Joe Root's classy unbeaten century led England to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over West Indies in a one-sided World Cup match in Southampton.
'There's no secret we're right in the hunt for the World Test Championship final following our two-nil win over India and having Trent and Kane fully fit and focussed for the upcoming series will be crucial.'
India captain Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for the limited-overs series against the West Indies, scheduled in the United States and the Caribbean, from August 3. Kohli and Bumrah will, however, be back for the two-Test series, which is a part of the inaugural World Test Championship.
'I was shocked by the kidnapping episode. I could have lost my life.'
The designer shared a note explaining how Kamala's victory inspires her.
Praveen Amre has thrown his hat in the ring for the position of India's batting coach.
Having punched above their weight, Afghanistan now face England in the Super League semifinals of the U-19 World Cup
Jason Holder is unsure when he will set foot in Barbados again as he bounces from one biosecure bubble to another, but after the COVID-19 pandemic took a huge bite out of his pay packet the West Indies skipper wants to grab every opportunity that comes his way.
West Indies' selectors have kept faith with the batting line-up that was skittled for 100 runs in a lopsided first Test against India in the Caribbean on Sunday. Only one player has been omitted for the second Test, fast bowler Miguel Cummins who failed to take a wicket in Antigua.
'We are recreating the biggest sports rivalry in the world, which is Indians versus Pakistanis right here in the United States.'
India are scheduled to play four Test matches in the Caribbean in July-August next year.
England batter Liam Livingstone fetched a staggering Rs 11.50 crore deal from Punjab Kings, who also roped in West Indies fast bowler Odean Smith, for Rs 6 crore, on Sunday, Day 2 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2022 Player Auction, in Bengaluru.
Sri Lanka pace veteran Lasith Malinga on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after terrorising the world's best batsmen for over a decade and a half with his toe-crushing yorkers delivered from a low and distinct sling-arm action.
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