Sydney, Nov 2 (UNI) With the retirement of regular opener David Warner at the start of the year and the return of Steve Smith to his preferred position at No.4, there has been much speculation as to who should get the first opportunity against the new ball when India visit for the crucial ICC World…
Mumbai, Oct 30 (UNI) India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar stated that the atmosphere remained positive in the India camp despite the series loss to New Zealand. After experiencing a 113-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test in Pune, India lost the three-game series 2-0. This loss ended their exceptional 12-year unbeaten run at…
London, Oct 29 (UNI) England have announced their 16-member squad for the tour of New Zealand, that includes three Tests, starting November 28. All-rounder Jacob Bethell has earned a maiden call-up to the senior side. The 21-year-old southpaw made his white-ball debut against Australia earlier this year in both ODIs as well as T20Is. Bethell,…
Bengaluru, Oct 29 (UNI) Upon arriving at Sports Authority of India, here after their bronze medal-winning campaign at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia, the Indian Junior Men’s Team have had some time to reflect on their performance at the marquee event where they beat New Zealand in a thrilling play-off match to win…
Sydney, Oct 28 (UNI) Australia coach Andrew McDonald is open to including the 19-year-old batter Sam Konstas in the playing XI for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series against India. McDonald is considering placing Sam Konstas in the vacant opener’s position against India if the coaching staff believes he fits into their best XI. The 19-year-old has…
By BD Narayankar Bengaluru, Oct 27 (UNI) As India gears up for their final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai on November 1, the mood among fans and players alike is unusually sombre. The back-to-back losses to the Black Caps, first by eight wickets in Bengaluru and then by 113 runs in Pune, have put…
Sydney, Oct. 26 (UNI) Emergency services responded to a fatal plane crash in Sydney’s southwest on Saturday, police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) said. Two light planes were understood to have collided and crashed before midday in Sydney’s outer southwest. Members of the public were urged to avoid the area and…
Sydney, Oct 22 (UNI) Steve Smith has explained the thinking behind his move back down to number four in the Australia Test team after a short stint as opener. Smith was moved up to open the batting following the retirement of David Warner and featured at the top of the order during two-match Test series…
Pune, Oct 22 (UNI) New Zealand have revealed key batter Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against India due to injury. Williamson picked up a groin strain during the Black Caps ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka last month and was sidelined for their drought-breaking victory over India in Bengaluru earlier this…
Dubai, Oct 22 (UNI) The latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings reflect the impact of some of the key players at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Melie Kerr’s outstanding campaign for champions New Zealand saw her named the Aramco Player of the Tournament. And the leading wicket-taker at the tournament has jumped up…
