Ponting himself is no stranger to being thrown in the deep end at the highest level, making his Test debut as a 20-year-old, and only compiling the one century in the format in his first two years in the Baggy Green. With that perspective, the ICC Hall of Famer provided invaluable insight. “The unfortunate thing…
Harrison Carlyon broke Scotland’s back early in the first innings to put them on the backfoot by snapping three wickets. Losing half their side for just 43 runs on board, Scotland looked in grave trouble before Matthew Cross held fort with an unbeaten knock to help them finish at 133/7 in their stipulated 20 overs….
Deliberate short runs Adding to the present five-run penalty for a deliberate short run, the fielding team will also choose which of the two batters takes strike for the next delivery. DRS wicket zone The wicket zone will now be the actual outline of the stumps and bails. Concussion protocols There are two changes to…
Fiery pacer Jofra Archer is back in England’s Test squad after four years and is poised to feature against India in the second Test in Birmingham. The right-arm quick, who recently made a comeback to competitive cricket after recuperating from a thumb injury, had last featured in the longest format back in 2021. Having missed…
India will be hoping Bumrah can replicate his efforts when England bat for a second time in Leeds, with the right-armer likely to only play three of the five Tests across this series as he manages his ongoing back issue. It is still undecided which Tests Bumrah will sit out during the England series and…
England confirmed their lineup for the first of five Tests against India starting this week. The two changes in the lineup that featured in the one-off Test against England is the inclusion seasoned all-rounder Chris Woakes and right-arm quick Brydon Carse. Woakes, who is coming on the back of recovering from an ankle injury, last…
Indian pacer Harshit Rana has received a call-up for the Test squad against England. Rana, who was a part of the India A squad has linked up with the team India gear up for the series opener in Headingley, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed in a statement. Rana made his…
Speaking on his victory, “I am delighted to win the ICC Player of the Month award for the second time. I want to thank the ICC and all the fans who voted for me. I also want to thank all my team members and support staff as this award is as much for them as…
But Ponting expects Australia to put their faith in Labuschagne, citing the path selectors took with former opener David Warner prior to the last World Test Championship Final may be replicated once again. “I actually think that that will go with Labuschagne,” Ponting said. “Looking back to the last World Test Championship Final there was…
Speaking on Hesson’s appointment, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said, “I am pleased to announce the appointment of former New Zealand cricketer and renowned coach Mike Hesson as the white-ball head coach of the Pakistan men’s team. “Mike brings with him a wealth of international experience and a proven track record of developing competitive sides. We…
