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Amit Shah congratulates Indian women`s blind cricket team for winning gold The Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday congratulated the Indian Women's Blind Cricket team for winning gold at the IBSA World Games-2023, held in Birmingham.
Amit Shah congratulates Indian women`s blind cricket team for winning gold
Amit Shah congratulates Indian women`s blind cricket team for winning gold
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27/08/2023 10:12:09 AM
Laura Wolvaardt appointed as interim captain of South Africa women`s team Stylish right-handed batter Laura Wolvaardt has been appointed as the new interim captain of South Africa women's team. She will lead the Proteas for their upcoming series against Pakistan and New Zealand. Laura’s appointment comes in the wake of all-rounder Suné Luus recently relinquishing her role as interim captain, and the unavailability of Chloe Tryon, the vice-captain, for the Pakistan series. A statement from Cricket South Africa (CSA) said Laura’s positi...
Laura Wolvaardt appointed as interim captain of South Africa women`s team
Laura Wolvaardt appointed as interim captain of South Africa women`s team
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24/08/2023 6:25:59 PM
IBSA World Games: India women's blind cricket team beat Australia, men's side loses to Pakistan Indian men's blind cricket team suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Pakistan in their opening match of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023 in Birmingham on Sunday. Pakistan defeated India by 18 runs to begin their IBSA World Games 2023 campaign with a resounding victory over the Men In Blue. However, the Indian women's blind cricket team thrashed Australia in their opening match by eight wickets. In the men's game, India needed 34 runs in th...
IBSA World Games: India women's blind cricket team beat Australia, men's side loses to Pakistan
IBSA World Games: India women's blind cricket team beat Australia, men's side loses to Pakistan
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21/08/2023 4:49:42 PM
Kohli, Rohit among Shikhar Dhawan`s first five players pick for his dream ODI XI for World Cup   India batter Shikhar Dhawan has revealed the first five players he would pick if he was selecting a dream XI for this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup which includes two of his India teammates- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Speaking to ICC, Dhawan called veteran of three World Cups and a previous winner on home soil in 2011, Kohli, the best batter in the world while picking him in his dream ODI XI. "The first (picked) is Virat of course. He is the best batter in...
Kohli, Rohit among Shikhar Dhawan`s first five players pick for his dream ODI XI for World Cup
Kohli, Rohit among Shikhar Dhawan`s first five players pick for his dream ODI XI for World Cup
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21/08/2023 2:51:21 PM
Australia`s Usman Khawaja aiming to tick three boxes for continuing to play Test cricket Australia’s veteran opener Usman Khawaja said he will aim to continue playing Test cricket for a long time if he continues to tick three crucial boxes with the side. Khawaja scored 496 runs in the recently-concluded Ashes 2023, being the highest run-scorer of the series, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The next Ashes series will be held in Australia in 2025-26. "In 2025…one series at a time I go with. You can get ahead of yourself and look to that time (in 2025) and think, ...
Australia`s Usman Khawaja aiming to tick three boxes for continuing to play Test cricket
Australia`s Usman Khawaja aiming to tick three boxes for continuing to play Test cricket
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20/08/2023 12:06:41 PM
Ben Stokes made decision on return for World Cup shortly after Ashes, says Jos Buttler England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler said all-rounder Ben Stokes made the decision to reverse his ODI retirement and make himself available for the World Cup in India later in the year a week or ten days after the Ashes series ended. Earlier this week, Stokes reversed his decision to retire from ODI cricket, which was made last year, for England’s upcoming series against New Zealand at home. It means that Stokes, Player of the Match in the 2019 Men’s ODI World Cup fin...
Ben Stokes made decision on return for World Cup shortly after Ashes, says Jos Buttler
Ben Stokes made decision on return for World Cup shortly after Ashes, says Jos Buttler
Source: IANS
18/08/2023 4:58:57 PM
Scotland triumph in Europe qualifier to confirm U19 Men’s World Cup berth The conclusion of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Europe qualifier saw Scotland emerge victorious, topping the table in the Netherlands to confirm their place as the 15th team to qualify for the main event in Sri Lanka in January. Needing to avoid defeat and a substantial swing in net run-rate, the Saltires led by skipper Owen Gould, comfortably defeated Italy by 151 runs to cue the celebrations and book their third successive appearance at the event. Batting first, Scotland w...
