Kamindu Mendis. (AP Photo) Kamindu Mendis, the rising star of Sri Lankan cricket, has been named the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year after a stellar year of consistent performances.Mendis amassed an impressive 1451 runs across all formats in 2024, maintaining an average of just over 50. He also equaled Sir Don Bradman‘s record…
Sachin Tendulkar and Suraj Samat NEW DELHI: Suraj Samat, League Commissioner and Core Committee Member of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), believes that the second season is set to be a grand spectacle for cricket fans. ISPL Season 2 will be held from January 26 to February 15 at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in…
UAE captain Esha Oza (ICC Photo) The United Arab Emirates’ dynamic captain, Esha Oza, has been crowned the ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year for 2024, following an exceptional year with both bat and ball. Oza was a standout performer throughout the year, dominating at the top of the order and proving invaluable with…
Gerhard Erasmus (ICC Photo) Gerhard Erasmus, the captain of Namibia, has been honored with the ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year award for 2024. This recognition highlights his exceptional performances in both ODIs and T20Is throughout the year.Erasmus showcased remarkable consistency, scoring eight half-centuries and playing a crucial role in Namibia’s middle order. His…
MI Cape Town electrified a packed Newlands on Saturday evening with a dominant bonus-point victory over Durban’s Super Giants, thrilling fans with a clinical all-round performance. A scintillating opening stand between Ryan Rickelton (63 off 41 balls) and Rassie van der Dussen (24 off 18 balls) laid the foundation for the chase of 150. Dewald…
Mumbai vs J&K (Screengrab) MUMBAI: Soon after Jammu & Kashmir scored a massive five-wicket upset win over defending champions and star-studded Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A clash at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in BKC on Saturday, the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association lodged an official complaint with the BCCI about the…
NEW DELHI: Young 22-year-old batter Tilak Varma delivered a record-breaking performance to anchor India’s chase in a nail-biting two-wicket victory over England in the second T20 international in Chennai on Saturday. Varma’s unbeaten 72 off 55 balls not only secured India’s 2-0 lead in the five-match series but also etched his name into the record…
England legend Joe Root delivered a commanding performance, scoring an unbeaten 78 and taking two crucial wickets, as the Paarl Royals secured their spot in the SA20 playoffs with an 11-run victory over Pretoria Capitals on a scorching day at Boland Park on Saturday.Reflecting on Root’s impact, Paarl Royals coach Trevor Penny lavished praise on…
Tilak Varma is being congratulated by captain Suryakumar Yadav. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav was full of praise for Tilak Varma after his match-winning knock steered India to a nail-biting two-wicket victory against England in the second T20I in Chennai on Saturday. Tilak’s unbeaten 72 off 55 balls anchored India’s chase of…
Tom Curran called back to bat (Photo: CREIMAS / ILT20) NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of sportsmanship, the spirit of cricket took center stage during an ILT20 encounter between Gulf Giants and MI Emirates on Saturday evening. The incident occurred on the last ball of the 18th over of the Giants’ innings when Tom…
