Taskin Ahmed has been named in Bangladesh’s 15-member squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup despite his injury. Taskin, who has also been named vice-captain, suffered a side strain during the recent series against Zimbabwe and will receive treatment for the next few weeks to get fit before the tournament starts next month. Najmul Hossain
The Impact Player rule in the IPL has not gone down too well with some current players and coaches, but former India coach Ravi Shastri is in favour of it, saying it has contributed to a number of thrilling finishes. “The Impact Player [rule] is good. You have to evolve with the times,” Shastri told
Cricket Ireland has officially confirmed a first men’s tour of Pakistan in August and September next year. The series, which will see Ireland and Pakistan play three T20Is and three ODIs, was a part of the Future Tours Programme (FTP), scheduled for September 2025. The release makes no detailed mention of dates and venues, or
Former South Africa limited-overs captain Johan Botha has been appointed as the new head coach of BBL reigning champions Brisbane Heat and Queensland in the Sheffield Shield and the Marsh Cup for the next three years. Botha, 42, was appointed following a thorough recruitment process in the wake of Wade Seccombe’s departure. Queensland WNCL and
Stuart Broad has warned that England’s onus on blooding a new generation of fast bowlers in the wake of James Anderson‘s retirement could leave Ben Stokes with a “quite scary” lack of experience for the forthcoming Test series against West Indies and Sri Lanka. Anderson is set to play against West Indies at Lord’s on
Match abandoned without a ball bowled Gujarat TItans vs Kolkata Knight Riders A combination of lightning and rain forced the first abandoned game of IPL 2024 in Ahmedabad on Monday, and in the process confirmed two things: Kolkata Knight Riders’ top-two finish in the league stage and Gujarat Titans’ elimination from playoff contention. Only a
While the ongoing IPL may be a certifiable run-fest, the current school of thought surrounding the upcoming T20 World Cup is that conditions in the USA and Caribbean might be a little less batter-friendly. At least, that’s the working assumption Sri Lanka’s selectors were going on when they named their 15-man squad for the tournament.
Kemar Roach believes that James Anderson will be remembered as “one of the greatest” fast bowlers in history when he retires from international cricket this summer – but has challenged his West Indies team-mates to “ruin” Anderson’s final Test match by beating England at Lord’s in July. With Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph also at
IPL 2024, Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders Live Cricket Score© BCCI GT vs KKR IPL 2024, Live Updates:Gujarat Titans will be taking on Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2024 match on Monday in Ahmedabad. KKR opener and star spinner Sunil Narine will be aiming to complete his 100 IPL sixes. He is just
Melbourne Renegades have hired Brisbane Heat BBL title-winning coach Wade Seccombe as their new high performance manager while former Australia fast bowler Clint McKay will take over as Melbourne Stars’ equivalent with the two clubs creating the new roles in an attempt to improve their on-field performance. Seccombe coached Heat to their second BBL title
With just eight more games to go in the league stage of IPL 2024, only Kolkata Knight Riders have qualified for the playoffs and three spots are still available. Here’s how the teams in contention stack up. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Played: 13, points: 12, NRR: 0.387Remaining match: CSK (h) RCB’s fifth win in a row
Toss Pakistan chose to bowl vs Ireland Babar Azam won the toss and chose to field first in the second T20 international against Ireland at Clontarf, a game the visitors must win to force the series into a decider. Pakistan made one change following Ireland’s victory in the first T20I. Shadab Khan, who had a
It was all Nasser Hussain’s fault, though typically it took him the best part of two decades to own up to the fact. “I gave him the wrong field,” Hussain said of James Anderson‘s debut over in Test cricket, against Zimbabwe in 2003, which – for want of a fine leg, and an overambitious off-side
Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav flopped against KKR© BCCI/Sportzpics Former India opener Virender Sehwag slammed Mumbai Indians’ (MI) batting duo Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav for taking too long to get set and then giving their wicket away without making any significant contribution in the IPL 2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. In a rain
Zimbabwe opt to bowl vs Bangladesh Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza chose to field against Bangladesh in the fifth T20I in Dhaka. The visitors have brought in Sean Williams in place of left-arm quick Richard Ngarava. Bangladesh brought in Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan and Mohammad Saifuddin, in place of Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam and Tanzim Hasan. Bangladesh
