England’s hopes of ODI victory against Sri Lanka thwarted by rain A strong bowling display from England had left Sri Lanka on 106 for nine when rain stopped play. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
David Willey happy to do ‘donkey’ work in India as he waits for World Cup call Willey was selected in the preliminary 15 for the tournament last month. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
David Willey hopes ‘donkey’ work avoids repeat of Cricket World Cup heartbreak amid Jofra Archer return Fast bowler knows there are no guarantees on ticket to India after losing out on place in victorious 2019 squad Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023
Jofra Archer attends England training, raises possibility of World Cup selection NEW DELHI: Jofra Archer, the fast-bowling sensation who delivered the dramatic Super Over during England's unforgettable victory in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, has made a significant appearance at England's training session at The Oval on Tuesday. Archer's presence has ignited hopes that he may yet feature in the upcoming… The Times of India · Sep 12, 2023
India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup: Young Dunith Wellalage bamboozles India with a maiden fifer NEW DELHI: A buoyant Team India, coming off from a record victory against arch-rivals Pakistan a day before, was on Tuesday brought down to their knees by a young Sri Lanka spinner at the same ground in Colombo. Left-arm orthodox spinner Dunith Nethmika Wellalage bamboozled the Indian top-order, taking a… The Times of India · Sep 12, 2023
Jofra Archer joins England practice session to raise prospects of World Cup role Archer has not played this summer due to an elbow injury. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
All about ‘800’: Muthiah Muralidharan and actor Madhurr Mittal on the cricketing biopic As he awaits the release of his biopic ‘800,’ Sri Lankan cricketing legend Muthiah Muralidharan goes down memory lane, discussing growing up in Kandy where he developed his unique bowling technique The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023
Rain frustrates England and Alice Davidson-Richards in second ODI against Sri Lanka England were in a dominant position when rain struck so the series goes down to the third and final ODI in Leicester The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023
‘Pakistan loves you’: Why India’s Virat Kohli wins hearts across the border The former Indian captain is adored by fans across the border despite historically tense ties between the two nations. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2023
'I was initially nervous,' says KL Rahul on his comeback match against Pakistan NEW DELHI: India's wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul made a stunning return to international cricket after a prolonged injury absence. Rahul, who had been sidelined due to a severe thigh injury that required surgery, delivered a remarkable performance in the Asia Cup against arch-rivals Pakistan in Colombo. The Times of India · Sep 12, 2023
Asia Cup 2023: Kuldeep Yadav reveals his success mantra NEW DELHI: Kuldeep Yadav attributes his recent success in One Day Internationals (ODIs) to adjustments in his bowling technique. He believes these changes, including a straighter run-up and a more aggressive rhythm, have significantly enhanced his performance. The Times of India · Sep 12, 2023
Asia Cup: Injured Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah doubtful for Asia Cup; Shahnawaz Dahani and Zaman Khan added as back-ups NEW DELHI: The participation of Pakistan's fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah in the remaining matches of the Asia Cup has been thrown into uncertainty after both sustained injuries during the Super Four encounter against India. The Times of India · Sep 12, 2023
Middlesex hit with fine and suspended points deduction for ‘historic financial mismanagement’ Middlesex have been hit with a £50,000 fine and a suspended points deduction over the “historic financial mismanagement” of the club. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023
India vs Pakistan: India's biggest ODI wins against arch-rivals Pakistan NEW DELHI: India's batting maestro Virat Kohli and the returning KL Rahul delivered an extraordinary performance and secured a resounding 228-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday. The Times of India · Sep 12, 2023
The Times of India · Sep 12, 2023 Asia Cup: India register biggest victory in terms of runs over Pakistan Tons by Rahul, Kohli & Kuldeep's 5/25 fashion India's biggest victory in terms of runs over Pakistan
The Times of India · Sep 12, 2023 Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan: The men who won India the match against Pakistan NEW DELHI: India crushed archrivals Pakistan by 228 runs in a Super Four round match of the Asia Cup in Colombo on Monday. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul struck unbeaten centuries to steer India to a commanding 356/2 - the team's highest total against Pakistan in ODI cricket. Pakistan were…
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Freddie Flintoff kept facial injuries ‘covered’ until six weeks before first public outing Flintoff was seen with the England men’s cricket team over the weekend for the first time since his accident
The Times of India · Sep 11, 2023 'First time in 15 years...': Virat Kohli set for unprecedented challenge NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli hogged the limelight with his unbeaten 122 masterclass in the marquee India-Pakistan clash, notching up his 47th ODI ton in Colombo on Monday.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Reece Topley admits to World Cup trepidation after injury woes The 50-over World Cup gets under way in less than four weeks’ time.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 New Zealand Cricket World Cup squad introduced in ‘best team announcement ever’ Toddlers and a grandmother took part in the unusual announcement of the squad for the Cricket World Cup.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 They were great – Amy Jones lauds England debutants Mahika Gaur and Lauren Filer Gaur and Filer both took three wickets as England thrashed Sri Lanka in the opening ODI.
Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023 Williamson and Boult to lead New Zealand’s Cricket World Cup charge Opener Finn Allen and fast bowler Adam Milne miss out on the squad for the ODI World Cup in India.
Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023 Liam Livingstone aces England acid test to strengthen spot in World Cup engine room Explosive all-rounder got the extended spell in the middle he’s been craving to down New Zealand after a top-order collapse
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Police investigating new sexual abuse allegations against former cricket coach Michael Strange was handed a two-year extension to his existing jail term last week.
The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023 Review of Aditya Bhushan’s Guts amidst Bloodbath, The Aunshuman Gaekwad Narrative: True-blue opener Aditya Bhushan's book ‘Guts amidst Bloodbath, The Aunshuman Gaekwad Narrative’ chronicles the life of cricketer Aunshuman Gaekwad. It details his grit against the West Indian fast bowlers, his links to royalty, and his multiple roles as coach, selector, and BCCI official. Gaekwad's own words, quotes from his team-mates, and anecdotes…