Du Plessis, Rabada back in T20 squad
JOHANNESBURG: Former captain Faf du Plessis and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will return to the South African squad for a three-match Twenty20 International series against Australia, starting at the Wanderers on Friday. Du Plessis, who announced earlier on Monday that he was stepping down from the captaincy, is part of a 16-man squad to be […]
High-Flying Kiwis Inflict First ODI Series Whitewash On India In 31 Yrs
MT. MAUNGANUI (NEW ZEALAND) – An underwhelming India suffered their first ODI whitewash in more than three decades as New Zealand completed a 3-0 sweep with a five-wicket victory in the third match here on Tuesday. It is the first whitewash for India in 31 years in a series in which all matches have been played. […]
Brett Lee thinks names and numbers on Test jerseys look ridiculous
New Delhi: Former Australian pacer Brett Lee on Friday said that names and numbers printed on Test jerseys look ridiculous. “For what it’s worth I’m strongly against the players numbers & names appearing on the back of test cricket shirts! I think it looks ridiculous. @ICC I love the changes you’ve made to cricket in […]
MS Dhoni starts 2-week Army duty in Kashmir
Mumbai: Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni has started his stint with the Indian Army. A picture of the wicket-keeper batsman has been surfaced on the social media where he is seen signing a cricket bat.After India crashed out of the 2019 World Cup, following a loss to New Zealand in the semis, Dhoni made himself […]
Zimbabwe players ready to ‘play for free but to be paid late’
HARARE: Zimbabwe’s cricketers will play for free if need be in order to keep cricket in the country alive. “We will play for free as long as we can see the light at the end of the tunnel,” a senior squad member told ESPNcricinfo. “Our next assignment is the (T20 World Cup) qualifiers. I will […]
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 […]