Parag comes of age to keep Capitals and away teams winless

Rajasthan Royals 185 for 5 (Parag 84, Ashwin 29, Axar 1-21, Khaleel 1-24) beat Delhi Capitals 173 for 5 (Warner 49, Stubbs 44*, Chahal 2-19, Burger 2-29) by 12 runs On a night that their big three batters managed 31 off 35 between them, Rajasthan Royals overcame a big conditions handicap through what many feel is the coming of age of Riyan Parag. When the ball seamed and swung, accounting…

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Zak Crawley: England 'need to stay positive' despite defeat to India

Zak Crawley says that England will not allow their shortcomings in India to derail their positive approach to Test cricket but admits that a bit of “refinement” is needed to capitalise on their positions of dominance, such as the one that slipped through their fingers in the fourth Test in Ranchi last month. Speaking at the Kia Oval on the eve of the county season, Crawley insisted that England had…

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Liam Dawson: 'I don't want to be running drinks for England at my age'

Liam Dawson has conceded that his ambitions as a Test cricketer are at an end after missing England’s tour of India this winter, saying that he was happy with his decision to prioritise commitments in overseas T20 leagues rather than potentially wind up running the drinks again as an unused squad member. Dawson, who won the last of his three Test caps in 2017, was the leading English spinner in…

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RCB vs KKR – A clash of old foes with high-voltage history

Match details Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Bengaluru, 1930 IST (1400 GMT) Big picture – RCB vs KKR, a fiery rivalry RCB vs KKR at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. That’s how it all started in 2008, when Brendon McCullum’s unbeaten 158 launched the IPL with a dream start. Over the years, the two teams have been involved in some of the iconic, and ugliest, moments in the…

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Mujeeb ruled out for KKR; Royals bring in Maharaj

Afghanistan mystery spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been ruled out of Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2024 campaign due to injury and will be replaced in the squad by his countryman, the 16-year-old Allah Ghazanfar. Rajasthan Royals signed South Africa’s left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for fast bowler Prasidh Krishna, who is currently recovering from surgery on his left proximal quadriceps tendon. Ghazanfar, also a mystery spinner, made his…

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DPL week 2: Mashrafe bags five-for with offspin as veterans shine

Key takeaways Abahani Limited are on a hot streak in the Dhaka Premier League after winning their first six matches on the trot. They are on top of the points table while Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, Legends of Rupganj and Mohammedan Sporting Club are behind them with ten points each. Only net run-rate separates the three teams. The veterans stepped up this week with Shakib Al Hasan making important contributions…

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Sharfuddoula becomes first Bangladeshi in ICC Elite Panel of Umpires

The ICC has appointed Sharfuddoula in its elite panel of umpires, making him the first Bangladeshi to be included into the group. The new panel of match referees, however, doesn’t include veteran Chris Broad who has officiated in the third most number of international matches. Broad, who has been in the elite panel since 2003, has officiated in 123 Tests, 361 ODIs and 135 T20Is. He was the match referee…

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ACA serves show-cause notice to Vihari over captaincy controversy

The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has served a show-cause notice to Hanuma Vihari a month after the former India batter pointed to political interference in the association for his removal as Andhra captain. Vihari has yet to respond to the notice that was served after the ACA apex council meeting a few days ago. “Yes, we have served him a show-cause notice and we are awaiting his reply,” an ACA…

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Gillespie to resign as head coach of South Australia and Adelaide strikers

Jason Gillespie will be stepping down from his role with South Australia Cricket Association (SACA) as the head coach of South Australia and Adelaide Strikers at the end of June, the association said in a statement on Thursday. The update comes just over a month after it was announced that Tim Nielsen, general manager – cricket, would be stepping down from his position at the end of the season. “I…

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