Russell, Gayle and Shakib among marquee names drafted at GT20
The GT20 league will see six teams play 25 matches in 18 days from July 20 to August 6. Some of the most renowned players picked for the third edition…
Hampshire find grit with bat after Organ six-for, Salt ton against Lancashire
Lancashire claim first-innings lead of 232 before Hampshire find a response. Thus the opening lines of Black’s 1987 song “Wonderful Life,” the melody of which was tempting to hum during…
Shubman Gill fined for criticism of TV umpire’s decision in WTC final
Along with Shubman Gill, India and Australia have been hit with big fines for maintaining slow over-rates during WTC final. Shubman Gill has been fined 15% of his match fee…
Kohli, Rahane keep India alive in hunt of 444 against Australia
Earlier, Carey’s 66* allowed Australia to declare on 270 for 8 against India. India’s batters set up a potentially exciting final day by racing to 164 for 3 at more…
Steven Smith on David Warner’s new batting guard: ‘I nearly fell into it’
Unexpected appearance of a “big hole” in crease not enough to throw Steven Smith off his stride. Although David Warner’s unique guard nearly knocked Steven Smith out of his stride…
‘We’ve worked out ways we can challenge him’ – England prepare to target Steve Smith
Pope reveals England will be looking to make Australia batter Steve Smith ‘uncomfortable’ when teams lock horns again. On day two of the World Test Championship final at The Oval,…
David Warner hoping for SCG farewell from Test cricket in January 2024
Australia batter David Warner also sees 2024 T20 World Cup as his swansong from all international cricket. The New Year’s Test against Pakistan at the SCG is where David Warner…
MS Dhoni undergoes knee surgery in Mumbai
CSK captain MS Dhoni is looking at a period of extensive rehab as he tries to see if he has one more IPL in him. On Thursday, MS Dhoni underwent…
ICC chairman and CEO to visit Pakistan with World Cup participation as chief agenda
PCB also likely to take up its concerns with the ICC regarding the latter’s proposed revenue-distribution model. The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Greg Barclay and CEO Geoff Allardice are…
Josh Hazlewood included in Australia’s WTC final squad amid fitness race
With inclusion of Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh and Matt Renshaw are the two players to miss out from the Ashes group. After being named to Australia’s 15-man team, Josh Hazlewood…