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Afghanistan-New Zealand Test abandoned without ball being bowled
Afghanistan's adopted home ground at Greater Noida, on New Delhi's outskirts, has been hit by persistent rain over the past fortnight, forcing officials to call the match off without even staging the toss. However, there were also question marks about the venue, which was hosting its first-ever Test and has only basic drainage and facilities.
Bridgerton Season 4: Who will play Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest? All you may want to know
Yerin Ha will portray Sophie Baek in 'Bridgerton' Season 4. Her character’s name was adapted to reflect her Korean heritage. Sophie, a woman with a tragic past, becomes Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest after meeting him at a masquerade ball.
New Zealand seek to exploit Afghanistan's red-ball inexperience in one-off Test
New Zealand will face Afghanistan in a one-off Test starting Monday in Greater Noida. This match marks New Zealand's first-ever Test against Afghanistan and is crucial for their upcoming World Test Championship challenges. With spin expected to dominate, both teams aim to adapt quickly despite differing levels of experience in red-ball cricket.
Duleep Trophy: Rishabh Pant in focus on red-ball return; selectors eye backup options
The Duleep Trophy begins in Bengaluru and Anantapur, marking the return of Rishabh Pant to red-ball cricket. National selectors will monitor Pant's performance and other potential backup options for the upcoming Test season. Key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return, adding competition for batting slots.
I've worked on my defence against spinners: Gill eyes improvement in Test performance
Shubman Gill aims to improve his Test cricket performance by focusing on better defense against spinners. He hopes to make a mark in the upcoming season featuring 10 Test matches, starting with a series against Bangladesh. Gill also highlights the importance of the Duleep Trophy for tuning into red ball cricket.
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"One of the best captains alongside Dhoni...": Ravi Shastri on Rohit Sharma
Ex-Indian all-rounder and coach Ravi Shastri commended Rohit Sharma, placing him on par with MS Dhoni as one of India's top captains in white-ball cricket. Rohit became the most successful T20I captain with 49 wins in 62 matches, leading India to win the ICC T20 World Cup, Asia Cup 2023, and securing runners-up spots in the ICC Cricket World Cup and ICC World Test Championship. Shastri highlighted Rohit's tactical acumen, particularly in handling key players during crucial moments, especially in their ICC T20 World Cup final win against South Africa.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Playing 11: Captain, teams, predictions, and other details
India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11: India's white-ball cricket team faced Sri Lanka in a T20I series beginning July 27th at Pallekele. Suryakumar Yadav captained India, while Gautam Gambhir coached. India, ranked top in T20Is, fielded a strong squad including Gill and Jaiswal as openers. Sri Lanka featured key players like Nissanka and Hasaranga. India had dominated past encounters, winning 19 of 29 games.
Abhishek Nayar, Doeschate likely to join India in SL as assistant coaches
Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate will join head coach Gautam Gambhir's support staff for India's white ball tour to Sri Lanka starting July 27. Nayar, a former Indian cricketer and lifestyle coach, and Doeschate, a Dutch all-rounder currently with LA Knight Riders, have previously worked with Gambhir. T Dilip will continue as fielding coach, while Morne Morkel is the leading candidate for bowling coach. The Indian team departs for Colombo on July 22.
India's Sri Lanka tour schedule revised, start pushed back by a day
India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, starting July 27, includes three T20 Internationals on July 27, 28, and 30 at Pallekele, and three ODIs on August 2, 4, and 7 at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium. In the 2021 tour, under Shikhar Dhawan and Rahul Dravid, a second-string Indian team won both series. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to rest, as per PTI, with a new squad led by Gautam Gambhir. Sanath Jayasuriya is the interim coach for Sri Lanka.
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David Warner retirement: Australian opener calls curtains to international career
David Warner announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday via Instagram,. He is open to returning for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. His illustrious career included 8,786 Test runs, 6,932 ODI runs, and 3,277 T20I runs. Despite achievements in various ICC events, Warner faced controversies such as a suspension for a ball-tampering scandal in 2018, yet he remains a celebrated Australian opener in all formats.
Amazon MGM’s Balls Up: All you need to know about plot, writers and production team
Molly Shannon joins Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser in ‘Balls Up,’ an action comedy directed by Peter Farrelly. The film follows two marketing executives whose antics lead to nationwide chaos. Produced by Skydance, the movie promises a mix of humor and action. Shannon's role remains undisclosed.
"Very unfair... it is not right": Gautam Gambhir urges ICC to scrap two new-ball rule
Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has called for the removal of the two new-ball rule in white-ball cricket, implemented by the ICC in 2011. Gambhir believes this rule unfairly disadvantages finger-spinners by reducing their impact and opportunities in the game. He emphasized the need for an equal platform for all players to showcase their talents and urged the ICC to reconsider the rule to restore the balance between bat and ball.
Williamson steps down as white-ball captain, declines national contract
The Black Caps have very little international cricket scheduled during the January window and Williamson, who had stepped down from Test captaincy in December 2022, will be available to play all three formats outside that month.
