Shaheen returns for SL Tests; Hurraira, Jamal handed maiden call-ups
Ace fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been named in Pakistan’s Test squad for the forthcoming series in and against Sri Lanka, marking his return to the longest form of the game at the very country he played the last of his 25 Tests so far. The national selectors have also handed maiden call-ups to […]
Asia Cup to be held in hybrid model from August 31 to September 17: ACC
New Delhi: Ending months of speculation around the Asia Cup, the the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday announced that the tournament will be staged in a hybrid model with four games in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17. The deadlock over the staging of the 50-over tournament was […]
India to kickstart West Indies tour with two Tests
India will kickstart their West Indies tour with two Tests, Cricket West Indies confirmed on Monday (June 12) while announcing the schedule. As reported by Cricbuzz previously, the two Test matches, beginning on July 12 and July 20 will be played in Dominica and Trinidad. These two Tests will be India’s first assignment in the World […]
Sri Lanka square ODI series with 132-run win over Afghanistan
HAMBANTOTA: Quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera stormed back into the Sri Lankan team to power their 132-run win over Afghanistan at Hambantota on Sunday and square the three-match one-day international series. Having amassed a target of 324, the Sri Lankan bowlers skittled out the tourists for 191 inside 43 overs for their biggest win in ODIs […]
England name unchanged squad for first two Ashes Tests
Josh Tongue has been named in England’s Ashes squad for the first two Test matches against Australia. The 25-year-old Worcestershire seamer, who made his debut in the one-off Test match against Ireland, seems to have done enough to convince the selectors and retain his place in the unchanged 16-man squad. With Jonny Bairstow being the […]
Mahmudullah set to miss Afghanistan ODIs on account of Hajj
Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Monday that Mahmudullah is not available for selection for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan as he was granted leave to perform Hajj. While Mahmudullah has already retired from Test cricket, he hasn’t been considered for T20Is and ODIs for quite some time. “Riyad (Mahmudullah) has told us that he […]
Sports Council trainees selected for National Championship
Secretary YSS compliments players, conveys best wishes JAMMU, MAY 29: Reaching out to women athletes exclusively, J&K Sports Council organised Women’s Judo Championship in Kathua and Udhampur districts of Jammu division. More than 500 female players drawn from different panchayats of twin districts participated in the events. While congratulating the selected players, Secretary Youth Services […]
‘We are urging ICC and national boards to come together’ – Lisa Sthalekar on cricket’s future
Lisa Sthalekar, president of FICA – Federation of International Cricketers Association – urged cricket boards and the ICC to work together to find a resolution with concerns growing over the game’s future increasing. Lisa, the first female president of the organization, made a short visit to Bangladesh and had an impromptu press conference at a […]
Mehidy Hasan prioritises national duty ahead of county stint
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan said on Sunday (May 21) that he is not willing to skip national duty in order to play the One Day Cup for Warwickshire County Club, scheduled from August 1 till September 16. The all-rounder received the offer to play for Warwickshire from Jack Lintott, who played with him for Mohammedan […]
Floodlight lit stadiums host multiple matches to commemorate the G-20 meet in Kashmir.
SRINAGAR, MAY 19: The union territory of J&K witnessed a groundbreaking moment in sports history as the Kashmir province hosted a first-ever night Hockey match under lights at a newly constructed Hockey Astro-Turf in Pologround, Srinagar. The event brought together 150 talented participants and captivated the attention of more than 500 enthusiastic spectators. The […]