Nahida Named Bangladeshs New Women's T20I Captain, Mostary Appointed Vice-captain
Bangladesh Cricket Board: Left-arm spinner Nahida Akter on Sunday has been named as Bangladeshs new women's T20I captain. Nahida will take over from wicketkeeper-batter Nigar Sultana, who stepped down from the role after the Asian Games. Sobhana Mostary has been named vice-captain of the T20I side. We sat with members of the selection panel along with others and decided to hand over the T20I captaincy to Nahida. Sobhana Mostary will be her deputy, BCB women's wing chairman Rafiqul Islam was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz. Nahida had been widely tipped to succeed Nigar, after having served as her deputy ever since the wicketkeeper-batter was handed the T20I captaincy in 2022. Rafiqul added the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) felt it was the right moment to promote her after spending four years as Nigar's understudy. Nahida has been the vice-captain for a pretty long time and now we feel the time is right to give her the responsibility of our T20I squad, he said. After the Asian Games was over in Japan, Nigar had decided to give up the T20I captaincy to concentrate more on her own game, a move that caught the board off guard. The report also mentioned that Nigar, 29, was unhappy with the way she had been treated by the BCB in recent times. Nigar, however, will continue to lead Bangladesh in the 50-over format, having captained the side in the recent three-match ODI tour of Australia. With this, Bangladesh will have separate captains in the two white-ball formats for the foreseeable future. Bangladesh's next T20I assignment is the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in Thailand, where they open their campaign against Pakistan on November 12. The report also mentioned that Nigar, 29, was unhappy with the way she had been treated by the BCB in recent times. Nigar, however, will continue to lead Bangladesh in the 50-over format, having captained the side in the recent three-match ODI tour of Australia. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Nahida Akter named Bangladesh women's new T20I captain, set to succeed Nigar Sultana in the role
In a major development, the BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) came forward and revealed that Nahida Akter will be the new T20I captain of Bangladesh women, taking over in the role from Nigar Sultana, who stepped down as the T20I captain to focus more on her game.
After Drawn T20I Series Against The West Indies, Iyer Bags Impact Player Of The Series Medal
West Indies: India captain Shreyas Iyer was handed the team's Impact Player of the Series medal after the five-match T20I series against the West Indies ended in a 2-2 draw following Saturday's washout at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The presentation was captured in a dressing-room video released by the BCCI on Sunday, in which India's training assistant Nuwan Seneviratne handed the medal to Iyer. Tonight the impact medal goes to someone who scored his first T20I hundred and only a few players in India have scored hundreds in all three formats and he's leading in the front and even in the field and the award goes to Shreyas Iyer, Seneviratne said in the video posted on bcci.tv on Sunday. On its social media accounts, the BCCI captioned the clip as, Rain, runs, and some dressing room BTS. Summing up the series decider, ft. the Impact Player of the Series medal presentation. Iyer enjoyed a productive series with the bat, finishing as the third-highest run-getter with 181 runs from five innings at an average of 45.25 and a strike rate of 205.68. His maiden T20I century during the series opener in Lucknow made him only the seventh Indian men's cricketer to score hundreds in all three international formats. India won the first and third games, but the West Indies hit back in the second and fourth games to draw the series, before rain forced the decider to be called off, leading to the two sides sharing the trophy. Iyer enjoyed a productive series with the bat, finishing as the third-highest run-getter with 181 runs from five innings at an average of 45.25 and a strike rate of 205.68. His maiden T20I century during the series opener in Lucknow made him only the seventh Indian men's cricketer to score hundreds in all three international formats. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Gill Falls For One Run Against Chhattisgarh On Ranji Trohpy Return
New PCA Stadium: Indias Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill's much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy ended in disappointment as he was castled for one by left-arm spinner Ajay Mandal in Punjab's ongoing second-round Elite Group B match against Chhattisgarh at the New PCA Stadium here on Sunday. Coming in at number four, after Vihaan Malhotra was trapped lbw by Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Gill lasted just five balls and made one run before Mandal beat him on the third ball of the 27th over with a delivery that held its line and slipped through the gate to hit the middle stump. Gill, 27, had skipped Punjab's opening game of the season against Assam but made himself available for the clash against Chhattisgarh to get some red-ball practice ahead of India's tour of New Zealand. Though Gill is not in the T20I squad, he will be a part of India, playing five ODIs and two Tests on the tour, which forms a crucial part of their build-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup and also aim to keep their hopes alive in the race for a World Test Championship (WTC) final berth. Gill, though, will play only three ODIs before missing the last two games to prepare well for the Test series to be played in Christchurch and Wellington. Elsewhere, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has missed Bengals ongoing match against Services at the Air Force Complex ground in Palam. Shami had trained with the Bengal squad on Saturday, but there was no official word for his absence from Bengals second round clash. His younger brother Mohammed Kaif came into the playing eleven in his absence. Shami had made an impressive start to the season by claiming five wickets, including a four-wicket haul, in Bengal's opening game against Delhi in Kalyani. Gill, though, will play only three ODIs before missing the last two games to prepare well for the Test series to be played in Christchurch and Wellington. Elsewhere, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has missed Bengals ongoing match against Services at the Air Force Complex ground in Palam. Shami had trained with the Bengal squad on Saturday, but there was no official word for his absence from Bengals second round clash. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
'Sooryavanshi Will Have To Wait': Nayar Backs Samson, Explains Indias Selection Dilemma
