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BBL 2023-24: Melbourne Stars continue to suffer, lose to Perth Scorchers
Suffering their second defeat in the ongoing Big Bash League tournament, Melbourne Stars were beaten by Perth Scorchers by seven wickets on Wednesday at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Put into bat, Melbourne Stars were bowled out for (101) with Scorchers’ Jason Behrendorff claiming three wickets. Jhye Richardson and Hamish McKenzie took two wickets each to wrap up Stars’ innings. For Melbourne Stars, Tom Rogers, Hilton Cartwright and Liam Dawson top-scored with their knocks of (22), (24) and (22) respectively to take the side to a valuable total. Chasing the target, Perth Scorchers were quick to respond with their collective efforts to win the game in (13.5) overs. Openers Stephen Eskinazi and Cooper Connolly gave a solid start to the team with their scores of (25) and (20) respectively. In the middle, Aaron Hardie scored (20) runs while Josh Inglis and Ashton Turner remained unbeaten on (17) and (19) to take the team over the line.
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Usman Khawaja’s high praise for R Ashwin, calls him a ‘strategic player’
Australian opener Usman Khawaja has lauded veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, calling him a strategic player. India are scheduled to play Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which includes five Test matches, beginning in November of 2024. It is going to be a hugely competitive series between both teams, with Australia eyeing their first victory over India in almost 10 years. On the other hand, India are eying their third consecutive victory
Oshada Fernando in Sri Lanka’s squad for New Zealand Tests
Sri Lanka have named a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand, with batter Oshada Fernando returning to the side following an 18-month absence. Nisala Tharaka and Kasun Rajitha, who both were part of Sri Lanka’s Test series against England recently, have been left out of the squad.
There was also no place for batter Nishan Madushka. Madushka didn’t have a great showing during Sri Lanka’s to
R Ashwin heaps praise on Jasprit Bumrah
Indian veteran spinner Ravichandaran Ashwin has showered praises on Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, calling him the once-in-a-generation bowler. Jasprit Bumrah has been the cornerstone of India’s pace attack, having led the charge at the T20I World Cup 2024, where India emerged with title victory.
Bumrah took 15 wickets in eights matches at the T20I World Cup 2024, helping India bigly in their triumphant campaign. Subsequently, he was hande
Mohammed Shami provides update on his comeback
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has expressed his commitment to not rushing back into competitive cricket until he feels that he is fully fit. Shami has been on the sidelines since the ODI World Cup last year due to an ankle injury and he is determined to ensuring that he is 100 percent fit before returning to the field.
"I am working hard to make a comeback soon because I know I have been out of action for quite some t
PAK-W vs SA-W T20Is: All you need to know, squads, head to head
Ahead of the upcoming T20I World Cup 2024, Pakistan Women and South Africa Women are gearing up to face off in the first T20I of their three-match series, to be played on Monday at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan. Both teams would be eager to start the series on a high note, considering the upcoming T20I World Cup event.
Pakistan will be captained by new T20I skipper Fatima Sana, who replaced Nida Dar. Nida Dar recently led Pakistan
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