Thursday, 12 September 2024

Cricket

Mike Sandle returns to New Zealand cricket as performance manager
ACCEPTING A POSITION

Mike Sandle returns to New Zealand cricket as performance manager

NEW DELHI: Mike Sandle is all set make a to return to New Zealand cricket after accepting a position as the team’s Performance Manager. Sandle will leave his role as the chief executive of the Taranaki Rugby Football Union to link up with the Blackcaps, a side he previously managed from 2011 to 2021.

Head smashes 30 runs in an over, powers Aus to win over Eng in 1st T20I
A BIG SCORE

Head smashes 30 runs in an over, powers Aus to win over Eng in 1st T20I

SOUTHAMPTON: Australia opener Travis Head smashed 30 runs off the over from Sam Curran during his blazing 23-ball 59 and helped his side to a 28-run victory over England in Southampton on late in Wednesday night.

AFG-NZ Test: Day four called off as rain continues
RAIN

AFG-NZ Test: Day four called off as rain continues

GREATER NOIDA: The wait continues for the start of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand as play was abandoned for the fourth day on the trot without a ball being bowled due to continuous rain in the city.

Zim Afro T10: NY Lagos Strikers complete squad with addition of Avishka Fernando
THE NOTEWORTHY ADDITIONS

Zim Afro T10: NY Lagos Strikers complete squad with addition of Avishka Fernando

HARARE: NY Lagos Strikers announced the complete 16-member squad for the upcoming Zim Afro T10 tournament. Sri Lanka's Avishka Fernando is one of the noteworthy additions to the striker’s squad.

Raina, Harbhajan, Dwayne Bravo to headline US Masters T10 season 2
THE TOP PRIZE

Raina, Harbhajan, Dwayne Bravo to headline US Masters T10 season 2

LAUDERHILL: Ahead of the second season of the US Masters T10, franchises have picked their squads, with the likes of Dwayne Bravo, Suresh Raina, Shoaib Malik, Mishab-ul-Haq, James Neesham, Angelo Perera, and Aaron Finch, among others to battle it out for the top prize.

'We’ve built something special': Pant's encourages Purani Dilli 6 after rain dashes finals hopes
THE TOURNAMENT RULES

'We’ve built something special': Pant's encourages Purani Dilli 6 after rain dashes finals hopes

NEW DELHI: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant commended Purani Dilli 6 for their resilience and dedication in the Adani Delhi Premier League (DPL). Despite their semifinal match against South Delhi Superstarz being abandoned due to rain, which ended their opportunity to reach the final, Pant praised the team's efforts throughout the tournament.

Mark Taylor calls for Steve Smith’s return to Australia T20I team
RETURN

Mark Taylor calls for Steve Smith’s return to Australia T20I team

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has called for Steve Smith to be given a recall into the T20I set-up, citing that the top-order is having a flawed plan post the retirement of David Warner.

England allrounder Moeen Ali retires from international cricket
ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT

England allrounder Moeen Ali retires from international cricket

NEW DELHI: England allrounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket after being left out of the white-ball series against Australia.

PAKvBAN: Clinical Bangladesh secure historic Test series sweep at Rawalpindi
A MONUMENTAL DAY

PAKvBAN: Clinical Bangladesh secure historic Test series sweep at Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: In what will be remembered as a monumental day in Bangladesh's cricket history, their top-order displayed remarkable composure and grit, leading the team to a historic 2-0 series sweep over Pakistan with a six-wicket victory on the fifth afternoon of the second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.

Lord's to host 2025 World Test Championship final from June 11-15
FINAL

Lord's to host 2025 World Test Championship final from June 11-15

DUBAI: The third World Test Championship final will be played at the Lord's Cricket Ground from June 11 to 15, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday.

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