New Delhi: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes Sanju Samsons ability to produce decisive innings after a lean run could keep young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting for his opportunity in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. Nayar also explained why Indias team combination, particularly the need for a left-right batting pair, could influence the selection call, while backing Finn Allen to potentially challenge Abhishek Sharmas record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian. Samsons inconsistent returns have often triggered debate over his place in Indias T20I setup, with Sooryavanshi emerging as a possible alternative. However, Nayar believes the wicketkeeper-batters capacity to turn the conversation around with one substantial innings makes his selection a more complicated decision. Sanju plays with everyones emotions because he wont score runs for two matches, and everyone starts raising questions, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should play, Sanju Samson isnt capitalising on his chances, how long will we wait? And at that very moment, he will score an 80 in no time. Sanju is that kind of player who will repeatedly give you opportunities to raise questions about him and then will play a big knock, making the most of his chances. So, there will be moments when there will be talks about his place, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait, Nayar told JioStar. Nayar said the decision would extend beyond individual performances, with team balance and the precedent set by the management also important considerations. He pointed to the potential consequences of frequent changes in selection, arguing that India must protect its team culture while ensuring younger players receive opportunities at the right time. Often, for a teams culture, if you are a coach or a captain, it is crucial to make the right decisions. If you make haphazard decisions, the impact on Vaibhav Sooryavanshis career is one thing, but the impact on team culture will be far greater. So, according to me, the decision will be, Vaibhav, wait for your time; you will also get opportunities. Maybe in a series where Sanju isnt there or is rested, he will play. But as long as there is a left-hander at number three and at the top, you will always think that a right-hander in between is necessary. So, its not so much about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson; its about having that left-right combination so that a bowler like Bracewell doesnt come and bowl out his overs in the powerplay, Nayar added. Meanwhile, Nayar identified New Zealand opener Finn Allen as a potential threat in the upcoming series, citing the conditions that favour his aggressive style of batting. Allens power-hitting could prove particularly effective on smaller grounds, where clearing the boundary can be easier. Maybe in a series where Sanju isnt there or is rested, he will play. But as long as there is a left-hander at number three and at the top, you will always think that a right-hander in between is necessary. So, its not so much about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson; its about having that left-right combination so that a bowler like Bracewell doesnt come and bowl out his overs in the powerplay, Nayar added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Consistency Is Overrated In T20s: Pujara Backs Samson, Questions Dual Opening Option In NZ
Either Sanju Samson: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has defended Sanju Samsons fluctuating returns in T20 internationals, arguing that occasional failures are part of the format and should not be mistaken for a prolonged loss of form. With India set to tour New Zealand for a multi-format series, beginning with the T20Is, Pujara also expressed doubts over whether Samson and young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could feature together in the playing XI given the demands of New Zealand conditions. India head into the upcoming assignment after sharing the five-match T20I series against the West Indies 2-2. Samson's consistency remains a talking point, but Pujara believes the wicketkeeper-batters ability to produce a substantial innings makes it premature to question his form. He is never out of form. The kind of player Sanju Samson has been in the T20 format; his form fluctuates. But it is always a matter of one innings. He plays one good innings, and he is back in form. So, you cannot say that this player is not in form. In the T20 format, you are bound to have failures. Who doesnt get out in T20s? Consistency should be there, but for the top order, I think consistency is overrated in T20s, Pujara told JioStar. However, Pujara sees a potential selection challenge in accommodating Samson and Sooryavanshi together in New Zealand. He suggested that the conditions could prompt India to prioritise all-rounders, limiting the number of specialist batters required in the top order. Vaibhav playing every game seems a bit difficult in New Zealand because there you need more all-rounders, either a spin all-rounder or a seaming all-rounder. So, there you dont need a lot of batters, especially in the top order. Either Sanju Samson can open or Vaibhav. However, Pujara sees a potential selection challenge in accommodating Samson and Sooryavanshi together in New Zealand. He suggested that the conditions could prompt India to prioritise all-rounders, limiting the number of specialist batters required in the top order. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Abhishek Was A Bit Below Par By His Standards: Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has played down concerns over Abhishek Sharmas returns in the recently concluded T20I series against the West Indies, saying inconsistent performances are an inevitable part of an aggressive batting approach. Reflecting on the left-handers campaign after India and the West Indies shared the five-match series 2-2, Chopra pointed out that a batter operating at a strike rate of around 200 cannot be expected to deliver substantial scores in every outing. Abhishek, known for his attacking approach at the top of the order, did not enjoy the kind of consistency that has characterised some of his recent performances. Chopra acknowledged that the opener was below his usual standards but cautioned against drawing conclusions from a limited run of matches. In the last game, when he didnt get many strikes, he looked a bit scratchy. He didnt get any rhythm at all, and lets discount whatever happened in this game. So, he was a bit below par by his standards in the series, but that is also going to happen, Chopra told JioStar. Drawing a contrast between Abhisheks recent returns, Chopra highlighted how dramatically a batters fortunes can change from one series to another. The youngster had produced prolific scores against Afghanistan, including a century and a 70, but those performances should not become the benchmark for every subsequent assignment. That is another reality of the brand of cricket you play. You will always find that there might be a series, like the one against Afghanistan recently, where he scored a hundred in one game and a 70 in another, but then there will be another series where he would have a soft dismissal in one game, then another soft dismissal, play one good innings, and then get dismissed by a good delivery in another. Drawing a contrast between Abhisheks recent returns, Chopra highlighted how dramatically a batters fortunes can change from one series to another. The youngster had produced prolific scores against Afghanistan, including a century and a 70, but those performances should not become the benchmark for every subsequent assignment. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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India Sometimes Get Carried Away With Trying To Find Hardik's Replacement: Gavaskar
