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.
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.
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.
Kathmandu, Dec 29 (IANS) Nepalese cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane has been convicted by a local Kathmandu District Court for rape and the extent of punishment will be declared on Saturday, the Kathmandu Post reported on Friday.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is likely to be available for the second Test against South Africa, starting on January 3 at Cape Town. After South Africa thrashed a listless India by innings and 32 runs inside three days in the first Test at SuperSport Park on Thursday, hope flickered on the horizon with the news of Jadeja's potential return for the crucial second Test.
Kota (Rajasthan), Dec 29 (IANS) Rajasthan secured a thrilling victory against Haryana by five runs, while Andhra Pradesh defeated Himachal by 53 runs at the JK Pavilion Stadium on Friday, marking the conclusion of Group A in the 6th edition of the Nagesh Trophy - Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2023-24.
Dubai, Dec 29 (IANS) Young United Arab Emirates (UAE) pacer Sanchit Sharma will be a key player for Gulf Giants, who will be defending their title when the new season of the International League T20 (ILT20) which is set to start soon.
Melbourne, Dec 29 (IANS) Australia, led by the indomitable Pat Cummins, clinched the series after a 72-run victory over Pakistan in the second Test sealing the series on Friday. However, the unexpected narrative took an intriguing turn when Pakistan's team director, Mohammad Hafeez, declared his team the superior force in the Boxing Day Test.
Melbourne, Dec 29 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has called India as the most 'underachieving' team in the cricketing world, saying that despite all the talent and resources at their disposal, 'they don't win anything'.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has stated that India missed the services of Mohammed Shami in their opening Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