Scotland triumph in Europe qualifier to confirm U19 Men’s World Cup berth
Scotland triumph in Europe qualifier to confirm U19 Men’s World Cup berth
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13/08/2023 5:33:03 PM
Zak Crawley, Chris Woakes, Bas de Leede nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month award Two of England's Ashes stars -- top order batter Zak Crawley and bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes -- along with young Dutch batting all-rounder Bas de Leede have been nominated for the ICC's Men's Player of the Month award for July. England opener Zak Crawley topped the run-scoring charts for the home side and inspired England’s fightback in the series from the top of the order with a string of notable batting displays. The right-hander was the highest runs-scorer for ...
Zak Crawley, Chris Woakes, Bas de Leede nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month award
Zak Crawley, Chris Woakes, Bas de Leede nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month award
Source: IANS
7/08/2023 6:07:00 PM
Lanka Premier League will help me prepare for Asia Cup, says Pakistan skipper Babar Azam  Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is in fine form and wants to keep scoring runs for Colombo Strikers in the Lanka Premier League 2023, a tournament which he views as a great preparation ahead of major tournaments like the Asia Cup and the ICC ODI World Cup. The Pakistani skipper is part of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) for the first time and is excited to play the matches as well as finetune his performance ahead of the upcoming series and tournaments.   "This is my first lea...
Lanka Premier League will help me prepare for Asia Cup, says Pakistan skipper Babar Azam
Lanka Premier League will help me prepare for Asia Cup, says Pakistan skipper Babar Azam
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 6:26:33 PM
Lost opportunity? Team India chases T20I glory despite IPL advantage Down and out in the 2007 ODI World Cup, Indian cricket took a rebirth in the same year when skipper MS Dhoni-led side clinched the inaugural T20I World Cup beating Pakistan in the final as fans across the country witnessed a mouth-watering clash. Following India's win, the format became so popular that the BCCI decided to cash in on the craze and launched the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Ever since the first IPL, the cash-rich league has achieved numerous heights in viewership ...
Lost opportunity? Team India chases T20I glory despite IPL advantage
Lost opportunity? Team India chases T20I glory despite IPL advantage
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 11:13:54 AM
Ravichandran Ashwin`s versatility makes him qualify for a return to World Cup squad With exactly two months to go for the 2023 ODI World Cup, hosts India are still trying to figure out their best possible 15 men for the mega event and there are discussions around seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's inclusion in the squad as well. The 36-year-old, who has not played a 50-over game in 18 months, was not part of India's ODI squad for the recently concluded three-match series against West Indies. However, he could still be considered for the ODI world given his...
Ravichandran Ashwin`s versatility makes him qualify for a return to World Cup squad
Ravichandran Ashwin`s versatility makes him qualify for a return to World Cup squad
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6/08/2023 10:49:57 AM
Global T20 Canada: Montreal Tigers beat Vancouver Knights by 1 wicket, to face Surrey Jaguars in final Montreal Tigers defeated Vancouver Knights by one wicket in Qualifier 2 to reach the final of Global T20 Canada, here. The star performers for Montreal Tigers were Abbas Afridi (5/29) who picked up five wickets, including a hattrick and Sherfane Rutherfords (48 not out off in 34 balls). Rutherfords's last over heroics with the bat ensured that Tigers win by 1 wicket and 3 balls remaining. Montreal Tigers will take on the Surrey Jaguars in the final clash of the tournament on Sunday ...
Global T20 Canada: Montreal Tigers beat Vancouver Knights by 1 wicket, to face Surrey Jaguars in final
Global T20 Canada: Montreal Tigers beat Vancouver Knights by 1 wicket, to face Surrey Jaguars in final
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 10:09:02 AM
1st T20I: Bowlers help West Indies beat India by four runs, take 1-0 lead Impressive performances by bowlers especially pacers helped West Indies beat India by fours runs in the first T20I and take 1-0 lead in the five-match series at Brian Lara Stadium, here on Thursday. An impressive collective performance from bowlers helped India restrict West Indies to 149/6 in 20 overs after hosts won the toss and opted to bat first. Captain Rovman Powell (48) and Nicolas Pooran (41) top-scored for West Indies as other batters couldn't stay long on the crease. For I...
