Cricket

Mohammed Shami races against time to be fit for SA Tests, return during England series more likely

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami, who is recovering from an ankle injury, is racing against time to be fit for the Test series against South Africa, starting at Centurion on December 26. Though Shami was included in the Test squad that was announced on November 30, the 33-year-old’s availability was subject to his recovery after treatment. […]

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New Zealand add Ben Sears to ODI squad for Bangladesh series as cover for injured Kyle Jamieson

Ben Sears, an uncapped fast bowler, has been added to New Zealand’s ODI team for the three-match series against Bangladesh as a replacement for Kyle Jamieson, who has a strained left hamstring. Kyle Jamieson felt hamstring stiffness after returning from Bangladesh, where the Black Caps played two World Test Championship matches. Jamieson arrived in Dunedin

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Mitchell Marsh reluctant to replace David Warner as Australia opener in Tests

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has reluctantly stated that he does not intend to open the batting for Australia in Tests once David Warner retires in Sydney. Marsh has been tight-lipped about the available role in recent weeks after Greg Chappell suggested him as Warner’s prospective successor in a column for this masthead. Marsh was speaking

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Deepti Sharma registers second-best match figures by Indian in Women’s Tests

Deepti Sharma’s outstanding all-around performance helped the Indian Women’s cricket team register a historic 347-run victory against England in the one-off Test, marking the largest win in Women’s Test history. In addition to notching up a half-century with the bat, Deepti also showcased her bowling prowess by taking nine wickets in the match, ultimately finishing

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SA vs IND 1st ODI, Johannesburg Weather: Will rain affect series opener after playing spoilsport in T20Is?

After levelling the T20I series, both India and South Africa would be heading into the three-match ODI series with fresh faces. India is set to introduce some new faces, with KL Rahul taking on the captaincy role, while South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, will see a fresh lineup after his captaincy in the T20Is.

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Ahmed Shehzad pens emotional note after PSL A heartfelt goodbye to Pakistan Super League

Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has penned an emotional note after not being picked by any of the six franchises in the PSL 2024 player draft, saying goodbye to the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Shehzad, in his social media post, wrote that he knows why no side picked him for the Pakistan Super League, and he

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