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Jordan Cox’s first international fifty propelled England to a series-sealing, six-wicket win over Ireland in the final T20l at Malahide – after Sonny Baker suffered another chastening debut.Jacob Bethell’s side reached their target of 155 with 17 balls to spare to secure a 2-0 triumph having won the opening game by four wickets before the second fixture was entirely wiped out by rain. Jos Buttler (0) and Bethell (15) fell early – Buttler to a superb one-handed catch from Curtis Campher in the covers – but Cox (55 from 35 balls) impressed in his first England knock in a year,…
BCCI UPDATE Mithun Manhas and other office bearers will be elected unopposed © Agencies After filing their nominations on Sunday afternoon, all the incoming office-bearers of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) flew en masse to Ahmedabad, the new unofficial headquarters of Indian cricket. Word is that a meeting-cum-get-together has been planned for Sunday night at a five-star hotel in the city. “There is no formal agenda as such; it will just be an informal meeting,” a source revealed. Among those who left for Ahmedabad were newly selected president-designate Mithun Manhas, treasurer-elect Raghuram Bhat, secretary Devajit Saikia,…
There were no handshakes between India and Pakistan players once again as the sides met for the second time in the 2025 Asia Cup.India won Sunday’s Super Fours fixture in Dubai by six wickets after chasing down a target of 172 with seven deliveries to spare as Abhishek Sharma (74 off 39 balls) top scored.The two nations are playing each other for the first time since the military conflict earlier this year, which took place after a deadly militant attack on tourists in India-administered Kashmir. Score summary – India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup, Super Fours Pakistan 171-5 from 20 overs:…
The Proteas women head into the final ODI in Lahore with the series already secured, having recorded an eight-wicket win in the opener and a 25-run DLS victory in the second, and batting coach Abrahams views it as a major boost to their preparations for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Those results were powered by outstanding batting displays, including centuries from Tazmin Brits (twice), skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp. Abrahams, speaking ahead of the decider, lauded the growth and dedication within the batting group ahead of an important World Cup campaign that kicks off in under ten…
BANGLADESH CRICKET Tamim Iqbal, who is still playing competitive cricket, said that he will give up the game once he takes up administrative role in the BCB. © Getty Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal on Sunday took a swipe at current Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam for abusing power and alleged government interference in the upcoming election of the board, scheduled on October 6. The BCB election commission, chaired by senior Supreme Court lawyer Mohammad Hossain, released the election schedule of the board on Sunday. Earlier, the election was scheduled to take place on October 4 but now the…
Queensland’s 20-year-old gun allrounder hit an unbeaten century to resurrect their chase in an epic win over WA Queensland v Western Australia | One-Day Cup Rising star Hugh Weibgen has proved Queensland’s match-winner in just his second game as he led their recovery from a horror top-order collapse to post a thrilling two-wicket One-Day Cup victory over Western Australia at Allan Border Field. Joel Curtis struck 116 off 108 balls and Sam Whiteman added 83 as WA posted a formidable 9-321 on Sunday. In reply, the Bulls slumped to 4-38 before Weibgen (115no off 94 balls) produced a masterful knock…
Wellalage showed a tremendous act of courage in returning to the Sri Lankan squad ©Getty It was just not another game for Dunith Wellalage, it was more than that. The Sri Lankan left-arm spinner was the talking point after making himself available for their crucial Super Four game against Bangladesh following the demise of his father Suranga Wellalage on Thursday (September 18). Sri Lanka’s all-rounder Wellalage, who is the eldest among the three children of Wellalage senior, returned to Dubai on Saturday morning from home after being with his family for a night. The timing of Wellalage’s father’s death was…
Pakistan have a chance at redemption as they face India again today in Dubai for the Super Four stage of the Men’s Asia Cup after their last game was marred by a controversy spiralling from the neighbouring team’s refusal to shake hands with their opponents. The Group A clash between the fierce rivals last Sunday — their first meeting since the four-day military conflict between them in May — ended on a bitter note when the Men in Blue refused to shake hands with the Green Shirts after winning the game. There were no handshakes between the captains at the…
Indian batters were proving too good for Pakistan’s bowling attack as the runs piled up before Faheem smashed Shubman’s stumps. Pakistan smashed India for 171 runs after being put into bat after losing the toss against India in their second high-intensity encounter of the men’s Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. Live Coverage begins (Refresh for updates): India’s reply Over 17 — India – 143/4 16.4: Haris strikes with a jaffa! he strikes with an absolute peach of a delivery thats makes a mess of Samson’s stumps! Over 16 — India – 143/3 Abrar continues and nearly gets another Indian…
Pakistani batters put up a competitive total — but with bowling lacking punch — India’s batting line-up ultimately chased it down with ease under the Dubai lights. India romped home in style with a six-wicket win, chasing down the 172-run target with ease in their second high-intensity encounter against Pakistan in the men’s Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. Abhishek Sharma was adjudicated player-of-the-match — scoring 74 runs of 39 balls as he led the Indian effort from the front after getting a reprieve in Shaheen’s second over. The bitterness between the players, which started with India’s refusal of customary…