Shreyas Iyer headlines ICC Player of Month

Dubai, Apr 8 (UNI) India’s middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has been named among the nominees for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for March 2025, following his stellar role in steering India to Champions Trophy glory. Iyer emerged as the top scorer for India during the ICC Champions Trophy, amassing 172 runs in…

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Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur returns for Zim Test series

Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNI) Bangladesh Cricket Board on Tuesday recalled veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim for the upcoming two-Test series against Zimbabwe, marking his return to the red-ball format after missing the home series against the West Indies. The 36-year-old, who last played a Test in January, brings a wealth of experience to the side, having…

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Bhuvi becomes highest wicket-taking IPL pacer

Mumbai, Apr 7 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar etched his name in the history books by becoming the highest wicket-taking pacer in the Indian Premier League (IPL), overtaking former Chennai Super Kings star Dwayne Bravo during RCB’s clash Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium here on Monday. The seasoned swing bowler now leads…

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Recurring concussions force Will Pucovski to retire

Melbourne, Apr 8 (UNI) Australian batsman Will Pucovski on Tuesday announced his retirement from professional cricket, following a recommendation from a panel of medical experts. The 27-year-old’s decision brings an end to a career marked by repeated concussions, which ultimately curtailed his promising journey at the top level. The right-hander suffered several head knocks throughout…

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