, 2024 8:12 PM

Kolkata, May 30 (IANS) Akash Deep, the pace bowler for Siliguri Strikers, feels the upcoming Bengal Pro T20 League will provide a platform for new cricket talent in Bengal. The fast bowler is enthusiastic about representing Siliguri Strikers and is focused on giving tough competition to other teams. Scheduled to run from June 11 to 28 in Kolkata, the Bengal Pro T20 League promises 18 days of intense action and entertainment, ensuring fans stay engaged and eager for more.

T20 World Cup: The Big Apple set to experience the mesmerizing Indo-Pak rivalry

IANS | May 30, 2024 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Come June 9, 2024, and cricket fans all over the world will have their focus on one thing – the hugely-anticipated Men’s T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan at the newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Tickets for this match are still up for grabs on the official ticketing website of the tournament.

T20 World Cup: When and where to watch India matches; Time, venues, schedule

IANS | May 30, 2024 5:57 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is set to begin on June 2 (as per IST) with co-hosts USA taking on Canada in the opening fixture at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. India, the champions of the inaugural edition in 2007, will kickstart their campaign against Ireland on June 5 (IST).

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