Page 29 - News

T20I series against Pakistan a stern test ahead of World Cup: Moeen Ali

England all-rounder Moeen Ali, who will deputise for skipper Jos Buttler in the T20I series, has said the fixture will be a stern test for the side as it prepares for the T20 World Cup next month

New jerseys unveiled for India men's and women's T20I cricket matches

For the first time in Indian cricket history, the jersey was unveiled not by the national team, but by the Mumbai Under-19 women's cricket players along with some of the 'superfans' of the game

Hafeez slams selectors for leaving Malik out of Pakistan's T20 WC squad

Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Hafeez has lashed out at the national selectors for ignoring seasoned allrounder Shoaib Malik for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia

Umesh Yadav has proven himself, excellent option with new ball: Rohit

Indian captain Rohit Sharma shared the rationale behind speedster Umesh Yadav's selection ahead of team India's clash against Australia in the first match of the T20I series in Mohali on Sunday

With 6 games left ahead of T20 WC, Rohit wants players to exit comfort zone

With the T20 World Cup squad already picked, India's Rohit Sharma wants his players to get out of their comfort zone and explore new things about their game in the six home games against Australia

India should start Australia T20Is with Pant instead of Karthik: Gambhir

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir wants the hosts to start the T20I series against Australia with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in the playing eleven, instead of veteran Dinesh Karthik.

Virat Kohli is our third opener; might open in some matches: Rohit Sharma

Ahead of the T20I series against Australia, India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that talismanic batter Virat Kohli will be the third opener in the side.

Shami tests positive for Covid-19, ruled out of Australia T20Is: Report

Veteran fast-bowler Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the upcoming India-Australia T20I series after testing positive for Covid-19

Umesh Yadav replaces Md Shami in India squad for Australia series

The seasoned Umesh Yadav was drafted into the Indian team as veteran seamer Mohammed Shami's replacement for the three-match T20I series against Australia

India's T20 World Cup standby players to go to Australia with team: Report

The standbys -- Mohammed Shami, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi and Deepak Chahar -- named for the Indian cricket team for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, will also travel to Australia

Jadeja's injury massive blow, but Virat in form is a big plus: Jayawardene

Mahela Jayawardene feels India have suffered a major blow with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja getting injured and not playing for the ICC T20 World Cup, set to being in Australia next month.

India is taking risk by picking only 4 specialist pacers in T20 WC: Johnson

In Indian set-up, only Bumrah is the man, who can consistently clock 140 clicks upwards but pace can't be the only criteria to form a potent bowling unit, Johnson opined

Duleep Trophy: Venkatesh Iyer forced to walk out after Gaja's wild throw

However, Iyer did come back later, but was dismissed by Tanush Kotian on 14. The all-rounder did return to bat but he did not field for the Central Zone and was replaced by Ashok Menaria

Jos Buttler could miss 7-match T20I series vs Pakistan due to calf injury

This is England's first tour of Pakistan since 2005

8 teams to compete for remaining 2 slots in Women's T20I World Cup

Eight teams -- Bangladesh, Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand, UAE, the United States and Zimbabwe -- will meet in a series of T20I Qualifiers from September 18

IPL side Punjab Kings replaces Kumble with Trevor Bayliss as head coach

IPL side Punjab Kings appointed Trevor Bayliss as the team's new head coach ahead of the next season of the franchise-based T20 tournament

India concede series after losing 3rd T20I vs England by 7 wickets

India put up an inept batting performance, scoring only 122 for eight, courtesy wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh's 22-ball 33 and all rounder Pooja Vastrakar's unbeaten 19 off 11 deliveries

Mumbai Indians appoint South African legend Mark Boucher as head coach

Mumbai Indians had an abysmal season last time, finishing at the bottom of the points table with only four wins out of 14 matches

Decoded: What does SC verdict on BCCI's new constitutional amendments mean?

The SC has approved amendment of the BCCI constitution. Why has this happened? And what other changes made by BCCI have been approved? Let's take a look

Pakistan name squad for T20 World Cup, Shaheen returns; Fakhar misses out

Pakistan on Thursday named their 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, with pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi set to return from his injury