1st T20I: Bowlers help West Indies beat India by four runs, take 1-0 lead
1st T20I: Bowlers help West Indies beat India by four runs, take 1-0 lead
Source: IANS
4/08/2023 11:20:41 AM
He had some pointers which really helped me: Hardik credits Kohli for impressive show in 3rd ODI India's stand-in captain Hardik Pandya attributed his impressive performance in the third and final ODI against the West Indies to the valuable batting inputs he received from former skipper Virat Kohli. After being dismissed for 5 and 7 in the first two ODIs against West Indies, Pandya made a remarkable comeback in the decider, unleashing his true potential with an unbeaten 70 off 52 balls, four fours and five sixes to lift India to 351/5. The bowlers then did their job, as India bund...
He had some pointers which really helped me: Hardik credits Kohli for impressive show in 3rd ODI
He had some pointers which really helped me: Hardik credits Kohli for impressive show in 3rd ODI
Source: IANS
2/08/2023 4:13:59 PM
Global T20 Canada: Montreal Tigers register 23-run win over Toronto Nationals Montreal Tigers triumphed over the Toronto Nationals by 23 runs after a wet outfield forced a delayed start, reducing the match to six overs a side at the TD Cricket Arena, here. Fans were treated to high octane action as Chris Lynn and Muhammed Waseem played breathtaking strokes in the partnership of 63 runs to set up the Montreal Tigers for a big victory on Sunday night. Their efforts were furthered by a solid display from the Tigers' bowling attack.  The Toronto Nationals wo...
Global T20 Canada: Montreal Tigers register 23-run win over Toronto Nationals
Global T20 Canada: Montreal Tigers register 23-run win over Toronto Nationals
Source: IANS
31/07/2023 11:48:50 AM
LPL 2023: Fourth edition kicks off with a star-studded opening ceremony The fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) took off on Sunday evening amidst a glamorous opening ceremony at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium here. The ceremony witnessed a mix of high-octane music, Sri Lankan culture, dance, fireworks and fanfare ahead of the faceoff between Colombo Strikers and Jaffna Kings held to mark the beginning of the 22-day-long league. The stadium came alive with the breathtaking display of dancing stunts, 25 drummers energetically welcoming everyone ...
LPL 2023: Fourth edition kicks off with a star-studded opening ceremony
LPL 2023: Fourth edition kicks off with a star-studded opening ceremony
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31/07/2023 10:40:06 AM
`I`m a turtle right now not the rabbit`, says Hardik on his bowling workload management ahead of World Cup India's stand-in ODI captain, Hardik Pandya, has admitted that he currently considers himself more like a "turtle" than a "rabbit" as a bowler but he is eager to ramp up his bowling workload in order to prepare for the upcoming World Cup at home in October and November. In recent times, Pandya's bowling has been limited in international cricket due to his injuries. In the first ODI against the West Indies, he bowled three overs and managed to take one wicket, gi...
`I`m a turtle right now not the rabbit`, says Hardik on his bowling workload management ahead of World Cup
`I`m a turtle right now not the rabbit`, says Hardik on his bowling workload management ahead of World Cup
Source: IANS
30/07/2023 5:03:14 PM
T20 cricket ``very likely`` to be included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Report Cricket may well be on its way to a return in the Olympics fold, with the T20 format "very likely" to be included in the list of sports for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Games. As per a report in The Guardian, men's and women's T20 cricket competitions will be eligible for winning medals at the Olympics. Notably, cricket's first and only appearance in the Olympics was through a one-off gold medal match in the 1900 Games in Paris. The report added that the curren...
