cricket

Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka’s interim head coach

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former captain Sanath Jayasuriya as the interim head coach of the men’s national team for the forthcoming series against India and England, reports Lankan media.
7 July 2024, 13:02 PM

Shakib, Taskin and Co have mixed day in T20 leagues

Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who is Bangladesh’s sole representative in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024, scored a 13-ball 18 and claimed one wicket leaking 32 runs in three overs for Los Angeles Knight Riders
6 July 2024, 15:58 PM

‘If I can’t share my experiences, then what’s the point’

If I can’t share my learnings with my players, all my experiences will be of no use. I will try to share the things that I have learnt from my playing and coaching days. The more I can do that, the better
5 July 2024, 02:00 AM

England cricket great Boycott reveals second cancer diagnosis

Boycott, 83, was told last week the cancer had returned, having been previously treated for the illness in 2002 with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
3 July 2024, 02:22 AM

BCB clueless about Tigers’ insipid show against Afghans

When asked about the team’s approach in the Afghanistan game, Papon had no answers, saying, “What can I say about that?”
2 July 2024, 16:19 PM

Rohit sought ‘everyone’s oxygen’ before final, reveals Suryakumar

Speaking after the title triumph, Suryakumar Yadav revealed the words from the skipper that moved the entire team.
2 July 2024, 13:29 PM

‘We want to be champions, but also need to be realistic’

'As the hosts, we want to see our team go all the way. But honestly, we also have to consider the strengths of our team and of our opponents.'
2 July 2024, 08:18 AM

'The World Cup was flying away and I caught it'

“I really don’t know what was going through my mind. All I could see was the World Cup flying away and I just latched on to it,” Suryakumar told Times of India.
1 July 2024, 09:30 AM

Champions India stuck in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl

“Like you, we are also stuck here. After the travel plans are clear, we will think about the felicitation,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah told reporters in Barbados.
1 July 2024, 07:50 AM

Legendary trio's farewell to remember

Rohit’s bold stance and Kohli’s sacrifice bore fruit as they both have now hung up their boots in T20Is as World Cup winners.
1 July 2024, 01:00 AM

All-rounder Jadeja retires from T20 internationals

After Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja has called it quits from T20 internationals, bowing out on a high with the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy.
30 June 2024, 11:58 AM

England drop Bairstow for first two Tests against the West Indies

There was no place in the squad either for Ben Foakes, the first-choice wicketkeeper in a Surrey team where the 23-year-old Smith is often deployed as a specialist batsman.
30 June 2024, 11:29 AM

Non-conformist blockbuster conserves charm

Bob Woolmer, the late South African coach renowned for his cricketing insights and innovation, once said, “Football is a game of space, whereas cricket is a game of time,” in his book ‘The Art and Science of Cricket’, shedding light on the trials and tribulations a cricketer goes through on the battlefield.
30 June 2024, 01:00 AM

Kohli retires from T20Is as world champion

India's Virat Kohli quit T20 Internationals on Saturday shortly after helping his team beat South Africa in the World Cup final.
29 June 2024, 18:30 PM

Rishad named in Cricket Australia’s team of the tournament

“A breakout campaign from the young leg-spinner whose 14 wickets left him equal with Rashid,” Cricket Australia said on their website.
29 June 2024, 10:29 AM

‘If India lose the final, Rohit will jump into Barbados ocean’

“I don't think he can lose two World Cup finals in seven [six] months. He will probably jump into the Barbados ocean if he loses two finals under his captaincy in seven months,” Ganguly told PTI.
29 June 2024, 09:17 AM

Fans pray for India's elusive World Cup trophy

"With a quiet prayer on my lips, I hope the team wins it for Rahul Dravid," Saad Majeed, an ardent fan wearing an Indian jersey, told AFP
29 June 2024, 07:24 AM

T20 World Cup purely set up for India: Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan blasted the ICC for the scheduling of the ICC T20 World Cup, which he believes was tailormade to ensure India goes all the way in the tournament.
28 June 2024, 12:07 PM

Rohit, SKY power India to 171-7

A half-century from captain Rohit Sharma and a timely 47 off 36 balls from the bat of Suryakumar Yadav powered India to 171-7 against England in their ICC T20 World Cup semi-final against champions England in Guyana on Thursday.
27 June 2024, 18:36 PM

Afghanistan's T20 World Cup journey and Bangladeshis' reactions

We took to the people around to hear what everyday Bangladeshis have to say about Afghanistan's feat and how it reflects on our own national team.
27 June 2024, 06:16 AM