Ireland’s Simi Singh has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the 1st ODI vs West Indies.© AFP Ireland cricketers Simi Singh and Ben White have tested positive for COVID-19 and were ruled out of the first ODI against West Indies in Kingston. ”Simi Singh and Ben White are awaiting results of PCR tests after testing positive
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Usman Khawaja finessed his second century of the match to place Australia in a commanding position to chase down yet another victory over weary England in the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney on Saturday. The Pakistan-born Khawaja has been in imperious form in his comeback from a 30-month Test exile, hitting 137 in the first
Ashes, 4th Test, Day 4, Australia vs England Live Updates: Jonny Bairstow hit a ton on Friday.© AFP Ashes, 4th Test, Day 4, Australia vs England Live Cricket Updates: England will look to chip away at Australia’s lead when they resume batting at the Sydney Cricket Ground on the fourth day of the fourth Ashes
Sri Lanka Cricket lifts one-year ban on cricketers who had broken Covid protocols.© ICC/Twitter Sri Lanka on Friday revoked a one-year international ban on three top cricketers who were disciplined six months ago for breaching Covid-19 regulations while on tour in England. The trio — vice-captain Kusal Mendis, opener Danushka Gunathilaka and wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella
With a century and two half-centuries to her name in the six ODIs that she played in 2021, right-handed batter Punam Raut was “extremely disappointed” to be left out of India’s squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 in New Zealand. BCCI announced the 15-member India women’s squad for the ODI World Cup on Thursday
The Ashes, Australia vs England, 4th Test, Day 3 live updates: Australia lead the series 3-0.© AFP The Ashes, Australia vs England, 4th Test, Day 3 live updates: England will look to add as many runs as possible when they resume batting at 13/0 on the third day of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney
South Africa beat India by seven wickets in Johannesburg on Thursday.© AFP South Africa completed their highest ever chase in a Test match at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Thursday to beat India by seven wickets in the second Test and level the three-match series 1-1. South Africa surpassed their previous highest successful fourth innings
Bangladesh ODI captain, Tamim Iqbal, lauded Test skipper Mominul Haque for his leadership qualities following their historic win over New Zealand in the first Test at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Ebadot Hossain picked up a six-wicket haul in the second innings as Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the first Test. “The
Ashes, 4th Test Day 2: Steven Smith and Usman Khawaja were batting at stumps on Day 1.© AFP The Ashes, 4th Test, Day 2 Live Updates: After a rain-hit opening day, Australia will aim to put up a big partnership in the first innings after the home side ended Day 1 at 126/3 in the fourth Ashes
South African batters, led by their gutsy skipper Dean Elgar, dug their heels in to reach within 122 runs of a series-levelling victory against a determined India as the second Test seemed poised for a gripping fourth day finish in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Elgar (46 batting off 121 balls) took some nasty blows off deliveries that spat
England pace great James Anderson does not feel that his country’s cricket set-up needs a big overhaul after a shambolic Ashes campaign, insisting that there is enough talent to bounce back and it would be futile to “look too deep” into the recent annihilation in Australia. England have already surrendered the ongoing five-match Ashes series
Ashes, 4th Test, Live Updates: England play for pride against Australia in Sydney.© AFP Ashes, 4th Test, Day 1 Live Updates:England will look to salvage some pride against Australia in the fourth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Australia, on the other hand, will be keen on maintaining their white-wash hopes intact, having already
Shardul Thakur finished with figures of 7/61 against South Africa in Johannesburg© AFP Shardul Thakur produced a remarkable spell of medium pace bowling on a helpful track at the Wanderers Stadium, on day 2 of the second India vs South Africa Test in Johannesburg, to return with figures of 7/61 and in turn created a
Multiple COVID-19 outbreaks inside bio-bubbles threw Australia’s domestic leagues into chaos on Tuesday as cricket administrators grappled to keep their respective schedule on track while players complained of anxiety. Both the men’s and women’s domestic games were hit hard and Cricket Australia (CA) was forced to make many late schedule changes. Two matches of the Women’s
With the absence of Virat Kohli in the ongoing second Test match, India faced a major batting collapse against South Africa on Day 1 in Johannesburg. With the likes of Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara losing their wickets cheaply, Ravichandran Ashwin played a crucial knock that reignited hope for the visiting camp. The spinner registered 46
Mohammed Shami appeals after trapping Aiden Markram in front of the wicket© AFP South Africa’s efforts of making a good start with the bat after dismissing India for 202 on day 1 of the 2nd Test in Johannesburg suffered a huge setback when opening batter Aiden Markram was dismissed for just 7 runs by India’s
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday. The veteran all-rounder, who made his debut in 2003, has represented Pakistan in 55 Tests, 218 ODIs and 119 T20Is scoring 12,780 runs and taking 253 wickets. During a successful career, he won 32 Player-of-the-Match awards, the fourth-highest among Pakistan players in
NZ vs BAN, 1st Test, Day 3 live cricket score updates: Mahmudul Hasan Joy impressed on Day 2.© AFP Bangladesh will look to take a first innings lead against New Zealand when they resume batting on the third day of the opening Test at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Earlier on Sunday, an unbeaten 70 by