T20 cricket ``very likely`` to be included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Report
T20 cricket ``very likely`` to be included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Report
Source: IANS
29/07/2023 11:29:32 AM
Global T20 Canada: Vancouver Knights, Surrey Jaguars secure big wins Vancouver Knights and Surrey Jaguars secure big wins in the respective matches of the ongoing Global T20 Canada, here. The first clash on Friday at the Global T20 Canada saw the Vancouver Knights secure an imposing victory against the Brampton Wolves by 9 wickets. Assisted by a stellar spell by Ruben Trumpelmann, Mohammad Rizwan and Corbin Bosch helped the Knights make a quick meal of the Wolves' meagre total of 129/9. In the second encounter of the day, Surrey Jaguars defeated the ...
Global T20 Canada: Vancouver Knights, Surrey Jaguars secure big wins
Global T20 Canada: Vancouver Knights, Surrey Jaguars secure big wins
Source: IANS
29/07/2023 11:00:20 AM
Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Siraj , Ravindra Jadeja rise up in ICC Men`s Test Rankings India captain Rohit Sharma, fast-bowler Mohammed Siraj and left-arm spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have made gains in the latest ICC Men's Test Rankings, released on Wednesday. Following India's draw in the second Test against the West Indies in Trinidad which propelled them to 1-0 series triumph, Rohit has risen up to ninth place in the batters' rankings after scores of 80 and 57. On the other hand, Siraj, who picked five wickets in the first innings at Trinidad, has jump...
Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Siraj , Ravindra Jadeja rise up in ICC Men`s Test Rankings
Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Siraj , Ravindra Jadeja rise up in ICC Men`s Test Rankings
Source: IANS
26/07/2023 6:16:40 PM
West Indies recall Shimron Hetmyer, Oshane Thomas for ODI series against India West Indies have recalled star batter Shimron Hetmyer and fast bowler Oshane Thomas for their upcoming three match ODI series against India, which starts on July 27 at Kensington Oval. Hetmyer hasn't featured for the Caribbean side in almost a year, but earns a recall on the back of a solid season in the Indian Premier League with the Rajasthan Royals that netted a total of 299 runs from 13 innings. If Hetmyer plays, it will be his first match in West Indies colours since he feature...
West Indies recall Shimron Hetmyer, Oshane Thomas for ODI series against India
West Indies recall Shimron Hetmyer, Oshane Thomas for ODI series against India
Source: IANS
25/07/2023 12:21:39 PM
Zim Afro T10: Zazai’s heroics help Durban Qalandars register a second consecutive win Opening batter Hazratullah Zazai was the hero as the Durban Qalandars registered their second win of the inaugural edition of the Zim Afro T10 cricket tournament, as they swatted away the challenge of the Joburg Buffaloes with relative ease, winning by 7 wickets with 5 balls to spare. Batting first, the Joburg Buffaloes got off to a fine start with Tom Banton firing on all cylinders. However, after a 22-run opening stand, Will Smeed was knocked over for 1 by George Linde. In walked the ver...
Zim Afro T10: Zazai’s heroics help Durban Qalandars register a second consecutive win
Zim Afro T10: Zazai’s heroics help Durban Qalandars register a second consecutive win
Source: IANS
23/07/2023 10:19:34 AM
These stats and milestones mean something to me when the team needs me: Virat Kohli balls for his 121, hitting 11 boundaries. "I really enjoyed myself out there. I was in the rhythm I wanted to be in. Started off in challenging times. I switch on during these times. When I have something to overcome, I get charged up. I had to be patient as the outfield was slow. It was very satisfying as I had to do the hard yards," Kohli said after the 2nd day's play. Marking his 500th international appearance for India, Kohli was in complete control throughout his inni...
These stats and milestones mean something to me when the team needs me: Virat Kohli
These stats and milestones mean something to me when the team needs me: Virat Kohli
Source: IANS
22/07/2023 12:55:40 PM
Cricket Australia mourns the passing away of Test `keeper Brian Taber Cricket Australia expressed its profound grief at the sad demise of former Australian and NSW wicketkeeper Brian Taber. Taber, who played 16 Test matches for Australia between 1966/70, passed away on Friday aged 83. Widely regarded as one of the best wicketkeepers to represent Australia, Taber was renowned for his impeccable glovework and calm demeanour behind the stumps. On Test debut against South Africa in Johannesburg, Taber took seven catches and a stumping. He went on to accumulat...
