England men have named an unchanged squad for the third Test against South Africa that begins next Thursday (8 September) at the Kia Oval. Following an innings-and-85-run victory at Emirates Old Trafford, squaring the series at one apiece after the Proteas triumphed by an innings and 12 runs in the […]
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CSA T20 league to be called ‘SA20’; player auction to be held on September 19
CSA’s new franchise-based T20 league has been named SA20, Graeme Smith announced in a press conference on Wednesday, also confirming that the player auction for the inaugural season, to be played in January-February 2023, will be held on September 19. All the six teams have already signed on up to […]
Mosaddek defends Bangladesh bowlers and one-dimensional spin attack
Bangladesh were satisfied with their bowling performance while unsuccessfully trying to defend their low total of 127 in their Asia Cup opener against Afghanistan, but would have liked another 10-15 runs, according to Mosaddek Hossain. Afghanistan lost an early wicket before going on to complete a convincing seven-wicket win with […]
Experience gives Pollard’s Knight Riders the edge, Bravo expects Patriots to build on recent gains
With Andre Russell joining Trinbago Knight Riders and Nicholas Pooran returning to the line-up, they are dripping with experience and pedigree. With captain Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine and Colin Munro also in the mix, Knight Riders can stake a claim for being the strongest T20 franchise side in the world. […]
Colin de Grandhomme retires from international cricket
Earlier in the week, de Grandhomme, 36, caught NZC by surprise after being selected by Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League draft. “We’re now in discussions with Colin to find the best possible way forward,” a NZC spokesperson De Grandhomme started his international career in a T20I against Zimbabwe […]
Mitchell Marsh ruled out of ODIs with priority given to T20 World Cup
The allrounder has “minor ankle soreness” but will be available for the India tour next month Source link
Matthew Wade: ‘We’ve given ourselves a chance. We’ll hope for a draw or a washout’
Sit in the pub and pray for rain in Manchester. That, according to Matthew Wade, is Birmingham Phoenix’s plan for the rest of the Hundred, after they were left on the brink of elimination despite completing a one-wicket win against London Spirit at Lord’s on Tuesday night. Phoenix needed to […]
With dry wit and a lot of mental prep, Jadeja embraces ‘real pressure’ in dynamic role
Ravindra Jadeja was at his jovial best at Tuesday’s optional training session, ahead of India’s final group game against Hong Kong in Dubai. And when he rather unexpectedly came for the pre-match press conference, he was greeted with a huge cheer from the room. “Bakra mil gaya kya?,” (Have you […]
Disney Star licenses part of its ICC rights to Zee in landmark agreement
In a first-of-its-kind broadcast agreement, Disney Star* has licensed a part of the ICC rights it recently won for the Indian market to Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The agreement means that Zee will now broadcast the ICC men’s and Under-19 tournaments in India for the 2024-27 cycle, while Disney Star retains […]
Harmanpreet’s checklist for UK tour: a fitting farewell for Goswami, better fielding standards and finding finishers
When Harmanpreet Kaur made her ODI debut in 2009, Jhulan Goswami was India’s captain. Now, 13 years later, Harmanpreet is at the helm and wants to give the veteran fast bowler a memorable farewell in England. “When I debuted, she was the captain and it is a great opportunity for […]