Ranji Trophy - Shreyas Iyer says leaving the ball would bore me

Shreyas Iyer is going to play attacking cricket whatever the situation. The India batter returned to Ranji Trophy after a gap of five years to prepare for the five-match Test series against England starting next week, and warmed-up with a run-a-ball 48 in Mumbai’s 10-wicket win against Andhra at home. Iyer batted at No. 5 …

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David Teeger dismissal cuts across South African politics

Firdose Moonda15-Jan-2024 • 1 hr ago David Teeger will remain with the South Africa squad as a player for the Under-19 World Cup Cricket South Africa David Teeger’s removal as South Africa’s Under-19 captain, a week before the home age-group World Cup being held here, has popped the cork on the connection between sport and …

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Perth Scorchers sign Marcus Harris for closing stages of BBL

The left hander comes in as a replacement player with the defending champions losing key overseas names Andrew McGlashan and Alex Malcolm14-Jan-2024 • Updated 2 hrs ago Marcus Harris during his Melbourne Renegades days Getty Images Marcus Harris, who recently missed out on a Test recall, has been signed as a replacement player by defending …

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PSL opener to clash with ILT20 final

There are five Pakistan players with ILT20 contracts whose availability for the final stages is likely to be compromised as a result ESPNcricinfo staff12-Jan-2024 • 8 hrs ago Shaheen Shah Afridi, the Lahore Qalandars captain, also has an ILT20 contract with Desert Vipers PSL The Pakistan Super League’s 2024 season opener will coincide with the …

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David Teeger removed as South Africa captain for U-19 World Cup

Cricket South Africa took the decision anticipating protests targeting Teeger for his pro-Irsael comments last year ESPNcricinfo staff12-Jan-2024 • 48 mins ago David Teeger will remain with the South Africa squad as a player for the Under-19 World Cup Cricket South Africa David Teeger has been relieved of the South Africa Under-19 captaincy a week …

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Shimron Hetmyer left out of West Indies white-ball squads for Australia tour

Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers return for the three T20Is while the ODI squad includes some new and recalled players ESPNcricinfo staff11-Jan-2024 • 10 hrs ago Jason Holder had made himself unavailable for the Test series in Australia Ashley Allen/Getty Images Shimron Hetmyer has been left out of both the ODI and a full-strength West …

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Dinesh Karthik joins England Lions coaching staff for India tour

ESPNcricinfo staff10-Jan-2024 • 2 hrs ago Dinesh Karthik in commentary action during the World Cup Getty Images Dinesh Karthik, the former India wicketkeeper-batter, will assist England Lions’ preparations in India later this week, after being included in the squad’s coaching set-up for the first nine days of the tour. Karthik, whose international career included roles …

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