Its About Accuracy, Perfect Line And Length: Kamboj On Approach Behind His Success
Chennai Super Kings: India fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has attributed his impressive performances to disciplined bowling and an ability to assess conditions, saying that identifying the right line and length according to the pitch and match situation remains central to his approach during the ongoing international assignment. Speaking about his development as a cricketer, the Haryana pacer explained how his domestic experience has helped him adjust to different playing conditions. Having started playing cricket at the age of 13, Kamboj believes the similarities between conditions in Haryana and those he has encountered have offered a familiar foundation. I started playing when I was 13 years old. I play for Haryana. So its like similar kind of weather and wickets as well in Haryana, Kamboj said ahead of the third ODI here at Seddon Park. The opportunity to represent India has been another significant milestone for the young fast bowler, who described the experience of wearing the national colours as a dream come true. He also spoke about the excitement of making the step up to the senior team and the reaction back home. Actually, Im excited and very happy as well, as Im playing for my national team. Its everyones dream to play for their national team, so its pretty much exciting, he added. Kamboj has also drawn on his experience with Chennai Super Kings, where working under the guidance of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and head coach Stephen Fleming provided him with valuable learning opportunities. Rather than becoming preoccupied with outcomes, he said his priority has been to understand his responsibilities and keep improving his execution on the field. Actually, that was a good learning experience for me, and Im still learning a lot. Im just making sure that Im learning in the right way, not thinking too much about the results, but focusing on what I need to do and what I need to do on the field as well, Kamboj stated. Preparing for the conditions in New Zealand has required particular attention to the weather and the nature of the wickets. Recalling his experience in the India A series, Kamboj said getting accustomed to the conditions and figuring out the appropriate bowling areas were among his immediate priorities. Actually, it was just about acclimatising to the weather. The wicket was a bit nippy, and I just wanted to understand the right lengths and the right areas where I need to bowl. Im just focusing on that, he said. Preparing for the conditions in New Zealand has required particular attention to the weather and the nature of the wickets. Recalling his experience in the India A series, Kamboj said getting accustomed to the conditions and figuring out the appropriate bowling areas were among his immediate priorities. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe first Test yields more than 1,500 runs, ends in draw
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Cricket Australia rules out fresh investigation into 2018 ball-tampering scandal
Cricket Australia (CA) has ruled out reopening its investigation into the ball-tampering scandal 2018. Chief executive Todd Greenberg insisted that recent revelations from Usman Khawaja and David Warner do not provide sufficient grounds for another...
Ive Done It Before, 'no Doubt I Will Be Back There': Labuschagne Opens Up On His Test Axing
New Delhi: Marnus Labuschagne has opened up on his Test omission for the second time in over a year and said he has no doubt he will be back in the national Test team, adding that his path back to the Australian team will work itself out. Labuschagne was dropped from the Test team for the second time in the space of 17 months when selection chair George Bailey confirmed the incumbent No. 3 will not hold his place for Australia's series opener against New Zealand from December 9 in Perth. Youre pretty aware as a cricketer ... you use this as an opportunity to step back from the scrutiny, and being under the pump for probably two years now, Labuschagne told the media on Tuesday, as quoted by cricket.com.au. Labuschagne's omission came as a result of his lean run of form. His extended run of below-par form stretches back to the 2023 Ashes the last series in which he scored a century and since being dropped for Australia's three-Test series against West Indies in the Caribbean last year, he has averaged 23.66 in 10 Tests, with two fifties from 19 innings. The 32-year-old has not registered a half-century in his last 16 innings, with his latest outings yielding 36 runs at an average of 12 against Bangladesh and 131 at 21.83 in South Africa, where he scored 0 and 4, having not reached 40 in the first two Tests. The right-hander will return to domestic cricket and captain Queensland, with the next Sheffield Shield round beginning on Wednesday. You take this opportunity to come back and play for Queensland, enjoy your time here and find ways to win games for Queensland. Score runs, enjoy the games, and I think my path back to the Australian team will work itself out. Ive done it before, and Ive got no doubt I will be back there. When? Who knows, but thats the aspiration and desire. Right now, my feet are firmly fixed here with Queensland and doing whatever I can as a captain, batter, in the field and with the ball to help us win games, he added. Labuschagne's axing leaves the door ajar for one of Kurtis Patterson, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Konstas or Bulls teammate Jack Clayton to take his place against the Kiwis. Ive done it before, and Ive got no doubt I will be back there. When? Who knows, but thats the aspiration and desire. Right now, my feet are firmly fixed here with Queensland and doing whatever I can as a captain, batter, in the field and with the ball to help us win games, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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'30 Balls, 30 Runs, And Then A Break In Play': Shastri Looks Back On Indias Dramatic 2024 T20 WC Win
T20 World Cup: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has revisited the dramatic closing stages of Indias 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa, recalling how a brief interruption in play potentially shifted the momentum of the contest when the Proteas appeared firmly in control of the chase. Shastri reflected on Indias recovery from a position where South Africa needed just 30 runs from the final 30 deliveries, with five wickets still in hand. He highlighted the importance of the break in play involving Rishabh Pant, which came at a crucial stage as Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller were taking the attack to India. 30 balls, 30 runs, and then a break in play. And I think we were both (Ian Smith and Ravi Shastri) on air and I said this might just go well for India with Rishabh Pant taking the break, you know. Klassen was going hammer and tongs at the attack. David Miller was with him. And then a wicket, first ball after the break. Things started to change. Game got over, Shastri said while speaking to former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith in an interview with Sky Sports. The former India head coach, who was part of the commentary team for the final, also recalled the reaction of former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock as the Proteas suffered another heartbreaking defeat in a major ICC tournament. You know, you called the final. And then you were wrapping it up. And I just went at the back of the box while you were finishing it. And there was Polly (Shaun Pollock) in the corner. And so I just looked towards him and he said, the biggest (choke of all time), you know, because theyd got a tag of chokers. And he said, that was the biggest. So I felt for Polly because they came so close. Theyve come so close so many times, he added. South Africa eventually lost the final by seven runs, allowing India to end their 11-year wait for an ICC title and claim their second T20 World Cup crown. For Shastri, however, the magnitude of the result was also evident in the heartbreak it could have inflicted had the outcome been reversed. You know, you called the final. And then you were wrapping it up. And I just went at the back of the box while you were finishing it. And there was Polly (Shaun Pollock) in the corner. And so I just looked towards him and he said, the biggest (choke of all time), you know, because theyd got a tag of chokers. And he said, that was the biggest. So I felt for Polly because they came so close. Theyve come so close so many times, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 2, Live Score Updates
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IND vs NZ third ODI: Rain delays play as India wins toss, elects to bowl against New Zealand
India fields the same XI while New Zealand makes one change to its side
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India vs New Zealand Live Streaming, 3rd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
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3rd ODI: Unchanged India Ask New Zealand To Bat, Fisher Replaces Tickner
Unchanged India: After a two-hour delay due to rain and wet outfield, India won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the third ODI here at Seddon Park. The visitors, leading 2-0, are looking to take an unassailable lead and clinch the five-game series early on. The previous two ODIs were affected by rain, with both teams facing moments of frustration throughout the series so far. The Men in Blue won the opening ODI by five wickets in Auckland while chasing a revised DLS target of 143 in 22.2 overs. In the second ODI in Wellington, India were declared winners under the DLS method after rain brought an end to proceedings with the visitors at 113/7 while chasing 135, four runs ahead on the DLS par score. New Zealand have had a lot of injury issues and concussion problems, with the side naming several replacements over the course of the last one week. This game is a must-win contest for them to stay alive in the series. Shubman Gill will be captaining the side for the last time this series, with key players like him and KL Rahul, among others, not a part of the squad for the remaining two ODIs in order to prepare for the two-match Test series that follows next. A win on Tuesday will mark the first time Gill claims a series win away from home as India's captain. The home team, meanwhile, will look to bounce back in the series after sustaining multiple setbacks throughout the T20I and ODI series. Winning the toss by calling Tails again, Gill said, Hope the weather clears and that we repeat our performance. Going on and off is quite frustrating, hope we can play continuously. Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner, meanwhile, said, We trained yesterday. Hope to do what we did the other day better. ODIs you think 300 is a good score but 180 would've been in the last game. Gotta assess conditions today. One change: Fisher is in for Tickner. Four seamers, they'll do the majority of the bowling Playing XIs: India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh Playing XIs: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Who Would Have Ever Thought: Shastri Looks Back At 1981 NZ Tour, 45-year Bond With Ian Smith
New Zealand Test: Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri has looked back on his first Test tour of New Zealand in 1981, recalling the experience of sharing the field with several of the countrys finest cricketers and the unlikely journey that has kept him connected with former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith for 45 years. Speaking to Smith in an interview with Sky Sports, Shastri reflected on the memories of arriving at the Basin Reserve as a young Indian cricketer and encountering a formidable New Zealand side featuring Richard Hadlee, Bruce Cairns, Geoff Howarth, John Wright and other prominent players of that era. He also recalled Martin Crowe waiting in the wings, while acknowledging the significance of reconnecting with Smith decades after their playing days. It is special. Youre travelling out of India. And when I came down the stairs at the Basin Reserve, got out of the dressing room, and you see faces like Hadlee, Cairns, Howarth, you know, John Wright, Chris Cairns, yourself (Ian Smith). It was a terrific side. I still think till today that was one of the best New Zealand Test match sides. There was Martin sitting in the wings, Martin Crowe, Shastri recalled. For Shastri, the connection between the two men goes beyond their shared memories of international cricket. Their transition from playing the game to broadcasting has allowed them to remain part of the sport while building professional relationships across countries and generations. The former India cricketer also reflected on the opportunities that come with a career in cricket, noting how the game can take players into unexpected directions while retaining its hold on those who remain passionate about it. For Shastri, the connection between the two men goes beyond their shared memories of international cricket. Their transition from playing the game to broadcasting has allowed them to remain part of the sport while building professional relationships across countries and generations. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Cricket Australia Responds To Demands Of Reopening Sandpapergate Probe
Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg said he would consider Khawaja's revelations -- which were on Monday backed as 100 percent accurate by fellow opener David Warner -- but said there was no need for further action.