T20 World Cup: India begin training, Virat Kohli yet to arrive
Having played 90 per cent of the matches under lights in the scorching Indian summer, the idea would be to adjust to pleasant mornings where temperatures will hover between 25 to 27 degree celsius with very less humidity. A white kookaburra in slightly windy mornings could be a challenge and to be prepared for that, the severely jet-lagged bodies need to get used to morning conditions.
Indian cricket team begins training for T20 World Cup in New York amid Virat Kohli's absence
After two months of intense night cricket, the Indian cricket team, without Virat Kohli, began morning training for the T20 World Cup. Kohli, absent due to personal reasons, is expected to join by Friday, but his participation in the warm-up game against Bangladesh on Saturday is uncertain. The team's preliminary games start at 10:30 am, necessitating adaptation to morning conditions. Training included light exercises to adjust to the cooler, less humid weather. Players expressed excitement about playing in New York for the first time.
Last Dance: Final chance for Kohli, Rohit to give India an ICC Trophy after 13 years
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two contrasting yet intertwined cricketing figures, may face their final chapter together in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. With the next T20 World Cup in 2026 and a 50-over version in 2027, both players are unlikely to participate due to their advancing ages, 38 for Kohli and 40 for Rohit.
ICC issue annual team rankings; India lead both white-ball formats while Aussies take top spot in Tests
Reigning ICC World Test Championship winners Australia have overtaken India to secure the top spot in whites on the back of their stunning 209-run triumph over India in the World Test Championship decider at The Oval last year, as per ICC.
Pakistan appoints Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as cricket coaches
The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as head coaches in white-ball and red-ball cricket respectively. Kirsten will take charge of the Pakistan team after completing his assignment in the Indian Premier League, where he is serving as batting coach and mentor to 2022 champion Gujarat Titans. Pakistan is scheduled to play seven Twenty20s next month, three against Ireland and four against England, ahead of the T20 World Cup in the US and the Caribbean in June.
Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball skipper ahead of T20 World Cup
Pakistan could not make the knockout stage of the 50-overs World Cup last year, which prompted Babar to relinquish captaincy. Pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi was subsequently put in charge of the T20 squad, while Shan Masood was named the test captain.
IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant returns to lead Delhi Capitals
Rishabh Pant, known for his explosive batting, is set to make his cricketing comeback after 14 months, leading Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings. Pant, who suffered a life-threatening accident, expressed a mix of emotions including nervousness and excitement. He has been updating fans on his fitness and is eager to return to the field. With impressive records in IPL and international cricket, Pant's return is eagerly awaited by fans and cricket enthusiasts alike.
ICC makes stop clock rule permanent in ODIs, T20Is; approves reserve day for T20 WC semis, final
ICC implements stop-clock system at T20 World Cup to enforce timely matches. Reserve days approved for T20 WC semis, final. T20 WC 2026 qualification process includes automatic qualifiers and ICC Regional Qualifiers.
'The Big Show' Glenn Maxwell extends blockbuster, record-breaking run in white-ball cricket
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has continued his impressive form, securing the sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title with the Australian team. Maxwell, also known as 'The Big Show', hit his fifth T20I century against West Indies in Adelaide, scoring 120* in 55 balls with 12 fours and eight sixes. In his last nine international innings, Maxwell has scored 597 runs at an average of 119.40, with a double century and three centuries in just nine innings.
Is white-ball cricket to blame for Shubman Gill’s test struggles?
Shubman Gill, the next big batting hope for India, is struggling under pressure. His recent performances in Test matches have been disappointing, averaging only 18.8 in the last 12 innings. It remains unclear whether his struggle is due to the absence of Kohli or a technical issue. Gill must find a way to overcome these challenges and make a strong statement like other great players in the past.
India eye series win over Afghanistan as fringe players look to impress; Kohli to return
India's cricket team is set to face Afghanistan in the second T20I, with several players eager to secure a series win to transform them into contenders for the T20 World Cup. India won the first game at Mohali by six wickets, and Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel must produce a defining effort against the Afghans to keep themselves within the selectors' sight.
KL Rahul and Keshav Maharaj's 'Ram Siya Ram' exchange steals limelight in thrilling 3rd IND vs SA ODI
In the gripping 3rd IND vs SA ODI, a lighthearted moment between KL Rahul and Keshav Maharaj stole the show. As Maharaj stepped up to bat, the 'Ram Siya Ram' tune played, sparking a cheerful exchange captured by the stump mic. Their banter swiftly went viral, adding a delightful twist to the intense cricketing action between India and South Africa.
I feel responsible, motivated to bring back England to where it has been for a long time, says skipper Jos Buttler
"I am at the stage of my life and career where I have a good perspective. I get home and have two children who do not care much about the World Cup. It certainly gives you a nice focus as a dad and those things, but I am a very proud guy as well and have disappointments. But you know, life moves on, the world moves on pretty fast. There is always something to look forward to. It is never as bad as you think it is and is never as good as you think it is." concluded Buttler.
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