India are likely to favour a new coach who can “get along” with Virat Kohli, cricket officials indicated Friday, after Anil Kumble stepped aside following a row with the captain. Former opener Virender Sehwag and Australia’s Tom Moody are reported to have applied as coach, but Ravi Shastri may also now become a candidate after … Read more
Fakhar Zaman was once banned from playing cricket in his village and beaten by his brothers because he was simply too good — but he has returned a hero after his starring role in Pakistan’s Champions Trophy win. His eyes bright, the tall 27-year-old posed for selfies and was garlanded with flowers as he was … Read more
Fakhar Zaman was once banned from playing cricket in his village and beaten by his brothers because he was simply too good — but he has returned a hero after his starring role in Pakistan’s Champions Trophy win. His eyes bright, the tall 27-year-old posed for selfies and was garlanded with flowers as he was … Read more
Ireland and Afghanistan were awarded Test match status on Thursday, taking the number of countries playing at the pinnacle of cricket from 10 to 12 in a decision described as “fantastic” and “remarkable”. Both countries were confirmed as full members after a unanimous vote at an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting during its annual conference … Read more
India’s share of world cricket revenues will increase from $293 to $405 million under a new deal agreed at a meeting of the game’s global governing body in London, the Press Trust of India reported Thursday. The deal came after India protested a decision in April to divide revenues more equitably among members of the … Read more
Afghanistan and Ireland are poised to become the 11th and 12th members of Test match cricket’s close-knit club on Thursday when the sport’s governing body meets in London. It’s been almost two decades since Bangladesh were the last country to be granted Test status but International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson believes both … Read more
Anil Kumble has stepped down as India’s head coach after a one-year term that ended with the team’s defeat in the final of the Champions Trophy, the Indian cricket board said Tuesday. “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirms that Mr Anil Kumble has withdrawn his services as the post of the … Read more
Indian movie star Shah Rukh Khan added a third Twenty20 franchise team to his collection when he was named as one of the owners in the new eight-team South African Global League on Monday. The Bollywood leading man expanded his established Knight Riders Brand with the purchase of the Cape Town franchise to add to … Read more
Pakistan paceman Hasan Ali hopes the Champions Trophy final with arch-rivals India will see him continue to live the dream he had before the competition started. The 23-year-old has been central to Pakistan’s progress since a woeful 124-run defeat by India in their tournament opener at Edgbaston on June 4 and heads into Sunday’s final … Read more
Pakistan paceman Hasan Ali hopes the Champions Trophy final with arch-rivals India will see him continue to live the dream he had before the competition started. The 23-year-old has been central to Pakistan’s progress since a woeful 124-run defeat by India in their tournament opener at Edgbaston on June 4 and heads into Sunday’s final … Read more
Those hoping for a thrilling Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan at the Oval on Sunday may take heart from the only other occasion the arch-rivals have met in the climax of a major ICC world event. Twenty20, pioneered as a professional sport in the English county game, was still in its global infancy … Read more
Anil Kumble’s term as India coach looks set to be extended until the end of the West Indies tour next month, a top official said on Monday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) advertised for a head coach in May with Kumble’s one-year deal due to expire at the end of the … Read more
West Indies overcame a mini collapse on their way to a series-levelling four-wicket victory in a low-scoring second one-day international against Afghanistan in St Lucia on Sunday. Afghanistan struggled against the extra pace and bounce of the home seam attack, making just 135 off 37.3 overs, the lowest ODI total at the Darren Sammy Stadium. … Read more
Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai won the toss and again chose to bat first against the West Indies in the second fixture of a three-match One-Day International series in St Lucia on Sunday. Fresh from a sensational 63-run win in the first match at the same Darren Sammy Stadium on Friday, the visitors have retained an … Read more
Javed Ahmadi equalled his previous best but Afghanistan were restricted to 212 for six batting first against the West Indies in the first fixture of a three-match One-Day International series at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Friday. Ahmadi’s 81 was the cornerstone of their effort on a pitch that offered some assistance … Read more
West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite won the toss and chose to bat first against Afghanistan in the second fixture of a three-match T20 International series at Warner Park in St Kitts on Saturday. Victors by six wickets in the opening fixture a day earlier, the home side have retained an unchanged 11 in pursuit of … Read more
West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite won the toss and chose to bat first against Afghanistan in the second fixture of a three-match T20 International series at Warner Park in St Kitts on Saturday. Victors by six wickets in the opening fixture a day earlier, the home side have retained an unchanged 11 in pursuit of … Read more
Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai won the toss and chose to bat first against the West Indies in the first fixture of a three-match T20 International series at Warner Park in St Kitts on Friday. West Indies go into the match without experienced all-rounder Kieron Pollard, who is sidelined with the flu. Uncapped fast bowler Ronsford … Read more
Australia must decide whether to unleash all of their ‘fearsome foursome’ of Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and James Pattinson in their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand on Friday. Injuries have meant the quartet of fast bowlers have rarely all been fit at the same time and, even now, Australia may decide it’s … Read more
Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday that its planned high-profile Twenty20 league will be named the T20 Global League. A logo was unveiled but details of team ownership will only be revealed in London on June 19. The league will be South Africa’s version of the Indian Premier League or Australia’s Big Bash League, with … Read more