The South Africa fast bowler took 5 for 37 as the Sri Lanka President's XI were bowled out for 251 in the three-day game.\n\n
'Not just in India, but in world cricket, we need guys who are a little bit more aggressive and play the game a little bit harder.'
Here's a wrap of all major international episodes in 2024.
Left-arm fast bowler Binura Fernando will miss the three one-dayers against India after spraining his left ankle during practice but will be available for the T20 matches.
Mohammed Rizwan will fondly remember the local curator in his prayers for producing a batting beauty
The navy said that so far the 270,000 metric tonnes of crude oil it was carrying had not been affected by the fire.
However, during the Chennai Test, Shakib's performance with the bat was underwhelming, and he conceded over six runs an over in the 21 overs he bowled and questions arose about a possible finger issue.
Nathan Howard/Reuters captures glimpses of the MV Dali cargo ship which crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge causing it to collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
It will be interesting to see if Pakistan, after this snub, competes in the tournament, scheduled to be held from September 2-17.
The appointment will be effective from February 1 to 20.
Pacer Prasidh Krishna, who is back in the Indian team after an injury lay-off, praised and thanked star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his support during the National Cricket Academy (NCA) days.
The Asia Cup, which was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday.
Richa Ghosh (54) equalled the world record for the fastest fifty in women's T20Is (18 balls) after Smriti Mandhana's (77) fireworks as India registered 217 for 4 in the series-deciding third and final match against the West Indies here on Thursday.
Four batsmen scored half-centuries to take Sri Lanka to 411 for six on Day 1 of their two-day warm-up against Board President's XI in Kolkata.
Andrew Flintoff's lingering ankle injury has ruled him out of England's one-day series in Sri Lanka.
The Panama registered tanker New Diamond was carrying 270,000 metric tonnes of crude oil from Kuwait to India when its engine room caught fire off the coast of Sangamankanda in the eastern district of Ampara, Sri Lankan Navy spokesman Capt Indika Silva said.
On how long the crew would have to stay on board the ship, the spokesperson said, "At this time, we do not know how long the investigation process will take and until that process is complete, the crew will remain on board."
Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage asked Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board to appoint an investigative committee, led by a retired female judge, to probe into allegations that officials in women's cricket administration demanded sexual bribes to give places in the national team.
The left-handed batter has been denied bail on Monday and is facing a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has issued a show cause notice to the Delhi Daredevils team management for allowing captain Gautam Gambhir and pacer Ashish Nehra to travel to Sri Lanka for treating their injuries without its go ahead.
Former West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Shane Dowrich has retired from international cricket and withdrawn from the squad for a one-day international series against England, the country's cricket board (CWI) said on Thursday.
Interestingly, the BCCI kept Hardik Pandya in the loop over the decision giving clear indications that he is likely to take over as India's T20 captain.
The broadcaster too has explained the difficulties to relocate their equipment and staff to Hambantota, a deep Southern district, at such a short notice.
PCB newly selected Chief Selector Inzamam Ul Haq announced squads for the upcoming ACC Men's Asia Cup and the three-match One-Day International series against Afghanistan.
"Ruturaj Gaikwad complained of pain in his right wrist, which is affecting his batting. He was unavailable for selection for the first T20I. The BCCI Medical Team is examining him," read a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Facing England in Barbados holds special significance for Jones, whose parents hail from the Caribbean island nation
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is optimistic that it will be able to host Champions Trophy next year as a delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to reach the country on Monday to inspect the ongoing preparations for the prestigious tournament.
In a resolution adopted in the assembly, the Jayalalithaa government sought diplomatic efforts by India to change any possible pro-Lanka stand adopted by America in the United Nation rights body.
Pakistan finished Day 4 on 222/3, needing 120 more to grab the lead in the two-Test series.
Afghanistan will play T20 World Cup, says media manager.
Booted out unceremoniously by the Indian Cricket Board, former Test pacer Venkatesh Prasad applied for the job of Sri Lanka's assistant coach but failed to find favour with the SLC who appointed former Australia batsman Stuart Law for the job.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is planning to advance India's cricket tour of Sri Lanka by at least a week.
The six-nation Asia Cup, which will be played in a 50-over format in the first part of September this year, has grouped India and Pakistan together with a qualifier. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are part of the other group.
Contradicting reports have emerged about the ACC suggesting postponing the Asia Cup with India unable to travel.
Moeen had tested positive, on Monday, upon arriving in Sri Lanka and will now continue his 10-day self-isolation in a separate wing of the visitors' team hotel
The PCB has now left it up to the ICC to finalise and announce the tournament schedule and also get confirmation from the BCCI whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan.
Empty stands not good advertisement for cricket's greatest rivalry
England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler said he 'feared the worst' after his shot hit short-leg fielder Pathum Nissanka on the head in their drawn tour match against a Sri Lanka Board President's XI on Wednesday.
Richard Thompson, have suggested that staging the Champions Trophy without powerhouse India is not an option and there are "contingencies available" if Rohit Sharma's team doesn't travel to host country Pakistan.
The tournament final will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on December 17. All group matches and semi-finals will be played at the ICC Academy Ovals 1 and 2.
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