NEW DELHI: The verdict on Jay Shah‘s legacy in Indian cricket administration remains uncertain, but his ascent to power, both domestically and internationally, has been undeniably smooth and unobtrusive.At the age of 35, Shah was elected unopposed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), making him the youngest person ever to hold this…
NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah is set to assume the role of ICC chairman in December, as announced by the international cricket governing body on Tuesday. Shah was the only candidate nominated for this prestigious position.Shah’s tenure will commence on December 1, 2024, succeeding the current Chair, Greg Barclay, who opted not to pursue…
NEW DELHI: Olly Stone, the Nottinghamshire seamer, has been selected to play for England in the second Test against Sri Lanka, marking his return to the national side after a three-year absence. Stone’s inclusion comes as a result of Mark Wood being sidelined for the rest of the series due to a thigh injury sustained…
NEW DELHI: England‘s chief selector, Luke Wright, has stated that Jonny Bairstow‘s international white-ball career is far from over, despite the 34-year-old being left out of the upcoming series against Australia.Along with Bairstow, experienced players Moeen Ali and Chris Jordan were also not included in the squad, with five uncapped players being selected for the…
NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, expressed confidence in her team’s ability to secure their first-ever global championship in the forthcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.She believes that the playing conditions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) might prove favorable for the Indian side.Due to the ongoing political instability…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi remains a prominent figure both on and off the field. In recent weeks, he has been celebrating a personal milestone while simultaneously voicing concerns over Pakistan’s performance in Test cricket.Afridi’s family welcomed a new member with the birth of his grandson, Aliyaar Afridi, son of Pakistan…
NEW DELHI: Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli was referred to as “one of the best” players by former England pace legend James Anderson when he was chasing runs and closing out games, with particular attention to his skill in white-ball cricket.Recently, Anderson was a guest on the Tailenders Podcast.Speaking on the podcast, Anderson said, “I…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Men’s Selection Committee named substitutes on Tuesday for pacers Mohammed Siraj and Umran Malik, who would be absent from the Duleep Trophy opening round owing to sickness.Additionally, Team B has released great all-around player Ravindra Jadeja, as per ANI.Top Indian players from the international…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad has criticized Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi for his handling of the team following the shocking 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the first Test at Rawalpindi. Shahzad questioned Naqvi’s understanding of cricket and expressed disappointment with his leadership decisions, particularly highlighting Pakistan’s historic first-ever Test defeat to…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team has fallen to eighth place in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a 10-wicket defeat to Bangladesh and an over rate penalty in the first Test of the series in Rawalpindi. Pakistan now hold 16 points with a winning percentage of 22.22, placing them just ahead of the West…
