Toss West Indies opt to bowl vs India Hayley Matthews called correctly for the third time in the series as West Indies opted to chase again in the series-deciding third T20I in Navi Mumbai. Matthews’ said her decision was influenced by dew as well as the confidence they derived from their successful 160-chase with plenty to spare two nights ago. An unchanged Indian team continued to be without regular captain…
While six of these seven players have been with the national team before in the white-ball formats, 26-year-old right-arm seamer Chataira has earned his maiden national call-up. He is currently sixth on the wicket-taker’s chart for the ongoing Logan Cup first-class competition. Curran – the middle brother of England internationals Tom and Sam, and son of former Zimbabwe international Kevin Curran – has been rewarded for being the leading run-scorer…
Toss South Africa chose to bowl vs Pakistan South Africa opted to bowl first after winning the toss in the second ODI against Pakistan in Cape Town. It is a game the hosts must win to stay alive in the three-match series. Temba Bavuma, who returned to skipper the side, said the side was looking for an improved batting effort. South Africa made four changes with David Miller returning, while…
Melbourne Renegades 78 for 4 (Seifert 37*, Brown 13, Ellis 2-12) beat Hobart Hurricanes 74 (Ellis 35, Sutherland 3-14, O’Neill 3-16, Rogers 3-25) by six wickets Hobart Hurricanes crumbled to their lowest BBL total, and lost Matthew Wade to a calf injury, in a shambolic six-wicket loss against Melbourne Renegades in Geelong. After being asked to bat first, Hurricanes’ innings at GMHBA Stadium lasted less than 13 overs on Thursday…
India’s matches in the 2025 Champions Trophy will not be played in Pakistan and instead take place at a neutral venue according to a resolution reached between the ICC, BCCI and PCB, subject to it being passed. According to the agreement, during the 2024-2027 event cycle, all matches involving India in an event hosted in Pakistan will be played at a neutral venue, and in return all matches involving Pakistan…
After picking up a mild side strain in Perth which kept him out of Adelaide, Hazlewood returned for the third Test in Brisbane but pulled up with a calf strain during the warm-ups on the fourth day. He bowled one over, which was effectively a fitness test, before leaving for scans which confirmed the extent of the injury. Related Mitch, Josh and Pat stay ahead in race against the weather…
Toss Zimbabwe opt to bowl vs Afghanistan Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field first against Afghanistan in the second of the three-match ODI series in Harare, after the first game was washed out. The hosts handed a debut to fast bowler Tinotenda Maposa, with lead seamer Blessing Muzarbani missing the game. Afghanistan remained unchanged from the XI that had played the opening match. Unlike Tuesday, Thursday offered sunny…
Maharaj’s injury adds to an already lengthy list of missing bowlers for South Africa. The hosts are already without Anrich Nortje (fractured toe), Gerald Coetzee (groin), Lungi Ngidi (hip), Nandre Burger (lower back), and Wiaan Mulder (broken finger). Moreover, Maharaj recently bowled South Africa to a final-day win against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Gqeberha, bagging 5 for 76 to trigger a batting collapse. Source: ESPN Crickinfo
After announcing his retirement in Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon, Ashwin was back in Chennai by Thursday morning and was received at home by his family and friends amid much fanfare, which included flower garlands, autograph hunters and a band. “I never thought so many people will come here. I just wanted a quiet entry, and was looking forward to relax at home. But you have made my day,” Ashwin told…
Sam Konstas says he is already a better batter than the one who started the summer with twin tons for New South Wales, as selectors weigh up Australia’s squad for the Boxing Day Test against India. The shining light of cricket’s next generation, Konstas has found himself back in the selection debate after Australia’s top order failed again at the Gabba. While Australia have been the better team over the…