Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) Jasprit Bumrah’s scans and thorough assessment is done at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and a comprehensive medical report will be on the table in the next 24 hours. It is understood that Bumrah is likely to stay in Bengaluru so that he can have a discussion with Board of…

Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the first ODI against England. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed surprise after Shreyas Iyer revealed that he was not originally in India’s playing XI for the first ODI against England. Iyer, who played a match-winning knock in Nagpur on Thursday, disclosed that he was…

South African team arrives in Lahore ahead of ODI tri-series. (ANI photo The South African cricket team, led by Temba Bavuma, arrived in Lahore, Pakistan on Friday for an upcoming ODI tri-series involving New Zealand and Pakistan. The team’s white-ball coach Rob Walter has named a 12-man squad for the opening match, featuring Gerald Coetzee…

Harshit Rana, center, celebrates with wicketkeeper KL Rahul after taking a wicket. (PTI Photo) Harshit Rana, center, celebrates with wicketkeeper KL Rahul after taking a wicket. (PTI Photo) Harshit Rana, center, celebrates with wicketkeeper KL Rahul after taking a wicket. (PTI Photo) Harshit Rana, center, celebrates with wicketkeeper KL Rahul after taking a wicket. (PTI…

NAGPUR: Joe Root and Steve Smith – their names define an era, their wickets are prized possessions for any bowler. But for Ravindra Jadeja, they have simply been regular scalps in his remarkable career. Dismiss them once, and it’s a moment to cherish. Dismiss them 23 times, and you own them. Few bowlers can claim…

Tony de Zorzi and Jordan Hermann delivered stellar performances to guide the Sunrisers Eastern Cape into their third successive SA20 final, keeping their title-winning streak alive. De Zorzi, a late addition to the squad as a replacement for the injured Patrick Kruger, played a match-winning knock at Centurion, showcasing his class on the big stage.The…

Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer played a crucial role in India’s triumph over England in the first ODI in Nagpur, delivering a match-winning 59 off 36 balls. However, in a surprising revelation during the post-match interview, Iyer disclosed that he was initially not part of India’s playing XI for the game.India had…

Graeme Smith (Photo credit: TimesofIndia.com) JOHANNESBURG: When Paarl Royals took on Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Centurion in the SA20 on Thursday, it was a momentous occasion for the league. In its third edition now, with just one game to go, SA20 has done what South African cricket desperately wanted – sustenance. The T20 Global…

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s interim head coach Aaqib Javed has played down the impact of India’s leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah before their upcoming Champions Trophy encounter. The eight-team ICC tournament starts from February 19, with the opener between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. Poll Will Bumrah’s Absence Affect India’s Chances Against Pakistan? Questions surround…

Graeme Smith (Image credit: SA20) Cricket in South Africa has been a tale of our country’s unyielding spirit, and we have always been proud of the resilience, character and tenacity that has been a hallmark of our players. As someone who had the privilege of leading the Proteas during what many consider our ‘golden era,’…