Whether to retain or discontinue the Impact Player rule, as well as possibly increasing the number of uncapped players on each IPL team’s retention list feature on the agenda of a meeting between the IPL and the ten franchises, to take place on Wednesday. The closed-door meeting will take place at the BCCI headquarters in
What’s the one thing better than having a 90mph fast bowler at your disposal? Being able to call on two quick men, of course. England’s new-look Test attack gave a glimpse of what might be possible in overseas conditions that tend to drawn the sting of medium-pace seam and swing – although both Mark Wood
Sri Lanka’s selectors have appointed Charith Asalanka as the new ODI captain, replacing Kusal Mendis, for the three-match ODI series against India in August. Asalanka had been named T20I captain ahead of the ongoing series against India after Wanindu Hasaranga had resigned from the role following Sri Lanka’s early exit from the 2024 T20 World
Sunrisers have also brought back van der Merwe, who was previously with the franchise during the first season of the SA20 in 2022-23. The left-arm spinning allrounder was the joint leading wicket-taker with 20 that year, while boasting an economy of just 5.62. He was particularly influential in the final at the Wanderers, where he
Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque will play for Bangladesh A in their first four-day match in Pakistan next month. The second-string side will play two four-day matches in total, apart from three one-day matches against Pakistan A. The games will run concurrently with the Bangladesh senior men’s Test tour of Pakistan, which begins on August
The Gautam Gambhir-era in Indian cricket started on Saturday with the side taking on Sri Lanka in the first of a three-T20I series. From the time, Gambhir took over as the Indian cricket team coach, anticipation has been building over his tenure. As the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders, Gambhir guided the team to the
India will host the next edition of the Men’s Asia Cup cricket tournament in the T20 format in 2025 as a precursor to the T20 World Cup scheduled in the country in 2026, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) stated in its Invitation for Expression of Interest (IEOI). Since 2016, when the tournament was first played
It might have been against an inexperienced West Indies. But Brendon McCullum believes England showed a “harder” side to themselves during their 3-0 victory series win, vindicating personnel changes made to improve the team with a view to the 2025-26 Ashes. Sunday’s devastating finale at Edgbaston confirmed England’s sweep, repeating the scoreline of their last
Big picture: Sri Lanka’s middle-order worries In the first T20I, Sri Lanka lost nine wickets for 30 runs. In the second, they lost seven for 32. This has been the theme for the hosts so far in Charith Asalanka’s first series as Sri Lanka’s full-time T20I captain. Asalanka himself managed just scores of 0 and
Jonathan Trott has been announced as the new head coach of Pretoria Capitals in the SA20, replacing Graham Ford who left the role last month. Trott is currently head coach of Afghanistan, a post he has held since 2022, and had his deal renewed in January to run through to the end of 2024. At
Having hinted for several months that she may be close to an international retirement, Chamari Athapaththu confirmed following Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup victory in Dambulla, that she aims to be around for her national team until next year’s ODI World Cup at least. Athapaththu, 34, has been coy about her future over the last several
Indian cricket team star batter Shubman Gill missed the second T20I encounter against Sri Lanka due to neck spasm on Sunday. Sanju Samson was included in the playing XI in place of Gill and Suryakumar confirmed the reason behind Gill’s absence at the toss. “Gill misses out as he woke up with a neck spasm,
England 376 (Smith 95, Root 87, Woakes 62, Stokes 54, A Joseph 4-122, Seales 3-79) and 87 for 0 (Stokes 57*, Duckett 25*) beat West Indies 282 (Brathwaite 61, Holder 59, Atkinson 4-67, Woakes 3-69) and 175 (Louis 57, Hodge 55, Wood 5-40) by ten wickets Mark Wood‘s breathtaking post-lunch spell netted him a five-wicket
Toss India opt to bowl vs Sri Lanka India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl in the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, after intermittent rain had delayed the toss by 45 minutes. As a result, the start was delayed to 7.45pm local time. Suryakumar said that the wet weather
Mark Wood‘s pivotal five-wicket haul on the final day of England’s 3-0 Test sweep against West Indies comes as a belated reward for his gut-busting work throughout the series, captain Ben Stokes says. Having missed the first Test, Wood’s memorable spell of searing pace in the second at Trent Bridge netted him just two wickets
