File photo – Kamlesh Makvana snared three wickets to leave Karnataka tottering after conceding a big first-innings lead © K Sivaraman Bottom-placed Saurashtra’s spinners took the team close to an outright win against table-toppers Karnataka in Patiala. The duo of offspinner Kamlesh Makvana and left-arm spinner Jay Chauhan took five wickets between them as Karnataka ended the day with a lead of just nine. Saurashtra had ended the second day…
Gujarat, MP on verge of victories
Manoj Tiwary top scored with 169 to give Bengal an outside chance against Mumbai © PTI Gujarat were in line for full points after enforcing the follow-on against Punjab in Belgavi. After declaring on 624 for 6, courtesy Priyank Panchal’s triple century, Rush Kalaria picked four wickets to skittle Punjab for 247 in 85.2 overs. Manan Vohra top scored with 68, while cameos from Mayank Sidhana (39), Gitansh Khera (35…
Jordan signs up for Strikers BBL stint
Chris Jordan was part of the England team that reached the 2016 World T20 final © Getty Images Chris Jordan, the Sussex and England allrounder, has signed to play in the Big Bash League with Adelaide Strikers. Jordan comes in as an overseas replacement, covering the expected absence of his England team-mate Adil Rashid. The 2016-17 BBL starts on December 20 and runs until the end of January. Rashid is…
Mathews, Chandimal declare fitness for South Africa tour
Angelo Mathews missed the tour of Zimbabwe with multiple leg injuries while Dinesh Chandimal had dislocated his right thumb © AFP Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews and vice-captain Dinesh Chandimal have declared they are fit to go on the tour of South Africa that begins in mid-December. They made the announcements during SLC’s Dialog Cricketer of the Year award ceremony held in Colombo on Wednesday night. Both Mathews and Chandimal…
KCA issues show-cause notice to Samson
Sanju Samson is alleged to have walked out of the stadium in Mumbai after his dismissal © BCCI The Kerala Cricket Association has issued a show-cause notice to Sanju Samson for alleged acts of indiscipline during the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, and has appointed a four-member committee to look into the allegations. Samson has been subsequently been dropped for Kerala’s ongoing match against Tripura in Cuttack for disciplinary reasons. KCA…
Razzaq joins Quetta coaching staff amidst controversy
Abdul Razzaq is still available for international selection, but his appointment could be a foray into professional coaching © AFP PSL franchise Quetta Gladiators have signed Pakistan’s Abdul Razzaq as their assistant and bowling coach. He will join the team for the second edition of the league, replacing Englishman Ian Pont, whose one-year contract wasn’t extended after the first edition. Officially, Razzaq is still available for international selection, but his…
New Zealand face 'important series' without key personnel
Play 01:41 Ranking is not a motivation for us – Hesson Two days ago, New Zealand celebrated victory in the second Test against Pakistan in Hamilton, a win that meant a 2-0 triumph in the series. At least, they celebrated inasmuch as they could: the next day eight of their Test XI were flying to Australia to defend the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. Australia’s players thought they had a quick format switch…
New Zealand up against more than Australia
Play 01:41 Ranking is not a motivation for us – Hesson Two days ago, New Zealand celebrated victory in the second Test against Pakistan in Hamilton, a win that meant a 2-0 triumph in the series. At least, they celebrated inasmuch as they could: the next day eight of their Test XI were flying to Australia to defend the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. Australia’s players thought they had a quick format switch…
Rituraj four-for hands Goa 34-run win
File photo – Rituraj Singh took four of Andhra’s last five wickets © K Sivaraman Four wickets from Goa medium-pacer Rituraj Singh trumped Ricky Bhui‘s 71 to seal an exciting 34-run win against Andhra early on the third day in Dhanbad. Chasing 233, Bhui led Andhra till the score of 179 before they were bowled out for 198. Resuming on 99 for 3 in the morning, Andhra batted for just…
Embattled Maxwell sets sights on Test spot
‘I’m looking more to the India series now having missed the boat for this Australian home summer’ – Glenn Maxwell © Getty Images Allrounder Glenn Maxwell has conceded that batting below wicketkeeper Matthew Wade in Victoria’s Sheffield Shield side this year has been “a little bit painful”, especially with a potential Test recall on the cards. Maxwell has his sights set on winning a place on Australia’s Test tour of…