New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Kashi Rudras captain Karan Sharma feels the UPT20 league has given the state’s cricketers an unprecedented platform which provides them with crucial match-time and exposure in order to make the cut for big tournaments like the Indian Premier League (IPL).
London, Aug 30 (IANS) Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has lambasted the "so-called coaches" for not allowing Babar Azam to fix his flaws amidst the continued failures of the Test skipper.
Tirupati, Aug 30 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajeev Shukla highlighted that the Indian think tank has been providing "ample opportunities" to the young crop of players during the ongoing assignments.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, while their forward Richarlison is heading back to the Merseyside club. The deals are, however, not linked to each other.
Brisbane, Aug 30 (IANS) Australia’s fast bowling all-rounder Michael Neser has signed a two-year contract extension with Brisbane Heat, which commits him to the franchise until the end of the 17th edition of the Big Bash League, the club announced on Sunday.
Johannesburg, Aug 30 (IANS) South Africa’s premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the side’s home Test series against Australia after suffering a grade-three tear to his right hamstring. Rabada, 31, is expected to be sidelined for up to two months after picking up the injury, which disrupted his winter conditioning programme.
London, Aug 30 (IANS) Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq is doubtful to feature in the remainder of the ongoing second Test match against England at the Lord's after picking up a grade-1 tear in his left calf.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi is likely to turn out for English county side Surrey for a brief stint in the ongoing County Championship Division One season.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Chelsea have signed Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on a three-year deal a day before the transfer deadline closes.
Atlanta, Aug 30 (IANS) Akshay Bhatia dropped two of his three bogeys late on the back nine and dropped to Tied-22nd out of 29 players at the end of the third round of the TOUR Championship. Placed T-11 after the second round, Bhatia’s 1-over 71 saw him take his total to 5-under following rounds of 65-69 and 71.
