ICC names two new umpires in elite panel for 2019-20
Dubai: The International Cricket Council on Tuesday named Michael Gough of England and Joel Wilson of the West Indies in the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for 2019-20 season following the annual review and selection process. Gough and Wilson have been elevated from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Umpires by the selection panel […]
PSL Season 5 to be played in Pakistan: Sources
The fifth edition of Pakistan Super League T20 tournament will be played entirely at home, according to Cricket Board (PCB) sources. A per PCB sources, the PSL Season 5 will be tentatively held from February 20 to March 22 next year with the final scheduled to be held in Lahore. Since the launch of the […]
Josh Hazlewood praises ‘class player’ Joe Root ahead of Ashes
Melbourne: Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood termed England batsman Joe Root as a ‘class player’ and said that the 28-year-old does not have any weakness in his game. “He (Root) can get off to a good start, he can get to 20 or 30 runs pretty quickly. It’s about being straight on the money from ball one […]
Ben Stokes named vice-captain as Jofra Archer makes England’s Ashes squad
London: Uncapped fast bowler Jofra Archer has been included in England’s 14-man squad announced Saturday for next week’s Ashes opener against Australia, with all-rounder Ben Stokes re-appointed as vice-captain. The pair both enjoyed starring roles in England’s stunning World Cup final win over New Zealand at Lord’s on July 14, with all-rounder Stokes ensuring England drew […]
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir announces retirement from Test cricket
Mumbai: Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir has announced retirement from Test Cricket, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday. Amir made his Test debut in July 2009 against Sri Lanka. The 27-year-old scalped 119 wickets in 36 Tests at an average of 30.47. Amir reaffirmed his commitment to playing white ball cricket for Pakistan. “It […]
Kashmir Golf Club to be a peoples Golf Course Access to public for playing Golf in Srinagar at nominal fees
SRINAGAR : Chief Secretary B.V.R. Subrahmanyam today chaired the meeting of the Executive Committee of Kashmir Golf Club in Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. The meeting was attended by the senior officers of the Tourism Department, Secretary, Kashmir Golf Club, representatives of J&K Bank and elected Executive Member of the Kashmir Golf Club. Pertinent to mention that […]
Lasith Malinga happy to make way for younger Sri Lankans
Colombo: Veteran Sri Lankan star Lasith Malinga said Thursday he was “very happy” to make way for younger players as he calls time on his illustrious 15-year career in the 50-over format. Malinga will play his final one-day international in Colombo Friday in the first of three ODIs against Bangladesh, but hopes to continue playing in […]
Dhoni to take patrolling, guard post duty in Kashmir with 106 Territorial Army Battalion
Former Indian skipper and Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) MS Dhoni has begun his two-month training with Territorial Army unit of the Parachute Regiment (106 Para TA battalion) and he will be taking the duties of patrolling, guard and post duty in Kashmir. He will be with the unit, which is in Kashmir as part of Victor […]
BCCI asks MSK Prasad about Ambati Rayudu’s mis-management and retirement
Mumbai: Following the announcement of the team for the West Indies tour, MSK Prasad also clarified why Ambati Rayudu was not selected following the departures of injured Shikhar Dhawan and Vijay Shankar during the 2019 World Cup. “There were certain programmes to see Rayudu comes into the setup. We (selection committee) don’t have anything against […]
Sri Lanka Cricket announces squad for ODI series against Bangladesh
Colombo: Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday announced the 22-member squad for the upcoming home series against Bangladesh. The Sri Lankan cricket board has made many changes in their World Cup playing side. Milinda Siriwardena, Jeffrey Vandersay, Suranga Lakmal, and Jeevan Mendis are excluded from the 22-member squad. Ten players returned to the Sri Lankan ODI side […]