Cricket news round-up – September 26: World record for Vanuatu, more India-Sri cricket, Essex inch closer to title

Vanuatu created a new List A record; Sri Lanka will tour India in January; Essex came closer to the Championship title; and the Amazon Warriors have now won 7 matches out of 7.

Rahul, Iyer return to India squad for Asia Cup

Long-term injury absentees KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have returned to the team India squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. The two batters join Mumbai Indians youngster Tilak Varma in the 17-man squad selected by chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar on Monday. Shreyas Iyer completed a full recovery after sustaining a back […]

IPL teams announce 2023 retentions and releases

The ten IPL teams have announced their retention list ahead of the 2023 auction on the 23rd of December, and here is a run-down of all the players released and retained by the franchises for next season. Chennai Super Kings The Chennai Super Kings haven’t made many wholesale changes to their squad from last season, […]

Novak Djokovic beats Nick Kyrgios to claim seventh Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic continued his incredible dominance on the grass courts of Wimbledon as the top seed beat Nick Kyrgios to win his fourth consecutive title at SW19. Djokovic produced an incredible fightback after losing the opening set in Sunday’s final, beating the Australian 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) to claim his seventh crown at the […]

French Open 2021: Nadal, Djokovic cruise into second round, Dominic Thiem crashes out

It was an entertaining first round of games at the 2021 French Open with plenty of exciting matchups and some surprise exits. Both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic eased past their opponents in the first round with straight-set victories while two of the favourites to reach the semi-finals – Dominic Thiem and Andrey Rublev – […]

Cricket news round-up – April 15: Coronavirus claims Zafar Sarfraz, BCCI may postpone IPL indefinitely

Coronavirus claims former Peshawar cricketer Zafar Sarfraz; BCCI are likely to postpone the IPL indefinitely; MCA postponed all their matches till May 3; and Giles remains upbeat about over the possibility of cricket in England this summer.

Cricket news round-up – March 31: Lancashire Chairman dies after contracting coronavirus

David Hodgkiss, Lancashire chairman died after contracting coronavirus. Australia Cricketers would be ready for pay cuts, said Tim Paine. The Hundred ticket sale got delayed due to the pandemic.

Cricket news round-up – March 21: Majid Haq tests positive for Coronavirus

Majid Haq tested positive for Coronavirus; no professional cricket in England till May 28. Men's T20 World Cup may have reserve days; and Warner will not feature in The Hundred.

Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2020 preview

Of all limited-overs cricket tournaments still in place in the subcontinent, the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League is among the oldest. However, while this is the 42nd edition of the tournament, matches in only the last six editions have received List A status. Twenty-time champion (including the last two editions) Abahani Limited will start the […]

BBL 2019-20 statistical round-up after tournament: Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Tom Banton, D’Arcy Short finish on top

Marcus Stoinis and Daniel Sams eventually end as tournament toppers of the Big Bash league 2019-20.