Match drawn in Colombo with better showing from SA A batters in second unofficial Test
South Africa A have drawn the second unofficial Test against their Sri Lankan counterparts, which ended in Colombo on Thursday.
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"I Can't Do Much": Incoming Pakistan Board Chief Softens Asia Cup Stance
A fresh Asia Cup 2023 controversy seemed to have erupted on Wednesday after the incoming Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf slammed the 'hybrid model', suggesting Pakistan should be hosting the entire tournament themselves. The current setup sees Pakistan and Sri Lanka both hosting the continental tournament, but Ashraf wasn't happy seeing the islanders getting the better chunk of games. As his comments became a huge topic of debate among cricket fans on social media, Ashraf softened his stance, suggesting now that the decision has been made, he "can't do anything about it".
Fire At Harare Sports Club, ICC Examines Venue For Further Cricket World Cup Qualifier Matches
A fire broke out at the Harare Sports Club, one of the two venues for the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup qualifiers matches, on Tuesday, Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed in a statement. A quick response from the fire brigade made sure that no damage was done to the ground, despite the face that the blaze happened behind the south-west stand. ICC security team, Zimbabwe Cricket did an inspection and decided that the remaining matches will go exactly as planned.
Pressure on UAE after Oman defeat in Cricket World Cup qualifier
Ali Naseer says the pressure of having their World Cup dream dashed prematurely could yet bring out the best in the UAE, after their sorry start in Zimbabwe.
Pakistan Board's Incoming Chairman Rejects Asia Cup 'Hybrid Model'
The likely new chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf has rejected his predecessor Najam Sethi's much-publicised "hybrid model" for the upcoming Asia Cup, which is slated to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in September. "The first point is that I had rejected the hybrid model (for Asia Cup) in the past itself - because I do not agree with it. The board of the Asian Cricket Council had decided that it should be held in Pakistan, then we should host it," Ashraf said during a press conference in the Pakistan capital on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka in control as SA A bowlers toil in Colombo
It was a tough day at the office for South Africa A on day three of the second unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A on Wednesday.
Proteas skipper Msomi can phone a friend in Kolisi and Co. ahead of Netball World Cup
The year 2023 has seen the rise of the South African sportswoman in various disciplines and next month will be the turn of Proteas captain Bongiwe Msomi as she leads the national netball team at a home World Cup.
India Beat Bangladesh By 31 Runs To Win Women's Emerging Asia Cup
Spin duo of Shreyanka Patil and Mannat Kashyap starred with the ball after a sedate batting effort to guide the India U-23 team to the Women's Emerging Asia Cup T20 title with a 31-run win over Bangladesh in the final in Mong Kok on Wednesday. Electing to bat, India first posted a modest 127 for seven before the bowlers rose to the occasion with Patil (4/13) and Kashyap (3/20) sharing seven wickets between them to bundle out Bangladesh for 96 in 19.2 overs. Off-break bowler Kanika Ahuja (2/23) also chipped in with two wickets.