London, June 13 (IANS) England’s preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have been complicated by a fitness concern over Ollie Robinson, with the fast bowler set to undergo a precautionary knee scan and uncapped seamer Henry Crocombe drafted into the squad as cover.Robinson, who made an impressive return to Test cricket after more than two years away by claiming seven wickets in England’s victory at Lord’s, reported soreness in his knee following a training session and is now facing…
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New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is reportedly set to be named the head coach of Sydney Thunder for the upcoming Big Bash League season. The Thunder had been searching for a replacement after parting ways with Trevor Bayliss, whose five-year tenure with the franchise ended after an inconsistent run of results. Bayliss guided the side to the BBL final in the 2024-25 campaign, but the franchise also endured bottom-place finishes in the 2023-24 and 2025-26 seasons…
London, May 13 (IANS) Former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor is set to become the first woman to work with the England senior men’s side after being appointed fielding coach for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.Taylor, widely recognised as one of the best wicketkeepers ever, male or female, will serve as the short-term fielding coach during the home series while regular coach Carl Hopkinson is busy with the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL).This role is ano…
Johannesburg, April 30 (IANS) Experienced campaigners Dane Paterson and Ottneil Baartman have been included alongside emerging pacer Nqobani Mokoena in South Africa A’s squad for their upcoming tour of England, where they will face the England Lions in a series of red- and white-ball matches.The tour will begin with two four-day fixtures from May 22, with the side to be led by batter Marques Ackermann. The coaching group will be headed by Wandile Gwavu, with former internationals Justin Ontong…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly called off its board and committee meetings in Doha due to the ongoing tensions in West Asia that have disrupted travel in the region. The meetings were scheduled to take place from March 25 to 27, bringing together ICC Board Directors, Chief Executives, committee members and senior leadership as part of the organisation’s ongoing governance calendar, providing an important opportunity to deliberate over key matt…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) England cricketer Jonny Bairstow has spoken of his fear for his family’s safety after being stranded in Dubai amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East.Commercial flights leaving the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been suspended after Iran launched missile and drone strikes, preventing thousands of travellers from departing. The attacks are said to be retaliation for joint Israeli and US operations in Tehran that resulted in the killing of Iran’s Supreme…
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) England cricketer Jonny Bairstow, who is touring Abu Dhabi with the England Lions in a coaching role, pleaded for help after airlines serving the Middle East cancelled and diverted flights after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. On Saturday evening, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer posted his statement on Iran, to which Bairstow replied in the wee hours of Sunday. “Can you get us home???” Bairstow tweeted. Later the 36-year-old expressed his frustration aft…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Right-arm quick Jhye Richardson is likely to be included in the XI for the Boxing Day Test of the Ashes series after recovering from shoulder surgery.After undergoing surgery in January, Richardson returned to cricket with his club, Fremantle, last month. He also spent time with the Test squad ahead of the Ashes opener in Perth, before playing for a Cricket Australia XI and Australia A against England Lions.Richardson got a golden chance to push his claims for a Test rec…