England captain Zak Crawley happy to have Joe Root available against Ireland Root is the only member of the first-choice squad taking on the Irish in the series opener at Headingley on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Zak Crawley relishing England ODI captaincy after Ashes exploits open new doors Kent opener will lead his country on just his fourth 50-over appearance as England look to the future with World Cup stars rested Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023
The talking points ahead of England’s three-match one-day series against Ireland The hosts are carrying a fresh-faced squad after ringing the changes ahead of the World Cup. The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
India passed preliminaries with Asia Cup; focus now on the World Cup India have regained the Asia Cup title and passed the prelims. Rohit and Co. are now focused on the final exam: the World Cup. With batting template set, Bumrah fit, top four scoring runs, and all-rounders providing depth, India look ready to take on the world. The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023
Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur move up in ICC women's ODI rankings NEW DELHI: Indian batters Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur have both improved their positions, jumping one spot up in the latest ICC Women's Player Rankings released on Tuesday. The Times of India · Sep 19, 2023
Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib apologises for misogynist remarks NEW DELHI: Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib on Tuesday apologised for his past social media posts that criticized working women. The 20-year-old however rejected the label of being a misogynist, pointing out that his own mother is a woman, the country's cricket board said. The Times of India · Sep 19, 2023
Zac Crawley reacts to ‘shock’ England captaincy call for Ireland series Zak Crawley admits he was “shocked” to be asked to captain England for the first time as he prepares to lead the One-Day side into action against Ireland tomorrow. Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023
Zak Crawley ‘shocked’ to be handed England ODI captaincy against Ireland With England’s World Cup squad preparing to head for India, the selectors have cast their net far and wide for the three matches The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
England’s Sam Hain: ‘It’s very cool. The talent around is almost unfathomable’ Warwickshire batter has benefitted from a mid-career change in thinking, he tells Ali Martin, and is finally part of a full England squad The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023
'Ravindra Jadeja have to contribute more significantly with...': Gautam Gambhir expects star India all-rounder to step-up NEW DELHI: As the 2023 ODI World Cup approaches, the Indian cricket team has finally hit its stride, securing a much-needed boost in confidence. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, they recently clinched the Asia Cup title with a convincing victory over Sri Lanka. The Times of India · Sep 19, 2023
'Ravindra Jadeja has to contribute more significantly with...': Gautam Gambhir expects star India all-rounder to step-up NEW DELHI: As the 2023 ODI World Cup approaches, the Indian cricket team has finally hit its stride, securing a much-needed boost in confidence. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, they recently clinched the Asia Cup title with a convincing victory over Sri Lanka. The Times of India · Sep 19, 2023
'Quite disheartening': Robin Uthappa sympathises with Sanju Samson after exclusion from India squad NEW DELHI: The exclusion of India's talented wicketkeeper-batsman, Sanju Samson, from the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia has raised eyebrows among cricket enthusiasts. The Times of India · Sep 19, 2023
Deepak Chahar wants balance between game time, rest ahead of World Cup NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Deepak Chahar said that in coming days, it would be important for the team management to maintain the rhythm of its pacers through adequate game time and also keep them fresh ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home from October 5 onwards. The Times of India · Sep 19, 2023
India vs Australia: Irfan Pathan 'very disappointed' on Sanju Samson’s omission NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan expressed his disappointment over Sanju Samson's omission from the Indian ODI series squad against Australia. Pathan shared his feelings on social media, stating that he would be very disappointed if he were in Samson's position. The Times of India · Sep 19, 2023
The Times of India · Sep 19, 2023 'Don't want to expose him...': Rohit Sharma on Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion from Australia ODIs NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma shed light on the decision to exclude the talented Chinaman bowler, Kuldeep Yadav, from the lineup for the first two matches of the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Sharma's explanation centred on the strategic move to limit Kuldeep's exposure to opposition batsmen ahead of…
The Times of India · Sep 19, 2023 How Ravichandran Ashwin got back in ODI World Cup mix Off-spinner picked for Australia ODIs; KL Rahul to lead in first two games
The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023 'With the kind of experience Ashwin has...': Rohit Sharma backs veteran off-spinner NEW DELHI: Despite Ravichandran Ashwin's limited game time in ODIs, he remains a contender for a World Cup spot. This situation doesn't bother skipper Rohit Sharma, who is confident in Ashwin's abilities.
The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023 Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explains R Ashwin's inclusion for Australia ODIs NEW DELHI: Making a comeback to the ODI set-up for the first time since January 2022, Ravichandran Ashwin's inclusion in the squad for the first two ODIs against Australia at home came as a surprise.
The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023 ODI World Cup: South Africa will be first team to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram KOCHI: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa will be the first to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram for the World Cup warm-up matches that will be played at the Greenfield stadium from September 29-October 3. The Proteas will be landing in the state capital late on Sunday night. They will be followed by Afghanistan,…
The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023 ODI World Cup: South Africa will be the first team to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram KOCHI: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa will be the first to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram for the World Cup warm-up matches which will be played at the Greenfield stadium from September 29-October 3. The Proteas will be landing in the state capital late on Sunday night. South Africa will be followed by…
The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023 India Squad vs Australia 2023: R Ashwin makes comeback; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya rested for first two ODIs NEW DELHI: Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a surprise comeback as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced the squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia at home.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 Paul Collingwood backs Zak Crawley to excel in role of England captain Crawley has been eager to break into the white-ball setup for some time.
The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023 Australia great Adam Gilchrist reveals his four World Cup semi-finalists NEW DELHI: Australian great and former wicket-keeper batter on Monday revealed his four semi-finalists for the upcoming ODI World Cup slated to start in India on October 5.
The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023 'Fascinating how Rishabh Pant's impact has changed...': Former Australian wicket-keeper NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant may not be fit to participate in the upcoming World Cup, but former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist remains captivated by the significant impact the talented wicket-keeper batter has had during his six-year association with the Indian national team.
The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023 'Practised a lot to generate...': Mohammed Siraj on his magical spell NEW DELHI: After hours of dedicated practice in the nets, honing the skill of making the cricket ball swing in the air and then move away unpredictably after pitching, Mohammed Siraj reaped the rewards. The Indian fast bowler delivered a mesmerising performance, claiming six wickets for just 21 runs against…