Smriti Mandhana jumps to No. 4 in latest ICC Women's ODI Rankings

IANS | February 13, 2024 4:38 PM

Dubai, Feb 13 (IANS) Making a significant leap of two places, Smriti Mandhana has claimed the No.4 spot in the Women’s ODI batters in the latest ICC rankings. England’s Nat Sciver Brunt, Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu and Australia’s Beth Mooney are occupying the top three spots.

ECB issues statement over Rehan Ahmed's visa issue, thanks local authorities

IANS | February 13, 2024 1:59 PM

Rajkot, Feb 13 (IANS) England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday issued a statement on the visa issue with spinner Rehan Ahmed, who was stopped from exiting Hirasar Airport in Rajkot due to insufficient paperwork upon arrival from Abu Dhabi with the rest of the English team after a mid-series break, ahead of the third Test.

U19 World Cup: Musheer, Uday among four Indians in Team of the Tournament

IANS | February 12, 2024 11:35 PM

Benoni, Feb 12 (IANS) A resounding campaign leading up to the final behind them, India marked their impressive display with four of its players being picked in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament, announced on Monday by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Najmul Hossain Shanto appointed Bangladesh captain across all formats

IANS | February 12, 2024 9:43 PM

Dhaka, Feb 12 (IANS) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed left-handed batter Najmul Hossain Shanto as Bangladesh's captain in all three formats of the game. The decision, announced by BCB president Nazmul Hassan, marks a new chapter in Bangladesh's cricketing journey, ushering in a fresh era of leadership and strategy.