Cricket Australia mourns the passing away of Test `keeper Brian Taber
Cricket Australia mourns the passing away of Test `keeper Brian Taber
Source: IANS
22/07/2023 12:41:34 PM
It`s a very special feeling when you play in World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan  India's veteran left-handed opener Shikhar Dhawan believes it is a very 'special' feeling for a player to feature in an ODI World Cup, which is regarded by many as one of the biggest stages in cricket. The upcoming edition of the ODI World Cup will be held from October 5 to November 19 in India. Dhawan has represented India in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is and has an outstanding record in 50-over global ICC tournaments. He has featured in the 2013 and 2017 Champions...
It`s a very special feeling when you play in World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan
It`s a very special feeling when you play in World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan
Source: IANS
20/07/2023 5:24:05 PM
Bollywood star, cricket greats combine to launch World Cup campaign The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) have joined forces to unveil a new campaign ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India later this year. The 'It Takes One Day' campaign was launched in Mumbai on Thursday just 77 days out from the first match at this year's World Cup, with the campaign aiming to connect fans across the world to the ‘Navarasa’ which symbolises the nine emotions fans most commonly experience...
Bollywood star, cricket greats combine to launch World Cup campaign
Bollywood star, cricket greats combine to launch World Cup campaign
Source: IANS
20/07/2023 12:45:14 PM
`I`m Coming Home`: Jasprit Bumrah shares video of bowling in nets, hints at his return to action Premier India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who has been away from competitive cricket for nearly a year, has indicated a potential return to action as he shared a video of his net session on social media on Tuesday. Taking to Instagram, Bumrah shared a video collage, featuring some of his pictures with him bowling during a net session. The video features the song 'I'm Coming Home' by pop act Diddy-Dirty Money, which hints at his highly-anticipated comeback.  Earlier reports ha...
`I`m Coming Home`: Jasprit Bumrah shares video of bowling in nets, hints at his return to action
`I`m Coming Home`: Jasprit Bumrah shares video of bowling in nets, hints at his return to action
Source: IANS
18/07/2023 5:57:46 PM
Jasprit Bumrah to make comeback with Ireland tour next month: Report India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is close to regaining his full-fitness and is likely to make his highly-anticipated return to action next month during the tour of Ireland. According to an Indian Express report, Bumrah, who underwent a back surgery in March and had resumed bowling last month after successfully undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, has been gradually increasing his workload. The pacer is continuing his rehab programme under the watchful eyes o...
Jasprit Bumrah to make comeback with Ireland tour next month: Report
Jasprit Bumrah to make comeback with Ireland tour next month: Report
Source: IANS
16/07/2023 3:22:33 PM
1st T20I: Bowlers, Harmanpreet Kaur power India to easy seven-wicket win over Bangladesh Captain Harmanpreet Kaur slammed 54 not out off 35 balls in leading India to an easy seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 115 on a sluggish pitch after Bangladesh were restricted to a below-par 114/5, India lost Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues early in the Power-play. But Harmanpreet, who was dropped on 24, made full use of the reprieve to hit six fours and two sixes in her unbeaten knock of 54 at a stri...
1st T20I: Bowlers, Harmanpreet Kaur power India to easy seven-wicket win over Bangladesh
1st T20I: Bowlers, Harmanpreet Kaur power India to easy seven-wicket win over Bangladesh
Source: IANS
9/07/2023 5:51:40 PM
BCCI will send both men`s and women`s teams to Asian Games: Jay Shah The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will send both men’s and women’s teams to the Asian Games scheduled to be held in September 2023 at Hangzhou, China. However, considering the overlap of schedule of the Asian Games with ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, BCCI will select from the players not participating in the World Cup to play in the Asian Games, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement on Saturday. The decision was taken at the 19th Apex Council me...
BCCI will send both men`s and women`s teams to Asian Games: Jay Shah
BCCI will send both men`s and women`s teams to Asian Games: Jay Shah
Source: IANS
8/07/2023 12:55:26 PM
Rishabh Pant responding adequately to the rehab, expected to be declared fit after ODI WC, says DDCA Director Shyam Sharma Shyam Sharma, the Director of Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), said Rishabh Pant is responding adequately to the rehab he is currently undergoing at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, while adding that the India wicketkeeper-batter can be expected to be declared fit once this year’s ODI World Cup is over. “Rishabh Pant is doing well. He’s responding adequately (to the rehab). He can be fine (in terms of fitness) after the ODI World Cup happen...
