Wednesday saw South Africa, headed to the semi-finals, defeat New Zealand by 190 runs, their sixth victory in seven games, with two centuries from Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen. With just Will Young (33) and Daryl Mitchell (24) providing any opposition, New Zealand collapsed to 90-5 in 19 overs while chasing 358. […]
After falling from a golf cart this week, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell sustained a concussion that will keep him out of their World Cup match against England. However, head coach Andrew McDonald stated on Wednesday that he believes Maxwell will fully recover. Maxwell fell off the back of the buggy on Saturday after finishing a […]
Fakhar Zaman, the opening batsman for Pakistan, is not sorry that he did not get a century at the World Cup because he understands how crucial it was to strive to increase their net run rate in their convincing victory against Bangladesh on Tuesday. Pakistan started their campaign with back-to-back victories, but following four straight […]
The 33-year-old fast bowler for England, David Willey, announced on Wednesday that he will be retiring from international cricket after the 50-over World Cup in India. When the English Cricket Board revealed new central contracts last week, Willey was not given a deal; as a result, he is free to play in any franchise-based competition […]
Vice-captain Hardik Pandya is still sidelined for India’s World Cup match against Sri Lanka on Thursday, according to skipper Rohit Sharma, who also said the all-rounder’s ankle injury is healing nicely. During the hosts’ seven-wicket victory against Bangladesh, Pandya was injured when he attempted to block a hit with his foot off his bowl. He […]
Mohammed Shami’s career-best 5-51 and India’s frontline hitters’ performance helped them win the inaugural one-day international by five wickets over Australia. Australians were all out for 276 in 50 overs despite 300 being within reach when Shami finished off their tail. India, who rested several frontline players, won with eight balls to spare after four […]
Australia skipper Pat Cummins hopes to play all three one-day internationals against India after recovering from a wrist injury. At the same time, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell will miss Friday’s series opener in Mohali. Maxwell will join the squad on Friday after recovering from an ankle injury, while Starc is rehabilitating from a groin […]
According to India’s Mohammed Shami, the team’s rotation strategy is effective and will keep players from getting overworked as they prepare for their country’s World Cup next month. With career-best One-Day International (ODI) stats of 5-51 on Friday in Mohali, Shami helped India win five wickets by limiting Australia to 276 in 50 overs. Shami […]
Shreyas Iyer, 28, says he is ready to play wherever for the hosts at the 2018 Cricket World Cup despite the fierce battle for a slot in India’s batting lineup. Beforeuffering a serious back injury in March that necessitated surgery, the elegant right-hander, who scored the game-winning century in the second one-day encounter against Australia […]
According to media sources quoting a team doctor, all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is “highly unlikely” to participate in the 50-over World Cup in India despite Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) making every attempt to aid in his recovery from a hamstring injury. The all-round spin bowler was hurt during the Lanka Premier League last month and could […]
After the Blue Jays swept Atlanta, Toronto erupted when Matt Chapman slid across the plate. The AL East, which might have a historic season, excelled again. After their walk-off win over the Braves on Sunday, the Blue Jays have the sixth-best record in baseball and are third in the division. Five AL East teams are […]
J.P. France played cards and was beaten during the long rain delay. He succeeded on the mound. He won his first MLB game. France threw three-hit ball into the seventh inning in his second start, José Abreu was well received in his homecoming to Chicago, and the Houston Astros beat the White Sox 5-1 on […]
