Author: Daily News

England’s rising star, Jordan Cox, recently shared the thrilling moment when he received his first call-up to the national Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. The 23-year-old Essex batter, who had been expecting a white-ball opportunity, was caught off guard when he found himself selected for the red-ball format. Cox, one of the most promising talents in the domestic circuit, boasts an impressive first-class average of 39.46 in 51 matches, including a career-best score of 238 not out. Despite his strong performances, the young batter admitted that the call from England coach Brendon McCullum came as a…

The St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SNP) have made key changes to their squad for the 2024 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season, bringing in South African stars Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi as replacements for Sri Lankan duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Nuwan Thushara. The latter pair were ruled out due to injuries sustained during Sri Lanka’s recent series against India. Wanindu Hasaranga and Nuwan Thushara’s absence will undoubtedly be felt by SNP. Thushara missed the entire white-ball tour against India due to a finger injury, while Hasaranga played only the T20I series and the first ODI before being sidelined with…

Pakistan’s young fast bowler Naseem Shah has raised concerns about communication difficulties with foreign coaches, as former Australian speedster Jason Gillespie prepares to take on the role of the national team’s red-ball coach. The issue comes to light as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) continues to work with a diverse coaching staff, including former South African batting legend Gary Kirsten as the white-ball coach. Naseem Shah pointed out the language barrier as a significant challenge when working with international coaches. During a recent press conference, he expressed how this hurdle can affect the communication between players and coaches. Quoted by…

Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has slammed the Indian selectors for leaving out Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav from the recently concluded three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The series saw India losing 2-0, marking Sri Lanka’s first ODI series win over India in 27 years. Basit Ali believes that Jaiswal and Suryakumar could have significantly strengthened India’s batting lineup, which faltered in the series. In his latest YouTube video, the former cricketer stated, “This series has shown that Yashasvi Jaiswal is a far better player than Shubman Gill. It was a massive blunder from the selection committee to not…

Sri Lanka secured a stunning 110-run victory against India in the third and final ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, August 7. This victory sealed a 2-0 series win for Sri Lanka, marking their first bilateral series triumph over India in 27 years. The hosts dominated the ODI series after India had previously swept the T20I series 3-0. India struggled against Sri Lanka’s spinners, who outclassed them in the 50-over format. The series win is a significant milestone for Sri Lanka, a team currently undergoing a transition and looking to regain their form on the international…

Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has stirred controversy with his bold assertion that Suryakumar Yadav should be preferred over Shreyas Iyer in India’s ODI team. Ali made this statement following Sri Lanka’s 2-0 series victory over the Rohit Sharma-led Indian side in their recent three-match ODI series. Ali argued that India missed a player like Suryakumar during the series due to his exceptional ability to handle spin bowlers with techniques such as sweeps and reverse sweeps. In his latest YouTube video, he elaborated (from 7:16): “While Shreyas Iyer has an impressive average of over 40, Suryakumar Yadav is 1000 times…

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has highlighted the communication barriers that arise when working with foreign coaches, particularly in terms of language. His comments come as Jason Gillespie prepares to begin his role as the national team’s red-ball coach. Currently, the Pakistan cricket team is under the guidance of Gary Kirsten, a former South African batter who is leading the white-ball format, and Gillespie, a former Australian fast bowler, who will focus on Test cricket. Kirsten’s experience and Gillespie’s coaching credentials are highly regarded, and both have been appointed to rejuvenate the team following their disappointing 2023 World Cup performance.…

Veteran speedster Mohammed Shami, who has been sidelined since the 2023 ODI World Cup due to Achilles tendon surgery, is preparing for a highly anticipated return. The 33-year-old, who missed the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) and the 2024 T20 World Cup, is now back in training. Recently, Shami offered fans a sneak peek into his training regimen by sharing a video of himself practicing his batting in the nets on his official Instagram account. He intriguingly captioned the post: “When the bowler picks up a bat, expect the unexpected.” Shami’s Batting Skills and Memorable Performances Although Mohammed Shami is…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly postponed the decision on implementing the Impact Player rule in the upcoming season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) — India’s premier domestic T20 competition. According to a Cricbuzz report, the BCCI recently informed state associations of several new rule changes via email, but mentioned that the playing conditions for SMAT, including the Impact Player rule, would be detailed at a later date. The matter is currently under the purview of BCCI secretary Jay Shah. The BCCI faces a dilemma regarding the Impact Player rule in the IPL,…

In a historic upset, Team India lost the third ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo by 110 runs, resulting in a 2-0 series defeat. This marks India’s first series loss to Sri Lanka since 1997. Following a victorious T20I series against the hosts, a revamped Team India entered the ODI series with high hopes. Led by Rohit Sharma, the team aimed to continue their winning momentum but fell short of expectations. A Promising Start Ends in a Tie The series opener saw India restrict Sri Lanka to 230 runs in 50 overs. Rohit Sharma led…