Cricket
Dubai, Dec 24 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025, more than a month after the schedule was expected to be shared. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, has become embroiled in a dispute, with the Board of…
London, Dec 24 (UNI) England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and has been ruled out of all crickets for at least three months. Stokes, 33, suffered the injury while bowling on day three of the third Test against New Zealand earlier this month, according to a BBC report. It…
Melbourne, Dec 24 (UNI) Veteran Australian commentator Ian Maurice has reignited the debate on Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling action, accusing cricketing authorities and media of avoiding scrutiny due to “political correctness.” Maurice’s comments have sparked a heated discussion, with former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell coming out strongly in defence of the Indian pacer. Maurice, in a…
Mumbai, Dec 24 (UNI) The health condition of former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli, who was admitted with multiple health issues, is improving, doctors attending on him said on Tuesday. Kambli was admitted in a private hospital on Monday after he was feeling uneasy. Doctors attending on him said Kambli is suffering from various health issues,…
Mumbai, Dec 23 (UNI) Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series due to minor swelling in his left knee. The swelling, attributed to increased joint loading from his heavy bowling workload, has led the BCCI Medical Team to determine that Shami requires…
Mumbai, Dec 23 (UNI) In a significant move ahead of the upcoming fourth and fifth Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India has named Mumbai offspin-bowling allrounder Tanush Kotian as the replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin. The Mumbai Cricket Association confirmed the selection on Monday, with Kotian set to fly to Melbourne on Tuesday. This decision follows…
Colombo, Dec 23 (UNI) On Monday, Sri Lanka unveiled their 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, set to take place in January 2025. The squad, led by Charith Asalanka, features a largely unchanged lineup from the victorious series at home against the same opposition last month, with three notable replacements….
Johannesburg, Dec 24 (UNI) In a morale-boosting performance ahead of the Champions Trophy, Pakistan achieved a historic feat by consigning South Africa to their first-ever clean sweep defeat in a home men’s ODI series. The visitors sealed the landmark victory with a 36-run win via the DLS method in the third ODI at Johannesburg on…
Bengaluru, Dec 22 (UNI) Former cricketer and television commentator Robin Uthappa has clarified that his association with three companies, Strawberry Lenceria Private Limited, Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Private Limited, and Berryz Fashion House, ended years ago when he resigned from their directorships, amid allegations concerning a Provident Fund case. In a statement, Uthappa explained that he…
Melbourne, Dec 22 (UNI) Indian captain Rohit Sharma provided a moment of concern during a practice session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday after being struck on the knee by a delivery from throwdown specialist Daya. However, the injury has been deemed minor, and the skipper is confirmed to lead the side in…
