Greg Shipperd, aged 68, has extended his coaching contract with New South Wales and Sydney Sixers for an additional two years, solidifying his role in Australian domestic cricket.
His strike rate (81.7) was only a whit behind Bedi’s (80.3), but in the era of Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and Srinivas Venkataraghavan, it was generally considered sacrilege to look beyond the quartet.
Shubman Gill expressed disappointment over India’s batting and fielding lapses, which allowed England to chase down 371 and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Cliff Notes – Cummins backs Green as ‘long-term’ No 3 amid Australia’s batting reset Pat Cummins has confirmed that Cameron Green will be given an…
England’s openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, batted through the first session without losing a wicket, reaching 117 for 0 at lunch, and forming a century partnership.
Cliff Notes – Rahul on the Headingley surface ‘Like a subcontinent wicket on day five’ KL Rahul likened the Headingley pitch to a subcontinent surface,…
Centuries from KL Rahul (120*) and Rishabh Pant (118) propelled India to a commanding 304-run lead over England by tea on day four of the first Test.
Harry Brook, despite his old-school approach to celebrating centuries, displayed a mix of frustration and anger after falling just short of his ninth Test century, reflecting the pressure of the match situation.
Jasprit Bumrah has achieved 12 of his 14 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket away from home, tying with Kapil Dev for the most by an Indian bowler.
Cliff Notes – Rishabh Pant goes past MS Dhoni Rishabh Pant has set a new record for the most Test hundreds by an Indian wicketkeeper,…
Cliff Notes – Wood targeting fifth India Test for potential comeback Mark Wood is optimistic about playing in the final Test against India at the…
Cliff Notes – Shubman Gill takes control to stamp authority as captain Shubman Gill’s century at Headingley marked a significant moment in his captaincy, showcasing…
Cliff Notes – Ben Stokes repents in late spell after India capitalise on England’s bowl-first call Ben Stokes delivered a commendable bowling performance, taking 2…
B Sai Sudharsan will bat at No. 3 on his Test debut for India against England at Headingley, while Karun Nair returns to international cricket after an eight-year absence.
Cliff Notes – "Wanted to keep Pataudi legacy alive" – how Tendulkar helped in creating Pataudi medal Sachin Tendulkar collaborated with the BCCI and ECB…
The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup will feature 12 teams divided into two groups, with Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, and two qualifiers in Group 1, and England, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and two qualifiers in Group 2.
Melbourne Renegades title-winning coach Simon Helmot has re-signed for a further three years after helping the club claim their first-ever WBBL trophy last season.
India’s bowling strategy has shifted, with concerns over taking 20 wickets efficiently, especially in the absence of a reliable all-rounder.
Headingley is hosting the first Test of the series, a rarity, with grounds preparation focusing on moisture retention due to minimal rain since February.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s journey from a village in Uttar Pradesh to the IPL highlights the challenges faced by aspiring cricketers, showcasing his determination and talent amidst fierce competition.
Cliff Notes – ECB consider ‘de-coupling’ Women’s Hundred in bid for standalone sell-outs Richard Gould, ECB chief executive, aims to sell out women’s matches in…
Kuldeep Yadav is closely collaborating with Ravindra Jadeja, enhancing his tactical understanding ahead of the Test series in England, where he aims to leverage his improved bowling skills.
Cliff Notes – Injured Doggett out of West Indies Tests, Abbott called up as replacement Brendan Doggett has been ruled out of Australia’s Test series…
Cliff Notes – South Africa hope Markram’s career-defining knock can be match-defining too Aiden Markram’s century, scored under immense pressure, is poised to be one…
Cliff Notes – Smith suffers compound dislocation of little finger Steven Smith sustained a compound dislocation of his right little finger while attempting to catch…
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