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Graeme Smith (Image credit: SA20) NEW DELHI: The third season of SA20 concluded with MI Cape Town securing their maiden title at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The franchise, which had been the most consistent throughout the season, topped the league table with seven wins from 10 matches, including one no-result, before dethroning two-time defending…

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has floated the advertisement for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after the global cricket body announced last month that Geoff Allardice will be stepping down from the role. Allardice was associated with the ICC for 13 years and was appointed the CEO in November 2021.Go Beyond The…

Meg Lanning and Jonathan Batty. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals coach Jonathan Batty on Tuesday refrained from naming a single player as the team’s trump card ahead of the Women’s Premier League Season 3, emphasising that every member of the squad is a game-changer. Delhi Capitals reached the WPL finals in both…

Nachiket Bhute. (File Pic – BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Seamer Nachiket Bhute’s fiery three-wicket spell and Yash Rathod’s composed century powered Vidarbha to a commanding 198-run victory over Tamil Nadu, securing a spot in the Ranji Trophy semifinals on day four in Nagpur on Tuesday.Bhute was instrumental in dismantling Tamil Nadu’s top order, returning figures…

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a significant blow to Team India, star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Indian cricket board confirmed the development on Monday, announcing that young pacer Harshit Rana will replace Bumrah in the squad.Bumrah’s…

Ajinkya Rahane. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane reaffirmed his love for Test cricket and his hunger for a national comeback after leading Mumbai to the Ranji Trophy semifinals with a stunning century against Haryana. The 36-year-old, who last played a Test for India in July 2023, has been in…

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday unveiled the renovated National Stadium in Karachi, one of the three venues set to host the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.To mark the occasion, PCB recognised the relentless efforts of 700 workers—including laborers, engineers, technicians, and loaders—who worked tirelessly to complete the upgrades.Go Beyond The Boundary with…

Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has called for an overhaul of the national team’s pace attack, expressing concern over the form of current frontline quicks Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. The two fast bowlers are set to spearhead Pakistan’s bowling attack in…

Todd Boehly (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has reached an agreement to purchase a 49% stake in The Hundred franchise Trent Rockets.The deal, valued at just under 40 million pounds, will be executed through Cain International, a company co-founded by Boehly and British businessman Jonathan Goldstein. The investment values the entire Rockets…

Matthew Breetzke (Photo credit: Cricket South Africa) NEW DELHI: Rising Proteas star Matthew Breetzke would have keenly observed Kane Williamson during their time together at Durban Super Giants in the recently concluded SA20.While Breetzke and DSG’s performance fell short of expectations, the SA20 provided valuable opportunities for young South African players to learn from experienced…