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Smriti Mandhana Named ICC Women's ODI Cricketer Of The Year

Charismatic India opener Smriti Mandhana, was on Monday, named ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for her phenomenal performance that saw the left-hander score tons of runs in 2024. The India vice-captain, who was the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year in 2018 and 2022, racked up 747 runs in 13 innings to set new career standards in ODIs. She put several batting stalwarts, including the likes of South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt, England's Tammy Beaumont (554) and West Indies' Hayley Matthews, to shade.

Ex-Pakistan Star Recalls India Great's Prediction For Tilak Varma: "It's Come True..."

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has recalled ex-India captain Mohammad Azharuddin's words praising Tilak Varma, following the youngster's heroics in the second T20I against England on Saturday. Tilak is thriving in his new role as India's designated no. 3 in T20I. On Saturday, he hit a brilliant 55-ball 72 not out, laced with four boundaries and five sixes, to help India chase down 166 with two wickets and four balls to spare. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Basit recalled how Azharuddin spoke highly about Tilak, who had not made his India debut back then.

Injured Pathum Nissanka Unlikely To Play First Test Against Australia

Injured Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka is unlikely to play the first Test against Australia in Galle, starting on Wednesday. Nissanka is undergoing rehabilitation in Colombo for the groin strain he sustained during the third T20I against New Zealand earlier this month. He has not joined the rest of the squad in Galle, team manager Mahinda Halangoda confirmed to ESPNcricinfo. Sri Lanka's team management is hopeful of his availability for the second Test starting on February 6.

Azmatullah Omarzai Named ICC Men's ODI Cricketer Of The Year

Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, known for his dynamic pace bowling and powerful batting, was on Monday named the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. The 24-year-old built on an impressive 2023 to become one of the world's leading One-Day International performers last year. Omarzai also enjoyed a strong year in T20Is and franchise cricket, but it was in ODIs where he proved most influential. He finished the year as his national team's second-highest run scorer behind Rahmanullah Gurbaz and second-highest wicket-taker behind AM Ghazanfar, with Afghanistan winning four of their five ODI series in 2024.

Bizarre Scenes As New Zealand Star Drops Sitter. Commentator Says "Done A Gibbs..."

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham was involved in a bizarre incident during a T20 tournament in South Africa on January 25. Neesham dropped regulation catch of England batter Joe Root, who has been in great form in the tournament so far. The incident happened on the final delivery of the fifth over of the first innings, after Root tried to pull Australia pacer Jason Behrendorff over deep square leg. However, Root did not get the desired elevation as Neesham, who was deployed at midwicket, ran towards his right and pouched the ball.

Garry Ringrose targets fast start with England coming to town

Twelve months ago, there was a fear in the air that Ireland would struggle to shake off their World Cup hangover as they prepared to travel to Marseille for their Guinness Six Nations opener away to France.

ICC Chairman Jay Shah Along With Family Arrives In Prayagraj For Maha Kumbh 2025

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah arrived in Prayagraj on Monday along with his family to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025. After arriving at Prayagraj, the 36-year-old received a warm welcome at the airport. Earlier, Jay Shah on Sunday paid a visit to Ayodhya's Hanumangarhi Temple. The newly-appointed ICC chairman arrived to the temple in a traditional Indian attire and offered his prayers to the lord. Shah was elected as a board member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) advisory board on Thursday.

Runs Due From Skipper Suryakumar Yadav's Bat As India On Course To Seal T20I Series vs England

India captain Suryakumar Yadav will be expected to get back to his belligerent best after a prolonged lean run when his uber-aggressive unit takes on a struggling England in the third T20 International, aiming for a series-sealing win in Rajkot on Tuesday. Since Suryakumar took over as captain last year, India have hardly put a wrong but his own form has dipped. The year gone by was the least productive for arguably the world's best T20 batter as he totalled 429 runs in 17 innings at an average of 26.81.

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Smriti Mandhana Named ICC Women's ODI Cricketer Of The Year

Ex-Pakistan Star Recalls India Great's Prediction For Tilak Varma: "It's Come True..."

Injured Pathum Nissanka Unlikely To Play First Test Against Australia

Azmatullah Omarzai Named ICC Men's ODI Cricketer Of The Year

Bizarre Scenes As New Zealand Star Drops Sitter. Commentator Says "Done A Gibbs..."

Garry Ringrose targets fast start with England coming to town

ICC Chairman Jay Shah Along With Family Arrives In Prayagraj For Maha Kumbh 2025

Runs Due From Skipper Suryakumar Yadav's Bat As India On Course To Seal T20I Series vs England