NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Umran Malik has fully recovered from dengue and is now focusing on preparing for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, scheduled to begin on September 5. Having been sidelined due to the illness, Umran has joined the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru to get ready for the domestic season.“I am feeling better…
NEW DELHI: Jemimah Rodrigues, a prominent Indian batter, expressed her belief that participating in the women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) for the first time will enhance her ability to handle high-pressure scenarios in the forthcoming T20 World Cup. The talented player is set to represent Trinbago Knight Riders in the WCPL.“Firstly, just to come out…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering creating a special Test cricket fund worth at least USD 15 million. This fund would help with player match fees and solve the issue of talented players leaving for more lucrative T20 franchise leagues. Cricket Australia (CA) put out the plan, which has the backing of…
NEW DELHI: Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel showcased their batting prowess, scoring magnificent centuries to propel Pakistan to a commanding total of 448 for 6 declared against Bangladesh on the second day of the first Test match in Rawalpindi on Thursday.Rizwan’s unbeaten 171, his highest score in Test cricket and his third century in the…
NEW DELHI: Babar Azam, despite not captaining Pakistan’s Test cricket, appeared to be the favoured choice among fans who wished to see the star batter return to his former leadership role.During the third day of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday, a video captured the crowd’s affection for former…
NEW DELHI: The ongoing England vs Sri Lanka first Test in Manchester on Friday had a special fan in the stands as Ben Stokes‘ doppelganger was seen making a re-appearance, delighting the England skipper and the fans alike. In his new avatar, Stokes’ doppelganger was seen showing off his Test jersey during the second session…
NEW DELHI: During the upcoming presidential election, Sri Lanka will play host to New Zealand for a two-match Test series, the country’s cricket board announced on Friday.The first Test is scheduled to start at Galle on September 18, however the board has announced that there will be a rest day on September 21 the day…
NEW DELHI: Shadman Islam, the Bangladeshi opener, fell just short of a valiant century by a mere seven runs, but his efforts propelled Bangladesh to a commendable 316/5 at stumps on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Friday.Islam’s patient knock of 93 off 183 balls kept Bangladesh’s hopes alive…
NEW DELHI: A fan watching the England-Sri Lanka Test in Manchester became the centre of attention on Friday as he pulled off an incredible one-handed stunner in the stands.The leap and the grab by the spectator turned out to be just perfect as it left the crowd buzzing on the third day of the first…
NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka’s opening Test against New Zealand at Galle next month has been allocated six days with a rest day included to accommodate country’s presidential election. The first Test will begin on September 18, and a rest day is planned for September 21. The decision is aligned with the “Presidential Election of the…
