South Africa’s Van der Dussen, David Miller blitz India in high-scoring first T20
NEW DELHI: Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller smashed unbeaten half-centuries as South Africa chased down 212 in a seven-wicket win over India in the first Twenty20 International here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. Van der Dussen (75) and the left-handed Miller (64) put on 131 for the fourth wicket to drive […]
Pant elated to lead India after Rahul’s injury
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant said Wednesday he will make the most of his unexpected chance to captain India after KL Rahul was ruled out to injury on the eve of the Twenty20 series against South Africa. Rahul was appointed captain of the team after all-format skipper Rohit Sharma and superstar Virat Kohli took a break […]
Broad says he is on good terms with Root despite West Indies snub
LONDON: Veteran England seamer Stuart Broad has dismissed speculation of a rift with former Test captain Joe Root, saying that it would be “pathetic” if he were to fall out with him over being dropped for the tour of West Indies earlier this year. Broad and fellow paceman James Anderson, England’s top two wicket-takers in […]
England captaincy had become unhealthy: Root
LONDON: A relieved Joe Root said the England Test captaincy had taken a toll on his personal health after he guided his side to a memorable five-wicket win against New Zealand on Sunday in his first match since relinquishing the role. The 31-year-old stepped down as skipper in the aftermath of England’s 1-0 series defeat […]
Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2022 – Fixtures and Squads
Between June and July of this year, Australia will visit Sri Lanka for three T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches. Sri Lanka visited Australia in February and lost a five-match Twenty20 International series. The T20I series begins on June 7 with the first T20I in Colombo. As they prepare to host Australia in their […]
This game’s not out of our reach yet: Collingwood
It was a sheepish smile. Yet another edge from Kane Williamson had dropped short of the slip cordon and he made no secret of the fact that he had a bit of luck going his way – not to mention the inimitable soft hands that have prompted slip cordons to stand further close to him […]
Neymar doubles up from the spot in big Brazil win
SEOUL: Neymar scored two calmly taken penalties to move to within four goals of Pele at the top of the country’s all-time scoring list as fired a World Cup warning with a 5-1 thrashing of fellow qualifiers South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Thursday. Neymar’s status for the match had been up in […]
Mominul Haque quits as Bangladesh Test captain
Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque said he was stepping down from his position on Tuesday to focus on his batting, after a poor run of form so far this year. The 30-year-old announced his decision during a meeting with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chiefs at the home of board president Nazmul Hassan. His batting has […]
Div Com felicitates players as JKCA Orange lifts title trophy
Umran honoured, asks young cricketers to set goals JAMMU, May 31: For making it to Team India and having fabulous bowling show in IPL 2022, J&K’s sensational Speedster Umran Malik, was today honoured by the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) during a valedictory function of U-19 Men’s One-Day Tournament at GGM Science College Hostel […]
Finch confident technique tweak will end ‘lean patch’
MELBOURNE: Australia limited-overs captain Aaron Finch is confident that technical adjustments to his batting technique can help him end his “reasonably lean patch” ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup title defence this year. Finch managed just one fifty in four limited-overs matches in Pakistan before joining Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League in […]
