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Sydney Sixers off to a resounding start with a crushing 8-run win over Melbourne Renegades
Sydney Sixers thrashed Melbourne Renegades in the second match of the ongoing Big Bash League tournament on Friday at Sydney Cricket Ground. Defending the total of 175, Sydney Sixers restricted Melbourne Renegades to 167/7 in (20) overs, thus winning the game by (8) runs. Asked to bat, Sydney Sixers had a successive start with Josh Philippe and Steve Smith scoring (29) and (61) respectively. Down the order, they were propelled by Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk who both scored (40) and (26*) respectively to power the side to a fighting score of (175) in (20) overs after losing (6) wickets. Steve Smith registered a cracking start to his Big Bash League campaign with a fine 61-run innings coming in the first match. Chasing the target, Renegades' Nic Maddinson and Joe Clarke lost their wickets in quick succession as they both could only get six runs each in their tally. Jake Fraser made a big mark with his 48-run score but Jordan Cox lost his wicket for a duck. Aaron Finch kept the side in the game with his knock of (33) but couldn’t be enough with Renegades losing their wickets at regular intervals. Will Sutherland remained unbeaten with his half-century.
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Shubman Gill matches Virat Kohli's rare feat with ton against West Indies
Indian skipper Shubman Gill lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Day 2 of the second Test against West Indies, notching up his 10th Test century. The stylish batter reached the three-figure mark in 177 deliveries, putting India in a commanding position.
The latest century marked a significant chapter in Gill’s blossoming career, as he now holds the record for the most ...
"I have told this to the boys": Gautam Gambhir reflects on India's home Test series defeat against New Zealand
Gautam Gambhir's ascension to the role of India’s head coach has been marked by immediate impact in the white-ball format, leading the side to title victories in both the ICC Champions Trophy and the recently concluded Asia Cup. However, Gautam Gambhir has faced a tumultuous period in the red-ball format, as it has been far less fruitful for hi...
Pakistan gear up to host South Africa in opening Test in Lahore
Pakistan are set to host South Africa in the first Test of a two-match series, with the opening encounter scheduled to begin on Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The side returns to the red-ball format for the first time since January, kicking off their campaign in the new ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
The last time thes...
South Africa’s Nonkululeko Mlaba receives demerit point for Code of Conduct breach against India
South Africa’s left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba has been sanctioned by the ICC for breaching code of conduct during the match against India at the Women's World Cup on Friday. The incident took place in the 17th over of India’s innings when Mlaba dismissed Indian batter Harleen Deol and followed up the wicket with a gesture, waving goodbye to the batter. ...
"We all know how talented he is": Indian batting coach lauds Sudharsan's gritty knock
Young Indian batter Sai Sudharsan delivered a defining innings on the opening day of the second Test against West Indies on Friday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Sudharsan rose to the occasion with a hard-fought 87-run knock off 165 balls, silencing his critics and reaffirming his place in India's Test lineup. He had entered the 2nd Test...
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