Mumbai 188 for 7 (Anand 67*, S Thakur 37, Lad 35, Rekhade 3-16, Y Thakur 2-56) trail Vidarbha 383 (Malewar 79, Shorey 74, Rathod 54, Dube 5-49) by 195 runs A full-blown middle order collapse – four wickets in 11 deliveries – has left Mumbai with an uphill battle in their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Vidarbha in Nagpur. Parth Rekhade, the left-arm spin allrounder playing in only his second first-class…
Capitals seek middle-order fix as Warriorz look to get off the mark
Who’s playing Delhi Capitals vs UP WarriorzKotambi Stadium, Vadodara, 7:30pm IST What to expect: Battle of middle-orders That Capitals have the most successful opening combination in the WPL meant that the middle order has escaped scrutiny. But not anymore, after they almost lost their opening fixture this season and then went down heavily to RCB. Capitals’ middle-order batters (Nos. 4 to 7) average 21.97, which is the lowest in the…
Essex sign Shardul Thakur for seven-game County Championship stint
India allrounder Shardul Thakur has signed to play for Essex in the opening block of County Championship games. Thakur, 33, will be available for seven fixtures during April and May. The stint will be a first in county cricket for Thakur, who has taken more than 100 wickets across all three formats for India, with his last appearance coming on the 2023-24 tour of South Africa. “I am feeling excited…
Azharuddeen's 149* leads Kerala's slow march against Gujarat
Kerala 418 for 7 (Azharuddeen 149*, Baby 69, Nagwaswalla 3-64) vs Gujarat Seven years after his maiden first-class hundred, Mohammed Azharuddeen struck his second, a stonewalling effort that fetched him an unbeaten 149, as Kerala ground Gujarat on a placid Ahmedabad deck. Kerala were painfully cautious on the second day, just like they were on the first, adding 212 to their overnight 206 for 4. Their go-slow approach made it…
Athapaththu to leave WPL early to play for Sri Lanka
Chamari Athapaththu is set to miss the final phase of the WPL for UP Warriorz (UPW) to join Sri Lanka on a white-ball tour of New Zealand starting March 4 in Napier. Athapaththu’s departure will be the second big blow for UPW who are already without their full-time captain Alyssa Healy because of injury. ESPNcricinfo has learnt that as of now, Athapaththu is going to be available for UPW until…
Rocchiccioli's career-best seven gives Western Australia control
Western Australia 112 for 1 (Whiteman 67) trail Queensland 147 (Rocchiccioli 7-52) by 35 runs Spinner Corey Rocchiccioli bagged his best first-class figures as Western Australia dominated Queensland on day one of their Sheffield Shield game. Rocchiccioli snared 7 for 52 as Queensland were bowled out for 147 at the Gabba in Brisbane. WA cruised to 112 for 1 in reply, with Sam Whiteman making 67. Related 2.1 overs, 30…
Konstas under the microscope as Boland, Davies shine
Victoria 92 for 4 trail New South Wales 238 (Davies 89, Boland 4-56) by 146 runs Related Konstas flays century but Hearne’s ton the matchwinner 2.1 overs, 30 for 1: Konstas involved in wild Shield start With Nic Maddinson taking 20 off the second over of the match from Fergus O’Neill, the scoreboard read a bizarre 30 for 1 after 13 deliveries. Early in the afternoon, Boland took two wickets…
Doggett sparks South Australia fight back as 20 wickets tumble
South Australia 93 (Elliott 6-23) and 24 for lead Tasmania 101 (Doggett 6-40) by 16 runs Paceman Brendan Doggett sparked a stunning South Australian comeback against Tasmania as 20 wickets tumbled on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash. Shield leaders SA were skittled for 98 at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday with Tasmanian quick Kieran Elliott bagging a career-best six wicket haul. Related Kuhnemann’s action to be tested despite thumb…
Zimbabwe bowl in decider; both teams unchanged
Zimbabwe chose to bowl vs Ireland Zimbabwe won the toss and put Ireland in to bat in the decider in Harare. Both teams are unchanged from the second ODI, which Ireland won by six wickets. Craig Ervine said extras have hurt them and will need to bowl tighter to put more pressure on Ireland early. Paul Stirling said the toss hasn’t been as critical as compared to what it generally…
Jamieson replaces Ferguson in New Zealand's Champions Trophy squad
New Zealand have lost their most experienced fast bowler to injury with Lockie Ferguson ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025. Ferguson, who has played 65 ODIs, including the last two World Cups where his team reached the final four, suffered a hamstring injury while playing in the International League T20 tournament in the UAE earlier this month. Kyle Jamieson has taken his place in the 15-member squad who are…