Former England batsman Graham Thorpe died after being struck by a train at a railway station, an inquest into his death heard Tuesday. The 55-year-old took his own life, his wife Amanda revealed on Monday in an interview with The Times. Thorpe died on the morning of August […]
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Russell: Some West Indies players are ‘just not interested in playing Tests’
It’s not the money. According to Andre Russell, premier West Indian cricketers are “just not interested in playing Tests.” Even though observers say that is due to the lack of money in West Indian cricket, Russell disagrees. “I don’t think it’s the money, I don’t think money is the issue,” […]
Ishan Kishan set for red-ball return, to lead Jharkhand in Buchi Babu tournament
Ishan Kishan will lead Jharkhand in the upcoming Buchi Babu tournament, a pre-season red-ball competition in Tamil Nadu starting August 15. Kishan, who was not part of Jharkhand’s original long list, will link up with the squad in Chennai on Wednesday. The move is seen as the first step towards […]
ECB pull Chris Woakes out of Hundred after Ben Stokes’ hamstring injury
The uncapped Jordan Cox is England’s spare batter, with Dan Lawrence set to replace the injured Zak Crawley at the top of the order, and could replace Stokes at No. 6 if they opt to pick only four main bowling options. Alternatively, Jamie Smith and Woakes could shuffle up to […]
Wriddhiman Saha Ready To Play For Bengal In All Three Formats Next Season | Cricket News
Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha, who returned to Bengal after two seasons with Tripura, expressed his plans to play in all three formats for the state in the forthcoming domestic season. The 39-year-old Saha, who has played 40 Tests, scoring 1353 runs with three centuries and six fifties, had […]
Rahul Dravid To Return To Rajasthan Royals? Report Makes Big Revelation | Cricket News
File image of Rahul Dravid© BCCI Former India batter Rahul Dravid bowed out from his coaching duties after Rohit Sharma and co successfully clinched the T20 World Cup 2024 title in June, this year. Dravid, who failed to win any ICC trophy in his tenure as a player, […]
Bangladesh to approach UN about keeping hosting rights for Women’s T20 World Cup
The Bangladesh government is making last-ditch attempts through the United Nations (UN) to keep hosting rights for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup. Asif Mahmud, the youth and sports adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, said that it will speak to the UN about the countries that have put out travel […]
Durham win thriller at Kent to prolong knockout dreams
ADD MAIN PIC Ben McKinney struck his maiden professional century•MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images Durham 307 (McKinney 115, Denly 3-15) beat Kent 300 for 9 (Finch 104, Drissell 4-38) by seven runs Durham pulled off a sensational win in the Metro Bank Cup on Sunday, beating the Kent Spitfires by […]
“Tough Pitch To Play Spin”: Dinesh Karthik Backs Virat Kohli After Poor Show vs Sri Lanka | Cricket News
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes there is nothing to worry about Virat Kohli’s form in the 2-0 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka, saying life wasn’t easy for rest of the visitors’ batters on pitches aiding spinners to a huge extent. At the R Premadasa Stadium, the […]
“You Do Not…”: Rahul Dravid On His Celebration Over India’s T20 World Cup Triumph | Cricket News
Former Indian skipper and head coach Rahul Dravid opened up on his celebrations while lifting the ICC T20 World Cup this year in his final coaching assignment with the Men in Blue, saying that his joyous, energetic celebrations was just “happiness and relief coming out”. When India lifted […]