The 2024-25 Indian domestic season is set for an overhaul with the BCCI keen on staging the Ranji Trophy across two phases to minimize weather-related disruptions, particularly in northern India. As per the proposal that will be reviewed by the BCCI’s apex council, the Ranji season could begin in late September or early October. The
Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting has lavished praise on Abishek Porel, the left-hand batter who has sparkled in multiple roles during IPL 2024, and indicated that he will don the keeping gloves against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday in the absence of the suspended Rishabh Pant. Capitals signed Porel in 2023 as a
James Anderson has announced he will retire after England’s first Test of the summer at Lords, against West Indies, bringing the curtain down on a legendary career where it all began 21 years ago. Anderson, who turns 42, made his Test debut at Lord’s in 2003 against Zimbabwe. He has gone on to take 700
File photo of James Anderson© AFP England pace legend James Anderson has announced that he will retire from cricket this year. Having become the first fast bowler ever to take 700 wickets in Test cricket during England’s tour of India earlier this year, legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne‘s tally of 708 wickets in the format could
West Indies men will host South Africa, England and Bangladesh between May to December 2024. The home games begin with a visit from South Africa for three T20Is starting May 23 at Sabina Park in Jamaica before the T20 World Cup in June where West Indies and USA are the hosts. West Indies then embark
Ireland 183 for 5 (Balbirnie 77, Tector 36, Abbas 2-36) beat Pakistan 182 for 6 (Babar 57, Ayub 45, Young 2-27) by five wickets Ireland and Pakistan were playing each other in a T20I for the first time in 15 years, and Andy Balbirnie‘s 77 helped the hosts beat the visitors. It was Ireland’s first
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has handed out upgraded central contracts to a whopping 41 male players, up from 29 previously. Like in previous years, there are six categories – A1, A2, B2, C1, C2, and ‘A’ Team – with several performance-based clauses included. However, SLC has declined to disclose the exact categories each of the
The BCCI will not repeat the mistake it made last year when it invited for applications for the head coach only after the incumbent coach’s tenure had ended. With not enough time left for the next big assignment, the outgoing coach Rahul Dravid was convinced to take an extension till the T20 World Cup this
James Anderson looks set to retire from international cricket at the end of England’s home summer. The Guardian reported on Friday that Brendon McCullum, England’s Test coach, travelled to the UK from New Zealand earlier this week and told Anderson in person over a round of golf that he intends to look to the future
Toss Zimbabwe opt to bowl vs Bangladesh Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza chose to bowl first in the fourth T20I against Bangladesh in Dhaka. The visitors dropped wicketkeeper Joylord Gumbie and middle-order batter Craig Ervine, and brought in left-arm quick Richard Ngarava and batter Ryan Burl. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto wanted to bowl first too.
Long-serving South Africa Women coach Hilton Moreeng‘s tenure has ended after a period of 11 years. Moreeng was originally appointed in the role in 2013 and oversaw South Africa’s transition to professionalism and was at the helm as they reached two ODI World Cup semi-finals and two T20 World Cup semi-finals, and became the first
The Impact Player rule, one of the hot topics of debate during IPL 2024, is not “permanent”, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has said, and a call on its use in subsequent editions of the IPL will be taken after a discussion with stakeholders after the 2024 T20 World Cup. “Impact Player is like a test
KL Rahul (L) and Naveen-ul-Haq© Instagram Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq‘s social media post has gone viral just a day after controversy erupted over team owner Sanjiv Goenka’s angry conversation with skipper KL Rahul. The cameras caught Goenka having a fiery conversation with Rahul after LSG slumped to a 10-wicket loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Munro had made himself available for the upcoming T20 World Cup despite not playing an international for New Zealand since 2020 and was in consideration. New Zealand coach Gray Stead confirmed that Munro was discussed at the selection table when the squad was announced but said there was no room for the veteran left-hander. Despite
Harmanpreet Kaur has said she wants to carry the “calmness” that the Indian players showcased in Sylhet during their 5-0 series sweep against Bangladesh to the T20 World Cup when the team goes back there after five months. Unlike the last time these two sides met in Bangladesh, when Harmanpreet was in the headlines for