The West Indies: India legend Sunil Gavaskar, while discussing key takeaways from the T20I series against the West Indies, stated that Team India sometimes get a little bit carried away with trying to find a replacement for Hardik Pandya. The West Indies' wait for a first bilateral series win in India since 2002 continues, as the final T20I between India and the tourists was called off after 46 balls of the India innings due to rain. Gavaskar suggested that India need to play with at least four full-time bowlers, with the fifth and sixth being the all-rounders. The T20I series against the West Indies was an opportunity for India to test their bench strength. Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav made their case with the ball, but Naman Dhir emerged as the tour's most interesting find. In Bengaluru, a six-ball cameo offered a glimpse of his batting potential. Until then, it had been Dhir's off-spin that had made the stronger impression. We didn't get to see the bowling. It would have been interesting to see how the Indians bowled in this nine-over game. The takeaway from the series is that, in their bowling, they have to play with at least four regular bowlers. A fifth bowler and a sixth can be your all-rounders, somebody who can bat as well, Gavaskar said on JioStar. Somebody like Naman Dhir, who's more of a batter but who can come in and bowl two or three overs. Axar Patel, who can bowl his four overs. We sometimes get a little bit carried away with trying to find a replacement for Hardik Pandya. Hardik Pandya is irreplaceable. If you can't find somebody of his calibre, then go with somebody who will do a slightly different job, he added. In a rain-marred 9-over-a-side game in Bengaluru, Naman Dhir hit three sixes in his six balls, helping India to 118/5 at the 7.4-over mark, before rain stopped play. Somebody like Naman Dhir, who's more of a batter but who can come in and bowl two or three overs. Axar Patel, who can bowl his four overs. We sometimes get a little bit carried away with trying to find a replacement for Hardik Pandya. Hardik Pandya is irreplaceable. If you can't find somebody of his calibre, then go with somebody who will do a slightly different job, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
'Needs A Lot Of Preparation': Pujara Lauds Dhir's Explosive Cameo, Urges Clarity On Spin Options
New Delhi: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has praised Naman Dhir for his blistering unbeaten 24 off just six deliveries in Indias rain-hit T20I decider against the West Indies in Bengaluru, highlighting the preparation required to deliver such an impact in a high-pressure situation. He also stressed the need for the team management to identify and consistently back its spin options for the coming years, naming Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi among the candidates to be considered alongside Varun Chakravarthy. Dhirs late assault showcased his ability to make an immediate difference with minimal time at the crease. In a match reduced by rain, the Mumbai Indians batters six-ball effort offered a glimpse of the value of having a designated finisher capable of clearing the boundary from the outset. Pujara believes the ease with which Dhir found the ropes should not be mistaken for a lack of effort behind the performance. Its the ease hes batting with. You face only six deliveries, and there were just two singles. All the other deliveries went for fours and sixes. Hes batting at a strike rate of 400 in a game that is limited to nine overs. So, to walk in and start hitting each and every ball for a four or a six, that needs a lot of preparation. When you look at him batting, you might think, 'Oh, he's making batting look so easy, but its not that easy. When youre batting in that position, you have no time to think. So, to have faced just five or six deliveries and to have reached a score of 24, I think that is phenomenal, Pujara told JioStar. Beyond the batting display, Pujara also addressed a longer-term selection question for Indian cricket: how to maintain a settled group of spinners despite the changing demands of T20 conditions. He pointed to factors such as ground dimensions and the pressure of conceding runs in a format where one expensive spell can quickly affect a bowlers confidence. You will have to identify players and continue backing them. If the boundary size is small, Kuldeep may not play every game. So, you also need to give the players clarity that they will continue to be part of the Indian team. They may or may not be part of the playing XI regularly, but they are there in the larger setup. That is the message that needs to be communicated to the spinners especially because they can lose confidence pretty quickly in a shorter format. Beyond the batting display, Pujara also addressed a longer-term selection question for Indian cricket: how to maintain a settled group of spinners despite the changing demands of T20 conditions. He pointed to factors such as ground dimensions and the pressure of conceding runs in a format where one expensive spell can quickly affect a bowlers confidence. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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'Both Teams Played Best Cricket, 2-2 Result Fitting': Nayar
The West Indies: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said that a shared trophy between India and the West Indies was a fitting conclusion to a fiercely contested series, arguing that reducing the contest to a shortened, nine-over shootout would have been an unfair way to determine the winner. The two sides finished their five-match T20I series level at 2-2 after persistent rain brought the Bengaluru decider to an early end on Saturday, with only 7.4 overs of play possible. Just looking at how this series has panned out, I feel it deserves to be 2-2 in a lot of ways because both teams played really good cricket. It would have been really unfortunate for the series to come down to a nine-over game to decide which team actually takes that cup away, Nayar told JioStar. With both sides having registered two victories apiece before the final match, the series had reached a stage where the last encounter was set to decide the destination of the trophy. However, the weather in Bengaluru denied either team the opportunity to settle the contest on the field, leaving Nayar to reflect on the performances across the preceding matches rather than the abandoned finale. It is fair to say that both teams have played the best cricket they could, and to end this series 2-2 is a statement of how well both teams have played and how tough a series it has been for Team India at home. The West Indies should be proud because when they came in, it felt like India would easily beat them. While India would have fancied their chances with seven overs, I think it was a perfect end to a good series, he added. However, the weather in Bengaluru denied either team the opportunity to settle the contest on the field, leaving Nayar to reflect on the performances across the preceding matches rather than the abandoned finale. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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The Swagger Is Back: Sammy Sees WI Take massive Step After India T20I Series
