The Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team is still not allowed to train as the Health Ministry of New Zealand on Tuesday confirmed that there may be three more cases of COVID-19 within the touring contingent. “The team is not allowed to train until the Canterbury DHB medical officer of health determines they are satisfied that
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Sydney Sixers on Tuesday announced the signing of Jason Holder for a three-game stint.© Twitter Sydney Sixers on Tuesday announced the signing of West Indies Test skipper Jason Holder for a three-game stint for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL). Holder, who is currently in New Zealand preparing to lead the West Indies in a
Australia won the first two ODIs to clinch a series win against India.© Instagram After gaining an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against India, Australia white-ball skipper Aaron Finch on Monday said that it is a great feeling to be able to win a series in front of the home crowd. Australia
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma post for a photo, posted on Instagram.© Instagram Currently in Australia for India’s cricket tour, Yuzvendra Chahal posted a photo on social media to show his love for fiancee Dhanashree Verma. But Verma hilariously made it a point to remind him that it was her photography skills behind the adorable
Star opening batsman David Warner faces a battle to be fit for the India Test series after Cricket Australia said Monday he will miss the last one-day international and the three-match Twenty20 series next month. Warner limped out of Sunday’s one-day international against India after straining his groin while fielding as Australia secured the series
Dawid Malan returned to the town where he grew up and guided England to a series-clinching victory over South Africa in the second Twenty20 international at Boland Park in Paarl on Sunday. The left-handed Malan made 55 off 40 balls to anchor a tricky chase. England reached a target of 147 with four wickets and
India vs Australia: Steve Smith hits a six during the second ODI.© AFP After scoring back-to-back centuries against India, Australia batsman Steve Smith said a changed batting approach has been yielding better results for him in the ongoing series. Smith is now “batting with more finesse” rather than hitting the ball hard. He smashed a
New Zealand vs West Indies: Glenn Phillips smacked the fastest T20I century by a New Zealander.© AFP Glenn Phillips smacked the fastest T20I century by a New Zealander as the Black Caps set the West Indies an imposing 239-run target if they are to save the series in game two at Bay Oval in Mount
India vs Australia: Adam Zampa celebrates a dismissal during the first ODI.© AFP Australia spinner Adam Zampa has admitted that something definitely needs to be done about the slow over-rates in cricket. His remark came after the conclusion of the first ODI between India and Australia. The Indian team was fined 20 percent of their
After losing the first ODI, India face Australia in the second ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. During the first ODI on Friday, the visitors lost by a huge margin of 66 runs at the same venue. Aaron Finch, Steve Smith grabbed centuries for what turned out to be a one-sided victory for
Jonny Bairstow powered England to a five-wicket win over South Africa in the first Twenty20 international at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday. Bairstow thrashed 86 not out off 48 balls as England chased down a victory target of 180 with four balls to spare. England were struggling at 34 for three before Bairstow and
Australia vs India: Marcus Stoinis bowled 6.2 overs before walking off the field on Friday.© AFP Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis could be in doubt for the second ODI against India after he sustained an injury during the series opener on Friday, according to reports. Stoinis grimaced in pain after delivering the second ball of his seventh
1st ODI: India were outclassed by Australia in Sydney on Friday.© AFP Virat Kohli, India captain, was critical of his team’s body language after 25-26 overs as fielders dropped their shoulders on the field as Aaron Finch and Steve Smith smashed the visitors to all parts of the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Finch and
PCB CEO Wasim Khan told the team that there have been “three or four breaches of protocols”.© Twitter After six players tested positive for coronavirus, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan told the team that there have been “three or four breaches of protocols”, while conveying to the squad that the New Zealand government
Ishant Sharma has been ruled out of India’s tour of Australia.© Indian Cricket Team/Instagram India fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been ruled out the tour to Australia, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a release on Thursday, November 26. T Natarajan, who was part of India’s Twenty20 International squad has been
Fast bowler S Sreesanth will return to competitive cricket with a local T20 tournament organised by the Kerala Cricket Association, his first after completing a seven-year ban on charges of match fixing. Sreesanth, who was banned by the BCCI over his alleged involvement in spot fixing in the IPL, features in the list of players for
ECB chief Tom Harrison said they are trying to make cricket more inclusive and diverse.© Twitter English cricket chiefs on Wednesday announced the formation of an independent commission for equality as part of measures to tackle discrimination in the game. The England and Wales Cricket Board also said it was setting up a forum for
The ICC has said it won’t comment on ongoing investigations.© AFP The International Cricket Council is investigating an alleged attempt to fix Sri Lankan Premier League matches due to start Thursday, a media report said. The complaint alleges a former national cricketer approached a Lanka Premier League player, and is being looked at by the