The Indian Premier League, the richest tournament in cricket, was suspended for one week on Friday because of the conflict between New Delhi and Pakistan.
Marnus surprise in Aussies’ never-ending Test dilemma as Konstas set to face axe
Marnus Labuschagne is reportedly in line to open the batting for next month’s World Test Championship final against South Africa at the expense of teenager phenom Sam Konstas.
‘Really tough’: Defending champions in danger of early exit after young gun’s blitz
South Africa’s Dewald Brevis hit a 22-ball fifty as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets on Wednesday, leaving the defending IPL champions in grave danger of missing the playoffs.
‘An absolute honour’: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma retires from Tests
India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the team’s tour of England starting next month, but will continue to play the shorter 50-over format.
India captain Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket before England series
- Decision comes after three poor red-ball series
- First of five Tests start in June at Headingley
Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket, his announcement coming hours after reports emerged that he was to lose India’s red-ball captaincy. The 38-year-old, who quit T20 international cricket after leading India to victory at last year’s World Cup, will continue to represent his country in one-day internationals.
“Hello everyone, I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket,” Sharma posted on Instagram. “It’s been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format.”
Continue reading...Indian coach makes massive call on Pakistan matches as political tensions escalate
Indian coach Gautam Gambhir has called for a cease to cricket matches against Pakistan as tensions between the two Asian nations continue to escalate.
Undercooked Kagiso Rabada omitted for IPL clash after serving one-match drug ban
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill reckons Kagiso Rabada is in need of more net time after the South African pacer was omitted for Tuesday’s IPL match against the Mumbai Indians following his return from a drug ban.
Late drama as skipper’s final-ball mistake against former team seals IPL thriller
Hardik Pandya missed a shy at the stumps to force a Super Over as Gujarat Titans edged out Mumbai Indians by three wickets from the final ball in a rain-hit IPL clash on Tuesday to top the table.
County cricket talking points: Bears beat Bairstow to go second
There were plenty of thrilling finishes this week, but more could be done to eradicate dull draws
If you were asked which recent England player had delivered these results – lost by five wickets, won by 504 runs, drawn, lost by five wickets – you would guess Jonny Bairstow, wouldn’t you?
Continue reading...Marcus Harris heaps pressure on Sam Konstas ahead of WTC Final – County Championship Wrap
Marcus Harris has heaped further pressure on Australian opener Sam Konstas ahead of the World Test Championship final by cracking another century for Lancashire in the County Championship.
Cummins’ heroics in vain as IPL powerhouse knocked out in cruel scenes — Wrap
Pat Cummins’ figures of 3-19 went in vain after rain ended his and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s chances of reaching the playoffs as their clash against Delhi Capitals was called off on Monday.
‘It stinks’: Ex-Aussie skipper calls out superstar’s secret drug ban amid WTC final twist
The secret process that will allow superstar South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada take on Australia in the World Test Championship final despite a positive drugs test has been called out by former Test captain Tim Paine, who says it “stinks”.
‘Never seen that before’: Cricketer’s hilarious mid-pitch phone gaffe in County clash
Lancashire bowler Tom Bailey was left red-faced after a mobile phone slipped out of his pocket while batting during the ongoing County Championship match against Gloucestershire at Old Trafford.
Big Bash final hero Mitch Owen set to earn more than $550k in IPL as injury replacement for Glenn Maxwell
Big Bash final hero Mitch Owen is turning his big-game heroics into a million-dollar payday after being signed for his maiden Indian Premier League stint as an injury replacement for fellow Australian Glenn Maxwell.
Skipper creates IPL history with six straight sixes in final-ball thriller; $4.92m star flops again
Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders survived a batting blitz including six straight sixes from Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag to win a high-scoring IPL thriller by one run on Sunday.