Cricket
Bengaluru, Jul 22 (UNI) Indian cricketer Karun Nair is set to return to Karnataka for the 2025–26 domestic season, marking a homecoming after a successful two-year stint with Vidarbha. The 33-year-old top-order batsman, who had moved to Vidarbha in 2022, made the announcement today, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) for their…
Manchester, July 22 (UNI) India captain Shubman Gill today reaffirmed his backing for under-pressure middle-order batsman Karun Nair and hinted at a potential debut for young allrounder Anshul Kamboj as India gears up for a must-win fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. Gill said the team remained confident in Nair despite recent struggles with…
London, July 21 (UNI) The life and legacy of former England and Surrey cricketer Graham Thorpe will be commemorated on August 1, the second day of the final men’s Test match between England and India at the Kia Oval, in an event titled ‘A Day for Thorpey.’ The tribute will mark what would have been…
Bengaluru, July 21 (UNI) In a dramatic escalation that could reshape the Asian cricketing calendar, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has warned of pulling out of the upcoming Asia Cup if the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) goes ahead with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dhaka on July 24-25. The standoff,…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 20 (UNI) The grand launch of Federal Bank Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 2 will be held today. Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman will officially inaugurate the event at Nishagandhi Auditorium at 5:30 pm. As part of the ceremony, the Minister will unveil the official mascots of KCL in front of a packed…
Birmingham, July 18 (UNI) Boasting of legends like Chris Gayle, DJ Bravo and Kieron Pollard, the West Indies Champions are ready to roar in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 and will wear the most expensive cricket jersey in the history of the sport, designed by Dubai-based luxury brand Lorenze in partnership with Channel2…
Harare, July 18 (UNI) New Zealand’s batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips injured his right groin in the Major League Cricket (MLC) Final. Phillips was assessed on his arrival to Zimbabwe and it was gradually determined that he would require a number of weeks for rehabilitation. Tim Robinson, who was already among the players who had joined…
Canberra, July 17 (UNI) Despite a 3-0 Test series win away in the Caribbean, Australia’s batters did little to silence the critics who flagged the side’s frailties earlier in the year, instead leaning on the side’s irrepressible bowling attack. Watching on as the likes of Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood dismantled the West…
Kingston, July 17 (UNI) Andre Russell, who was included in the 16-member West Indies squad against Australia, is set to hang up his boots from international cricket during the T20I series, starting from 20 July. He had missed being a part of the squad against England late last year, due to an injury. The Jamaican…
Dubai, July 16 (UNI) England’s Joe Root has reclaimed the top spot on the ICC Men’s Test Batting rankings after his stellar efforts helped the hosts to a 22-run victory over India at Lord’s. Root (888 rating points) took back the number the No.1 spot off compatriot Harry Brook (862) thanks to scores of 104…
