London, July 23 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled England’s 2027 home international schedule, with the men’s side set to host Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand across formats, while the women’s team will round off the summer with a white-ball series against Bangladesh. England Men will begin their home campaign with a five-match ODI series against Pakistan, starting at the Utilita Bowl on May 15. The teams will then head to Old Trafford, Headingley, Durham and Soph…
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London, July 21 (IANS) Playing his first competitive match since retiring from Test cricket, Ben Stokes defied severe cramps to score a fighting unbeaten century to help Durham beat Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup on Tuesday.The all-rounder, who led England in the 50-over format, displayed all his usual grit as he battled repeated bouts of cramps to score 108 not out and helped his side chase a target of 257 and secure victory.Stokes was playing his first List A game for his county in nearly 12 ye…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Former England captain Ben Stokes is set to make his competitive return to cricket when he turns out for Durham against Derbyshire in the opening round of the One-Day Cup, marking his first appearance since retiring from international cricket last month.The 35-year-old all-rounder, who surprised everyone with his retirement from international cricket during England’s third Test against New Zealand, will return to domestic one-day cricket on the same day the new version …
London, July 14 (IANS) England have strengthened their squad for the ongoing three-match One-Day International series against India by recalling pace-bowling all-rounder Brydon Carse following his recovery from wrist and elbow injuries.The 30-year-old returns to the national setup after spending several months on the sidelines, with selectors satisfied by his progress after making three appearances for Durham in the Vitality Blast. His inclusion provides England with an additional pace option as…
London, July 11 (IANS) England off-spinner Mady Villiers said dismissing India captain Harmanpreet Kaur with a ball that spun through the gate was the perfect reward on an unforgettable Test debut, as she reflected on her breakthrough performance ahead of day two of the one-off women’s Test against India at Lord’s on Saturday.Villiers, one of two England debutants in the historic first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s, played a pivotal role in the hosts’ fightback on the opening day by removing Harma…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel backed India’s batting display after the rain-hit opening T20I against England in Durham ended without a result on Wednesday. India, who opted to bat first after winning the toss, posted 190 before persistent rain prevented the second innings from getting underway. Assessing the visitors’ performance after play was called off, Patel said the innings showed India’s willingness to adapt to English conditions and highlighted Abhishek …
Durham, June 30 (IANS) India begins the second leg of its United Kingdom tour with a challenging five-match T20I series against England, hoping to leave behind the disappointment of a winless trip to Ireland. The opening fixture at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street offers Shreyas Iyer’s side an immediate chance to rebuild confidence against one of the format’s strongest teams.The visitors struggled to find consistency during the Ireland series, where batting failures ultimately proved co…
Durham, June 30 (IANS) India’s white-ball tour of the United Kingdom reaches a defining juncture on Wednesday when they face England in the opening T20I of a five-match series at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.After a disappointing start to the tour that saw them lose both matches against Ireland, Shreyas Iyer’s side arrives in England with questions to answer and an opportunity to reset against one of the world’s strongest T20 outfits.The defeat in Ireland exposed several concerns, p…
Belfast, June 28 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer conceded that Ireland ‘definitely outplayed’ his side in the adaptability department after suffering a 2-0 series defeat, adding that the hosts were very professional in their style of play and were sorted in how they assessed and played as per the conditions.With two-time T20 World Cup winners India suffering a one-run defeat in the second game at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont on Sunday, it ended their streak of 16 consecutive …
London, June 27 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi thrives on challenges, adding that every time he clears one level, he’s always looking for the next thing which can challenge him in the cricketing world.Sooryavanshi, 15, is currently on his first assignment with the Indian team for the ongoing T20I series in Ireland before heading to England for a five‑match series beginning on July 1 in Durham.The Rajasthan Royals batte…