Washington Sundar has been ruled out of India’s ODI tour of Zimbabwe because of an injury to his left shoulder, with Shahbaz Ahmed called up as his replacement*. It is the first national call-up for Shahbaz, the 27-year-old batting allrounder. In his short career at the representative level so far, Shahbaz has made a name
Month: August 2022
Ben Stokes says he’s “happy” for South African captain Dean Elgar and his team to continuing talking about “Bazball” and has vowed to stay true to the new style established under his tenure. The last month has been punctuated by various members of the Proteas talking down England’s new, attacking approach to Test cricket ahead
Andre Russell has insisted he still wants to win “another World Cup – or two more – for West Indies” and that he still has ambitions to play international cricket. Russell has not played for West Indies since the T20 World Cup in November 2021. Last week, he responded to head coach Phil Simmons’ suggestions
Dean Elgar is hopeful that clashes between T20 leagues and Test cricket will be minimised and better managed to avoid a repeat of the situation South Africa had in March-April when six Test regulars chose to go to the IPL instead of playing in the two-match series against Bangladesh. At the time, CSA gave the
Shikhar Dhawan loves playing the flute. It gives him a sense of calm. He has also embraced spirituality, which he believes has opened his eyes to a world of positivity. “I learnt it through spirituality,” Dhawan said, when asked how he has maintained a sense of calm through the several highs and lows in his
“It’s the last time I will ever write on a whiteboard, because I needed to ask how to spell ‘environment’.” Who’d have thought we would see the day when Ben Stokes is at the front of the class, pen in hand, not writing lines on a board. Instead, here he was on Sunday in the
Toss Pakistan chose to bat against Netherlands Pakistan have won the toss and opted to bat first in the first ODI of the three-match World Cup Super League series against Netherlands in Rotterdam. Pakistan captain Babar Azam called right and chose to set a target on what appears a quick surface, where the ball should
India are set to play two Tests, both at home, in the 2022-25 women’s FTP cycle. The first, against England, will be in December 2023, and the second, against Australia, will be part of the tour from December 2023 to January 2024. England (five) will play the most Tests, in this FTP, followed by Australia
Big Picture Amidst the tumult, a return to more familiar rhythms – albeit with the expectation of a modernist twist here and there. For five days this week, it might even be possible to pretend it is Situation Normal in the febrile world of international cricket, where a packed house at Lord’s will burble and
After a celebrated commentary career spanning 45 years, Ian Chappell has decided to put down his mic. The 78-year-old former Australia captain, who is widely admired for his incisive views on the game and his forthright manner of expressing them, told the Sydney Morning Herald that he had been contemplating the decision for a while.
Big Bad Billy Stanlake was run out in bizarre fashion to cap off a disappointing day for the Adelaide Strikers
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the first ever Women’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) that confirms the bilateral international tours for 10 teams over the next three years and incorporates all three formats of the game. “A result of a joint effort from Members, the FTP ensures more matches for teams with the
The BCCI is set to resume the India A programme in early September, with incoming tours from New Zealand, and possibly, Australia. It will be helmed by VVS Laxman and his NCA support staff group of Sairaj Bahutule and Sitanshu Kotak. ESPNcricinfo has learnt that New Zealand A will arrive in India by the end
Alright, line ’em up because we’re going to need them. “If you mention Bazball you’ve got to have a tequila,” Mark Boucher joked (maybe). “I’ll bring the bottle.” It was after 12pm so the shot glasses could have come out, but South Africa’s coach didn’t have any Jose Cuervo or Patron to hand (that we
Ponting suggested that Suryakumar should bat at No. 4 in the Indian line-up. “Surya (Yadav) scores 360 degrees around the ground, a bit like an AB de Villiers did when he was in his actual prime. The lap shots, the late cuts, you know, the ramps over the keeper’s head. He can hit down the
James Anderson has expressed his sadness at Trent Boult’s request to be released from his central contract to improve his availability to T20 leagues, and fears Test cricket will struggle in the changing landscape. Following conversations with New Zealand Cricket, Boult and the board agreed to a parting of ways that by no means ends
Cricket Australia has targeted the inclusion of the sport at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as part of a strategic plan to expand participation and maintain the game’s position at the heart of the country’s sporting culture. The ambitious “Where the Game Grows” plan released on Monday aims to double the number of children aged five
Apart from the three players – du Plessis, Moeen and Theekshana – some members of the coaching staff are also old Chennai Super Kings men. Stephen Fleming will be the head coach at Johannesburg too, while Eric Simons will be his assistant. ESPNcricinfo has learnt that the franchise is also on the verge of signing
FairBreak Invitational, the women’s T20 event that brought together some of the best cricketers from around the world in a six-team, 19-match event in Dubai in May this year, was expected to take place in March next year, but has been pushed back to April. The organisers didn’t name the women’s IPL, which is likely
Organisers of the UAE’s ILT20 are working with their counterparts in Australia and South Africa to minimise the impact of scheduling clashes with their competitions, Mubashshir Usmani, the general secretary of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), has said. The ILT20, which launches in January, will be the second-most lucrative T20 league after the IPL in
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After clinching the white-ball series against West Indies, Team India is all set to take on Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series. Ahead of the first match, which will be played on August 18 at Harare Sports Club, the KL Rahul-led side took to the ground for their firt practice session. In pictures shared by
West Indies 150 for 2 (Brooks 56*, King 53) beat New Zealand 145 for 7 (Phillips 41, Smith 3-29) Brandon King and Shamarh Brooks shared a 102-run opening partnership as West Indies struck a winning formula at last, beating New Zealand by eight wickets in the third T20I on Sunday to prevent a sweep of
Ayabonga Khaka won the women’s Player of the Year, with Laura Wolvaardt winning the ODI prize. Lizelle Lee, who retired from international cricket earlier this year, was given the T20 Women’s player of the Year. Khaka and Maharaj won the players’ nominations for Player of the Year as well. Rabada took 43 wickets in his
“It’s a nice luxury when you look around [the dressing room],” Stead said. “Guys like Jimmy Neesham, the way he finished that first game was fantastic, coming in and scoring 33 off 15. Daryl Mitchell showed his power in the second game, striking at 200 or a little bit more [48 in 20] as well.
Duanne Olivier has been ruled out of South Africa’s three-Test series in England because of a Grade 2 tear in his right hip-flexor muscle. Olivier sustained the injury during the four-day tour match against England Lions, which the South Africans lost by an innings and 56 runs. “Duanne presented with significant discomfort involving his right
Birmingham Phoenix have signed Ben Dwarshuis as an overseas player after Adam Milne was ruled out of the Hundred with an Achilles injury. Milne was one of Phoenix’s star performers as the reached the final of the first edition of the competition, finishing joint-top of the wicket-takers’ list, with 12, and the best economy (0.95
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is lagging behind in the race to sign overseas T20 stars for the January-February window. The BPL has a window from January 6 to February 15, the dates clashing with the UAE’s ILT20, South Africa’s yet-to-be-named T20 league and the Australian BBL. The BBL’s draft for overseas players is scheduled
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