Toss India chose to bat vs Sri Lanka Harmanpreet’s decision hinged on the fact that the strip that both the semi-finals were played on was used for the final as well. The defending champions remained unchanged from the side that beat Bangladesh in the semi-final. This meant Uma Chetry, who replaced D Hemalatha at No.3,
Ireland 250 (Moor 79, Chivanga 3-39, Muzarabani 3-53) and 158 for 6 (Tucker 56, McBrine 55*, Ngarava 4-53, Muzarabani 2-52) beat Zimbabwe 210 (Masvaure 74, McBrine 3-37, McCarthy 3-42) and 197 (Myers 57, McBrine 4-38) by four wickets It didn’t quite reach the climax the third evening had promised, but the one-off Ireland vs Zimbabwe
There was no smoke on the water, but Andrew Flintoff‘s emergence from Headingley’s home dressing room in deep purple training kit on Thursday marked the start of a new chapter in his career. On Friday night, Flintoff will sit in the dugout as a head coach for the first time in his new role with
Ireland 250 and 33 for 5 (Tucker 9*, Ngarava 4-12, Muzarabani 1-16) need 125 runs to beat Zimbabwe 210 and 197 (Myers 57, Williams 40, McBrine 4-38, Young 2-37, Adair 2-42) More action couldn’t have been crammed into this 71-over day. There were 15 wickets, six dropped catches, Tanaka Chivanga retiring hurt temporarily, and a
New captain Suryakumar Yadav led from the front with a breathtaking half-century as India comfortably out-batted Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the opening T20 International to start the Gautam Gambhir era with a victory in Pallekele on Saturday. It was India skipper Suryakumar’s 26-ball 58 and a 74-run opening blitzkrieg in just six overs
Deandra Dottin has come out of international retirement, making herself available for West Indies selection once again, nearly two years after a sudden decision to quit while leading Barbados in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. “Representing West Indies in international cricket has always been a matter of great pride and passion for me,” Dottin, 33, said
Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka’s new T20I captain, won the toss and put India into bat in the first T20I in Pallekele. Asalanka stressed on the need to create the right environment for his young squad, while targeting “more wins than what we’ve had recently.” Sri Lanka went in with three frontline fast bowlers, with Maheesh
Lunch England 157 for 5 (Root 58*, Stokes 48*, Seales 3-35) trail West Indies 282 (Brathwaite 61, Holder 59, Atkinson 4-67, Woakes 3-69) by 125 runs Joe Root and Ben Stokes steadied England after the home side’s first-day batting collapse spilled into the second morning of the third Test against West Indies at Edgbaston. The
“Even if it’s difficult for you, crack a smile. Whatever else happens, that will shock people.” Outgoing India head coach Rahul Dravid did what many consider the unthinkable – he made Gautam Gambhir smile with the above message. Dravid sent out a touching message to the new head coach, who takes over with the T20I
Zimbabwe 210 and 12 for 0 (Gumbie 7*, Masvaure 4*) trail Ireland 250 (Moor 79, McBrine 28, Chivanga 3-39, Muzarabani 3-53) by 28 runs Peter Moor dominated against Zimbabwe, his former team and country of birth, to post the highest Test score by an Ireland opener. The hosts, like the visitors on day one, then
Big picture: New beginnings It will be the start of a new T20I era for both India and Sri Lanka when they come face-to-face in Pallekele on Saturday. For India, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja have retired from the format and Suryakumar Yadav has been named the new captain. Sri Lanka have moved
Jonny Bairstow has admitted that spending six months on the road had “taken its toll” on him this year, speaking publicly for the first time since losing his place in England’s Test team. Bairstow reiterated his desire to continue playing for England, but conceded that playing all three international formats and the IPL last winter
Kusal Mendis is in outstanding form, Pathum Nissanka has had fantastic outings, Avishka Fernando has been spectacular, and Kusal Perera has made a strong comeback. On top of which, Kamindu Mendis seems in good touch too. This is all on based on Lanka Premier League (LPL) performances, that new Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka regards
Zimbabwe will become the first country to be paid a “touring fee” by the host board in bilateral cricket when they travel to England in the 2025 summer for a two-Test series. That development was confirmed by ECB chief executive Richard Gould on Friday during a chat on Sky Sports during the first day’s play
England vs West Indies 3rd Test Day 1 Highlights© AFP England vs West Indies 3rd Test Day 1 Highlights: Jason Holder produced a fine all-round display as the West Indies took three late wickets, including both England openers with successive deliveries, in a stirring fightback on Friday’s opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.
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