cricket - players.bio

Shamar Joseph Returns To Form, West Indies Struggle At 97/7 vs South Africa

Shamar Joseph marked his first taste of Test cricket on home soil with a five-wicket haul but South Africa hit back in kind as 17 wickets tumbled on a dramatic opening day of the second and final Test on Thursday. Fast bowler Joseph's haul of five for 33 led the rout of the Proteas for 160 after they chose to bat first. However seamer Wiaan Mulder responded in kind with the excellent figures of four for 18 as the Caribbean side limped to 97 for seven in reply at the close.

'Players Like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli...': Jay Shah On India Stars Missing Duleep Trophy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah said on Thursday that star batters Rohit and Virat Kohli should not be insisted on playing Duleep Trophy since exposing them more will have a risk of injuries. The Duleep Trophy, which marks the beginning of red-ball cricket in the domestic season, will feature top India stars from the international circuit and emerging talents competing at the highest level. The tournament is set to begin on September 5, 2024, in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh and M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test Highlights Day 1: Wiaan Mulder Leads South Africa Fightback As WI Stumble To 97/7 On Day 1

West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test, Highlights: Wiaan Mulder bagged a four-wicket haul as South Africa fought back on the opening day of the second Test to restrict West Indies to 97/7 at stumps at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. This came after West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph marked his first taste of Test cricket on home soil with a five-wicket haul, as South Africa were bowled out for 160. Jason Holder (33 not out) and Gudakesh Motie averted a complete collapse. Mulder responded in kind with the excellent figures of four for 18 as the Caribbean side limped to 97 for seven in reply at the close. (Scorecard)

"I Take Inspiration...": India Hockey Star Hardik Singh On Hardik Pandya

India hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh revealed that star cricket all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been a source of inspiration for him because of his ability to deliver performances in important moments. The name Hardik took the limelight in the T20 World Cup earlier this year. India's star all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, with nerves of steel, delivered a performance of a lifetime in the final against South Africa. While in the recently concluded Paris Olympics, Hardik Singh, who served as the deputy of Harmanpreet Singh, was a core element in the Indian hockey team's machinery.

Bangladesh's Spinners Are A Vital Cog In Their Line-Up, Says Mushtaq Ahmed

Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed heaped praise on his spinners and termed them "genuine match-winners" ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, starting on August 21 in Rawalpindi. Ahmed didn't reveal the playing combination for the opening match of the series and said it would be decided after assessing the conditions. "We will decide the combination after going to Rawalpindi and assessing the conditions there. Spinners have an important role in Test cricket, their importance cannot be denied," Ahmed said in the press conference on Thursday.

Amid Reports Of Links With IPL Side, VVS Laxman Likely To Extend Stay At NCA

Former India cricketer VVS Laxman is set to extend his term as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru by at least a year according to ESPNcricinfo. Laxman became the head of the NCA in December 2021 for a period of three years. His contract was set to expire in September this year. According to ESPNcricinfo, an Indian Premier League (IPL) francihse was looking to acquire Laxman's services, which was not possible because of the duties that he has to look after as the NCA head.

Fight Between Arshdeep Singh And Khaleel Ahmed For India Tests vs Bangladesh

Jasprit Bumrah is expected to make a comeback for the three-Test series against New Zealand starting on October 16 after well-deserved break following India's T20 World Cup victory, but the pace spearhead could continue to be on rest for the two Tests against Bangladesh in September. It is understood that the Indian team management and selectors are looking to bring in more variations into the pace attack and hence a left-arm seam and swing bowler could be added to the bouquet of pacers who are vying for a Test cap.

2 Wickets In 2 Balls: Venkatesh Iyer Guides Lancashire To Thrilling Win vs Worcestershire

Lancashire registered a thrilling three-run victory over Worcestershire in their One-Day Cup 2024 match on Wednesday at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Asked to bat first, Lancashire got bundled out for 237 with skipper Josh Bohannon top scoring with 87 runs. Later, Worcestershire put up a great fight but Lancashire were able to bowl them out for 234 and claim a win by three runs. India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer turned out to be the main architect of Lancashire's win.

Contacts

Cricket Sport News

Shamar Joseph Returns To Form, West Indies Struggle At 97/7 vs South Africa

'Players Like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli...': Jay Shah On India Stars Missing Duleep Trophy

West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test Highlights Day 1: Wiaan Mulder Leads South Africa Fightback As WI Stumble To 97/7 On Day 1

"I Take Inspiration...": India Hockey Star Hardik Singh On Hardik Pandya

Bangladesh's Spinners Are A Vital Cog In Their Line-Up, Says Mushtaq Ahmed

Amid Reports Of Links With IPL Side, VVS Laxman Likely To Extend Stay At NCA

Fight Between Arshdeep Singh And Khaleel Ahmed For India Tests vs Bangladesh

2 Wickets In 2 Balls: Venkatesh Iyer Guides Lancashire To Thrilling Win vs Worcestershire