New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes India’s batting unit emerged with plenty of positives from the ODI series against England, but says the team’s immediate priority should be settling on a pace attack capable of delivering in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence and fine-tuning combinations ahead of future assignments.Assessing India’s performance after England claimed the three-match series 2-1, Karim said the top order had answered several important questions, w…
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London, July 19 (IANS) England speedster Jofra Archer has expressed immense satisfaction with his current bowling rhythm, adding that consistently hitting his favourable lengths has been the key to his good showings in the ongoing ODI series against India. “Very pleased with how it’s coming. Sometimes the wickets don’t always come there, but I think this has probably been the best I’ve bowled consistently. I don’t think I’ve bowled one bad ball. If it goes for four, that’s fine, but I put it whe…
London, July 19 (IANS) In a massive blow to India’s prospects of winning the ODI series decider against England, fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the all-important clash at Lord’s due to swelling in the knee after picking up an impact injury. The three-match series is currently tied at 1-1. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said right after the coin toss that the premier fast bowler sustained the injury during the previous match in Cardiff.”Jasprit Bumra…
London, July 19 (IANS) The Indian men’s cricket team took a brief break from its on-field preparations to attend a special reception and dinner hosted by the High Commission of India at India House in London on Saturday. Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Kumaran Periasamy, welcomed the players and support staff, while BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla also addressed the gathering. Sharing pictures from the event, the BCCI wrote on X, “A memorable evening in London as #TeamIndia v…
Birmingham, July 15 (IANS) England white-ball captain Harry Brook has paid an emotional tribute to Brendon McCullum following the New Zealander’s departure as England’s Test head coach, describing his influence on the team and his own career as ‘phenomenal’. McCullum stepped down from the role after England’s recent Test series defeat, bringing an end to a transformative spell that began in 2022. Alongside then-captain Ben Stokes, McCullum oversaw the aggressive ‘Bazball’ era that revi…
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…
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will conduct a detailed performance review of the men’s T20I team immediately after the ongoing tour is over, said Secretary Devajit Saikia.The development came after India, the current Men’s T20 World Cup holders, suffered a heavy nine-wicket defeat to England in Bristol on Thursday, handing the hosts a 3-0 unassailable lead in the five-match series.Speaking to IANS from Edinburgh, where the ICC Annual Conference is …
Harare, July 8 (IANS) Experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza will continue to lead Zimbabwe after Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. The squad majorly retains the core that reached the Super Eight at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.The three matches are scheduled to be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on July 15, 17, and 19 once the ongoing ODI series in Harare is over. The squad features two chang…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Virat Kohli is set to undergo a fitness assessment at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence ahead of the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee convening to select India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series in England, to be played from July 14-19 in Birmingham, Cardiff and Lord’s.It is understood that the selectors will meet in the coming week to decide the squad. Chief selector Agarkar was seen in Sri Lanka keeping an eye on India ‘A’ team playing the 50-over tri-ser…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Fast bowler Issy Wong described her inclusion in England’s squad for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as a “dream come true”, especially with the tournament opener set to be staged at her home ground Edgbaston on June 12.Issy debuted for England across formats in 2022, has featured in 17 T20Is, claiming 13 wickets at an average of 29.76. “It’s very special to be named in the squad, especially with this being a home World Cup.“It’s a dream come true in…