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Bangladesh’s spin-bowling coach, Mushtaq Ahmed, has commended senior players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Taskin Ahmed for their support and guidance to the younger members of the squad as they prepare for their upcoming Test series against Pakistan. The series, consisting of two Tests, is set to begin on August 21. Following recent successes at home, where Bangladesh secured Test series wins against Ireland and Afghanistan and drew a series against New Zealand, they faced a setback with a 0-2 defeat in their most recent home Test series earlier this year. In a press conference ahead of the…
Recent reports suggest that New Zealand’s star wicketkeeper-opener, Devon Conway, is being courted by SA20 side Joburg Super Kings for the 2025 season of the lucrative league. Conway has declined a central contract from New Zealand Cricket, opting instead for a flexible agreement that allows him to represent his country in most international matches. However, this arrangement includes a clause that exempts him from participating in the white-ball series against Sri Lanka in January 2025, freeing him up for the SA20 tournament. Also read: If Conway participates in SA20 2025, it will mark his first return to his homeland since…
On Tuesday, August 13, former England cricketer Ian Bell was appointed as the batting coach for Sri Lanka ahead of their crucial Test series in England. The three-match series will commence on August 21 in Manchester, with Dhananjaya de Silva leading the Sri Lankan side. Bell’s extensive experience and impressive batting credentials make him a valuable addition to the Sri Lankan camp. With over 13,000 runs in international cricket, including 7,727 runs in Tests at an average of 42.69 with 22 centuries, Bell’s insights could be instrumental in Sri Lanka’s quest to secure their first Test series win in England…
Scotland has announced a 17-man squad for their much-anticipated home T20I series against Australia, set to begin on September 4. Richie Berrington will captain the squad as Scotland prepares to host Australia in Edinburgh for the first time in T20I history. The two teams have faced each other only once in T20Is, during the recent World Cup at Gros Islet. In that encounter, Scotland posted a competitive 180, but Australia chased down the target with five wickets in hand, thanks to key contributions from Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis. Doug Watson, the head coach of the Scotland men’s team, expressed…
The first Test between the West Indies (WI) and South Africa (SA) ended in a rain-affected draw at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Despite the weather’s interference, there were moments that hinted at what could have been a thrilling contest, especially as the hosts struggled in their first innings, managing only 233 runs. As the second Test kicks off on Thursday, August 15, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, both teams will be eager to take control. South Africa will look to clinch the series with a win, while the West Indies will aim to bounce back. Here…
England Test captain and all-rounder Ben Stokes recently fired back at a journalist on X (formerly Twitter) who accused him of prioritizing The Hundred over County Championship matches. The 33-year-old, currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, made it clear that he played three County Championship games this summer before the injury. Stokes, who had skipped both the IPL 2024 and the T20 World Cup to focus on regaining full fitness for the English summer, participated in matches against Somerset, Lancashire, and Worcestershire. While his batting returns weren’t as prolific as expected, Stokes was in full bowling form, taking 25 wickets,…
Tamil Nadu batter Baba Indrajith has heaped praise on Ravichandran Ashwin for his remarkable leadership that guided the Dindigul Dragons (DD) to their first-ever Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) title in the 2024 season. The pair was instrumental in the Dragons’ success, each playing a crucial role in the team’s historic run. Indrajith, known for his consistency, finished as the third-highest run-scorer of the tournament, amassing 286 runs at an average of 40.85 and a strike rate of 133.02 over 10 matches. Ashwin, primarily known for his off-spin, surprised many by ranking fifth on the run charts with 252 runs,…
England’s promising young batter Jordan Cox recently opened up about the unexpected call that led to his first inclusion in the national Test squad. The 23-year-old will join the team for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka, a surprise for Cox, who had anticipated a potential white-ball call-up instead. Cox, who has been a standout performer in domestic cricket, boasts an impressive first-class average of 39.46 over 51 matches, with a highest score of 238* and seven centuries to his name. His consistent performances made him a top candidate for national selection, but the manner of his call-up left…
Tamil Nadu batter Baba Indrajith recently lavished praise on Ravichandran Ashwin for his exceptional leadership during the Dindigul Dragons’ (DD) victorious run in the 2024 Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). Both players played pivotal roles in securing the Dragons’ first-ever TNPL title, with Ashwin’s captaincy and on-field performances earning widespread acclaim. Indrajith himself was a standout performer in the tournament, finishing as the third-highest run-scorer with 286 runs at an impressive average of 40.85 and a strike rate of 133.02 across 10 matches. Surprisingly, Ashwin wasn’t far behind, ending as the fifth-highest run-scorer with 252 runs, averaging 36 with a…
The St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SNP) have made some significant changes to their squad for the 2024 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) due to unfortunate injuries to two of their key players. Sri Lankan stars Wanindu Hasaranga and Nuwan Thushara will miss the tournament after sustaining injuries during the recent series against India. In their place, the Patriots have called upon the formidable South African duo of Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi. Thushara’s absence comes after he missed the entire white-ball tour against India due to a finger injury. Meanwhile, Hasaranga, who participated in the T20I series and the first…