India T20I: West Indies head coach Daren Sammy believes his side has made significant progress after sharing the five-match T20I series 2-2 with India, with the decisive fifth match abandoned due to rain. Reflecting on the visitors performances against the reigning world champions on their home turf, Sammy highlighted the return of confidence and competitive belief within his team, while stressing the need for greater financial support to sustain West Indies cricket. Sammy feels the series was about more than the final scoreline. West Indies arrived in India facing doubts about their ability to challenge the hosts, but their performances across the contest offered encouragement as they continued building towards their long-term ambitions. It's a true reflection of how all the teams have played, especially for our guys. I'm pretty sure when the series started, we probably didn't have a chance. But that was just the opinion of others. We would want to win because of something we've not done forever in India, so it would have been nice. I think the cup still is in our favour because we won the home leg the last time we played (in 2023) 3-2, Sammy told reporters in the post-match press conference. The series result also reinforced Sammys belief that the Windies are moving in the right direction, particularly after competing against a side that has established itself among the leading teams in international T20 cricket. He pointed to the progress made during the contest as evidence that his players are beginning to close the gap. We understand what success means to us; we don't ever take for granted where we are as a team and the challenges that we face. We just look to make those strides, and I think after this series we've taken a massive step. We played against the defending champions, and we've matched them (and) in certain areas we've outplayed them, especially in their backyard, he added. He also used the occasion to underline the wider significance of West Indies cricket and the support required to secure its future, saying, You heard the CEO spoke about things that happened in 1997 that kind of has us in this situation, but I think it's important to understand what West Indies cricket means, not only to the region but to the world and to the game. I've heard the stories of guys (from past West Indies teams) spending three-four months in a place touring, playing warm-up matches, spreading their talent by the way they played and the fanbase that they created, and the revenue they generated for so many people. He stressed that the responsibility to support West Indies cricket extends beyond the teams immediate results, suggesting that its legacy and continued presence on the international stage should matter to those in a position to help the regional game. I think it's important; my mom always says you must have a care factor. No matter what you do in life, the human nature should never lose that care factor. I think we're in a position where we need somebody to put a (hand around the shoulder) of the West Indies cricket. Financially, that is, and series like this, here in India, against the best team in the world, puts us in a conversation closer to that, he said. He stressed that the responsibility to support West Indies cricket extends beyond the teams immediate results, suggesting that its legacy and continued presence on the international stage should matter to those in a position to help the regional game. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Springer Earns Maiden WI Test Call-up As Paul Withdraws With Personal Reasons
The West Indies: The West Indies have called up Shamar Springer into their Test squad for the upcoming series in Bangladesh, handing the seam-bowling allrounder his maiden Test call-up after Keemo Paul returned home for familial reasons. Springers inclusion of the squad for the two-match series added another option to the West Indies pace-bowling attack and lower-order batting. Shamar Springer has earned a maiden call-up to the West Indies Test team for the tour of Bangladesh. Springer replaces Keemo Paul, who will return home for personal & family reasons, Cricket West Indies said in a statement. CWI also said, Ojay Shields & Nial Smith were also among those considered but were ruled out of contention due to injuries. The 28-year-old all-rounder has represented the Windies side in three ODIs and 12 T20Is but has yet to feature in Test cricket. His first-class record, however, offers a glimpse of his all-round capabilities. Across 23 matches, Springer has accumulated 1,043 runs at an average of 32.59 and claimed 58 wickets at 27.87. He also produced impressive returns with the bat during the 2026 West Indies Championship, scoring 251 runs in four matches for Barbados at an average of 50.20. His bowling returns were comparatively modest, with seven wickets coming across eight innings at 42.00. Both Paul and Springer were part of the West Indies recent white-ball tour of India. The visitors lost the three-match ODI series 2-1 before drawing the five-match T20I contest 2-2, with the final T20I in Bengaluru abandoned due to rain on Saturday. The West Indies will begin their Test series against Bangladesh with a three-day warm-up fixture in Dhaka from October 22 to 24. The opening Test is scheduled at Mirpur from October 28 to November 1, followed by the second match in Sylhet from November 5 to 9. Both Paul and Springer were part of the West Indies recent white-ball tour of India. The visitors lost the three-match ODI series 2-1 before drawing the five-match T20I contest 2-2, with the final T20I in Bengaluru abandoned due to rain on Saturday. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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5th T20I: Could Have Been Different Had We Bowled Better, Says Iyer After India Share Series With WI
Shreyas Iyer: India captain Shreyas Iyer on Saturday conceded that the scoreline of the T20I series against the West Indies could have been different if his bowlers had bowled better in two games. The series ended in a 2-2 scoreline after the decider here was washed out due to rain at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Rain forced the fifth and final match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to be called off with India on 118/5 in 7.4 overs in a 9-overs-a-side contest. It could have been different considering we would have bowled better in the second and fourth game. Credit where it is due, they batted well. The way Hope batted throughout the series. The ability to bounce back even after a loss. We have that aggressive mindset the way we play, said Iyer at the conclusion of the series. On teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has had to wait for his chance with India's opening slots locked down, Iyer said the youngster needed to stay patient and stick to his processes. I just keep telling him you will get the opportunity; if you are consistent about your processes, you have to wait sometimes. We have got two fantastic openers; that's the conversations we have been having with Vaibhav. With India heading straight to New Zealand for a T20I series beginning on Thursday, Iyer brushed aside concerns over the packed schedule. It is just like another day, even constantly travelling in India. We have been doing that pretty well. The washout denied the West Indies a chance to get their first series win in India since 2002, after they had lost the ODI series 2-1. Hope, who was named Player of the Series after hammering two centuries in four games, said his side had come agonisingly close to achieving a series win. Not enough at this point. We were very close. Something that we haven't done in 20+ years. We are certainly progressing. The success does not mean a series win. I can (see) quite a few positives. The washout denied the West Indies a chance to get their first series win in India since 2002, after they had lost the ODI series 2-1. Hope, who was named Player of the Series after hammering two centuries in four games, said his side had come agonisingly close to achieving a series win. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson on Saturday said the confidence he gained from his World Cup performances had helped him understand his own game better, adding that he now wishes to be grounded and continue playing fearless cricket.
Shaheen Afridi Sends Strong Message Ahead Of Pakistan's ODI Tri-Series
Shaheen Shah Afridi on Saturday said the three straight days of training his side managed ahead of the ODI tri-series would serve them well, with the hosts set to face Sri Lanka and England in quick...
Kagiso Rabada Returns As South Africa Seek To Bounce Back Against Australia
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will return to the South African team for the second Test against Australia starting at St George's Park on Sunday, captain Temba Bavuma said.
IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I , Cricket Tips :Smriti Mandhana has a winning start to his captaincy tenure for India's women's team. Team India beat Zimbabwe Women by four wickets in the first game in Raipur and have taken a lead in the series. Though many expected India to roll over, but it was a hard-fought win. The Indian bowlers did a great job to restrict the visitors to 114, with Nandani Sharma (2/11) bowling well. But the Indian top order failed miserably, and they were at 19/4 at one stage. But an 82-run stand between Niki Prasad (39* off 35) and Deepti Sharma (49 off 37) put India back. The second game will begin at 7 PM IST on Sunday in Raipur. IND-W vs ZIM-W: Match Details Date : October 18, 2026 (Sunday) Time : 7:00 PM IST Venue : Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur IND-W vs ZIM-W: Live Streaming DetailsI ndian fans can tune onto Star Sports Networks for the live telecast of the game. Fans can also watch the game through the Jio Hotstar app or website. IND-W vs ZIM-W: Head-to-Head in T20I Total Matches : 1 Zimbabwe Women: 0 India Women : 1 No Result: 0 IND-W vs ZIM-W: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Raipur played a little slow in the first game. It offered swing and seam with the new ball, and spinners were effective in the lateral stages. The toss will be key because batting second will an advantage. IND-W vs ZIM-W: Possible XIs India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana (c), Harmanpreet Kaur, Anushka Sharma, Niki Prasad, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, Arundhati Reddy, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud Zimbabwe Women : Beloved Biza, Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Sharne Mayers, Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, Nyasha Gwanzura, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Josephine Nkomo (c), Olinder Chare, Tendai Makusha IND-W vs ZIM-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Shafali Verma failed in the first game, but she is one of the best openers going around. For Zimbabwe, Beloved Biza at the top is very important. Probable Best Bowler Shree Charani and Nyasha Gwanzura had an excellent first game, and they will be confident to do well in this contest. Today Match Prediction: Zimbabwe Women fought well in the first game, but matching India will be difficult. Hence, we predict India Women to win the second game. IND-W vs ZIM-W Match 2nd T20I, Today Match IND-W vs ZIM-W, IND-W vs ZIM-W Prediction, IND-W vs ZIM-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
India's fifth T20I against the West Indies gets abandoned as rain plays spoilsport, series ends 2-2
The Indian team took on the West Indies in the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series. The two sides met at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 17th. The clash was marred by bad weather due to heavy rain at the venue, and the toss was delayed as both sides looked to play some good cricket .
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PAK vs SL 1st ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs
PAK vs SL 1st ODI, Cricket Tips: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England will be involved in an ODI tri-series starting on Sunday. These three teams will play four games each in the league stage, and the two teams finished at the top will make it to the final. Pakistan and Sri Lanka are scheduled to play in the first game. This contest will start at 1:30 PM IST on Sunday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both teams were involved in the T20I series last week, which Pakistan won. But Pakistan will have a different captain and team for this format. Babar Azam, along with Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Salman Agha, will be back. PAK vs SL: Match Details Date : October 18, 2026 (Sunday) Time : 1:30 PM IST Venue : Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi PAK vs SL: Live Streaming Details To watch the upcoming game in India, fans can switch to the FanCode mobile app or website. PAK vs SL: Head-to-Head in ODIs Total Matches: 160 Pakistan : 96 Sri Lanka : 59 No-result : 5 PAK vs SL: Ground Pitch Report Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been good for the batters. But there will be seam movement with the new ball. The wicket will get dry, and spinners will get a good turn and grip. There will be dew in the second innings, which is why chasing will be a good option. PAK vs SL: Possible XIs Pakistan : Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Ghazi Ghori (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanaka PAK vs SL: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Kusal Mendis and Babar Azam are two top Asian batters and will be challenging for the opposition. Probable Best Bowler Asitha Fernando and Naseem Shah will get good help from the wicket and will be the ones to watch out for. Today Match Prediction: Pakistan have the home conditions, and they have their full-strength side. That is why they will start this game as favorites. PAK vs SL Match 1st ODI, Today Match PAK vs SL, PAK vs SL Prediction, PAK vs SL Predicted XIs, Injury Update for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Rain-Marred 5th T20I Called Off, India-West Indies Share Five-Match Series 2-2
India and the West Indies fittingly shared a closely-fought T20 series 2-2 after the rain-marred fifth and final match was called off 7.4 overs into the hosts' innings in Bengaluru on Saturday.
No result in Bengaluru! India, Windies split T20I series
The fifth and final T20 International between India and the West Indies was abandoned due to persistent rain on Saturday, resulting in the series being drawn 2-2. India had scored 118 for five in 7.4 overs in the rain-shortened match before play was called off.
5th T20I: Rain Washes Out Decider As India, West Indies Share Series 2-2 (Ld)
Nitish Kumar Reddy: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium's long wait for staging international cricket after two years ended in an anticlimax as rain forced the series-deciding fifth and final T20I between India and the West Indies to be called off in Bengaluru on Saturday, with the five-match series ending at 2-2. The match was abandoned at 10:16 pm after India had made 118 for 5 in 7.4 overs. But with no possibility of a five-over chase of 84 for the West Indies before the 10:21 pm cut-off, the players soon exchanged hugs and handshakes in the dressing rooms. The washout denied the West Indies a chance to get their first series win in India since 2002. The visitors, however, could take heart from how they fiercely competed over the last three weeks, first in the ODIs and then in the shortest format. It was always going to be a close call for a full game to happen given the forecast, though there was some hope in the morning when the probability of rain fell from 70 to 30 per cent. But persistent drizzle through the evening, however, kept the ground staff away from getting the venue ready, leading to a delay in the scheduled toss at 6:30 pm. The rain finally relented around 8:30 pm, allowing the toss to take place and the match to be reduced to nine overs a side with a 9:15 pm start time. The crowd, which waited patiently for hours, was treated to only a brief burst of action, led by Ishan Kishan's blistering 30 off 10 balls, laced with three fours and two sixes, and some late hitting from Naman Dhir, who hit an unbeaten 24, before the rain had the final say. The drizzle, which had resumed midway through Indias innings, grew heavier soon after Shamar Springer cleaned up Tilak Varma in the eighth over, thus forcing the umpires to call for covers to be put on the pitch and square area. Put into batting first, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar making a return after 1437 days and Shivam Dube included in place of Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was ruled out due to an illness, India were made to work hard early on as Keemo Paul extracted movement with the new ball. The all-rounder, though, lost his radar briefly, overstepping and then conceding five wides down the leg side in the same over. Abhishek Sharma swung and missed at the free hit, but sent the next ball sailing over deep mid-wicket for six. His stay, however, ended when he flicked the following delivery straight to Shamar Joseph at mid-wicket to depart for six. Top-ranked T20I batter Kishan then took charge by plundering 24 runs off a wayward Romario Shepherd's first over, including a breathtaking scoop on one knee over fine leg that cleared the Chinnaswamy roof. Shamar Joseph had Kishan (30 off just 10 balls) caught at mid-on off a cleverly disguised slower ball, but Sanju Samson kept the momentum going, his boundary bringing up India's fastest team fifty in T20Is in just 2.5 overs, before he uppercut a wide ball for six. Springer, however, sent the off-stump of Samson (16) on a cartwheel ride with his very first delivery, while Shreyas Iyer laboured to 22 off 14 balls, surviving a run-out chance and a dropped catch by Sherfane Rutherford before Paul had him caught at deep mid-wicket on a miscue. Dhir then provided the late fireworks by smashing 16 off his first three balls via whipping and lofting Paul for sixes, while thumping him over mid-off for four. He remained unbeaten on 24 off six balls. Paul had figures of 2-34, while Springer returned with 2-17, before rain came again to interrupt the proceedings and eventually had the final say. Brief scores: Dhir then provided the late fireworks by smashing 16 off his first three balls via whipping and lofting Paul for sixes, while thumping him over mid-off for four. He remained unbeaten on 24 off six balls. Paul had figures of 2-34, while Springer returned with 2-17, before rain came again to interrupt the proceedings and eventually had the final say. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Tim Southee reflects on challenges posed by Jasprit Bumrah ahead of India's tour to New Zealand
The stage is set for the multi-format series between India and New Zealand. The two sides will take on each other across five ODIs, five T20Is, and two Test matches. Ahead of the series, the...