England Open Pathway For Potential Brydon Carse Return In South Africa Tour
England pace bowler Brydon Carse could return from exile in England's Test series in South Africa after he was included in the Lions tour squad. Carse has not been selected for any international match since he was handcuffed outside a Derby nightclub in August. It led to the 31-year-old being dropped from the squad for the second Test of England's 3-0 win at home to Pakistan. England Test captain Joe Root admitted the incident left him hacked off, while white-ball skipper Harry Brook acknowledged time away was required for South Africa-born Carse. Although no charges were brought against Carse by Derbyshire Police following an investigation into an alleged assault in connection with the August incident, the cricket regulator deemed he had breached the England and Wales Cricket Board's professional conduct regulations. However, Carse will travel to South Africa later in November after being named in the Lions red-ball and white-ball squads for a tour -- which will run alongside the three-match Test series for Root's team against the Proteas. With England seam bowler Josh Tongue set to miss the first Test against South Africa on December 17 due to the birth of his second child, national selector Marcus North on Monday confirmed one or two players from the Lions squad will be drafted into Stephen Fleming's group and did not rule out Carse. Obviously in the past few months under investigation, it's been a time where he has stood back and it's been a time of reflection, North said. It's obviously been a challenging time for Brydon and it's one we probably haven't at times felt the demands of playing international cricket and what he was dealing with was necessarily right for Brydon or us. There has been several conversations between us, myself, (managing director) Rob Key and other people at the ECB with Brydon over this period and the conclusion is we feel he is in a place where we can introduce him back into an England environment. We feel the Lions is the right place for him to come back. Come that first Test, with Josh Tongue unavailable, that will leave us with 14 players and this is where I feel we're using the Lions tour to our advantage. Uncapped Nottinghamshire left-arm spinner Liam Patterson-White has been called up for the first time at the expense of Shoaib Bashir. Bashir had emerged as England's number-one spinner, becoming the youngest England bowler to 50 Test wickets. But injuries and poor form cost Bashir a place in last year's tour to Australia, while he bowled in just one of England's six home Tests this year. Our investment hasn't changed. He is still a very young man, he is someone who we still have a very positive outlook for, North said. We look at each Test series in isolation, and we feel Liam gives us the best balance and that spinner for this tour. We continue to be incredibly invested in Shoaib over the winter. The tour of South Africa will be England's first Test series under Fleming, who has replaced Brendon McCullum as red-ball coach. England's 15-player squad: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Joe Root (capt), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Liam Patterson-White, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith; Josh Tongue
Cricket Australia Chief Rules Out Reopening 'Sandpapergate' Probe
Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg on Tuesday ruled out reopening the investigation into the sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal, saying he did not see any compelling reason for a new probe. Opening batsman Usman Khawaja said in his autobiography that the 2018 plot had been common knowledge throughout the team and not limited to a small number of players. The book, released on Tuesday, has reignited the debate over the cheating controversy, in which Australian players were caught using sandpaper to make the ball swing against South Africa. Greenberg said he would consider Khawaja's revelations -- which were on Monday backed as 100 percent accurate by fellow opener David Warner -- but said there was no need for further action. We don't see any compelling reason to open the investigation or revisit this again, he told radio station SEN. I don't think there's anything that can be gained from that. Captain Steve Smith, his deputy Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home in disgrace after the ball tampering was exposed. A Cricket Australia investigation found they were the only three players with prior knowledge of the plot. But Khawaja, who retired this year after 88 Tests, tells a different story in a chapter dedicated to the scandal in his book Sabr. - 'It was all of us' - It was all of us. Not the batters, not the bowlers, not the staff. All of us, he told the Sydney Morning Herald at the weekend ahead of the book's release this week. Pat Cummins, now Australia captain, and fellow bowlers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon all denied publicly in 2021 that they knew about the plot. Darren Lehmann, who was head coach at the time, has also denied there was widespread knowledge among the players. But close friend Warner on Monday released an Instagram video where he said he agreed with Khawaja's version of events. Uzzie, I throw my full support behind you. I thank you for what you've done, said Warner, who was suspended for 12 months from cricket and received a life ban from any future captaincy or leadership roles for his part in the scandal. It's 100 percent accurate what you've said. Now everyone knows the truth. It's out there. People wanted to know it. You've come out and said it, he said. This isn't about reopening old wounds, added Warner, who retired in 2024 after 112 Tests for Australia. It's about acknowledging that some wounds never properly healed. I stand with my brother Usman Khawaja. Speaking your truth takes courage, especially when people would rather you stay silent. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Smith was banned for a year and sacked as captain over his part in the furore during the third Test in Cape Town. Bancroft was slapped with a nine-month ban.
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You Are Paid For Not The Number Of Words: Shastri Recalls Benauds Broadcasting Career Advice
Test Match Special: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has credited some of cricket broadcastings most influential voices for shaping his television and radio career, recalling how a piece of advice from legendary commentator Richie Benaud became a guiding principle for his work behind the microphone. In an interview with Sky Sports Ian Smith, Shastri looked back at his early broadcasting assignments in the 1990s, when he had the opportunity to work alongside established names in the game. He singled out Benauds emphasis on discipline and meaningful analysis as a lesson that helped him understand the distinction between radio and television commentary. In fact, like you (Ian Smith), I was very lucky to start off working with the best. I mean you were there very early. I remember 1996 you came to India with Glenn Turner at that time. So we started off from there. But before that, I had started in 94. And straight away you were working with the big boys. You know, you had the Craigies, the Chappellis, you know, you had Richie. And I thought from Richie (Benaud) at that stage and Greggie, you learnt a lot. You know, Greggie on how to market the game, how to sell the game. Richie came, the discipline behind broadcasting. Ian Chappell came with a forthrightness that was unreal. Geoffrey had his own style of doing it. David Gower had his own style. So these were the guys early, Shastri recalled. Shastri also recounted an interaction with Benaud after completing a summer working for Test Match Special and the BBC during an England tour. Seeking feedback on his performance, he received advice that went beyond the technicalities of commentary and stressed the importance of adding value to what viewers or listeners were experiencing. And I remember on a tour of England when I finished. Id worked the whole summer for Test Match Special and BBC. You know, Tony Lewis was there as well. And I asked Richie at the end of it, Richie, how do you think it went? He said, Ravi, you dont have to worry. Just remember you are paid for not the number of words you speak but the content of your speech. If the picture doesnt tell the story, if you cant add to the picture, then shut up. That was enough for me to tell you that radio is different, where you paint a picture for the listener in the carrom-ball or in his living room. Television, the viewer is seeing. So add to the monitor, otherwise shut up, he added. The former India all-rounder also spoke about the passion required to sustain a career in cricket broadcasting, pointing out that remaining connected to the sport for decades demands more than simply having opportunities to work in the field. Its amazing how life can take you in various places. And particularly the cricketing life. I mean its captured us. I mean obviously you love the game. I mean you know to stay involved because you would have had many, many opportunities to break away and do other things with your stature in India. But you stayed with the game. And I love it. I mean the only way we can hang in here if we are passionate about the game. If youre not passionate about the game, you dont love the game, you wont be here this long with showing that kind of enthusiasm for every game day after day. You know, whether its with you, the way you commentated on that World Cup final, you know, a close finish, you were calling it at the end. Fabulous. Its amazing how life can take you in various places. And particularly the cricketing life. I mean its captured us. I mean obviously you love the game. I mean you know to stay involved because you would have had many, many opportunities to break away and do other things with your stature in India. But you stayed with the game. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Pakistan Dominate Day 1 Against Sri Lanka as Babar Azam and Debutants Hit Fifties
Captain Babar Azam and two debutants were among four batters to hit half-centuries as Pakistan reached 281-5 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday. Opener Tayyab Arif scored an impressive 57 and Mohammad Taha a patient 51 -- both playing their first Test -- while Azam hit 50, with Sri Lanka's decision to bowl on what appeared to be a green pitch in Rawalpindi seeming to backfire. Saud Shakeel was unbeaten on 57 when bad light stopped play 15 minutes before schedule, with Ghazi Ghori seven not out. Sri Lanka's decision to go with a pace quartet and without a frontline spinner could also prove costly, with the pitch not offering much to the fast bowlers. Asitha Fernando was the pick of bowlers with 2-64. Azam looked in good touch but still failed to score an elusive century, and was dismissed by Dilshan Madushanka after the lunch break. He hit seven fours in his 58-ball innings. Azam has now gone 41 innings without a Test century, his last coming against New Zealand in Karachi in December 2022. Salman Agha made 16 before giving Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis his fourth catch of the innings. Arif said Pakistan has done well under the conditions. We have played good and positive cricket considering the conditions, said Arif. I have played a lot with some of these players so I was supported well and I am happy on scoring a half century. Arif put on a confident 86-run opening stand with Azan Awais (30) as Sri Lanka's pace bowlers struggled to break through. The 20-year-old, playing his maiden first-class season, cracked nine boundaries and a six in his impressive 51-ball knock. Sri Lanka had to wait until the 16th over for a breakthrough, when Milan Rathnayaka had Awais caught behind by Mendis. Fernando found an edge off Arif's bat to Mendis, making it 90-2. Sri Lankan bowling coach Ryan van Niekerk wasn't happy. Probably not satisfied as bowling first and with the seamers we have we should have taken a couple of more wickets, said Niekerk. But bowlers pulling it back in the last session was good. Allrounder Arafat Minhas and pace bowler Saqib Khan are also making Test debuts for Pakistan. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The second and final Test is in Lahore from November 17.
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CA chief Greenberg rules out fresh probe into sandpaper scandal despite Khawaja, Warner revelations
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has ruled out reopening the investigation into the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, maintaining that the governing bodys position remains unchanged despite fresh revelations from Usman Khawaja and David Warner about the events in Cape Town. Greenberg said the CA board saw no value in revisiting an inquiry conducted eight years ago, arguing that conflicting accounts from members of the Australian dressing room made it difficult to establish a common version of events. He added that the organisation was keen to move forward rather than reassess decisions taken under its previous leadership. Theres absolutely no benefit in going back, Greenberg told SEN radio. Thats the clear position of the CA board. I think its time weve got to look ahead, and the matter was dealt with under a previous leadership back in 2018. And you know, trying to second guess decisions from a previous time, or making an assessment through the prism of hindsight, its not something we want to do. The renewed debate follows the publication of Khawajas autobiography, Sabr, in which the Australia batter devoted an entire chapter to the ball-tampering episode. Khawaja alleged that the involvement in the plan extended beyond Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft and claimed that sandpaper had also been used during the second Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth before the incident came to light in Cape Town. He also questioned the original investigation, revealing that he was never interviewed despite sitting alongside Bancroft throughout the Cape Town Test. Warner subsequently endorsed Khawajas account, describing it as 100% accurate, while former Australia fast bowler Chadd Sayers also backed the revelations in a television interview. Greenberg, who was not part of Cricket Australias administration in 2018, said he had spoken to several players who were present in Cape Town and that their recollections differed from Khawajas. Having served as Australian Cricketers Association chief executive from 2020 to 2025, he said he had spoken to many of those involved and had also examined the transcripts of the original investigation. I can assure you, there are lots of other players who have a very, very different version of events, and theyve made that very public from the very start in 2018, Greenberg said. Theyve been very consistent in their position right through until today, and you know my conversations with many of them over the weekend, I dont think that will change either. So I think we end up at the same intersection point, which is eight years ago people have a version of events which differ from each other. And I completely get it, no one would like to get this chapter of Australian cricket closed more than me, but it is unlikely. Although Greenberg admitted he had not yet read Khawajas book, he confirmed that the batter had contacted him. He reiterated that CA remained satisfied with the conclusions reached by the earlier inquiry and saw no grounds for another investigation. We have said were comfortable with the outcome of the investigation based on the information weve received, that includes what weve seen from Usman and our position hasnt changed on that, he said. I dont see any compelling reason to open the investigation or revisit this again. I dont think theres anything that can be gained from that. The issue is expected to remain in the spotlight, with Australia captain Pat Cummins and other members of the Cape Town team likely to address the controversy in the coming days. Greenberg stated that Cummins, who was part of the bowling attack during the Test, will speak to the media officially in the coming days, while Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Marsh are scheduled to face the media on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively, ahead of Australias first ODI against England in Perth. Greenberg said the bowlers had maintained a consistent account of the episode since the original investigation and expected them to stand by their earlier statements. Theres no doubt that youll hear from Pat and youll hear from other players over the coming days or weeks, Greenberg said. And as I said, I know people are calling for the truth, but in reference to the bowlers, I think one thing that is clear is theyve been very consistent from the original investigation back in 2018, in the days that immediately followed this Test match. Again, in their public statements in 2021, and again in many of my conversations with them over the weekend, their position has remained consistent and hasnt changed, and therell obviously be time for them. Pat will speak at some point in the days or weeks ahead, but I expect that their position will be exactly the same as it has been since the start of this in 2018.
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India vs UAE Live Streaming, U19 Asia Cup 2026 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
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3rd ODI: Rain Delays Toss Between India And New Zealand In Hamilton
New Zealand: Intermittent rain has delayed the toss in the third ODI between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday, with showers returning just as ground staff were preparing the playing area for action. The match was already under a weather cloud following heavy rainfall in the city over the last 12 hours. Although the rain had briefly stopped and ground staff were working to get the playing area ready, another spell of showers forced the covers back onto the square, further delaying the scheduled toss. The toss, originally scheduled for 2:30 PM local time (7:00 AM IST), was subsequently pushed back due to the interruption. However, there was some relief for both teams as the officials confirmed that the toss would take place at 3:02 PM local time (7:32 AM IST), with play scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM local time (8:00 AM IST). No overs were lost at the time of the announcement. Rain had been a major concern in the lead-up to the fixture, with AccuWeather issuing a heavy rain watch for Hamilton from 3 AM local time on Tuesday until 1 AM on Wednesday. The forecast had indicated a 100 per cent chance of precipitation during the day, raising the possibility of further interruptions. The weather has already played a significant role in the ongoing three-match series, with both previous ODIs affected by rain. Indias outdoor training session ahead of the final match was also curtailed due to persistent showers and subsequently shifted indoors. India, meanwhile, head into the contest with an unassailable 2-0 lead after securing rain-affected victories in Auckland and Wellington. The visitors won the opening ODI by five wickets in Auckland while chasing a revised DLS target of 143 in 22.2 overs. In the second ODI in Wellington, India were declared winners under the DLS method after rain brought an end to proceedings with the visitors at 113/7 while chasing 135, four runs ahead on the DLS par score. India, meanwhile, head into the contest with an unassailable 2-0 lead after securing rain-affected victories in Auckland and Wellington. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Zimbabwe Pile Up 1,027 Runs to Set Test Record
Zimbabwe became the first team to score 500-plus in both Test innings, piling up 1,027 runs against Afghanistan in a draw, led by Ervine's unbeaten 206.
Union Home Minister Shri Amit: A few days after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Suryakumar Yadav, who led India to the T20 World Cup title early this year, along with his family, met Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday. After the meeting, the 26-year-old cricketer said he was inspired by the Home Minister's vision, adding that 'it was one of those rare meetings that push the frontiers one never knew existed'. Glad to have met Honble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji with my family. It was one of those rare meetings that push the frontiers one never knew existed. Truly inspired by the sagacity of his vision, which spans an extraordinary range of subjects, from national security to sports and spirituality, Suryakumar Yadav wrote in an Instagram post on Monday. Yadav met the Home Minister along with his wife, Devisha Shetty, and daughter. He posed for pictures with Home Minister Amit Shah and showed him his T20 World Cup medal. He also presented a memento to the Home Minister. Amit Shah is the second key government leader that Suryakumar Yadav met in the last three days in Delhi. On Saturday, the Mumbai cricketer met Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his family and spent some time interacting with the PM. Surya, a two-time T20 World Cup winner, having been part of the sides that bagged the titles in the 2024 and 2026 championships, said meeting the Prime Minister was a heartwarming moment for him. Fondly known as SKY, the 36-year-old from Mumbai met the PM along with his wife, Devisha Shetty, and daughter. In a post on Instagram, Suryakumar Yadav expressed his happiness over meeting PM Modi. He went in with a bouquet of roses and also shared a framed photograph with the PM. From wearing the Indian jersey to having the privilege of meeting the Honourable Prime Minister of our country, Shri Narendra Modi ji, moments like these make you reflect on the journey, the responsibilities and the countless blessings that have come along the way. Truly humbled, deeply grateful and forever proud to be Indian. Jai Hind, Suryakumar Yadav wrote in a social media post. Known for his exploits in T20, the shortest format of the game, Surya has represented India in 113 T20I matches, scoring 3,272 runs at an average of 36.35, hitting four hundreds and 25 fifties. He has played one Test, 37 ODIs, and 86 First-Class matches. He has also been part of the ACC Asia Cup-winning sides twice, leading them to victory in 2025 in the United Arab Emirates. Known for his exploits in T20, the shortest format of the game, Surya has represented India in 113 T20I matches, scoring 3,272 runs at an average of 36.35, hitting four hundreds and 25 fifties. He has played one Test, 37 ODIs, and 86 First-Class matches. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
WTA Chennai Open: Postponement of singles final sparks controversy
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New Zealand A vs India A Live Score, 3rd Unofficial Test Day 4 Live Updates
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Dale Benkenstein appointed Bangladesh's batting specialist ahead of SA tour
Bangladesh are scheduled to tour South Africa in November and December 2026 to play two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is
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Arshdeep Singh returned with figures of 4 for 70 in the first game, while going wicketless in the second contest.
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1st Test: Pakistan's New-Look Batting Clicks Vs Sri Lanka
Debutants Tayyab Arif and Mohammad Taha struck half-centuries to help Pakistan reach 281-5 against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel also scoring fifties.
The first Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe produced more than 1,500 runs, including six centuries and one double century, but ended in a tame draw on Monday as Zimbabwe opted not to declare on an unresponsive pitch
New Zealand great Kane Williamson says words of wisdom from close friend Virat Kohli showed him the mirror and helped him decide on his international retirement earlier this year.
With Hardik Pandya seemingly set to move to Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of IPL 2027, former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund reflected on how he would settle with team captain Shreyas Iyer.
County Star Patterson-White Gets England Breakthrough
Liam Patterson-White earned his maiden England Test call-up after a standout County Championship season, joining Joe Root's 15-member squad for the three-Test South Africa tour beginning December 17.
Patterson-White tops the pecking order as England reassess spin stocks
County credentials back in vogue as Nottinghamshire left-armer earns first Test call-up
Babar Azam Achieves Massive Feat As Pakistan Captain With Half-Century Against Sri Lanka
Babar Azam's flamboyant 50 off 58 balls, featuring seven fours, and Saud Shakeel's unbeaten 57 also gave Pakistan an early advantage against Sri Lanka
Hridoy Produces Historic Double Act to Deny Windies Series Sweep
Towhid Hridoy's historic 242 not out and 82 helped Bangladesh secure a draw against West Indies in Sylhet, ending visitors' hopes of a series sweep despite Mushfiqur's landmark 7,000th Test run.
Suryakumar to lead Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy; Dube and Thakur in the squad
The other India players in the side are Sarfaraz Khan and Tushar Deshpande
SKY Gets Mumbai Captaincy Lifeline After India Setback
Former India captain Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the skipper for the Mumbai team in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, which starts on November 14. The squad also features all-rounders Shivam Dube and Shardul Thakur. Yadav expressed his honour and confidence in leading the team to uphold Mumbai's cricketing legacy.
Jemimah Rodrigues Returns To India's Squads For All-Format Tour Of South Africa
After recovering from a hamstring injury and returning to action via the Senior Women's T20 Trophy, Jemimah Rodrigues has made a comeback to India's squads for next month's all-format tour of South Africa.
T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has been named as Mumbai's captain for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Monday.
Ervine 206*, Madhevere 100* as Zimbabwe and Afganistan play out draw
That this match would end in a draw was certain when play resumed on Monday as the pitch continued to remain unresponsive and offered no assistance to the bowlers
Atharva Taide To Lead Vidarbha In Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Yash Rathod Included
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Left-handed batter Atharva Taide will captain Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after the Vidarbha Cricket Associations (VCA) senior selection committee named a 17-member squad for the tournament on Monday. Vidarbha, who havent won the premier T20 competition so far, will play their Elite Group D matches in Kolkata from November 14 to 26, with three of their seven league games scheduled to be staged at the Eden Gardens. The Elite Group D also features Mumbai, Gujarat, Hyderabad, Odisha, Goa, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh, thus making it one of the more competitive pools in the tournament. Usman Ghani will continue as head coach, with Sebastian Antony as the assistant coach in charge of fielding. Left-handed batter Yash Rathod, who is currently with the India A team for the red-ball games against New Zealand A, has also been included. Left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey is unavailable due to his being named in the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Mens Asia Cup, to be held in Doha from November 19-29. Other prominent squad members include Aman Mokhade, Danish Malewar, Shubham Dubey, Nachiket Bhute, Praful Hinge, Darshan Nalkande and Saurabh Dubey. Vidarbha will begin their campaign against Goa on November 14, before facing Odisha two days later. The side will play its next two games at the Eden Gardens - against Hyderabad on November 18 and facing heavyweights Mumbai on November 20. Vidarbha next face Gujarat on November 22, before taking on Uttarakhand on November 24. Their league stage commitments will end with a meeting against Chhattisgarh on November 26. The clash against Mumbai, led by T20 World Cup-winning skipper Suryakumar Yadav, is likely to be the standout game of Vidarbhas group stage campaign. The side will play its next two games at the Eden Gardens - against Hyderabad on November 18 and facing heavyweights Mumbai on November 20. Vidarbha next face Gujarat on November 22, before taking on Uttarakhand on November 24. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Suryakumar Yadav returns as captain, as Mumbai announce squad for SMAT 2026
Suryakumar Yadav has been named as Mumbai captain for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has confirmed the development on Monday. Now, the appointment marks a significant development for the...
Suryakumar Yadav Appointed As Mumbai Captain For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has been named as Mumbais captain for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Monday. The MCA said Suryakumar will be bringing his vast international experience, leadership and explosive batting prowess to the team. Suryakumar was not considered for the first phase of Mumbais Ranji Trophy campaign, but his standing in white-ball cricket, including leading India to retain their Mens T20 World Cup title earlier this year, made him a strong contender to lead the side once again. The squad features a blend of experienced international and domestic players along with promising young talent, reflecting Mumbai's continued commitment to excellence and nurturing the next generation of cricketers, added the MCA. Suryakumar has been playing for MIG Cricket Club in the MCA Presidents Cup. It is always a matter of immense pride to represent Mumbai. I am honoured to lead this talented group in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Mumbai has a rich cricketing legacy and a winning culture, and we will look to uphold those traditions. We have a good mix of experienced players and exciting young talent, and I am confident that the team will come together, play with intensity and give its best in every match. Our aim is to go all the way and bring the trophy home, Suryakumar said in a statement by the MCA. Suryakumar takes over at a time when Mumbai are without several key players. All-rounders Tanush Kotian and Suryansh Shedge will miss the tournament after being named in the India A squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup, to be played in Doha from November 19-29. Shreyas Iyer is currently on national duty for Indias ODI series against New Zealand, while Ranji Trophy captain Siddhesh Lad is sitting out of the competition. Placed in Elite Group D, Mumbai will play all their league matches in Kolkata. Their first game is against Hyderabad on November 14 before taking on Gujarat on November 16 and Goa on November 18. Mumbai will then meet Vidarbha on November 20, before facing Chhattisgarh on November 22 and taking on Odisha on November 24. Their league stage campaign ends against Uttarakhand on November 26. Shreyas Iyer is currently on national duty for Indias ODI series against New Zealand, while Ranji Trophy captain Siddhesh Lad is sitting out of the competition. Placed in Elite Group D, Mumbai will play all their league matches in Kolkata. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
India U-19 Women's Squads Gear Up for Tri-Series Challenge
Wicketkeeper Bhavika Ahire and pacer Anaadi Tagde have been named captains for the India U-19 'A' and 'B' squads, respectively, for the upcoming women's T20 Tri-Series in Bengaluru. The tournament, also featuring Nepal, will serve as crucial preparation for the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup early next year.
England Pick Uncapped Patterson-White For SA Tests; Bethell Returns
ICC World Test Championship: England have handed uncapped left-arm spinner Liam Patterson-White his first Test call-up for next months three-match series against South Africa. Batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell returns to the England Test squad after recovering from a knee injury. Patterson-White and Bethell are the only two changes from the side that swept Pakistan 3-0 at the end of Englands home summer. The series against South Africa, the current ICC World Test Championship winners, will start in Johannesburg on December 17 and is also Stephen Flemings first assignment as Englands Test head coach. Bethell is currently with Englands white-ball squad in Australia and will join the Test group straight after the fourth T20I in Sydney on November 29. Patterson-Whites selection comes after he had a fine season for Nottinghamshire. He claimed 42 County Championship wickets at 25.11, the most by any spinner in Division One, and also made a century. He was handed an ECB development contract last month and has now moved ahead of Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed, who have been named in the England Lions squads instead. The Test squad has no specialist spinner and Patterson-White will be supported by the part-time spin bowling from captain Joe Root, Dan Lawrence and Bethell. The selectors have also looked past Somersets Jack Leach, another left-arm spinner who played the last of his 39 Tests in October 2024. Pacer Josh Tongue, who was ruled out of the white-ball trip in Australia due to a toe injury, will miss the first Test to be present for the birth of his second child, while Sam Curran is unavailable due to his wedding. We have selected a strong and balanced squad that is ready for the challenge of facing a South African team that are ICC Test world champions and who returned to the top of the ICC Test rankings following their recent 2-1 series win over Australia. There are two changes to the squad that defeated Pakistan 3-0 at the end of the home summer with Liam Patterson-White earning his debut call-up while Jacob Bethell returns from a knee injury, said England chief selector Marcus North in a statement. Meanwhile, fast bowler Brydon Carse has been named in both Lions squads and could be called up as cover to the Test team. Carse has been out of England reckoning since an incident in Derby in August, when he was handcuffed by police outside a nightclub. Derbyshire Police have since wrapped up their inquiry into a potential assault. However, the Cricket Regulator has charged Carse, and a verdict is yet to be delivered. Carse turned out for Durham and has remained available for selection throughout. The Test and England Lions squads were selected when Fleming travelled to Perth last week and met Rob Key, managing director of England mens cricket, North and mens performance director Ed Barney. Six members of the Test squad who are not part of the white-ball tour - Sam Cook, Emilio Gay, Lawrence, Patterson-White, Ollie Robinson and Jamie Smith - will travel early with the Lions for a preparation camp in Pietermaritzburg starting from November 25. Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Ben Duckett and Root will return home after the ODI series in Australia and then fly to South Africa on December 2. Harry Brook and Jordan Cox will travel with Bethell straight from Sydney after the fourth T20I. England will also play a warm-up match against a CSA XI at Kingsmead in Durban from December 9 to 11. Following the series opener in Johannesburg, the second Test will be played at Centurion Park from December 26, and the third Test to be staged at Newlands in Cape Town from January 3 to 7. England Lions, who will be in South Africa from November 26 to December 21, will play three 50-over matches and two four-day games against South Africa A. The 50-over games are in Pietermaritzburg on December 1 and at Boland Park in Paarl on December 4 and 6. The four-day matches are at the Tuks Cricket Oval in Pretoria from December 10 to 13 and at Willowmoore Park in Benoni from December 18 to 21. We have also selected a strong England Lions squad, who will fly out to South Africa on November 25 for a preparation camp before three 50-over matches and two first-class games. Those players will benefit from experiencing South African conditions and ensure we have players who are fit and ready should they be required for the Test series, added North. England Test squad: Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Liam Patterson-White, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue. England Lions red-ball squad: Shoaib Bashir, Brydon Carse, James Coles, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Matthew Fisher, Jack Haynes, George Hill, Eddie Jack, Ben Mayes, Ben McKinney, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, James Rew, Thomas Rew, Mitch Stanley, Olly Stone, Asa Tribe. England Test squad: Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Liam Patterson-White, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
In the first two ODIs against New Zealand, India went with Axar Patel at No. 5 and KL Rahul at No. 6
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Kane Williamson revealed that a heartfelt conversation with Virat Kohli a day before retiring helped him find clarity, reassess his motivation and walk away after 16 years.
NZ vs IND: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of 3rd ODI, New Zealand vs India series 2026
NZ vs IND 3rd ODI , Approaching Milestones and Records :Unlike the high-scoring T20I series, where the average score was 200+, the ODI series has had a contrasting start. The first two ODIs saw the scores of 185, 143, 134 and 113. Though the Indian cricket team have been lucky, as the toss has flipped in their favour both times. Batting in these conditions have been very tough. There are only two individual half-centuries in two matches. The extra bounce and seam have made the batters struggle. The third ODI between the two sides has a scheduled start of 7:30 AM IST on Tuesday, taking place at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The forecast indicates a heavy shower during the game. It means we might see another delayed start or rain breaks or even a washout. But if not, there is a exciting match scheduled between these two sides. Notably, New Zealand have not lost a bilateral ODI series at home since 2019, and that streak is on the line. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the NZ vs IND 3rd ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton. NZ vs IND: Approaching ODI Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the NZ vs IND 3rd ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton 1 - Virat Kohli needs one more half-century to reach the historic landmark of 150 half-centuries in international cricket. Only Sachin Tendulkar (164) and Kumar Sangakkar (153) have achieved this milestone. 1 - One more hundred, and Rohit Sharma will equal Brain Lara with 54 international centuries, which is ninth most in the history. 5 - Tom Latham needs five sixes to reach 100 international sixes. 58 - Axar Patel needs 58 runs to complete 2500 international runs. 125 - Glenn Phillips needs 125 runs to complete 5000 international runs.65 - Henry Nicholls needs 65 runs to complete 65 ODI runs for New Zealand. 1 - Virat needs one hundred to surpass Sachin Tendulkar with the record of most centuries outside Asia and most List A hundreds. He will also have most ODI hundreds after age 35 for India. He also needs 20 runs to become the second-highest international scorer against New Zealand. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories 20 - Virat Kohli is just 20runs away from becoming the first batter with 2000 ODI runs against New Zealand.
'IPL does not need a window, it creates its own': Lalit Modi 'seriously' pushes for change (Ld)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Lalit Modi, the Indian Premier League (IPL) founder, has again pushed for the tournament not to have an ICC-allocated window and to move it from the current window to either a January start or an October-April window. The IPL is a domestic tournament, and therefore the BCCI can determine its own calendar, while coordinating international player availability, Modi has asserted. Highlighting that the league is big on its own and needs to continue having sustainable growth, Modi stated that the tournament does not need a window and is capable enough to create its own. There seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding about the IPL and the international cricket calendar. A lot of cricket journalists and cricket administrators have reached out to me either scared or giving me Gyan on the value chain. I thought it best to tell my views bluntly. The IPL does not need the ICC to give it a window. The IPL is a domestic tournament owned and operated by the BCCI. The BCCI can decide when to stage it. Of course, international commitments and player releases must be managed, but that is entirely different from seeking permission to exist in a particular part of the calendar, the IPL founder wrote in a social media post. He further highlighted that the tournament is no longer one trying to find its feet but a major commercial platform for Indian cricket and for overseas players. And here is the bigger point. The IPL is no longer a tournament trying to find its place in world cricket. World cricket must recognise the place the IPL has already earned. I know this better than most. I created the IPL when many believed it would never work. In 2008, Indias movie, television and entertainment industries initially thought they could compete with it. They learnt very quickly what happens when the IPL captures the attention of a nation. Film releases were postponed, prime-time television was disrupted, and entertainment schedules were rewritten. The IPL didnt ask Bollywood for a window. Bollywood adjusted to the IPL, he added. He also compared the tournament to having similar importance to cricket as the Premier League has to football. Now imagine the IPL choosing its own optimal calendar. Others may try to counter-programme it. They are free to do so. But commercial reality is a very unforgiving umpire. The worlds leading cricketers understand where the financial opportunities are. For many international players, an IPL contract can represent a substantial proportion of their annual cricket earnings. That economic gravity is not going away. The IPL has become to cricket what the English Premier League is to football: a global sporting and commercial powerhouse with the ability to shape the wider ecosystem. And like the EPL, its strength comes from the product, the clubs, the supporters, the talent and the commercial modelnot from asking competing competitions to clear the calendar, he added. The now-discontinued Champions League T20 was also one of the most attractive franchise tournaments in the early 2010s. Over the years, there have been voices calling to revive the tournament, which pits top league teams from across the world to play a global club tournament, similar to the European Champions League in football. However, Modi was not in favour of its revival. Why dont I support reviving the Champions League T20? I was involved in creating the original Champions League concept. It made commercial sense in its time. But the world has changed. Today, IPL franchise ownership groups have expanded across several international T20 leagues. The prospect of teams under common ownership competing against each other creates obvious governance and conflict-of-interest questions. More importantly, why create another tournament competing for the same players, broadcasters, sponsors and increasingly stretched cricket calendar? We dont need another competition. We need to strengthen the competition that already works, he said. The 62-year-old further pitched for a move of the IPL from the current heat window to an earlier period, feeling that it will keep growing sustainably. My proposal is to seriously examine moving the IPL from the increasingly punishing AprilMay heat, with two alternatives: a January start or a carefully structured OctoberApril competition calendar. The objective should be a commercially sustainable expansion, better playing conditions, more valuable broadcasting inventory and a stronger long-term economic foundation for Indian cricket. The BCCI has the asset. It has the audience. It has the commercial strength. It needs the confidence to use them. The ICC and other cricket boards should recognise the economic reality and work constructively around it. The IPL cannot be expected to subsidise an outdated global calendar indefinitely, Modi said further. He further cautioned that not doing so can cost the organisers ultimately, calling that the writing is already on the wall. The writing has been on the wall. Unfortunately, some people only read it when it appears on a balance sheet. You cannot run tomorrows cricket on yesterdays economics. And remember one thing: The IPL was never built to follow the market. It was built to change the market, he said.
Jemima Returns as India Women Reveal Squads for South Africa Tour
The Indian women's cricket team squads for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa next month have been announced, featuring the return of Jemimah Rodrigues from injury and Smriti Mandhana as captain across all formats. The tour includes one Test, three ODIs, and three T20s.
Patterson-White wins maiden England call in Test squad for South Africa
Nottinghamshire allrounder included ahead of Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed
England have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against South Africa, starting December 17 at Wanderers Stadium. Uncapped cricketer Liam Patterson-White has earned his maiden Test call-up as new head coach Stephen Fleming begins his tenure with a fresh selection approach.
Rodrigues, Amanjot back from injuries; Renuka picked only for T20Is for South Africa
Rodrigues returned to action recently in the domestic T20s where she scored a century for Mumbai
Jemimah returns to Indias squads for all-format tour of South Africa, Amanjot included in T20Is
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) After recovering from a hamstring injury and returning to action via the Senior Womens T20 Trophy, Jemimah Rodrigues has made a comeback to Indias squads for next months all-format tour of South Africa. Seam-bowling all-rounder Amanjot Kaur is included in the T20I side after recovering from a back injury. The all-format tour, which includes one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is, will take place from December 9 to 30. The high-grade hamstring tear sustained in The Hundred led to Jemimah being ruled out of India winning the Asia Cup, retaining its gold medal in Asian Games and winning the white-ball home series against Zimbabwe. Jemimah returned to competition action on November 2 via Mumbais clash against Uttar Pradesh, where she hit an unbeaten 29. After smashing 58 against Delhi, Jemimah slammed a 47-ball 107 against Puducherry, as Mumbai qualified for knockout stage of the Senior Womens T20 Trophy, which commences later this week in Ahmedabad. Jemimahs return strengthens Indias batting group in the white-ball formats. Amanjot, meanwhile, has recovered from a back injury which ruled her out of action since the T20I series in South Africa earlier this year. After making a comeback for Punjab in the Senior Womens T20 Trophy, Amanjot is back in the India T20I side. With Jemimah and Amanjot returning to the T20I side, Minnu Mani and Jintimani Kalita make way. Smriti Mandhana will captain India in Test cricket for the first time through the upcoming tour of South Africa. Deepti Sharma is vice-captain for the one-off Test, while Uma Chetry has been left out of the red-ball team and seam-bowling all-rounder Jintimani Kalita is included. Rest of Indias squad largely remains the same for all three formats. Indias tour of South Africa starts with the one-off Test at St Georges Park in Gqeberha from December 9. It is followed by three ODIs to be played at Boland Park in Paarl on December 16, Newlands in Cape Town on December 19 and Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on December 22. The T20I series begins at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on December 26, while the last two matches are at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on December 29 and 30. The T20I series will be of immense importance to India and South Africa to fine-tune their preparations for the 2027 Womens Champions Trophy, to be played in Vadodara and Mumbai. Incidentally, the two venues will also host the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) from January 14 to February 7. Indias Test squad: Smriti Mandhana (C), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Deepti Sharma (VC), Sree Charani, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma, Jintimani Kalita, and Sayali Satghare Indias ODI squad: Smriti Mandhana (C), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Deepti Sharma (VC), Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma, Jintimani Kalita, and Sayali Satghare Indias T20I squad: Smriti Mandhana (C), Shafali Verma (VC), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Niki Prasad, Richa Ghosh (WK), G. Kamalini (WK), Anushka Sharma, Deepti Sharma, Sree Charani, Prema Rawat, Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, and Sayali Satghare
Bhavika Ahire, Anaadi Tagde To Lead India U19 Sides In Home Tri-series With Nepal
U19 T20 Tri: Wicketkeeper-batter Bhavika Ahire and seam-bowling all-rounder Anaadi Tagde will captain India U19 A and India U19 B respectively in the upcoming T20 Tri-Series featuring Nepal U19, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday. The tournament will be played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru from November 10 to 22. The tri-series is a vital part of Indias preparations for the 2027 ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup, which Bangladesh and Nepal will co-host early next year. India have won the 2023 and 2025 editions of the global competition and are aiming for a three-peat in 2027. Under Bhavikas leadership, India had won the U19 T20 and one-day series over Sri Lanka U19 in Chennai and Puducherry held earlier this year. Bhavika, a member of the Indian team that won the 2025 U19 World Cup alongside Ishwari Awarare, whos in the B team, will have promising Mumbai batter Ira Jadhav as her vice-captain, while Shambhavi Rajput is the second wicketkeeper in the U19 A squad. For the B side, Uma Kashvi, the youngest player signed in the Womens Premier League (WPL) when Delhi Capitals got her services for Rs 10 lakh, has been named vice-captain. Rachita Hatwar and Shreya S. Chawan are the two wicketkeepers in the U19 B team, which also features hard-hitting opener Deeya Yadav and batting all-rounder Samaira Raghav, who earned a WPL contract with Gujarat Giants. All players are coming off featuring in the U19 womens T20 Challenger Trophy, held in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. Anaadi, Ira, and Nanadhana Sridharan, who are in the A team, were the stand-by players for the triumphant 2025 campaign. The tri-series follows a double round-robin format, with each team playing the other two twice before the top two sides meet in the final. India U19 A and India U19 B face each other in the opening match on Tuesday. India U19 B then play against Nepal U19 on November 12, and India U19 A meet Nepal on November 14. The second round starts on November 16 with another clash between the two Indian sides. India U19 B take on Nepal again on November 18, and India U19 A play Nepal in the last league game on November 20. The final is scheduled to be played on November 22. India U19 A squad: Bhavika Ahire (captain, wicketkeeper), Tanishka Sharma, Riya Bhati, Ira Jadhav (vice-captain), Nidhi Mahto, Ipsita Mondal, Purva Siwach, Mehek Narwase, Shambhavi Rajput (wicketkeeper), Maitri Maniar, Julie Kumari, Gauri Goyal, Nandhana Sridharan, Preeti Kapoor, and Grisha Kataria. The second round starts on November 16 with another clash between the two Indian sides. India U19 B take on Nepal again on November 18, and India U19 A play Nepal in the last league game on November 20. The final is scheduled to be played on November 22. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
In the first two ODIs against New Zealand, India's batting order followed a similar pattern. The first four batters were Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which will feature a one-off Test followed by three ODIs and three T20Is. The Test match is scheduled to begin on December 9 in Gqeberha, while the limited-overs leg will get underway on December 16. The three ODIs will take place in Paarl, Cape Town and Bloemfontein on December 16, 19 and 22, respectively.
Updated WTC 2025-27 Points Table After Bangladesh's Series Defeat To West Indies
The race to reach the World Test Championship (WTC) 2027 final is heating up.
Craig Ervine Becomes Oldest Zimbabwean To Hit Test Hundred
Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Craig Ervine achieved a significant milestone during the ongoing first Test against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here as he became the oldest player from Zimbabwe to score a Test hundred. At 41y and 82d, Ervine broke the previous record of Brendan Taylor - which was also created during the same Test - when he hit his fifth Test hundred during the second innings of the opening Test against Afghanistan. Ervine is the second oldest batter to hit a Test hundred in this century after Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq, who was 42 years and 47 days when he smashed 114 against England at Lord's in 2016 Earlier, Taylor created the record for being the oldest Zimbabwean Test centurion during the same match. He made 131 from 168 balls in the first innings of the Test as Zimbabwe made 504, with captain Brian Bennett also hitting a 128. During the same Test, Ervine also completed his 2000 Test runs, making him the seventh batter from his nation to have reached the mark. The ongoing Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan is heading to a draw as Zimbabwe were at 372/5 at tea break in the second innings on Day 5. With only one session remaining and one more innings left, a draw is on the wall. The Chevrons made 504 in the first innings as Taylor and Bennett smashed centuries and Wessly Madhevere hit a fifty. In reply, Afghanistan put up 514 and took a 10-run lead. Sediqullah Atal (105), Rahmanullah Zadran (113) and captain Rahmat Shah (173) made centuries to lead the team in the reply. The ongoing Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan is heading to a draw as Zimbabwe were at 372/5 at tea break in the second innings on Day 5. With only one session remaining and one more innings left, a draw is on the wall. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
India Leaving Out Yashasvi Jaiswal? Ryan ten Doeschate's Remark Turns Heads
Former India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate recently shared a strong opinion on young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal's repeated omissions from India's white-ball squads.
David Warner Says Usman Khawaja 'Sandpapergate' Claims '100 Percent Accurate'
David Warner backed former teammate Usman Khawaja's claims that the entire Australian team was in on the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal as 100 percent accurate on Monday. Warner, one of three players banned over the ball-tampering controversy in Cape Town along with Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft, said he stood with my brother Khawaja. It's been eight years since I spoke on this topic, the former opener said on Instagram. Uzzie, I throw my full support behind you. I thank you for what you've done. It's 100 percent accurate what you've said. Now everyone knows the truth. It's out there. People wanted to know it. You've come out and said it. Khawaja, Warner's close friend and long-time opening partner, re-ignited the infamous incident on Saturday ahead of the release of his autobiography this week, where a chapter is dedicated to the issue. It was all of us. Not the batters, not the bowlers, not the staff. All of us, Khawaja claimed about who was in on the plot to doctor the ball with sandpaper. Cricket Australia's original investigation found only Smith, Warner and Bancroft were in the know, with the governing body at the weekend saying it remained comfortable with its findings. Bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon all denied publicly in 2021 that they knew about it, while Darren Lehmann, who was head coach at the time, denied on Saturday there was widespread knowledge. This isn't about reopening old wounds, said Warner, who retired from Test cricket in 2024. It's about acknowledging that some wounds never properly healed. I stand with my brother Usman Khawaja. Speaking your truth takes courage, especially when people would rather you stay silent. Time passing doesn't replace accountability, and asking questions shouldn't be mistaken for holding grudges. Respect, honesty and accountability. That's all anyone can ask for. Smith was banned for a year and sacked as captain over the furore during the third Test in Cape Town. Warner was suspended for 12 months and stripped of all leadership roles, while Bancroft was slapped with a nine-month ban. These three guys (Smith, Warner and Bancroft) took the blame for all of us, said Khawaja, who retired this year. They're the victims... people telling them that they're cheats, getting nailed by the crowd. Public humiliation. Warner said the past eight years had been a tough time for my family, Steven and Cameron no doubt. But this is what needed to come out. He was scathing of the Cricket Australia investigation process, calling it rushed and botched. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Uzzie was sitting next to Cameron Bancroft. Uzzie was not interviewed. How is that a thorough investigation? It baffles me, he said.
Warner backs Khawajas Sandpapergate account, calls Cricket Australia probe rushed and botched
Its been eight years since I spoke on this topic. Uzzy, I throw my full support behind you. I thank you for what youve done, said David Warner
Mushfiqur Rahim Becomes Bangladesh's First Player To Score 7000 Test Runs
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium: Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahm etched his name into the history books as he became the first cricketer from Bangladesh to complete 7000 runs in Test cricket during the 2nd match against the West Indies at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium here on Monday. Mushfiqur, who missed the first Test of the two-match series, achieved the milestone during the second innings of the second match when he took a single off Roston Chase on Day 5 to get to nine during the second session. The 39-year-old was already the first batter from his country to have completed 5000 and 6000 Test runs and now added another feather to his illustrious career. He is 1747 runs ahead of Bangladesh's second-highest run-getter Mominul Haque (5293 runs) and 1906 runs clear of the now-retired Tamim Iqbal, who has 5134 runs in the format. Coming into the match, he had 6957 runs to his name and needed 43 more to get to the milestone. Mushfiqur made 34 runs in the first innings when his team put up 386 in reply to the West Indies' 356. The wicketkeeper-batter scored 49 in the second innings when the hosts were asked to chase 369 and made 184/4 before bad light forced early stumps on Day 5 as the match ended in a draw. Coming to Mushfiqur, he is also the most-capped Test player for Bangladesh, having featured in 107 games. He is their only player to have played in over 100 Tests, with Mominul Haque second as he has played 82 matches in the format. The wicketkeeper-batter scored 49 in the second innings when the hosts were asked to chase 369 and made 184/4 before bad light forced early stumps on Day 5 as the match ended in a draw. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
UAE Name Esha Oza-led 14-member Squad For Womens Emerging Nations Trophy
Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground: Hosts UAE have announced a 14-member squad, led by Esha Oza, for the upcoming ICC Womens Emerging Nations Trophy, which starts in Ajman on November 12. Theertha Satish is the designated wicketkeeper in the squad. Al Maseera Jahangir, Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Mehul Kulkarni, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Simran Seth, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte and Uttara Iyer complete the playing group. The tournament will be the first major assignment for head coach Oscar Nauhaus. He was appointed to the role last month after Ahmed Raza stepped away to take over as head coach of the senior mens team. Nauhaus joins the UAE womens team from Cricket Namibia, where he was most recently High Performance Manager. In that role, he worked on developing young players and supporting them through the national pathway system. He also brings international experience. Nauhaus coached Namibias U19 mens side to qualifying for the 2024 ICC U19 Mens World Cup, and he was part of the support staff of the Namibian mens team in the 2024 ICC Mens T20 World Cup. Manager Subha Venkataraman, strength and conditioning coach Shyla Alam and physiotherapist Merin Saji complete the support staff. This edition of the competition has grown to 10 teams and matches will be played at two Ajman venues, the Seven Districts Sports Club and the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground. The UAE are in Group A alongside Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland and Papua New Guinea. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe make up Group B. Esha and her team begin their campaign against Ireland at the Seven Districts Sports Club on November 13, with the match starting at 9 am local time. All their remaining group games are at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground. They play Scotland on November 15 and Sri Lanka on November 16, both at 1:15 p.m. local time, before finishing the group stage against Papua New Guinea on November 18 at 9 am. The top three sides from each group will move into the Super Six stage, which runs from November 20 to 23. The top two teams from that stage will meet in the final at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground on November 25. All their remaining group games are at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground. They play Scotland on November 15 and Sri Lanka on November 16, both at 1:15 p.m. local time, before finishing the group stage against Papua New Guinea on November 18 at 9 am. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Bangladesh Force Draw In Second Test, West Indies Win Series 1-0
Towhid Hridoy became the first Bangladesh batter to score 324 runs in a Test match, as the second Test against West Indies ended in a draw in Sylhet on Monday. Chasing 369 to win, Bangladesh were 184-4 when fading light ended the final day's play, with Litton Das unbeaten on seven and Mehidy Hasan Miraz on one. West Indies, who won the opening Test in Mirpur by eight wickets, took the two-match series 1-0. Hridoy starred with an unbeaten 242 in Bangladesh's first innings, rescuing the hosts from 88-3 as they posted 386 for a 30-run lead over West Indies' 356. His marathon knock surpassed Mushfiqur Rahim's previous Bangladesh record of 219 not out, and included a 117-run partnership with Taijul Islam. Hridoy added 82 in the second innings, taking his match aggregate to 324 and surpassing Mominul Haque's previous record of 281 against Sri Lanka in 2018. West Indies resumed on 345-3, with Kavem Hodge unbeaten on 140. Bangladesh took three early wickets, including Hodge for a career-best 142 off 194 balls. Mehidy trapped Justin Greaves lbw for nine, before Nayeem Hasan removed Shamar Joseph for one, leaving West Indies on 372-6. Joshua Bishop then attacked the Bangladesh spinners, hitting an unbeaten 20 off 11 balls, including a four and two sixes, while Amir Jangoo made 39 off 74 deliveries. Captain Roston Chase declared at 398-6, setting Bangladesh a target of 369. Taijul, Mehidy and Nayeem took two wickets each. Bangladesh began their chase without regular opener Shadman Islam, who was ruled out with an ankle injury. Tanzid Hasan made 21 before falling to Jomel Warrican, who also trapped captain Najmul Hossain Shanto lbw, leaving Bangladesh on 40-2. Hridoy and Mushfiqur steadied the innings, bringing up a century stand off 185 balls. During the partnership, Mushfiqur reached 7,000 Test runs, becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to achieve the milestone. Bangladesh went to tea on 162-2, with Mushfiqur on 40 and Hridoy unbeaten on 82. Warrican broke the 135-run partnership by bowling Hridoy for 82 off 140 balls, claiming his 100th Test wicket. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Shamar Joseph then dismissed Mushfiqur for 49 off 123 balls before bad light ended play.
Zimbabwe Name Nkomo-led 14-member Squad For First-ever Emerging Nations Trophy Campaign
Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground: Zimbabwe has announced a 14-member womens squad for the ICC Womens Emerging Nations Trophy, with Josephine Nkomo set to captain the side in its first-ever appearance at the tournament in Ajman, UAE. Josephine will be backed by a group of experienced players, including Nomvelo Sibanda, Sharne Mayers, Modester Mupachikwa and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano. The squad also features Beloved Biza, Olinder Chare, Chiyedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Tendai Makusha, Michelle Mavunga, Christina Mutasa, Kelis Ndhlovu and Loryn Phiri. From the squad which made the trip to India, Francisca Chipare and bowler Kudzai Chigora miss out on the Emerging Nations Trophy selection, while Christina Mutasa enters the side as the sole new addition in the team for the upcoming tournament. Zimbabwe made it into the tournament, which runs from November 12 to 25, after the ICC enlarged the field from eight to 10 teams. This edition is also the first to feature Full Member nations, with five of them in the draw. Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the other Full Members making their debut at the event. Associate sides like the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand and hosts UAE make up the rest of the participating teams. The expanded tournament is a part of the ICCs efforts to strengthen the womens cricket pathway and give teams more regular international cricket playing exposure by facing off against a wider range of opponents. Zimbabwe are drawn in Group B, alongside Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Netherlands and defending champions Thailand. Zimbabwe will start their campaign against Bangladesh at the Seven Districts Sports Club on November 13. They then take on Thailand at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground on November 15. Zimbabwe will play against Pakistan on November 16, and is followed by facing off against the Netherlands on November 18. Group A features Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and the UAE. The top three sides from each group advance to the Super Six stage. Each of them will then play the three qualifiers from the other group on November 20, 22 and 23. The final will be played between the top two teams at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground on November 25. Zimbabwe will start their campaign against Bangladesh at the Seven Districts Sports Club on November 13. They then take on Thailand at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground on November 15. Zimbabwe will play against Pakistan on November 16, and is followed by facing off against the Netherlands on November 18. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
20-Year-Old Pakistan Star Tayyab Arif Achieves Big Record On Test Debut
Tayyab Arif made a brisk 57 off just 51 balls, registering the fastest fifty by a Pakistan batter on Test debut.
Hockey: Sanjay To Captain India On New Zealand Tour Marking 100 Years Of Sporting Ties
Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium: Olympic bronze medallist Sanjay will lead a 20-member Indian mens hockey squad on a tour of New Zealand from November 15 to 23, as the two countries prepare to commemorate 100 years of sporting ties. Hockey India announced the squad on Monday for the three-match series against the hosts, with all fixtures scheduled to be played at the Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium in Auckland on November 19, 21 and 22. Titled the 2026 India/New Zealand Century of Sporting Unity Event 100 Years of Unity Between India and New Zealand through Sports Partnership, the tour will mark a significant milestone in the sporting history of the two nations. The association dates back to 1926, when an Indian Army hockey team featuring legendary Major Dhyan Chand became the first Indian team from any sport to tour New Zealand. A century later, the series will celebrate that historic visit while providing a platform for emerging Indian players to test themselves against international opposition. The squad features a mix of Under-21 prospects and players from the current India A group, with the coaching staff set to use the three matches to assess young talent and strengthen the depth of the national setup. The squad is a blend of some upcoming under-21 players and the core of the current India A group. These matches come at the right time to challenge the squad in three matches against a solid New Zealand team playing at home, said Chief Coach Craig Fulton. Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said the tour would be an opportunity for the young players to gain experience while representing the country during an important occasion in the bilateral sporting relationship. The New Zealand tour is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate 100 years of sporting friendship between our nations. I am confident our young players will make the most of this experience and showcase Indian hockeys talent and potential, Tirkey said. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh highlighted the historical importance of the occasion and the exposure it would provide to the squad. This tour holds immense historical significance as we celebrate a century of sporting partnership between India and New Zealand. It will also provide our promising young players with a valuable platform to gain international experience, showcase their abilities and demonstrate their readiness for future challenges, he said. Sanjay, a member of Indias bronze-medal-winning squad at the Paris 2024 Olympics, will lead a side featuring two goalkeepers, six defenders, seven midfielders and five forwards. India squad: Goalkeepers: Mohith HS, Pawan. Defenders: Talem Priyobarta, Sanjay (captain), Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Sharda Nand Tiwari, Anmol Ekka, Yashdeep Siwach. Midfielders: Angad Bir Singh, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Rabichandra Singh, Vishnukant Singh, Manmeet Singh, Rosan Kujur, Venkatesh Kenche. Forwards: Ajeet Yadav, Uttam Singh, Karthi Selvam, Arshdeep Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal. Tour fixtures (IST): November 19: 11:00 am November 21: 8:30 am November 19: 11:00 am Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Mushfiqur Rahim Makes History, Becomes 1st Bangladesh Batter To Reach Massive Test Milestone
Bangladesh veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday became the first player from his country to reach 7,000 runs in Test cricket, achieving the milestone on the final day of the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Sylhet.
David Warner backs Usman Khawaja's claims over sandpapergate saga, says 'it's 100% accurate'
Former cricketer David Warner has publicly backed Usman Khawajas account of the 2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal. He has also accused Cricket Australia (CA) of conducting a flawed investigation and demanded greater transparency over the findings. Warner,...
Letting Arshdeep Go Won't Fix PBKS' Bowling Woes: Aakash Chopra
Give Nehal Wadhera: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has said that releasing Arshdeep Singh would do nothing to strengthen the bowling department of Punjab Kings, which he called the franchises weaker department heading into IPL 2027. IANS reported on November 3 that with PBKS being front runners to get Hardik Pandyas services, Arshdeep would move to Mumbai Indians (MI) as part of the trade deal. Arshdeep has been PBKS since IPL 2019 and his wicket-taking exploits with them paved his way into the Indian team. If you have made up your mind to let go of Arshdeep, then youre not addressing that problem. Youre not strengthening that department. Arshdeep Singh, all said and done, took 21 wickets in 17 matches in 2025 at an economy of 8.9. This year, he was expensive, no doubt, but he still took 14 wickets in 14 matches, with an economy over 10. But these days, when 200 is the norm, 10 is still acceptable. So, to be able to let him go, there should be enough quality bowlers to replace him as well and bowling is still their weaker suit, Chopra said on JioStar. He also felt that if PBKS are looking to bolster their fast bowling stocks, then 2022 champions Gujarat Titans will be the ideal side, considering they have a large pool of fast bowlers. They should get in conversation with Gujarat Titans, actually. Give Nehal Wadhera or Shashank Singh or Suryansh Shedge, one of these middle-order, lower-middle-order batters which GT want, and take a fast bowler from them. Theyve got a plethora of them, a factory of fast bowlers. Maybe an Ashok Sharma or even a Gurnoor Brar; theyve got plenty to actually dispense with. Punjab can let go of a couple of these middle-order batters, which not all teams have the luxury of. He also felt that if PBKS are looking to bolster their fast bowling stocks, then 2022 champions Gujarat Titans will be the ideal side, considering they have a large pool of fast bowlers. They should get in conversation with Gujarat Titans, actually. Give Nehal Wadhera or Shashank Singh or Suryansh Shedge, one of these middle-order, lower-middle-order batters which GT want, and take a fast bowler from them. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Mushfiqur Rahim scripts Test history for Bangladesh
Bangladesh's veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim has become the first player from his country to reach 7,000 runs in Test cricket, achieving the milestone during the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet.
Sandpapergate: Warner Backs Khawaja, Questions CA Probe
David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja's claim that Australia's entire team knew about the 2018 ball-tampering plan, calling his comments '100 percent accurate' and questioning Cricket Australia's investigation.
'Nothing Wrong With That': Ronchi Welcomes Bowlers Having Upper Hand In NZ-India ODIs
India ODIs: New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi has welcomed the bowler-friendly conditions in the ongoing ODI series against India, describing the challenging surfaces as a refreshing departure from the high-scoring pitches that have become commonplace in one-day cricket. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the third ODI, Ronchi said the assistance available to fast bowlers had offered both teams valuable preparation for the upcoming Test assignment, while also forcing batters to rethink their approach and adapt to conditions where runs have been harder to come by. Asked if the conditions in the two concluded ODIs favoured the Test players to prepare for the two red-ball games, Ronchi said, Technically, they will. Thats traditionally what we have here for Test cricket, its a lot greener surfaces, so in reality that Wellington surface was more of a Test type of surface. So its (about) grasping hold of that and realising that, and it will help both teams and I think its quite cool. The bowlers have actually got the upper hand - theres nothing wrong with that. Like traditionally, you go around the world, especially in India, if teams dont make 400 (in an ODI), youre in trouble, so its just ridiculous, so (its good) to see the bowlers have an opportunity and get some (helpful) conditions, because you still have to bowl well on it and both teams have been doing that, so I think thats a cool thing to see as well. The contrast has been particularly evident in the second ODI at Hamiltons Seddon Park, where New Zealands batters had to contend with a surface that did not lend itself to the usual aggressive scoring patterns. Ronchi believed a total of around 200 would have been a substantial score, but said recognising that early enough and conveying the assessment across the batting line-up remained a key challenge for the side batting first. Thats the difficult nature of batting first and understanding, and thats where communication comes into it, he said. The batters that are out there at the moment, you can tell quite quickly if a surface is quicker, if its slower, if its moving, and thats the communication those batters pass back to the next guys batting or if we lose an early wicket then theres communication there, so its making sure that thats going strongly. I think if you stay quiet at that stage, thats where you get yourself into more trouble, so its a skill in itself. With scoring rates continuing to rise across formats, Ronchi acknowledged that batters accustomed to targeting totals of 300 or more could find it difficult to adjust their expectations when conditions demanded patience. He stressed that teams needed to recognise when to rein in their attacking instincts, preserve wickets and look for opportunities to accelerate later in the innings. Very much, and its not just one day - I think its in any cricket at the moment, scoring rates are going up. So when its not that, its (about) realising, okay, we can pull back here, we dont need to be going at eight an over from ball one, three an over for the moment could be (fine), and then you can score more at the back end of any innings, once they have five (fielders) out (on the boundary) and those sorts of things, and the longer you bat, the easier hopefully it should become, Ronchi said. But again, theres not many batters from either side that have really made it look easy, especially the last game. Obviously Virat (Kohli) in that first game did that (he scored 74 in 51 balls), but again its those moments in games that make a difference, to say, well how can we (approach this). Very much, and its not just one day - I think its in any cricket at the moment, scoring rates are going up. So when its not that, its (about) realising, okay, we can pull back here, we dont need to be going at eight an over from ball one, three an over for the moment could be (fine), and then you can score more at the back end of any innings, once they have five (fielders) out (on the boundary) and those sorts of things, and the longer you bat, the easier hopefully it should become, Ronchi said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Morris injures left hand following England tour match
Morris needed medical treatment for a cut on his left hand and sought specialist advice on Monday
