Joe Root ready to evolve for England T20 return despite skipping IPL Test star says he has not given up on international T20 return before England face India in ODI series The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025
Joe Root backs Brendon McCullum’s approach to bear fruit for England ODI team Root feels there is now “the same sort of feeling as 2015-16”, when Eoin Morgan’s messaging led to a resurgence which culminated in World Cup glory. The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith doubtful for first two ODIs against India NEW DELHI: England's wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is doubtful for the initial two ODIs against India owing to calf problems, though he should recover for the Champions Trophy. The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025
Neutral ground, high stakes: MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals ready for SA20 Qualifier TimesofIndia.com in Gqeberha: MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals both had flawless campaigns at home in the league stage of the SA20. Five games, five wins. Both teams came to Newlands and Boland Park, and went back without adding any points to their tally. In the SA20, where bonus points… The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025
McCullum urges England to be bolder against T20 spin after India series loss Brendon McCullum believes England need to be relentless when facing spin after their 4-1 Twenty20 international series defeat by India. The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025
Rome wasn’t built in a day – Brendon McCullum confident England will fire England fell flat in McCullum’s first series since aligning the head coach roles, losing 4-1 in T20s to India. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
Royal Tasmanian: BBL star signs first overseas T20 deal Big Bash League sensation Mitch Owen has started his new life as a T20 gun for hire, putting pen to paper on an injury-replacement deal overseas. AAP · Jan 30, 2025
Is Virat Kohli out of 'best of the generation' debate as Steve Smith joins 10,000-run club? NEW DELHI: Steve Smith became the 15th player in history and the fourth Australian to reach 10,000 Test runs on Wednesday, further solidifying his stature in the cricketing world. The 35-year-old stand-in captain accomplished the milestone with a single off Prabath Jayasuriya in Galle during the first morning of the… The Times of India · Jan 30, 2025
Steve Smith stands out as different to the rest as he takes place among the greats The Australian batter will enter the 10,000 Club for Test runs to less fanfare in Sri Lanka but with a career record that is as unique as his style The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2025
'He's like another assistant coach': Paarl Royals' coach Trevor Penny after another Joe Root masterclass in SA20 England legend Joe Root delivered a commanding performance, scoring an unbeaten 78 and taking two crucial wickets, as the Paarl Royals secured their spot in the SA20 playoffs with an 11-run victory over Pretoria Capitals on a scorching day at Boland Park on Saturday. The Times of India · Jan 26, 2025
20 overs of spin! Paarl Royals create unique record in SA20 NEW DELHI: SA20's Paarl Royals on Saturday created history, becoming the first franchise ever in T20 cricket to bowl 20 overs of spin. The Times of India · Jan 25, 2025
Spin rules week 2 in SA20 season 3: Key insights and standout performances Spin dominate The Times of India · Jan 22, 2025
Harry Brook named England's new white-ball vice-captain ahead of India series NEW DELHI: England's promising young batter Harry Brook has been appointed as the new white-ball vice-captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced ahead of their much-anticipated series against India. Brook, who turns 26 next month, has quickly established himself as a key player in England's setup since his… The Times of India · Jan 21, 2025
SA20: Paarl Royals beat Joburg Super Kings by 6 wickets to leap to the top of the table NEW DELHI: Paarl Royals defeated Joburg Super Kings completed a comfortable run-chase as the home team strolled home with six wickets intact for their third win in succession. The Times of India · Jan 21, 2025
The Times of India · Jan 19, 2025 SA20: Paarl Royals overcome Pretoria Capitals; MI Cape Town thrash Joburg Super Kings NEW DELHI: Ryan Rickelton made a triumphant return to MI Cape Town, scoring a brilliant 89 off 39 balls with eight fours and six sixes, leading his team to a seven-wicket bonus point victory over Joburg Super Kings.
The Times of India · Jan 14, 2025 'Need to assess and see if we can make it two out of two': Kagiso Rabada after a match-winning spell for MI Cape Town in SA20 MI Cape Town's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada delivered a match-winning performance in their 33-run victory over Paarl Royals during the first Cape Derby of SA20 Season 3 at Newlands on Monday. Rabada's two remarkable wicket-maiden overs turned the game on its head, as he dismissed Royals' openers Joe Root (26…
The Times of India · Jan 14, 2025 SA20: MI Cape Town triumph in Cape Derby with 33-run victory over Paarl Royals MI Cape Town delighted a packed Newlands crowd with a dominant 33-run victory over neighbours Paarl Royals in the first Cape Derby of the SA20 Season 3 on Monday. Against the stunning backdrop of a sunset over Table Mountain, the home side delivered a near-flawless performance to claim the derby…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025 The last Big Thing: why next men’s Ashes may be the longest form’s long goodbye The red-ball series against Australia, 10 Test-starved months from now, lurks potently – and with good reason
The Times of India · Jan 10, 2025 How Rishabh Pant can score a 100 in every game, reveals Ravichandran Ashwin NEW DELHI: Spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin believes that because Rishabh Pant has "one of the best defences" in international cricket, he will make a century in every match if the innovative Indian wicketkeeper-batter can control his extravagance and impetuosity.
The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025 SA20 Season 3: Consistent Paarl Royals eye maiden title in 2025 The Paarl Royals have consistently reached the play-offs in the SA20’s first two seasons but have failed to advance beyond. As the third season kicks off on Thursday, 9 January 2025, the Royals aim to break this pattern and clinch their maiden title.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025 Let the Ashes mind games begin: gazing through a crystal ball at cricket in 2025 Archer literally in cotton wool, Root inventing another shot and South Africa claiming the urn – some predictions for the year ahead
The Times of India · Jan 1, 2025 Top 10 cricketers of 2024: From run-machines Joe Root and Yashasvi Jaiswal to standout bowler Jasprit Bumrah 2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played, with new rivalries developing and old ones continuing to thrive with renewed intensity. While some greats of the game retired, a new generation slowly took shape.
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024 Fans and feelgood factor return as Paris puts on spectacular summer of sport The French capital witnessed memorable Olympic and Paralympic performances, while there were mixed fortunes for British teams in other sports.
The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024 Two Indians named in Cricket Australia's Test team of 2024 NEW DELHI: India's top bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, was selected by Cricket Australia to lead the Men's Test Team in 2024. The other Indian named in the varied playing XI, which includes players from six different nations, is opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024 Yashasvi Jaiswal in 2024: India's top scorer in Tests by long distance NEW DELHI: Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal capped off a remarkable 2024 with another stellar performance in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Despite his twin half-centuries, his efforts fell just short of saving the match for India, who suffered a 184-run defeat.