England quick Saqib Mahmood to miss rest of season with stress fracture of back
England fast bowling plans have suffered another huge blow, with Saqib Mahmood ruled out for the rest of the summer with a stress fracture of the back.
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Hyderabad end five-match losing streak to stay afloat in IPL
MUMBAI: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson said the team will take "a lot of learning" from their three-run win over Mumbai Indians on Tuesday (May 17) as they ended a five-match losing streak to stay alive in the IPL.
Livid Wriddhiman Saha Seeks NOC to Quit Bengal After Being Named In Ranji Trophy Squad, CAB Mum
Veteran India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha dropped a fresh bombshell on Tuesday, by seeking an NOC to leave his domestic Ranji side Bengal. The development comes less than 24 hours after he was named in the Bengal Ranji side for its upcoming quarterfinal against Jharkhand in Bengaluru from June 6. According to sources close to Saha, the 37-year-old, who had pulled out of the Ranji league stage citing "personal reasons", was not consulted before naming him in the squad. After learning of the development, an annoyed Saha spoke to Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya, seeking NOC to leave Bengal, a source privy to the matter said.
Everyone Should Play With True Spirit: Wrestler Ravi Dahiya On Satender Assaulting Referee During CWG Trials
Indian Olympic silver medallist wrestler Ravi Dahiya was busy playing his own bout when wrestler Satender Malik assaulted referee Jagbir Singh in the KD Jadhav Hall in New Delhi at the IGI stadium. The wrestler believes that all these things should not happen and the sport should be played in true spirit. "It was not my bout so I could not see but all I want to say that all these things should not have happened and everyone should play with true spirit of the game, " Dahiya told ANI.
Wriddhiman Saha seeks NOC from Cricket Association of Bengal
Wriddhiman Saha in the Bengal squad for the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal tie against Jharkhand, the wicketkeeper-batter had reportedly asked for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from his state association. Saha, who opted out of the Ranji Trophy league phase citing personal reasons, was not consulted before being named in the squad. The Siliguri boy called up Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya on Tuesday afternoon seeking release.
Cricket-South Africa batsman Hamza banned for nine months over pill mix-up
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa test batsman Zubayr Hamza has been suspended for nine months after accidentally taking his father’s heart medication that contained the banned substance Furosemide, ruling him out of the tour of England later this year.
From Stubbs to Brevis: 5 talking points from Proteas' T20 squad for blockbuster India series
The Proteas are heading to India for five T20s in a blockbuster series that runs from 9-19 June.
Arteta says ‘we know what we have to do’ as Arsenal look for final day drama
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has insisted he does not have to tell his players what is at stake as they attempt to revive their fading Champions League hopes.