India batsman Rohit Sharma on Sunday said that the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) is too far ahead, and the side is just focusing on following the right process. The four-match Test series between India and England currently stands level at 1-1, and now both teams will face off in a pink-ball Test,
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Suryakumar Yadav earned his maiden call up in India’s T20I squad on Saturday.© BCCI/IPL Young wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Rahul Tewatia were on Saturday named in India’s 19-man squad for the five-match T20 series against England. Suryakumar Yadav finally breaks into the team after consistent performances for Mumbai in domestic cricket as
The team will leave Bangladesh on 23 February.© Twitter Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday named the 20-man squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand. Mosaddek Hossain, Mohammad Naim and Al-Amin Hossain have returned to the side, while spinner Taijul Islam has been dropped for the New Zealand tour. Uncapped left-arm spinner Nasum
IPL 2021 Auction: Arjun Tendulkar was sold to Mumbai Indians at his base price of Rs. 20 lakh.© Arjun Tendulkar/Instagram Arjun Tendulkar, son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, went to Mumbai Indians at the IPL 2021 auction for his base price of Rs. 20 lakh. Arjun’s was the last name to come up in the auction
England head coach Chris Silverwood on Wednesday said cricketers do need to spend some time with their families, and as a result, his side would continue with their rotation policy. England’s squad was named for the third and fourth Test after the result of the second Test, and it was revealed that Moeen Ali will
India’s senior speedster Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the eight white ball matches against England as part of the team’s extensive workload management programme. The matches are scheduled in March. Bumrah was rested for the second Test at Chepauk, which India won by 317 runs to level the four-match series 1-1. However,
England spin bowling consultant Jeetan Patel on Monday said that he is disappointed to see Moeen Ali miss a five-wicket haul against India in the ongoing second Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Ravichandran Ashwin’s scintillating century and early wickets helped India dominate Day 3 of the second Test against England. Ashwin scored
It is an incredibly challenging surface, said England assistant coach Graham Thorpe, as India took the upper hand after dismissing England for 134 in their first innings on Sunday. Former cricketers Shane Warne and Michael Vaughan countered each other while debating on the quality of the pitch, but Thorpe played safe when asked about the
India opener Rohit Sharma is very clear in his mind that even an iota of doubt, while playing the sweep shot on a rank turner could lead to inevitable trouble. With one of the best exhibitions of sweep shots played at the Chepauk since Sachin Tendulkar’s valiant 136 against Pakistan in 1999, Rohit has put
Shannon Gabriel claimed two wickets and Alzarri Joseph complemented his brilliant batting with a prized scalp, to put the West Indies firmly on top in the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday. The West Indies reduced Bangladesh to 105-4 at stumps on the second day after posting 409 runs in their first innings,
England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes, who is set to don the big gloves in the second Test against India, feels the fresh Chepauk track will keep low and might start offering turn earlier compared to the series opener at the same venue. England won the first Test by 227 runs but it wasn’t until the fourth
India could go for one change to their playing XI in the second Test against England starting Saturday with Jharkhand left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem making way for fit-again all-rounder Axar Patel after his poor show in the series-opener in Chennai. While Nadeem’s replacement will be decided by Friday, one can expect Patel to replace him
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has resigned as Uttarakhand’s head coach due to “interference in team selection”, days before they were to compete in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, beginning on February 20. Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) has accepted his resignation. “I feel really sad for the players as I genuinely think that they have
Fans will have to wear face masks and maintain social distancing when they flock to the MA Chidamabaram Stadium for the second Test between India and England, starting from February 13. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association on Monday announced the protocols for around 15,000 fans, heading to watch the second Test, which included denial of
Aiden Markram hit a solid half-century and Rassie van der Dussen gave him able company, to give South Africa hope of an improbable and intriguing win in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Set a daunting 370-run target, South Africa finished the fourth day on 127-1, with Markram on 59 and Dussen unbeaten on
A great strokemaker himself, star all-rounder Ben Stokes is in awe of Joe Root’s ability to play spin bowling, saying on Saturday that half of England team’s batsmen can’t tackle the tweakers like their captain does. Playing in his 100th Test, Root compiled his fifth double century on the second day of the opening Test
As many as 1097 players have registered for the much- awaited IPL auction to be held in Chennai on February 18 with most entries coming from the West Indies (56) followed by Australia (42) and South Africa (38). The player registration deadline closed on Thursday and the list comprises 207 international players including 21 capped
IND vs ENG: India face England in the first Test of the four-match series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.© AFP Team India face England in the first Test of the four-match series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The fixture begins from February 5, with the game set to take place behind closed doors.
Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir put India as favourites to win the upcoming four-Test series against England but maintained that England will be no pushovers in the Tests starting in Chennai on February 5. In an interview with NDTV, Gambhir said the visitors are capable of pulling off a surprise with the likes of Joe
India are in pole position to secure a spot in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand.© AFP Australia’s decision to pull out of the three-match Test series in South Africa means that the Test series between India and England will virtually be a direct shootout for a place in the World Test Championship
IND vs ENG: Ishant Sharma was seen hugging a teammate during India’s training session in Chennai.© Instagram Team India had their first outdoor training session since reaching Chennai for the first two Tests against England. The Indian team completed their quarantine and cleared all their Covid tests, and trained at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India’s Test series win in Australia during his 73rd Mann Ki Baat programme, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah on Sunday said that the former’s encouraging words will boost the morale and energy of the Indian cricket team for future challenges. “Thank you
Sourav Ganguly was admitted to Woodlands Hospital on January 2, after he complained of chest pain.© Instagram The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly is doing well and all his vital parameters are stable, said the medical bulletin issued by Apollo Gleneagles Hospital on Saturday. “Sourav Ganguly, who underwent angioplasty
Fawad Alam was named Player of the Match for his knock of 109 runs in the first innings.© AFP Pakistan batsman Fawad Alam, who scored a century in the first innings to put the hosts on top in the first Test against South Africa, said on Friday he is enjoying his time in the dressing
Sourav Ganguly, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, underwent a successful angioplasty in Kolkata on Thursday where the doctors inserted two more stents. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was also present at the hospital to check on the BCCI chief’s health, who had complained of chest pain on Wednesday and
The player auction for Indian Premier League 2021 will be held on February 18 in Chennai.© Kings XI Punjab/Twitter IPL franchise owners attending the player auction ahead of Indian Premier League 2021 on February 18 in Chennai will not be required to undergo any mandatory quarantine but will have to return two negative COVID-19 tests.
Pak vs SA: Imran Butt dove to his left to take a stunning catch at second slip.© Twitter Pakistan batsman Imran Butt’s Test debut got off to a dream start as he took a stunning catch diving to his left to send South Africa opener Aiden Markram back to the pavilion in Karachi. Pacer Shaheen
England and New Zealand will play a two-match Test series in June.© Twitter England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday confirmed that England will start their home international summer with a two-match Test series against New Zealand, commencing from June 2. Joe Root’s team will host number one ranked Test side New Zealand for
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals have announced the appointment of Kumar Sangakkara as the team’s Director of Cricket. The Rajasthan-based franchise took to Twitter to share this news, hailing the former Sri Lanka cricketer as “legendary”. “Adding some legendary to the #RoyalsFamily. #WelcomeSanga | #HallaBol | @KumarSanga2,” read the caption on the tweet
Chris Gayle was last seen in action in IPL 2020 where he represented the Kings XI Punjab.© AFP Ahead of the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League, West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle has said that fans can expect classic cricket entertainment in the coming edition of the league. Gayle will be seen donning the Team