England Weighs Ben Stokes for White-Ball Captaincy Role
ECB's director of men's cricket, Rob Key, pointed out that it would be "stupid" not to consider the option, considering Stokes' leadership ability and the need to rejuvinate England's struggling white-ball unit.
All-Rounder Trisha Shines as India Defeats SA to Retain U19 Women's T20 WC Title
India's bowlers, led by the spinners, were in exceptional form, taking nine wickets, with Trisha herself claiming 3 for 15. The fielding was also on point, as they restricted South Africa to just 82 runs on a slow pitch.
Suryakumar Yadav Affirms Hardik's Role in Leadership Group Despite Strong Captains on the Field
After the retirement of Rohit Sharma from T20s last year, Hardik was expected to lead the side but Suryakumar was given that responsibility after the arrival of new coach Gautam Gambhir. Ahead of the five T20s against England, Hardik was removed as vice-captain and Axar was handed that responsibility.
Openers Have Fixed Roles, Others Must Stay Flexible with Batting Positions: Axar
Asked if being a floater in batting order applies to him too, the all-rounder replied: ".it's not just about me; it applies to everyone in the team.
Anderson Signs One-Year Deal to Play T20 Cricket for Lancashire
Anderson, who made his debut for the Lancashire in 2001, has committed to playing for the Red Rose in both the County Championship and Vitality Blast competitions during the new season.
Stokes to Undergo Surgery in January After Injury Forces Him to Sit Out
The 33-year-old who suffered an injury during the third Test in Hamilton in England's recent 2-1 Test series victory over New Zealand will undergo surgery in January.
Root Returns to England Squad for India ODIs and Champions Trophy, Stokes Left Out
The England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday that Stokes was left out of the squads because he continued to be assessed after sustaining a left hamstring injury during the third Test match against New Zealand at Hamilton earlier this month, where England lost by 423 runs.
Ben Stokes Explains IPL Absence: Focused on Extending England Career
Stokes was among the prominent absentees of England players in the auction, and according to new rules if he had withdrawn after having been picked up by a franchise in the mega auction then also, for genuine reasons, would not have been allowed to play for the next two years of the tournament.
SMAT 2024: Urvil Patel smashes fastest T20 ton by an Indian batter, breaks Pant's record
"An outstanding performance to secure a brilliant 8-wicket victory over Tripura CA in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy! The spotlight shines on Urvil Patel, who created history by smashing the fastest century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history in just 28 balls!
Women's T20 WC: Devine, Mair & Tahuhu Shine as New Zealand Crush India by 58 Runs
With Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer giving New Zealand a great start through a 67-run partnership for the opening wicket, captain Sophie Devine put strong finishing touches by hitting seven boundaries – mixed with sheer power and good placement in her unbeaten 36-ball 57 at a strike rate of 158.33 – as they posted 160/4 on a sticky pitch.
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