Cricket

News After losing two of four home Tests, and the series in India, the defending Test world champions are precariously placed on the WTC table In a Test match that Tom Latham feels was “even stevens” for the first three days, South Africa’s batting on the fourth day proved to be the difference between a

News The batter, who was signed by Gujarat Titans, has cited the challenge of staying in the tournament bubble for an extended period England batter Jason Roy has pulled out of IPL 2022 citing the challenge of staying in the tournament bubble for an extended period. ESPNcricinfo has learned that Roy, who was signed by

News The threat, warning him against travelling to Pakistan, was issued on social media to Agar’s partner A threat issued on social media to Ashton Agar, warning him against travelling to Pakistan, has been investigated and dismissed by the Pakistan and Australia cricket boards and government security agencies. Sydney Morning Herald reported on Monday that

News “We want to create a strong foundation for the future with Mayank at the helm,” says head coach Anil Kumble Mayank Agarwal has been unveiled as the new captain of Punjab Kings, just under a month from the start of the 2022 edition of the IPL on March 26. “I have been at Punjab

News Four things Sri Lanka might have learned from their T20 February, with an eye to the World Cup Through the course of this month, Sri Lanka have played five T20Is in Australia, and three in India. They’ve lost all but one of those matches, often going down against substantially weakened opposition. But then, they’ve

Report The visitors brought in Vandersay and Liyanage for Jayawickrama and Mishara Toss Sri Lanka chose to bat vs India Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka chose to bat first in the third and final T20I in Dharamsala. India captain Rohit Sharma, who plays his 125th game in the format and becomes the most-capped player in

News India wicketkeeper is being monitored for symptoms of concussion India wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan underwent a precautionary CT scan, as advised by the team’s medical staff, after he copped a blow on the helmet during the second T20I in Dharamsala. He was subsequently kept under observation for concussion at a hospital in Kangra. The incident

News Long-term understudy prepares for “different experience” as undisputed No. 1 in Caribbean With Jos Buttler dropped after a difficult Ashes series, Jonny Bairstow viewed primarily as a batter and Sam Billings discarded after making his debut in Hobart, Foakes has the opportunity to ensconce himself as England’s No. 1 keeper over the next month.

Toss India chose to bowl vs Sri Lanka India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second T20I in Dharamsala. Rohit said the only reason behind his decision was that India wanted a score in front of them. India, who lead the three-match series 1-0, went in with an

News But captain encouraged the players to focus on what they do in the middle rather than a bigger picture Having been inspired by New Zealand’s victory in the 2000 Women’s ODI World Cup, current captain Sophie Devine is conscious that her team has the chance to leave a legacy in a home tournament but

Report Having smacked 28 off 8, he sealed victory by bowling the final over of a seesawing thriller Lahore Qalandars 168 for 7 (Shafique 52, Ghulam 30, Wiese 28*, Dawson 2-24) beat Islamabad United 162 all out (Azam 40, Hales 38, Rauf 2-31) by 6 runs It was a contest of data against vibes, and

News Legspinner Jeffrey Vandersay has also been included in the squad, which is without the injured Ramesh Mendis The series will be the first in the longest format for Mendis and Dickwella following the lifting of their bans, which were handed down for breaching curfew and bio-bubble protocol during Sri Lanka’s tour of England last

News “It’s the toughest call I’ve made as a cricketer,” the left hander said Usman Khawaja is leaving BBL franchise Sydney Thunder so he can be closer to his family in Brisbane next summer. Khawaja said seeking a release from his contract with the Thunder was the toughest decision of his cricket career. His wife

Report Irshad’s yorkers put Islamabad in trouble before Azam, Faheem and Dawson closed out the chase Islamabad United 170 for 5 (Hales 62, Azam 28, Irshad 3-31) beat Peshawar Zalmi 169 for 5 (K Akmal 58, Malik 55, Hasan 3-30) by five wickets Islamabad United were bruised, battered, and depleted, but like their opener Alex

Report Sanju Samson is also back for his first T20I since the tour of Sri Lanka last year Toss: Sri Lanka opt to bowl vs India Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and inserted India in the T20I series opener in Lucknow. Sri Lanka are depleted by the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga, who

Report In their final international before the Women’s World Cup starting next week, India managed to shake off their run of losses on New Zealand soil India 252 for 4 (Mandhana 71, Harmanpreet 63, Raj 54*, Jensen 1-29) beat New Zealand 251 for 9 (Kerr 66, Rana 2-40, Deepti 2-42, Gayakwad 2-61) by six wickets

Report Multan Sultans’ 163 proved too much for Lahore Qalandars, who lost by 28 runs Multan Sultans 163 for 2 (Rossouw 65*, Rizwan 53*) beat Lahore Qalandars 135 for 9 (Fakhar 63, Dahani 3-19, Willey 2-23) by 28 runs Lahore Qalandars might have beaten them in the group stages, but Multan Sultans showed why they

News He had left the PSL just over a week ago, citing bubble fatigue as the main reason for his withdrawal Alex Hales will make a surprise return to the PSL to help an injury-battered Islamabad United progress to the final of the seventh season. United are due to take on Peshawar Zalmi in the