ICC boss Greg Barclay game for new term
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairperson Greg Barclay has kept his options open, saying he wouldn’t mind a second term in the hot seat if the board decides to re-elect him. “Yes, absolutely right. My term ends in November and I am eligible for a further two-year term… I am available for the term if the […]
Series won, buoyant India to go for sweep
Since the end of this year’s IPL, India’s focus in their white-ball games had been more on analysing how much stronger their reserve bench has become. Since the home T20Is versus South Africa till the ongoing ODIs in the Caribbean, the team management shouldn’t be too worried when it comes to firming up the team […]
SL v PAK, 2nd Test, Day 1: Honours even as Sri Lankan batters fail to convert starts
Half-centuries by Oshada Fernando and Dinesh Chandimal powered Sri Lanka 315 for 6 on the first day of the second Test at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday. Opener Oshada Fernando continued his good form with the bat and along with captain Dimuth Karunaratne ensured that Sri Lanka were off to a comfortable start. The […]
Dhawan, Gill inspire India to three-run win in high-scoring first ODI vs West Indies
Shikhar Dhawan, India’s ODI captain, and young opener Shubman Gill put on a century partnership as the tourists piled up a massive 308/7 in 50 overs before winning the nerve-wracking first game of the three-match series by three runs at Queen’s Park Oval on Saturday (IST). While Dhawan fell three runs short of the century, […]
Shaheen out of second Sri Lanka Test with knee injury
GALLE: Pakistan pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka with a knee injury, the team said Thursday. Shaheen, a left-arm quick, played a key part in the tourists’ opening win on Wednesday in Galle as he took four wickets in the first innings. Shaheen, key for […]
Cleaver unbeaten fifty, Bracewell hat-trick drive NZ to series-sealing win over Ireland
Dane Cleaver hit his maiden T20I fifty, an unbeaten 78 off 55 deliveries, while Michael Bracewell took a hat-trick and Ish Sodhi ran through the middle-order to give New Zealand a series-sealing victory over Ireland by 88 runs. After Cleaver’s efforts took New Zealand to 178/4, Sodhi ran through the Irish middle-order with 3-21 and […]
China to host Asian Games in 2023 after Covid postponement
KUWAIT CITY: China will host the 2022 Asian Games in 2023, organisers said on Tuesday, after postponing the event in Hangzhou because of Covid-19. The Games will now be held in Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8 2023, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said. The event was originally scheduled to be held in […]
West Indies top-order batter Lendl Simmons announces retirement from international cricket
West Indies top-order batter and veteran limited-overs specialist Lendl Simmons on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect, with his sports agency ‘124notout’ posting a lengthy message on social media. The talented batter finished his career with a total of 3,763 runs for West Indies from 144 matches over […]
Ton-up Pant sees India to ODI series win over England
MANCHESTER: Rishabh Pant’s maiden One-day International century guided India to a five-wicket win over England at Old Trafford on Sunday to give the tourists a 2-1 series success against the 50-over world champions. Pant made 125 not out, winning the game with a reverse-swept four off Joe Root as India finished on 261-5 after chasing […]
Netherlands defeat USA to seal Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 spot
Netherlands registered a seven-wicket win over USA in the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier B on Friday and booked their place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. It was a dream start for the USA, who were hoping to make their first global ICC tournament. The in-form Steven Taylor […]
