Stokes expected to be named England Test captain today
Ben Stokes is expected to be named the new Test captain of the England men's cricket team on Thursday after holding positive talks with managing director Rob Key.
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IPL 2022: Had Self Belief In My Batting, Been Working On It In Last Two Years, Says Rashid Khan
Hitting three sixes in four balls, including the match-winning maximum from the final delivery, is a stupendous achievement for any batter but Afghan star Rashid Khan says he has the self-belief to execute such performances after working on his batting in the last two years. Rashid (31 off just 11 balls), known more for his match-winning leg-spin bowling, pulled off a heist as he struck three sixes from four balls, bowled by pacer Marco Jansen, to hand Gujarat Titans a thrilling five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday night.
"If I Have To Bowl Above...": Umran Malik Sets Speed Target For Himself
Young pace sensation Umran Malik says he would want to cross the 155 kmph speed mark one day but his main focus remains on bowling at the right areas as he claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in the IPL at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The 22-year-old from Jammu took Sunrisers Hyderabad on the verge of a win with figures of 5/25 before Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan pulled off a heist for Gujarat Titans by hitting four sixes in the final over to win the match by five wickets.
Australia cricket great Slater's charges dropped over mental health
The former Australia Test batsman Michael Slater has had domestic stalking and intimidation charges against him dropped under mental health laws.
Vintage display by Chamani Seneviratna propels UAE to win at newest international venue
The UAE made a winning start at the country’s newest international cricket venue thanks to a vintage performance by their most seasoned campaigner.
Esha Oza dreaming big after record-breaking batting exploits for UAE
The teacher, students, and university graduate selected from UAE to play in the FairBreak Invitational next month might be forgiven for feeling a sense of trepidation when the great and good of women’s cricket start arriving in Dubai.
This "Future Legend" Is "Right Guy To Lead Indian Test Team": Yuvraj Singh
Virat Kohli stepped down from India's Test captaincy this year and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed Rohit Sharma as his successor, with pacer Jasprit Bumrah taking over the role of vice-captain. But former India star Yuvraj Singh feels the national selectors should appoint Rishabh Pant as India's next Test skipper. Speaking to Sports18, he explained, "You must get someone ready. Like Mahi became captain out of nowhere but they made him, right! Then he evolved".
Watch: Muttiah Muralitharan Furious As Rashid Khan Takes Marco Jansen To The Cleaners In The 20th Over
Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia dominated proceedings in the last over against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Marco Jansen as they gathered 25 runs to win the match for Gujarat Titians (GT) in IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Needing 22 runs off the final six deliveries, Jansen was welcomed by a huge six by Tewatia off his first ball. Jansen came back well to give only a single on the second. However, what followed next was complete carnage as Rashid hit three sixes in the following four deliveries to seal a thrilling victory for his team. As Rashid teed off against Jansen, the camera showcased how former Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan, SRH's spin bowling coach, seemed agitated and lost his cool.