Reverse swing delights IPL bowlers after lifting of saliva ban
The return of saliva on the ball in the Indian Premier League is helping bowlers generate reverse swing, with Gujarat Titans' Mohammed Siraj among those reaping the benefits.
The return of saliva on the ball in the Indian Premier League is helping bowlers generate reverse swing, with Gujarat Titans' Mohammed Siraj among those reaping the benefits.
Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj returned figures of 4-17 to set up a third straight IPL win for Gujarat Titans as they hammered Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets on Sunday.
Tamim Iqbal was absent from the Mohammedan Sporting Club’s dressing room today after suffering a deadly heart attack as new captain Towhid Hridoy dedicated their first victory to Tamim.
For the first time, a Bangladeshi has been included in the commentary panel of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Seasoned commentator and former Bangladesh cricketer Athar Ali Khan, known for his long-standing contributions to domestic and international commentary, will take up the microphone in the 10th edition of the PSL.
Parvez Hossain Emon etched his name into the record books with a whirlwind knock after the Eid break, smashing the fastest fifty in Bangladesh’s recognized cricket history.
England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been lauded for his match-winning IPL display for Rajasthan Royals, a rapid turnaround from a record hammering in the season opener.
India pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday joined his IPL team Mumbai Indians ahead of a clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, raising hopes of his return from injury.
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struck form with an attacking 67 to lead Rajasthan Royals to a crushing 50-run win over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.
Tamim Iqbal has made a miraculous recovery after suffering a deadly heart-attack, however, his return to the field remains uncertain. Following the Eid break, the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) is set to resume tomorrow, but Mohammedan Sporting Club will be without their star player.
India's KL Rahul struck 77 on his return as opening batsman to help Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs for their third successive victory in the IPL On Saturday.
Three Bangladeshi cricketers are set to feature in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL). Alongside Litton Das and Nahid Rana, leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has also secured a team.
Since Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down as Bangladesh’s T20 captain last December, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has yet to begin the process of appointing a new skipper.