New Zealand brace for England’s ‘Bazball’ assault in upcoming Test series

IANS | November 7, 2024 4:53 PM

Christchurch, Nov 7 (IANS) New Zealand cricket fans eagerly await a high-intensity series as England prepare to tour the country for three Test matches starting on November 28 in Christchurch. England’s aggressive Test approach, popularly known as ‘Bazball,’ will face scrutiny against the Black Caps, who come into the series with renewed confidence after a 3-0 whitewash of India. Despite England’s recent series loss in Pakistan, New Zealand skipper Tom Latham expects the visitors to stick to their trademark attacking style.

If India go over the top then extra bounce will find them out, says Ian Chappell

IANS | November 7, 2024 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Former Australia Test captain Ian Chappell believes if the Indian batters try to go over the top with their shots in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, then they will be found out by extra bounce in the conditions during the all-important series. India will reach the Australian shores after a disappointing 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand at home. The poor form of captain Rohit Sharma and talismanic batter Virat Kohli are among the visitors' main concerns.

PKL Season 11: Pawan Sehrawat leads Telugu Titans to third-straight win

IANS | November 6, 2024 11:50 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 6 (IANS) Led by Pawan Sehrawat’s 12 points and contributions from Ashish Narwal and Vijay Malik, the Telugu Titans managed to get their third consecutive win of the season after overcoming a nail-biting contest against the Tamil Thalaivas in the Southern Derby in Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) here on Wednesday.

Mohsin Raza raises serious allegations against UP Cricket Association

IANS | November 6, 2024 11:21 PM

Lucknow, Nov 6 (IANS) Mohsin Raza, former Uttar Pradesh Minister, Chairman of the UP Haj Committee and a former Ranji cricketer, has raised a series of concerns regarding the operations of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). His comments come in response to multiple complaints he has received from various parts of the state.