Rishabh Pant responding adequately to the rehab, expected to be declared fit after ODI WC, says DDCA Director Shyam Sharma
Rishabh Pant responding adequately to the rehab, expected to be declared fit after ODI WC, says DDCA Director Shyam Sharma
Source: IANS
8/07/2023 12:37:25 PM
Ashes 2023: They`re going to attack, come extra hard at me, says Australia`s Todd Murphy Young Australia spinner Todd Murphy said he is anticipating to be attacked very hard by the England batters ahead of his Ashes debut at Headingley. Murphy is all but confirmed to replace injured Nathan Lyon in the playing eleven for third Ashes Test starting from Thursday. When Murphy will walk into the playing eleven at Headingley, he will be becoming the first spinner Australia has played in England that hasn’t been Lyon since 2013. Murphy, also an off-spinner like Lyon, gets hi...
Ashes 2023: They`re going to attack, come extra hard at me, says Australia`s Todd Murphy
Ashes 2023: They`re going to attack, come extra hard at me, says Australia`s Todd Murphy
Source: IANS
5/07/2023 5:47:25 PM
Root loses no.1 spot to Williamson; Smith surges towards top in ICC Test rankings after Lord`s Test  A major shake-up witnessed in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings as England star Joe Root lost the top spot to New Zealand's Kane Williamson while Australia batter Steve Smith has made rapid progress towards the top after the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Root, who could only manage scores 10 and 18, slipped to fifth position, allowing injured New Zealand veteran slid up one place to claim the top ranking just one rating point ahead of Smith.  This is the ...
Root loses no.1 spot to Williamson; Smith surges towards top in ICC Test rankings after Lord`s Test
Root loses no.1 spot to Williamson; Smith surges towards top in ICC Test rankings after Lord`s Test
Source: IANS
5/07/2023 4:54:46 PM
Doordarshan to telecast Team India tour of West Indies in six languages  Doordarshan (DD) will telecast the upcoming India’s tour of the West Indies. The month-long bilateral series comprising 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20Is, is scheduled to take place from July 12 to August 13. DD will give viewers the choice to watch the games in their own language - with T20Is and ODI series being telecast in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Bangla and Kannada on DD Sports along with the network’s regional channels DD Podhigai, DD Saptagiri, DD Yadagiri, DD Bang...
Doordarshan to telecast Team India tour of West Indies in six languages
Doordarshan to telecast Team India tour of West Indies in six languages
Source: IANS
5/07/2023 4:15:36 PM
Ricky Ponting sees traits of Dhoni in Ben Stokes match-winning ability   Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has compared Ben Stokes' match-winning ability with that of India great MS Dhoni, who is regarded as the best finisher in the modern game, and believes the England skipper excels at handling pressure more than most of his current contemporaries. During the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's, Stokes almost single-handedly dragged his side over the line with a brilliant century that included a record-breaking nine sixes. ...
Ricky Ponting sees traits of Dhoni in Ben Stokes match-winning ability
Ricky Ponting sees traits of Dhoni in Ben Stokes match-winning ability
Source: IANS
5/07/2023 3:23:56 PM
Pakistan to tour England in May 2024 in preparation for Men`s T20 World Cup Pakistan men's team will tour England to play a four-match T20I series in May next year in the build-up to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the United States of America (USA), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday. The finalists from the last edition in Australia will play games in Leeds (May 22), Birmingham (May 25), Cardiff (May 28) and London (Oval, May 30) before flying out for the marquee ICC event. Notably, England had defeated Pakist...
Pakistan to tour England in May 2024 in preparation for Men`s T20 World Cup
Pakistan to tour England in May 2024 in preparation for Men`s T20 World Cup
Source: IANS
4/07/2023 5:56:25 PM
India's fantasy sports' revenue rises 24% during IPL 2023 The revenue of fantasy gaming platforms during Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches rose 24% from a year earlier to over 28 billion rupees ($342 million) with over 61 million users participating, a report by the Redseer consultancy said. Fantasy gaming apps gained popularity in India during the pandemic. Many new companies entered the market to cash in on cricket's popularity and have launched virtual leagues and contests in other sports such as soccer. The IPL, one of the mo...
