TOP STORIES
Phil Salt to miss West Indies T20Is
England opener Phil Salt is set to miss England’s three-match T20I series against West Indies on paternity leave. Salt requested England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for paternity leave, which was approved by the board.
Following the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, Phil Salt flew back to England for the birth of his child last Thursday. Later, he returned to India to join RCB ahead of the IPL 2025 final between RCB and Punjab Kings on Tuesday. In the final, Salt scored 16 off 9 balls. He also took a stunning catch to make a valuable contribution.
“England and Lancashire batter Phil Salt has been granted permission to withdraw from the England Men’s IT20 squad for the upcoming three-match Vitality Series against the West Indies. Salt, who is taking time away on paternity leave following the birth of his child earlier this week, will now spend time at home. He has been replaced in the squad by Surrey batter Jamie Smith,” the ECB stated in an official statement.
Jamie Smith has been named Salt’s replacement in the squad. Smith has played two T20Is, scoring 28 runs.
Tags
More News
AB de Villiers opines on Bronco Test
Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers has voiced his opinion on the Bronco Test, which, as per reports, is set to be introduced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for Indian cricketers to strengthen their fitness level. Following the reports, there has been a lot of discussion pertaining to the new test. Meanwhile, AB de Villiers stated that he was intr...
Craig Ervine ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs
Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine has been ruled out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka due to a calf strain suffered ahead of the first ODI. He picked up the injury on the eve of the first ODI (Thursday), following which he underwent an MRI scan that revealed a Grade II strain on his left calf as a chronic and resolving Grade I strain in his right calf, putting h...
The Hundred men's competition 2025, Eliminator - Trent Rockets vs Northern Superchargers: Everything you need to know
In the Eliminator of The Hundred Men's competition, Trent Rockets will be clashing with Northern Superchargers on Saturday at Kennington Oval. Trent Rockets have been in sensational form throughout the tournament, coming out with boisterous performances and steamrolling their opponents to remain in a strong position in the tournament.
They are occupying ...
Hasaranga returns as Sri Lanka reveal squad for Asia Cup 2025
Sri Lanka have named their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, with talented all-rounder Wanidnu Hasaranga being included in the side. Hasaranga, who had a massively successful 2024, finishing as Sri Lanka’s leading wicket-taker in both ODIs and T20Is, was recently omitted from the team's squads for the ODIs and T20Is...
UAE T20I Tri-series, AFG vs PAK: Rashid Khan asks fans to maintain clam ahead of the showdown
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has called for calm among fans ahead of the first T20I between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. The match, part of a UAE T20I tri-series, is very crucial for both sides ahead of the much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025.
Rashid's appeal comes on the back of a troubling episo...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram