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South Africa’s stand-in captain, Keshav Maharaj, has been ruled out of the second Test against Zimbabwe following a left groin injury. In his absence, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder will lead the side in the second Test that begins on July 6 in Bulawayo. Maharaj, who led South Africa in the first Test in the absence of regular captain Temba Bavuma, who was out owing to a hamstring strain sustained during the World Test…
The much-anticipated first ODI of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is set to be played on Wednesday at R. Premadasa Stadium. Recently, both sides were seen in a competitive two-match Test series where Sri Lanka clinched the series 1-0 after winning the second Test. The first Test had resulted in a draw. This clash marks a pivotal moment for both sides as they aim to assert dominance once again. Sri Lanka, who come into…
England and India are set to lock horns in the second Test of the ongoing five-match series starting Wednesday at Edgbaston. England head into the match with massive confidence, having outclassed India in the series opener to take a commanding 1-0 lead. Their dominant victory at Headingley has set the tone, and India now find themselves under the pump to respond. Despite the result going in favour of England, India had their moments in the first…
Indian skipper Shubman Gill has urged the batters to step up and take greater responsibility as India prepare to face England in the second Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday, following their surprising five-wicket loss in the opening Test. During the first Test, India’s lower-order batters failed to capitalise on powerful starts provided by the top-order batters, leading to India’s collapse early on. Gill admitted the issue and stated that there…
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has weighed in on India’s crucial second Test against England , urging Shubman Gill and his men to adopt a more positive approach. India succumbed to a five-wicket loss in the first Test despite remaining on top for much of the Test. The defeat has put India 0-1 down early in the series. The second Test match between India and England will begin on Wednesday at Edgbaston. "The most…
India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has revealed his dream playing XI, overlooking India’s highly decorated stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli . In a candid conversation with Indian veteran Ravichandaran Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Chakravarthy named three Indians in his robust T20 playing XI that saw a who’s who of cricket figures. Ashwin, however, put forth one condition: Varun had to pick the…
Australia’s star batter Steve Smit h, who missed the first Test against West Indies due to a compound dislocation of his right little finger, is likely to make his return to the side in the second Test. He will replace Josh Inglis in the Australian lineup for the second Test, which starts on Thursday in Grenada. Speaking on his recovery, Smith said he hasn’t felt any pain and everything is feeling good.
For Rohit Sharma , the turning moment in India’s victory at the T20I World Cup 2024 final against South Africa came in the dying seconds when Suryakumar Yadav took a stunning catch near the boundary. South Africa, chasing 177, needed 16 runs off the final over, with David Miller on strike. Hardik Pandya was tasked with the final over, and Miller, who was aiming for a boundary, smashed the first ball down the ground.
Najmul Hossain Shanto has stepped down as Bangladesh Test captain following the series loss against Sri Lanka. Bangladesh lost the second Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday in Colombo by an innings and 78 runs to lose the series 0-1. “I don’t want to continue [as captain] in the Test format anymore. This is not personal. I have taken the decision for the betterment of the team,” Shanto said during the post-match press conference.
Sri Lanka have unveiled their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh , with Dilshan Madushanka making his return to the squad. Left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka, who missed the Australia series due to injury in February, comes back to the side in place of Lahiru Kumara, who is out due to injury. Charith Asalnka will lead the side amid the presence of Pathum…
South Africa have named a 14-member squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series featuring Zimbabwe and New Zealand . The series, which will be hosted by Zimbabwe, is scheduled to be played from July 14 to 26. The Proteas will be led by Rassie van der Dussen , who carries a wealth of experience having represented South Africa in 50 T20I games. South Africa have handed maiden call-ups to Lhuan-dré Pretorius…
Rohit Sharma has revealed that he was going through tense moments during India’s pulsating showdown against South Africa in the final of the T20I World Cup in 2024 at Kensington Oval, Barbados. India, who won the toss and decided to bat, struggled to score runs after losing key players early in the innings. Reliable players Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav fell cheaply, scoring 0 and 3 runs, respectively. Even skipper Rohit Sharma…
