Shakib Al Hasan has said that he is unlikely to travel to Dhaka, the venue of the upcoming first Test against South Africa, because of protests against him in the city. Shakib was included in the Bangladesh squad for the first Test, which was going to be his final appearance in the format. “I am not sure where I am going next, but it is almost sure that I am…
Former India batter Hemang Badani will be the new head coach at Delhi Capitals (DC) for IPL 2025. Along with Badani, DC have also appointed former India batter Venugopal Rao as the director of cricket. While Badani replaces Ricky Ponting, who amicably parted ways recently after seven-seasons as head coach, Rao takes over the role performed in the past few years by former India captain Sourav Ganguly. Both appointments are…
There have been a couple of key developments in Australia’s selection plans for the Test summer with Cameron Green’s back injury and confirmation that Steven Smith will move back down the order. But there remains a fascinating few weeks ahead with a combination of Sheffield Shield and Australia A matches for players to push their claims for a Test call-up. The likelihood is that the vacancy will be at the…
The range of viable investors in the Hundred teams is “way broader and bigger” than anticipated ahead of Friday’s first-round deadline for bids. That is according to the ECB’s senior leadership team, who defended the Hundred’s projected valuations of overseas broadcast rights on Wednesday by insisting: “We are confident in our product”. The ECB sent investment prospectuses to around 100 interested parties last month, who were set a deadline of…
India 34 for 6 (Pant 15*, O’Rourke 3-13, Henry 2-12) vs New Zealand It was well worth the wait. On their seventh day of Test cricket in India this year, New Zealand finally got on the field on day two in Bengaluru and lost a good toss. Once they were denied their wish to bat first under overcast skies and on a pitch that has remained covered all week, New…
Innings break England 291 (Duckett 114, Sajid 7-111) trail Pakistan 366 by 75 runs Sajid Khan claimed a seven-wicket haul as Pakistan wrapped up England’s innings inside an hour on the third morning, claiming a 75-run lead on first innings. Sajid, whose four wickets during the evening session on day two had derailed England, picked up three of the last four, with only a last-wicket stand of 29 – the…
Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn will not continue as the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach for IPL 2025. However, he will continue to work with the Sunrisers Eastern Cape franchise in the SA20. Steyn, who was appointed in the role before the 2022 season, had pulled out of IPL 2024 for personal reasons, with former New Zealand fast bowler James Franklin replacing him in the role. “A big…
Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird is in no rush to appoint Nick Hockley’s successor, with the outgoing CEO’s March exit still a flexible date. Hockley addressed his last AGM as the sport’s boss on Thursday, as Cricket Australia delivered a better-than-expected AU$31.9 million loss for the financial year. Players’ union boss and former NRL CEO Todd Greenberg remains the front-runner for the role, while AAP is aware of interest from…
Steven Smith and Mitchell Starc will play for New South Wales against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield at the MCG from Sunday as they ramp up preparations for the international summer. Related Cummins to prepare for Test summer in Pakistan ODIs, Marsh and Head on paternity leave From wanting it, to not: the curious case of Steven Smith’s opening career Marsh ready to bowl as much as Cummins needs him…
Australia will give captain Alyssa Healy as long as possible before the match to determine whether she is fit for their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa. Healy pulled up with a foot injury while running between wickets during Australia’s win against Pakistan and she watched their final group-stage game against India in a moon boot and on crutches. Healy didn’t take part in an optional training session at…