India's fantasy sports' revenue rises 24% during IPL 2023
India's fantasy sports' revenue rises 24% during IPL 2023
Source: Reuters
4/07/2023 9:32:53 AM
Indian shuttlers all set for Junior Asia Championships in Indonesia Top talent from the country will be hoping to emulate the heroics of P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen when an 18-member Indian squad sets off for the Badminton Asia Junior Championships to be held in Indonesia from July 7-16. Sindhu was the first to claim a gold medal in the 2012 Championships, Lakshya Sen added to that tally in 2018 in this junior tournament, which is a stepping stone for shuttlers aspiring to grow in the sport.  The current Indian junior squad is high on confidence af...
Indian shuttlers all set for Junior Asia Championships in Indonesia
Indian shuttlers all set for Junior Asia Championships in Indonesia
Source: IANS
2/07/2023 5:45:07 PM
Mohammad Shahzad returns to Afghanistan’s T20I squad for two-match series against Bangladesh Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Shahzad is back in Afghanistan’s T20I squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh, set to take place on July 14 and 16 in Sylhet. Shahzad, who has played 70 T20I for Afghanistan and made 2015 runs, including a century and 12 fifties, made his last appearance in the format against New Zealand in the Super 12 match of the 2021 Men’s T20 World Cup at Abu Dhabi. Left-handed opening batter Hazratullah Zazai is also back in the T20I scheme of thi...
Mohammad Shahzad returns to Afghanistan’s T20I squad for two-match series against Bangladesh
Mohammad Shahzad returns to Afghanistan’s T20I squad for two-match series against Bangladesh
Source: IANS
2/07/2023 5:42:35 PM
Dinesh Karthik backs Ashwin to lead India in Asian Games 2023 Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik feels that Ravichandran Ashwin should be made captain of India for the Asian Games 2023 if the off-spinner is not part of the ODI setup and BCCI decides to send a 'B' team for the event in Hangzhou, China later this year. Karthik's comments have come at a time when multiple reports suggested that the BCCI will send both men's and women's teams for the Asian Games to be held from September 23 to October 8.   However, the...
Dinesh Karthik backs Ashwin to lead India in Asian Games 2023
Dinesh Karthik backs Ashwin to lead India in Asian Games 2023
Source: IANS
2/07/2023 4:38:44 PM
Drone show, fireworks to light up Major League Cricket's opening night   America’s newest professional sports league will launch on July 13, under the floodlights and accompanied by pageantry, fireworks, aerial acrobatics and a custom drone show that will animate the sky above Grand Prairie Stadium in the Dallas area for Major League Cricket’s inaugural match. The hometown Texas Super Kings will host the Los Angeles Knight Riders for the match starting at 7:30 pm (Local time), with both teams providing branded team giveaways to fans for th...
Drone show, fireworks to light up Major League Cricket's opening night
Drone show, fireworks to light up Major League Cricket's opening night
Source: IANS
1/07/2023 4:22:30 PM
Ashes 2023: Lyon diagnosed with significant calf strain, call on availability to be taken at end of Lord’s Test, says CA (Ld) Nathan Lyon's chances of participating in the rest of the Ashes series are looking bleak as Cricket Australia (CA) announced that the premier off-spinner has been diagnosed with a significant calf strain. On Day Two, Lyon was running in to take a catch of Ben Duckett off the bowling of Cameron Green in the leg-side after tea in the 37th over, when he pulled up sharply while running towards the ball. The injury looked so serious that Lyon had to walk off the field with the support of...
