Neil Brand to lead South Africa squad sans main players in Test series Vs New Zealand

IANS | December 30, 2023 6:15 PM

Johannesburg, Dec 30 (IANS) Opener Neil Brand will captain a weakened South Africa squad in the two-match Test series in New Zealand, starting with a warm-up match on January 29. Brand is one of the seven uncapped players in the squad as the main players are contracted to play the second edition of the SA20 league, majorly owned by Cricket South Africa (CSA).

Australia-Pakistan Boxing Day Test records total attendance of 164,835 spectators at MCG

IANS | December 30, 2023 4:31 PM

Melbourne, Dec 30 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) announced on Saturday that the Boxing Day Test between Australia and Pakistan had a total attendance of 164,835 over the four days at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

South Africa U19 side to draw inspiration from senior teams ahead of World Cup, says Malibongwe Maketa

IANS | December 30, 2023 3:51 PM

Johannesburg, Dec 30 (IANS) Malibongwe Maketa, head coach of South Africa U19 men’s team, said his team will draw inspiration from the senior men’s and women’s teams to put up a good showing in the 2024U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup starting next month on home soil.

Whatever one thinks of him, David Warner has been fantastic for Australian cricket, says Greg Chappell

IANS | December 30, 2023 3:32 PM

Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) With David Warner all set to play his final Test match when Australia face Pakistan at Sydney on January 3, former cricketer Greg Chappell has heaped praise on his career in the longer format, saying irrespective of what one thinks of him, the left-handed batter has been fantastic.

England cricket duo of Stuart Broad and Marcus Trescothick named in New Year’s Honours List

IANS | December 30, 2023 2:19 PM

London, Dec 30 (IANS) England cricket duo of former players Stuart Broad and Marcus Trescothick have both been named in the New Year’s Honours List. Broad, 37, who retired from cricket this summer with 604 Test wickets to his name, is awarded a Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to cricket.

Pat Cummins has definitely grown as a leader; you will see him grow again: Andrew McDonald

IANS | December 30, 2023 2:00 PM

Melbourne, Dec 30 (IANS) 2023 has been a year where Australia grabbed the two big silverwares in men’s international cricket: the World Test Championship mace and ODI World Cup trophy. Both wins came under Pat Cummins’ leadership and Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the pacer has grown as a leader and will only get better.

IND W v AUS W: Australia win toss, opt to bat first as India hand Shreyanka Patil ODI debut

IANS | December 30, 2023 1:28 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Australia Women skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bat first against India Women in the second ODI at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday.

Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga named Sri Lanka’s ODI and T20I captains for Zimbabwe series

IANS | December 30, 2023 12:32 PM

Colombo, Dec 30 (IANS) Sri Lanka have announced that Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga will be the captains of the men's ODI and T20I teams respectively for the home series against Zimbabwe in January, adding that Charith Asalanka will be the vice-captain in both formats.

South Africa fast-bowler Gerald Coetzee ruled out of second Test against India

IANS | December 30, 2023 12:04 PM

Centurion, Dec 30 (IANS) South Africa fast-bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the second Test against India starting on January 3 after developing pelvic inflammation during the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

All options will be considered, says Andrew McDonald on choosing Warner’s replacement in Tests

IANS | December 30, 2023 11:45 AM

Melbourne, Dec 30 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said they are considering all options to decide who will be the replacement for opener David Warner in the Test team. Warner will be retiring from Tests after Australia’s third Test against Pakistan at Sydney starting on January 3.

Cricket

Neil Brand to lead South Africa squad sans main players in Test series Vs New Zealand

Australia-Pakistan Boxing Day Test records total attendance of 164,835 spectators at MCG

South Africa U19 side to draw inspiration from senior teams ahead of World Cup, says Malibongwe Maketa

Whatever one thinks of him, David Warner has been fantastic for Australian cricket, says Greg Chappell

England cricket duo of Stuart Broad and Marcus Trescothick named in New Year’s Honours List

Pat Cummins has definitely grown as a leader; you will see him grow again: Andrew McDonald

IND W v AUS W: Australia win toss, opt to bat first as India hand Shreyanka Patil ODI debut

Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga named Sri Lanka’s ODI and T20I captains for Zimbabwe series

South Africa fast-bowler Gerald Coetzee ruled out of second Test against India

All options will be considered, says Andrew McDonald on choosing Warner’s replacement in Tests

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