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Ranji Trophy: Hamstring injury rules Mhatre out for six weeks
Mhatre sustained the injury while batting on the opening day against Chandigarh
Root and Tendulkar: Two great players and their motto that has enriched the sport
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5th T20I: Rain Cuts Short India's Innings At 118/5 In Decider Against The West Indies
The West Indies: India's innings in the rain-hit T20I series decider against the West Indies was cut short at 118/5 in 7.4 overs after the showers returned at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday. The visitors' target will be worked out depending on the number of overs they get to bat, with 10.21 pm set as the cut-off time for a five-over chase. The West Indies will need 84 runs in five overs if the game restarts at the aforementioned time. The fifth and final T20I had already been reduced to nine overs a side due to an earlier delay caused by persistent rain. The drizzle, which had resumed midway through the innings, grew heavier soon after Shamar Springer cleaned up Tilak Varma in the eighth over, thus forcing the umpires to call for covers to be put on the pitch and square area. Put into batting first, India were made to work hard early on as Keemo Paul extracted movement with the new ball. The all-rounder, though, lost his radar briefly, overstepping and then conceding five wides down the leg side in the same over. Abhishek Sharma swung and missed at the free hit, but sent the next ball sailing over deep mid-wicket for six. His stay, however, ended when he flicked the following delivery straight to Shamar Joseph at mid-wicket to depart for six. Top-ranked T20I batter Ishan Kishan then took charge by plundering 24 runs off Romario Shepherd's first over, including a breathtaking scoop on one knee over fine leg that cleared the Chinnaswamy roof. Shamar Joseph had Kishan (30 off just 10 balls) caught at mid-on off a cleverly disguised slower ball, but Sanju Samson kept the momentum going, his boundary bringing up India's fastest team fifty in T20Is in just 2.5 overs, before he uppercut a wide ball for six. Springer, however, sent the off-stump of Samson (16) on a cartwheel ride with his very first delivery, while Shreyas Iyer laboured to 22 off 14 balls, surviving a run-out chance and a dropped catch by Sherfane Rutherford before Paul had him caught at deep mid-wicket on a miscue. Naman Dhir then provided the late fireworks by smashing 16 off his first three balls via whipping and lofting Paul for sixes, while thumping him over mid-off for four. He remained unbeaten on 24 off six balls. Paul had figures of 2-34, while Springer returned with 2-17, before rain came again to interrupt the proceedings. Brief scores: Naman Dhir then provided the late fireworks by smashing 16 off his first three balls via whipping and lofting Paul for sixes, while thumping him over mid-off for four. He remained unbeaten on 24 off six balls. Paul had figures of 2-34, while Springer returned with 2-17, before rain came again to interrupt the proceedings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy | Steely Karun stands between Andhra and an outright win
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IND vs WI fourth T20I | You cant go from the first ball in T20s: Tilak
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Abhishek Sharma's Weakness Exposed Again by Windies
Abhishek Sharma, India's explosive opener, failed to deliver in a crucial series decider in Bengaluru, falling cheaply to Keemo Paul. Commentator Ian Bishop highlighted Sharma's recurring weakness against straight balls targeted at his body, a tactic West Indies bowlers have successfully exploited in recent matches.
TN coach Yo Mahesh wants the players to be more ruthless
Three Days Of Training Will Hold Us In Good Stead, Says Shaheen Ahead Of ODI Tri-series
Shaheen Shah Afridi: Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi on Saturday said the three straight days of training his side managed ahead of the ODI tri-series would serve them well, with the hosts set to face Sri Lanka and England in quick succession here before the action shifts to Lahore. Pakistan open the seven-match tri-series against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday, and take on England at the same venue on October 20. We are excited to begin a busy One-Day Cricket season at our home and against two very good teams. The tri-series will be highly competitive given the presence of a number of skillful and talented cricketers across the three teams. As captain I'm looking forward to give my players enough backing and support to get the best out on the field. We had the opportunity to train for three consecutive days and that will hold us in good stead when we take on both Sri Lanka and England in a space of three days before moving to Lahore, Shaheen said in a statement by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The Pakistan squad assembled in Islamabad on Wednesday and has trained every day since then. Sri Lanka got an even longer run-in they arrived on October 12 and held their first training session two days later. England, who landed on Friday, will have three training sessions before their opening game. Shaheen, who has captained Pakistan in 11 ODIs and won seven games, said the balance in his squad would give the side options through different phases of a match. Our squad comprises of young and exciting players along with some really experienced ones and that will allow us to challenge the opposition in various phases of a 50-over game eventually turning them into positive results overall for Pakistan. The hosts go into the tournament in good form, having won three of their last four ODI series against South Africa (2-1), Sri Lanka (3-0) and Australia (2-1). Their only defeat in that run was a 1-2 loss away to Bangladesh. Razaullah and Saad Baig are the two uncapped players in the Pakistan squad. England, led by Harry Brook, meet Sri Lanka on October 22 before the last four matches, including the October 31 final between the top two sides, are played in Lahore. Brook said adapting to unfamiliar conditions would be the key test for his side. This will be a massive challenge to play against two really good teams in different conditions to what we are used to at home and in front of great fans in Pakistan. We want to be a team that adapts to conditions and can find different ways to win and this series provides a perfect opportunity to try and do that. We've been able to do that in our past few series where we won in Sri Lanka and then the pitches were very different when we beat both India and Sri Lanka at home. Both of those series went to a deciding game, and we won, which is a good habit to get into. To have a chance to potentially play in a final in this series gives us another opportunity to test ourselves in that sort of situation, but we know we'll have to play extremely well to get there, he said. England arrive on the back of three successive ODI series wins against Sri Lanka and India, while Sri Lanka beat the West Indies 1-0 in a three-match series before losing to England. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis said his team was eager to test itself. To have a chance to potentially play in a final in this series gives us another opportunity to test ourselves in that sort of situation, but we know we'll have to play extremely well to get there, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Taylor and Ervine lift Zimbabwe to 271 after top-order collapse
Taskin took three to dent Zimbabwe early but the pair added 150 runs to revive the team
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Ton-up Vihaan keeps Punjab in the hunt against Assam
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar Makes India Comeback After 1,425 Days. Internet Erupts In Joy
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's last appearance for India came during the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final against England, a gap of 1,425 days.
