New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has called for greater clarity over the futures of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the team begins shaping its plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Both Rohit and Kohli have stepped away from Test and T20I, but the veteran duo remain integral to India’s 50-over setup. However, their long-term roles continue to be a subject of discussion amid an ongoing transit…
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Dubai, April 1 (IANS) India’s Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan stay in the top two positions, while South African batter Connor Esterhuizen has continued his upward momentum with significant progress in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings update after his recent performances against New Zealand. Esterhuizen made a strong start to his international career during South Africa’s recent T20I series in New Zealand, scoring 200 runs and earning the Player of the Series award. He rose from outsid…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Reigning Men’s T20 World Cup champions India will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in July, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday. The games are scheduled to be played on July 23, 25 and 26 at Harare Sports Club, all starting at 4:30 pm IST. The two sides last met in February during the Super Eight stage of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in Chennai, where India won by 72 runs. India last visited Zimbabwe in July 2024 for a five-match T20I series right aft…
Christchurch, March 28 (IANS) South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt remains optimistic, aiming to “be a lot better” in the upcoming three-match ODI series after her side’s 1-4 loss to Amelia Kerr-led New Zealand in the T20I series. The three ODIs have significant importance for the team’s qualification for the 2029 ODI World Cup.Ahead of the first ODI in Christchurch on Sunday, Wolvaardt expressed confidence in their preparations. “We’ve had some good reflections and a couple of good meet…
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for senior men’s international home matches for the 2026-27 season, which features an exciting, action-packed schedule with four visiting teams, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia, across multiple formats. The Men in Blue will play 22 international matches across 17 cities, giving fans nationwide the chance to see top-tier international cricket.Notably, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in …
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for India’s (Senior Men) international home matches for the 2026-27 season, with the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru set to host international games for the first time since the October 2024 Test against New Zealand. Additionally, the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will be hosting a Border-Gavaskar series Test for the first time. The upcoming home season features an exciting, action-pa…
Christchurch, Mach 24 (IANS) Kayley Knight has been included in New Zealand Women 13-strong squad to take on South Africa in the ODI series starting on Sunday.Amelia Kerr will lead a similar looking squad with the exception of Suzie Bates, Flora Devonshire, and Georgia Plimmer, who have each returned from injury and will replace Emma McLeod, Polly Inglis, and Bella James, while Knight comes in for Molly Penfold.Knight made her T20 international debut last month against Zimbabwe taking 2-25 on de…
Johannesburg, March 21 (IANS) Qondisa Ngwenya has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup while Edward Khoza is appointed as the tournament’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), said the Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Saturday.Ngwenya and Khoza bring experience in managing major events, with track records in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. “The LOC Board is delighted to welcome Qondisa and Edward. We look forward to their expertise in delive…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Blessing Muzarabani for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026. “The 6 ft 8” right-arm quick has emerged as one of Zimbabwe’s leading pace bowlers in the shortest format, known for his steep bounce and ability to strike in key phases of the innings. Muzarabani brings significant T20 experience, having claimed over 90 wickets in more than 80 T20 Internationals at an average of around 21, with best figures of 3/8,” the franchise sai…
Dubai, March 11 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the final prize money distribution for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, confirming that champions India will receive USD 2.63 million from the tournament’s USD 11.25 million players’ prize pool. India secured the title after defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, capping off a successful campaign that also delivered a record financial reward. The prize purse reflects the major…