Dewald Brevis earns maiden Proteas call-up for Australia series
Batting sensation Dewald Brevis has earned his maiden Proteas call-up ahead of South Africa's white-ball tour against Australia.
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Hardik Pandya 'Rusty', Batting "A Concern": India Captain Under Fire After Series Loss vs West Indies
Team India miserably failed with both bat and ball during the fifth T20I against West Indies as the hosts clinched an eight-wicket win on Sunday. With this win, West Indies also claimed the five-match series with 3-2 scoreline. It was a disappointing day for the Indian side as West Indies chased down the target of 166 in just 18 overs. After the loss, Indian players, especially skipper Hardik Pandya have been facing immense criticism from former cricketers and fans for the dismal performance.
Nicholas Pooran, Hit By Arshdeep Singh's Delivery And West Indies Teammate's Shot, Shows Off Bruises
The five-match T20I series between India and West Indies ended on a memorable note for West Indies as they clinched victory 3-2. One player who grabbed a lot of limelight was wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran, who stunned everyone with his powerful knocks. In the eight-wicket victory against India in the fifth T20I, Pooran scored 47 runs and provided full support to Brandon King, who played an unbeaten knock of 85 runs. The 27-year-old star batter also walked away with the Player of the Series award.
Los Angeles 2028 decision on new sports in next few weeks-IFAF
BERLIN : A decision on which new sports will be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics is likely to come in the next few weeks, the head of the International Federation of American Football said on Monday.
Watch: Rishabh Pant Watches 'Live' Cricket, Finds Two Injured India Stars On Comeback Trail In Action
Ahead of the Asia Cup and World Cup, the Indian cricket team management is eagerly looking forward to know the fitness status of some key stars. The biggest name among them all is pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who will be returning to action in the T20I series against Ireland, starting Friday. But Bumrah is not the only one, whose absence has been hurting India ahead of the mega events. The like of Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul are among the big names who have been missing from the scene for far too long.
Bangladesh Cricket Referee 'Resigns' After Anti-Government Protest
A top Bangladeshi cricket referee said on Monday he had "resigned" after taking part in anti-government protests, with supporters alleging he was pushed out under pressure. Debabrata Paul, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) match referee coordinator, took part in a rally of the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday, sparking criticism from other officials at the influential board. "I found the situation really uncomfortable, so I resigned," Paul told AFP, declining to comment further.
Pressure on co-hosts Australia in World Cup semi, says England's Walsh
SYDNEY : The pressure is on World Cup co-hosts Australia in Wednesday's semi-final rather than England, the Lionesses' midfielder Keira Walsh said, as both sides seek a first ever appearance in the final of the global tournament.
Shaheen Afridi set for ILT20 as Desert Vipers confirm signing Pakistan pace ace
Desert Vipers have confirmed the signing of Shaheen Shah Afridi.