West Indies elect to bowl in the series-deciding fifth T20
The match has been reduced to nine overs per side after two hours were lost to rain and a wet outfield
WI bowl in rain-reduced game; India bring in Bhuvneshwar
India also boosted their batting with the return of Shivam Dube for Nitish Kumar Reddy
Ranji Trophy: Gill, Prabhsimran boost for Punjab against Chhattisgarh
The former will be keen to make it count before leaving for New Zealand while the latter is back from India-A duty; the top-order needs to fire for the visiting side
Ticket ballot for WC 2027 receives 1.5 crore applications: ICC
The ICC said 1.5 crore ticket applications have come in from 142 countries since the ballot opened 12 days ago, ahead of the tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia
Samson opens up on India's race against time for NZ
India opener Sanju Samson discusses the challenges of a tight schedule and differing conditions ahead of the T20I series against New Zealand, emphasising reliance on experience over extensive preparation.
IPL 2027 auction date announced, Goa to host event
The BCCI has announced that the 2027 Indian Premier League auction will take place in Goa on December 16, marking its return to India after three seasons abroad.
Bowlers a fraternity that has been on a hiding
There is much to be said of the advantages of chasing in India at this time of the year, when the dew is quite pronounced and gripping the ball in the second half of a match, especially for the spinners, is practically impossible
When I attack, I dont have self-doubt: Urvil
IPL 2027 auction to be held on December 16, franchises told to prepare for event in Goa: Report
In a major development, a recent report from Cricbuzz has suggested that the highly anticipated IPL (Indian Premier League) 2027 auction is slated to be held on December 16th in Goa. It is worth noting...
Indias Demographic Advantage Can Produce World-class Golfers, Says PGTI Board Member Amitabh Kant
PGTI Board Member Amitabh Kant: Making golf accessible in tier-two and tier-three cities can build Indias next generation of golfing talent, and the country can produce world-class players in the next decade, says Amitabh Kant, Board Member of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), on Saturday. Driven by its young population, wider access to the sport, stronger grassroots infrastructure and greater international exposure for Indian players, India has the potential to produce world-class golfers over the next decade, said leaders of PGTI at a media interaction on the sidelines of the India Championship at Delhi Golf Club. Amitabh Kant (IAS), Board Member, PGTI, Ex-G20 Sherpa, Govt of India & Former CEO of NITI Aayog; Atul Chaturvedi (IAS), Member, NCLT and Former Secretary, Govt of India; and Amandeep Johl, CEO, PGTI, highlighted the opportunities to expand golfs reach across India, strengthen the countrys presence in international competition and establish India as a destination for golf tourism. Drawing parallels with Indias journey in cricket, Amitabh Kant, Board Member, DP World PGTI, said, India has established itself in world cricket, and we are now beginning a similar journey in golf. Golf is entering an exciting phase in the country. This is a rare opportunity. The crowds coming to watch some of the worlds best golfers will inspire young Indians to take up the game. Our demographics are in our favour, and I believe the next decade can produce Indian golfers who will compete and win on the world stage. Stressing the need to make the game more accessible, Kant added, Golf has often been seen as an elitist sport, but that perception is changing. Tier-two and tier-three cities can produce some of our best golfers. He pointed to a strong response from Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, and cited the Chhattisgarh Governments efforts to promote golf and develop facilities for young players. If young boys and girls from tribal communities get those opportunities, there is no reason they cannot become exceptional golfers. Over the next 10 years, we want to see the game flourish across India and our players win global tournaments, he further added. Kant urged large enterprises to follow DP Worlds lead in supporting golf. He also suggested that 25 per cent of college and university admissions be based on sporting merit, using clear criteria such as state representation, so that athletes can continue their education while competing. Highlighting Indias potential to attract international golf tourists, Atul Chaturvedi, Member, NCLT and Former Secretary, Govt of India, said, I believe India has excellent golf courses and supporting infrastructure. What we need is stronger branding. India offers exceptional value as a golfing destination, both in terms of its courses and the cost of playing. Just as India has developed as a destination for health tourism, there is an opportunity to build golf tourism. Amandeep Johl outlined the tours efforts to strengthen international competition. These include inviting players from the Sunshine, Korean, Thai and Japan Tours, adding more co-sanctioned events with the Asian Tour and the HotelPlanner Tour, and funding Indian players to compete at overseas qualifying schools. Referring to Indias 1983 Cricket World Cup triumph, Amandeep Johl, CEO, DP World PGTI, said, The 1983 Cricket World Cup changed what India believed it could achieve. We are working towards a similar moment in golf. It could happen at the DP World India Championship, the Indian Open or somewhere else. We cannot predict it, but we can keep creating opportunities. Amandeep Johl outlined the tours efforts to strengthen international competition. These include inviting players from the Sunshine, Korean, Thai and Japan Tours, adding more co-sanctioned events with the Asian Tour and the HotelPlanner Tour, and funding Indian players to compete at overseas qualifying schools. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Fans on social media claimed that Anirudh Ravichander, who is set to marry Sunrisers Hyderabad owner Kavya, is a die-hard fan of another IPL team, Chennai Super Kings.
