England include uncapped fast bowler Tongue in squad for Ireland test
Uncapped fast bowler Josh Tongue has been picked in England's 16-man squad for next month's one-off test against Ireland, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Wednesday.
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Ireland name squad for World Cup qualifier in Zimbabwe
Ireland have named a 15-man squad for the upcoming 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup qualifier in Zimbabwe.
Video: Did MS Dhoni Intentionally Stall Play For 4 Minutes To Get Matheesha Pathirana Bowl?
One of the greatest captains of his generation, MS Dhoni has a plan in his head, no matter the situation his team is in, and he will do everything he can to keep his plans on course. During the Qualifier 1 showdown against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Tuesday, MS Dhoni looked to have intentionally stalled the game for about four minutes, just to ensure that Matheesha Pathirana became eligible to bowl again. The play had come to a halt before the start of the 16th over, with Dhoni involved in a debate with the on-field officials.
GT vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings Enter Record-Extending 10th IPL Final With 15-Run Win Over Gujarat Titans
Chennai Super Kings tamed a tenacious Gujarat Giants by 15 runs on a sticky surface to enter their 10th IPL final at Chepauk on Tuesday and extend their remarkable consistency in the tournament. CSK did well to reach 172 for 7 on a slow pitch in Qualifier 1 after Hardik Pandya opted to bowl. Considering the conditions, it turned out to be much more than a competitive total as Gujarat Titans had a rare off day to end with 157 all out in 20 overs. Rashid Khan made the CSK fans nervous with a 16-ball 30 towards the end but it was not enough for the Titans.
West Indies batter Thomas suspended for match-fixing
West Indies batter Devon Thomas has been provisionally banned for match-fixing, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday.
West Indies Batter Devon Thomas Suspended For Alleged Fixing In Lanka Premier League 2021
The International Cricket Council on Tuesday suspended West Indies batter Devon Thomas for allegedly "contriving" to fix games in 2021 Lanka Premier League besides indulging in corrupt practices in two other franchise tournaments in the same year. Thomas, who last played for the West Indies in August 2022, has been charged with seven counts under the ICC's anti-corruption code. He has also been named in the upcoming ODI series against the UAE in Dubai.
10 Teams To Take Part In ODI World Cup Qualifier In Zimbabwe From June 18
Ten teams will take part in the 2023 ODI World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe from June 18 to July 9, the ICC announced on Tuesday. Each match will be high stakes, with teams contesting for two places at the World Cup in India in October-November. The 10 teams taking part in the qualifier are split into two groups of five teams. Hosts Zimbabwe, the West Indies, the Netherlands, Nepal and the United States make up Group A, while Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Oman and the United Arab Emirates form Group B.
Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill's Uncanny Centurion Relationship
One of the rising talents in Indian cricket, Shubman Gill and star player Virat Kohli have striking similarities across all three formats of the game, which are pretty hard to miss out on. Virat and Shubman have developed a knack for scoring centuries in the same match in 2023. Both batters have struck a century against Sri Lanka in the ODI format specifically in the third match of the series in January this year. While in the Test format, Shubman and Virat both struck a century in the same match against Australia in February.