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BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday denied reports claiming that the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka, originally scheduled to be held in the national capital on December 13, has been moved to Ahmedabad. The clarification comes amid reports regarding the non-availability of the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is currently undertaking major infrastructure overhauls, including the installation of a modern draina

Big Bash League: England fast bowler Lauren Bell has signed up with Sydney Thunder for the upcoming season of the Womens Big Bash League (WBLL). It will also mark Laurens second stint in the premier womens franchise T20 tournament. Lauren, who sits in the top five of the ICC T20I bowling rankings, will be available for the entire duration of the tournament, joining her former England captain Heather Knight in the Thunder setup. Lauren, who has taken 88 matches across all formats for England, ar

Arshdeep Singh: Indias left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh said he felt really good over the successful execution of tactics to remove West Indies captain Shai Hope early in the third T20I against the West Indies, adding that getting rid of a quality batter of his calibre required meticulous preparation and inputs from the coaching staff. At the Holkar Stadium on Sunday night, Arshdeep made the early breakthrough by castling the in-form Shai Hope, who went for a wild slog, in the second over. The con

West Indies T20I: Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane heaped praise on opener Abhishek Sharma for finding ways and methods to score runs even when he's struggling a bit. Abhishek slammed 69 off 30 balls and took a little time to eye in when off-spinner Roston Chase came for the first over, with his earlier struggles with off-spin known. He played a few deliveries from Chase carefully before lining him up for two sixes and a four through the off-side in the third over. Speaking on the opener'

Former West Indies: Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop praised Indias bowling execution and Abhishek Sharmas tactical awareness after the hosts secured a 14-run victory over West Indies in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Bishop highlighted Indias use of yorkers and wide lines, with Arshdeep Singh leading the attack and Naman Dhir providing valuable support. He also pointed to the absence of dew as a factor that helped the bo

New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik heaped praise on star opener Abhishek Sharma for consistently churning out runs in different conditions and against different bowling attacks as he has blossomed into a world superpower opener. Abhishek smashed 69 from 30 balls during the third T20I against the West Indies on Sunday at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, to lay the foundation for India making 223 in the end. During the outing, he also completed his 2000 T20I runs and became the fastest

West Indies: West Indies all-rounder Shamar Springer said that the lack of dew and disciplined bowling by Indias bowlers on a low-bounce pitch were the difference as the visitors lost by 14 runs in the third T20I held at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday night. Chasing 224, the West Indies scored only 209/7, though Springer made an unbeaten 35, including hitting Axar Patel for three fours and a six in the final over. I thought the Indian boys executed really well today in the middle, kind of stifled

Captain Shreyas Iyer: India fast bowler Prince Yadav revealed he used star opener Abhishek Sharma's bat while scoring a crucial cameo against the West Indies in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium here. Prince made 13 runs off six balls and hit three fours in the final over off Shamar Joseph to help the Men in Blue finish at 223 in 20 overs, after Arshdeep Singh also hit 11 off eight. Prince also bowled a couple of tough overs in the death overs and kept his two overs to 20 runs, while the Win

Abhishek Sharma: Indias left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma revealed that his uncharacteristic cautious start against off-spinner Roston Chase was a calculated move to counter tactical plans of the West Indies before he unleashed his trademark attacking strokes in the power-play in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium. Abhishek led the charge with a blazing 30-ball 69, including reaching his fifty in 18 balls. It stood in stark contrast to the start India had only 11 runs coming in the first tw

Aunty Fiona Clarke: Australia will wear a one-off special edition of their Test whites featuring green and gold for the 150th Anniversary Test against England at the MCG next March. CA revealed the special kit on Monday to coincide with 150 days to go until the Test begins on March 11. The special kit replaces the golden wattle trimmings with gold, while a green placket has been introduced. It also features the anniversary Test logo in gold on the sleeve, as well as the logo of kit manufacturer

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has overhauled the schedule of the ongoing Presidents Trophy Grade 1 tournament, shifting fixtures away from Peshawar and Abbottabad after political instability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa prompted Pakistans federal government to declare a state of emergency and impose governors rule in the province. The changes affect matches scheduled at Imran Khan Stadium in Peshawar and Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, with the PCB moving the fixture

Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took a hat-trick to help put Bangladesh into a commanding lead over Afghanistan in the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The 26-year-old, fresh from his nine-wicket haul in Bangladesh's upset of Australia at Darwin in August, finished with 5-55 to dismiss Afghanistan for 240 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Afghanistan skipper Rahmat Shah hit a gritty 105 not out but did not get enough support to match Bangladesh's first-innings 346. With a first-innings lead of 106, Banglade