Dhaka, Jan 11 (UNI) Opening batter Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket, having made 387 appearances across formats for Bangladesh. Iqbal wrapped up his career with 15,192 runs for Bangladesh, the second-most after Mushfiqur Rahim. Announcing his retirement on Facebook, Tamim said: “I have been away from international cricket for a long…
Mumbai, Jan 11 (UNI) Seasoned pacer Mohammad Shami has been named in India’s 15-member squad for the IDFC First Bank five-match T20I series against England, marking his return to Team India after recovering from an injury. The series is set to begin on January 22 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The All-India Men’s Selection…
Islamabad, Jan 11 (UNI) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship matches against the West Indies. Major changes have been made to the squad that toured South Africa in December 2024 and lost 2-0. To strengthen the spin department for the home Tests, Sajid Khan,…
Sydney, jan 10 (UNI) Nathan McSweeney received a much-welcomed call back when Australia announced their squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka. McSweeney has experienced a rollercoaster over the past couple of months. After earning his maiden international call-up for the Border-Gavaskar series against India, the 25-year-old made his debut in the opening…
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi, Jan 10 (UNI) The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention (PBD), 2025, held in partnership with the Government of Odisha in Bhubaneshwar, from Jan 8-10, saw the participation of a large gathering of delegates from over 75 countries. The PBD 2025 was the first PBD to be held in Eastern India. This approach is…
Dubai, Jan 9 (UNI) Steve Smith has been named as interim captain as Australia announce their 16-player squad for their two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, beginning on January 29. Smith leads the team in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is both on paternity leave and dealing with a slight ankle issue that was managed…
Sydney, Jan 8 (UNI) In the aftermath of Australia’s emphatic 3-1 series victory over India to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has offered a glowing appraisal of the team’s resilience and transformation on The ICC Review. The win in Sydney marked a significant milestone for the Australian squad as they…
Bengaluru, Jan 8 (UNI) The cancellation of a dinner meeting for SC/ST legislators, MPs, and leaders has further exposed the simmering power struggle within Karnataka’s ruling Congress. The meeting, planned by Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara, was called off on the instructions of AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, following objections raised by Deputy Chief…
Sydney, Jan 7 (UNI) Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have queried the decision not to fly Mohammed Shami over for the Border-Gavaskar series, in the hope the fast bowler could have boosted the tourists’ chances in Australia. Despite not playing international cricket since the 2023 Cricket World Cup Final, sidelined by an ankle for which…
Cape Town, Jan 7 (UNI) Pakistan players have been fined 25 percent of their match fee owing to a slow-over rate from the recently concluded second Test against South Africa in Newlands, here. Furthermore, five World Test Championships points have been deducted from the team’s account after they were ruled to be five overs short…
