India - players.bio

Suryakumar Yadav Remains Top T20I Batter, Axar Patel Only Indian In Top 5 Bowlers

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan share the top spot on the updated list for T20I all-rounders. Only 23 rating points separate the top five players on the T20I all-rounders rankings. Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib dropped three points after two appearances in Bangladesh's recently concluded five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka T20I skipper Hasaranga joined the veteran Bangladesh cricketer to share the top spot. While Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi held third place, just a further 10 rating points adrift. Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza gained two places and rose to the fourth spot after a few stupendous performances against Bangladesh, while South Africa's Aiden Markram lost one spot and dropped to the fifth spot ahead of the Proteas' campaign at the T20 World Cup.

Proteas kingpin Rabada ruled out of IPL, still expected to make T20 World Cup

Kagiso Rabada's premature departure from the Indian Premier League (IPL) might be a nervous jolt to the Proteas' system in their build-up to the T20 World Cup, but his apparent leg injury won't affect his availability for the showpiece tournament in the USA and Caribbean next month.

Kagiso Rabada Suffers Injury Scare Ahead Of T20 World Cup, Returns Home From IPL

South Africa pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has returned home from the Indian Premier League due to a lower limb soft tissue infection, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday. Rabada represented Punjab Kings in the IPL, taking 11 wickets in as many games. Punjab have already been eliminated from the IPL play-offs race and will play their last league game on May 19. "The 28-year-old consulted a specialist on arrival in South Africa and is being closely monitored by the Cricket South Africa medical team," said Cricket South Africa (CSA) in a statement.

CSK Break Silence On BCCI Approaching Stephen Fleming For India Head Coach Job

There has been a lot of chatter around BCCI potentially approaching former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming to succeed Rahul Dravid as the Indian cricket team head coach. Fleming is currently the Chennai Super Kings head coach and during his tenure, the team has won a record-equaling five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles. The Indian Express reported that BCCI consider Fleming as a 'suitable candidate' due to his man management skills and pedigree. However, CSK have denied any such rumours and CEO Kasi Viswanathan said that there has been no such communication between Fleming and the franchise till now. "I have not heard anything like this. There has been no communication from Stephen Fleming to CSK either," CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan told Sports Now.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Sail Into 2nd Round Of Thailand Open

Star Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the men's doubles pre-quarterfinals of Thailand Open badminton tournament with a straight-game win over the Malaysian duo of Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub Azriyn and Tan Wee Kiong here on Wednesday. The top seeded Indian pair took just 34 minutes to get past the Malaysian pair 21-13 21-13 in the opening round match. Satwik and Chirag will play the Chinese pair of Xie Hao Nan and Zeng Wei Han in the next round.

Deirdre Duke, Anna O'Flanagan and Chloe Watkins announce Ireland retirements

Deirdre Duke, Anna O'Flanagan and Chloe Watkins - three of the stars of Ireland's run to the the 2018 Hockey World Cup final - have announced their international retirements.

Rahul Dravid Was Asked To Stay As India's Test Coach, Says Report. Here's Why He Refused

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun its hunt for a new head coach for the Indian men's cricket team. With Rahul Dravid's contract set to expire after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024, the board has sent out advertisements for new applications, though Dravid also remains eligible to apply. However, it has been reported that the former India batter isn't keen to continue the role beyond the upcoming T20 World Cup, having already made up his mind.

"Seen More Downs Than Ups": Rohit Sharma Takes Emotional Career Dive

As the Indian cricket team gears up for the T20 World Cup 2024 showdown, Rohit Sharma will once again don the captain's hat and look to take his teammates all the way in the marquee event. Named as the captain of the Indian team after Virat Kohli's exit as skipper, Rohit has done well in leading the team across formats. But, it's the pursuit of an ICC title that continues to drive him. In a candid chat, Rohit opened up on his cricketing journey, giving insights into his 'human side', that remains his driving force.

Contacts

India Sport News

Suryakumar Yadav Remains Top T20I Batter, Axar Patel Only Indian In Top 5 Bowlers

Proteas kingpin Rabada ruled out of IPL, still expected to make T20 World Cup

Kagiso Rabada Suffers Injury Scare Ahead Of T20 World Cup, Returns Home From IPL

CSK Break Silence On BCCI Approaching Stephen Fleming For India Head Coach Job

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Sail Into 2nd Round Of Thailand Open

Deirdre Duke, Anna O'Flanagan and Chloe Watkins announce Ireland retirements

Rahul Dravid Was Asked To Stay As India's Test Coach, Says Report. Here's Why He Refused

"Seen More Downs Than Ups": Rohit Sharma Takes Emotional Career Dive