Dhaka: Relations between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have reportedly become strained since Mustafizur Rahman was withdrawn from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Citing security concerns, the BCB had earlier declined to send its team to India for the T20 World Cup. However, recent developments […]
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London: England Test captain Ben Stokes has successfully undergone surgery and is currently in the process of recovery. He is expected to make his return to international cricket in June, when England are scheduled to play a Test series against New Zealand. Prior to that, Stokes is likely to feature for Durham in the County […]
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Mumbai: England spinner Adil Rashid surpassed Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf’s record for the highest number of wickets in T20 Internationals against Test-playing nations. Rashid achieved this milestone after claiming two wickets against the West Indies. With this accomplishment, he has now become the leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals against Test-playing teams.
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Status of Syed Modi Tournament Downgraded; Two Super 100 Events Removed Kuala Lumpur: In a significant development, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has delivered a setback to Indian badminton by downgrading the status of the Syed Modi International tournament. However, the India Open has retained its existing classification and will continue to be held at […]
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New Delhi: The Netherlands cricket team has adopted a new approach in the T20 World Cup this year by seeking guidance from a psychologist to better manage high-pressure situations. According to team psychologist Tom Dawson-Squibb, instead of reprimanding players for their mistakes, it is more effective to allow them the freedom to play their natural […]
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Capable of Delivering Major Upsets New Delhi: In this edition of the T20 World Cup, even the associate teams—previously considered underdogs—have delivered impressive performances. Nepal’s spirited display against England in their opening match clearly demonstrated their growing competitiveness. Similarly, India faced a strong challenge from the United States, while Pakistan encountered tough resistance from the […]
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Mumbai. United States fast bowler Shadley van Schalkwyk said he is satisfied with his performance in the very first match of the T20 World Cup against India, though he acknowledged that there is still significant scope for improvement. According to Schalkwyk, players from associate nations need to put in extra effort when competing against top-tier […]
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Colombo. Powered by the disciplined and incisive bowling of spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, Sri Lanka began their T20 World Cup campaign with a convincing 20-run victory over Ireland in their opening match. Playing on home soil, both bowlers dominated the contest, leaving the Irish batters struggling to cope with their spin. Together, Hasaranga […]
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New Delhi: The Indian Under-19 cricket team clinched the World Cup title for a record sixth time after defeating England by 100 runs in the final. In the match played in Harare, opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi emerged as the standout hero of India’s emphatic victory. He played a sensational innings of 175 runs off just 80 […]
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New Delhi: Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has made a bold prediction ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. He believes that the current Indian team possesses the strength and aggressive intent required to surpass the 300-run mark for the first time in the history of the tournament. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, India will […]
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