IPL Auction Returns To India After Four Years, Goa Likely Venue: Sources
The IPL 2027 auction marks the return of the event to India after four years, with the previous editions being held in Dubai, Jeddah (mega auction) and Abu Dhabi.
Why AB de Villiers Initially Found Kohli 'Arrogant and Cocky'
AB de Villiers recently discussed his initial impressions of Virat Kohli during a podcast, admitting he found Kohli arrogant and cocky early in his career. De Villiers clarified that this perception stemmed from Kohli's high level of confidence as a young player, which he believes is essential for success. He also noted how Kohli's attitude matured over the years as he became more balanced.
'West Indies Now Believe They Can Win Anywhere'
Former West Indies skipper Shivnarine Chanderpaul believes the team's strong performance against India in white-ball cricket will significantly boost their confidence. He hopes this momentum translates into success in Test cricket, acknowledging their recent struggles but seeing a spark. Chanderpaul praised Shai Hope's leadership and batting, and discussed the balance between T20 freelancing and the enduring challenge of Test cricket.
Ahead Of New Zealand Tour, Shubman Gill To Turn Out For Punjab In Ranji Trophy Second Round
The Ranji Trophy: India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will turn out for Punjab in their Ranji Trophy second round match against Chhattisgarh in New Chandigarh, starting on Sunday. The development comes at a time when Gill is eyeing to get some red-ball game time under his belt before departing for the New Zealand tour. Gill, 27, has been drafted into the squad at the eleventh hour, with Uday Saharan to continue to lead the side. India's ODI series in New Zealand runs from November 4 to 15, but Gill will play only the first three matches. He will then hand the 50-over captaincy to Shreyas Iyer and shift his focus to the two-game Test series that follows. An India A side will be touring New Zealand at the same time for three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have been named for all three games. Gill, however, will not be a part of it, as he was originally expected to turn out in one of those India A. But that plan has fallen through as the third four-day game, scheduled from November 7 to 10 in Lincoln, clashes with the second and third ODIs. The Ranji Trophy outing, therefore, offers Gill a timely chance at long-format practice before the Tests. Gill is likely to bat at number four for Punjab, which could see Jashanpreet Sidhu left out of the playing eleven. Punjabs batting will be further bolstered by the return of wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, who missed the season opener against Assam last week due to India A duty, where he made 39 and 17 against Australia A in the 2-1 50-over series defeat in Puducherry. Punjab began their campaign on a positive note by collecting three points from that game against Assam courtesy of a first-innings lead. Vihaan Malhotra, Emanjot Chahal and Salil Arora all struck hundreds in the contest. The match was also significant for veteran India pacer Umesh Yadav, who made his first-class comeback after a gap of more than two years. Umesh, who switched from Vidarbha to Punjab ahead of the domestic season, marked his return with figures of 5-70, his 16th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket. With Gill, Prabhsimran and the three centurions from the opening game, Punjab will field a formidable batting line-up as they look to build on their early points against Chhattisgarh in front of their home crowd at the New PCA Stadium. The Punjab-Chhattisgarh match will be broadcasted on JioHotstar and Star Sports Khel, while Karnataka-Saurashtra and Kerala-Odisha clashes will be live-streamed on JioHotstar. With Gill, Prabhsimran and the three centurions from the opening game, Punjab will field a formidable batting line-up as they look to build on their early points against Chhattisgarh in front of their home crowd at the New PCA Stadium. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Litton Das Ruled Out Of ODI Tri-series Due To Hip Injury
Bayjedul Islam Khan: Bangladesh captain Litton Das has been ruled out of the ODI tri-series involving Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in the UAE due to a hip injury, with middle-order batter Towhid Hridoy set to take charge of the side for the first time in his career. Litton, who was appointed Bangladeshs full-time ODI captain in July, experienced discomfort in his right hip joint and failed to clear the required fitness test, team physiotherapist Bayjedul Islam Khan confirmed. Litton Das complained of right hip joint discomfort yesterday, so we had an MRI done. The MRI report shows a slight issue in his right hip joint, Bayjedul said in a video message as quoted by Cricinfo. Litton still attempted a fitness test today to see if he could play, but he is not available. He could not clear the required benchmark. So, he is not available for this series, he added. The injury means Litton will miss what was scheduled to be his first ODI series as Bangladeshs full-time captain. He has previously led the national team in seven ODIs. Hridoys appointment makes him the 18th player to captain Bangladesh in mens ODIs. The 25-year-old will take over leadership duties as the team continues its preparations for next years ICC Mens Cricket World Cup. Bangladesh also suffered another setback ahead of their opening match against Zimbabwe, with senior all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz ruled out of the contest due to fever. Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening match of the tri-series in Abu Dhabi on Friday. The three-team tournament will feature Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, with each side competing in the league stage before the top two teams meet in the final. Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening match of the tri-series in Abu Dhabi on Friday. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
I am a red-ball cricketer and played my natural game today: Rahul
Ranji Trophy: Karnataka takes on strong challenger Saurashtra
The southern giant has not beaten the West India outfit in the competition since 2009; stand-in captain Shreyas will be eager to prove his worth; the home side will be hoping the rain stays away
Gharami, Porel hammer tons to put Bengal ahead
Rahul and Revanth send Karnataka on a leather hunt
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Ranji Trophy | DebutantDeepeshsquick strikes restrict Rajasthan to 363 against Tamil Nadu
The right-arm medium pacer picks up three wickets in eight deliveries to trigger the hosts collapse; Jagadeesan and Pradosh hit half-centuries as TN reaches 167 for four