Ashes 2023: Lyon diagnosed with significant calf strain, call on availability to be taken at end of Lord’s Test, says CA (Ld)
Ashes 2023: Lyon diagnosed with significant calf strain, call on availability to be taken at end of Lord’s Test, says CA (Ld)
Source: IANS
30/06/2023 6:10:30 PM
India women's cricket team to tour Bangladesh for white-ball series in July The Indian women's cricket team will be back on the international circuit through a tour of Bangladesh for the white-ball series in July. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side last played on the international circuit when they lost to Australia by five runs in the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa in February. "Yes, we will be playing a white-ball series against India women's national cricket team in July and all the matches will be played at Sher-e-Bangla Na...
India women's cricket team to tour Bangladesh for white-ball series in July
India women's cricket team to tour Bangladesh for white-ball series in July
Source: IANS
16/06/2023 5:05:12 PM
JioCinema resumes digital innings with India`s tour of West Indies 2023 JioCinema on Wednesday announced the acquisition of digital rights to India's Tour of West Indies 2023 to live-stream the month-long series that includes two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is. The all-format bilateral tour starts July 12 with the first Test in Dominica followed by the second in Trinidad. The Test series will mark the beginning of India's World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. The 3-match ODI series begins July 27 and will be played in Barbados and Trinidad. The five...
JioCinema resumes digital innings with India`s tour of West Indies 2023
JioCinema resumes digital innings with India`s tour of West Indies 2023
Source: IANS
14/06/2023 5:30:21 PM
'I'm going to go 3-2 to England': Nasser Hussain backs Stokes' team to reclaim Ashes series Former skipper Nasser Hussain has backed England to reclaim the Ashes from Australia as they ride a wave of momentum since Ben Stokes took the reins as captain of the Test team. England have not won the Ashes since a 3-2 home series victory in 2015, as Australia dominated whenever hosts since then with 4-0 scorelines in both 2017/18 and 2021/22. Australia also retained the urn when touring England in 2019, as the five-match series was drawn 2-2 after the hosts claimed the last Test at T...
'I'm going to go 3-2 to England': Nasser Hussain backs Stokes' team to reclaim Ashes series
'I'm going to go 3-2 to England': Nasser Hussain backs Stokes' team to reclaim Ashes series
Source: IANS
14/06/2023 5:25:43 PM
England will be playing Boland like a 'spinner' in Ashes, says Michael Vaughan Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed his belief that Brendon McCullum's team would adopt a strategy of treating Australian fast bowler Scott Boland "like a spinner" during the upcoming Ashes series, starting from June 16. Having endured a lengthy period on the sidelines, Boland has made a remarkable beginning to his international career. The fast bowler has impressively claimed 33 wickets in just eight Test matches, maintaining an average of 14.6. The 34-year-o...
England will be playing Boland like a 'spinner' in Ashes, says Michael Vaughan
England will be playing Boland like a 'spinner' in Ashes, says Michael Vaughan
Source: IANS
14/06/2023 4:47:56 PM
Global T20 Canada welcomes Surrey Jaguars, Mississauga Panthers for third edition in Brampton Cricket enthusiasts in Canada can once again look forward to witnessing exhilarating matches in their own backyard, featuring renowned cricket icons as Global T20 Canada is back for a landmark third edition, after a three-year hiatus. This year the cricketing bonanza will return to Brampton, Ontario with 6 franchises, including two new entrants, the Surrey Jaguars and the Mississauga Panthers. The marquee tournament will feature Toronto Nationals, Brampton Wolves, Montreal Tigers, Vancouve...
Global T20 Canada welcomes Surrey Jaguars, Mississauga Panthers for third edition in Brampton
Global T20 Canada welcomes Surrey Jaguars, Mississauga Panthers for third edition in Brampton
Source: IANS
14/06/2023 4:38:44 PM
Indian women cricket team for blind to participate in International Blind Sports FederationWorld Games, Birmingham Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) announced its participation in the upcoming International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023, Birmingham. The games are scheduled to be held from August 18 - 27 and blind cricket has been included in the World Games for the very first time. Indian men's and women's teams for the blind have already registered for the tournament. The teams are expected to get trained in the coming months in Bengaluru. CABI announced...
Indian women cricket team for blind to participate in International Blind Sports FederationWorld Games, Birmingham
Indian women cricket team for blind to participate in International Blind Sports FederationWorld Games, Birmingham
Source: IANS
14/06/2023 3:31:14 PM