Proteas lose fast bowling ace Nortje for second West Indies Test
The Proteas will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje for this week's second Test against the West Indies in Johannesburg.
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Smith to captain Australia in fourth test as Cummins remains at home
Steve Smith will captain Australia in the fourth and final test against India starting on Thursday as regular captain Pat Cummins remains in Sydney with his family, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday.
Watch: Jemimah Rodrigues' Gesture For Fans During WPL Game Wins Hearts
Delhi Capitals (DC) star Jemimah Rodrigues was enjoying her time during the Women's Premier League (WPL) match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. In a viral video posted on social media, Rodrigues was seen entertaining the crowd with her dazzling dance moves. Now, another gesture of Jemimah from the match has been doing rounds on social media. In a video posted by her franchise, DC, Jemimah kept the crowd hydrated by serving drinks in the stadium.
Steve Smith To Captain Australia In 4th Test vs India, Pat Cummins To Stay Home: Report
Star batter Steve Smith will lead Australia in the fourth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as regular captain Pat Cummins has decided not to return to India. According to a report in cricket.com.au, Smith will captain Australia once again, having led the team a morale-boosting nine-wicket win in the third Test in Indore last week. Cummins, who departed the tour following the second Test in Delhi last month, will remain in Sydney where his mother Maria is ill with breast cancer and is in palliative care.
"Might Be In A Bit Of Drought...": Ricky Ponting's Verdict On Virat Kohli
Amid Virat Kohli's struggles in Test cricket, Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed the star batter to replicate his white-ball resurgence in the longest format of the game. Kohli, who ended his three-year long century drought last year during the Asia Cup, has scored just 111 runs across five innings in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Ponting feels that "champion players always find a way" back, saying that he is confident that Kohli will be back to his best very soon.
Muhammad Waseem takes over UAE captaincy ahead of clash with Nepal
Muhammad Waseem has taken over the captaincy for UAE for the crucial Cricket World Cup League 2 meeting with Nepal in Dubai on Monday.
"Opportunity Might Not Come...": Ricky Ponting Fires Warning To Australia Star
Legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes David Warner missed an opportunity to hang up his boots in Test cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground earlier this year but believes the opener is set to make a comeback in the format. Warner's Test future is in doubt after he had to fly back to Australia following the second Test in Delhi after suffering a concussion and fracturing his elbow. His Test form has been a growing concern since 2022. In 14 matches, Warner has scored just 607 runs at 26.39 which includes a double-century in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa.
Bangladesh vs England, 3rd ODI Live Score: Bangladesh Opt To Bat, Look To Avoid Series Sweep vs England
BAN vs ENG, 3rd ODI Live Updates: Hoping to avoid a series sweep, Bangladesh take on England in the third ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. England, on the other hand, eye a series whitewash after registering convincing wins in the first two games in Mirpur. Bangladesh would hope that a change in venue would also transform their fortunes. England all-rounder Will Jacks has been ruled out of the remainder of the tour due to a thigh injury. Young leg spinner Rehan Ahmed makes his debut ODI debut, the youngest to do so for England. (LIVE SCORECARD)