McCullum hints Brook could replace Pope as Ashes vice-captain
England coach Brendon McCullum has left open the possibility of Harry Brook replacing Ollie Pope as vice-captain during the upcoming Ashes tour of Australia.
England coach Brendon McCullum has left open the possibility of Harry Brook replacing Ollie Pope as vice-captain during the upcoming Ashes tour of Australia.
India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their first cricket meeting since the military conflict earlier this year, but the match ended without the traditional post-game handshakes.
Rain had the final say as England's T20 series decider against South Africa at Trent Bridge on Sunday was washed out without a ball being bowled.
Spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav helped India thrash Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met on the cricket pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.
The 2024–25 edition of the National Cricket League (NCL) T20 kicked off on Sunday (14 September). On the opening day, the clash between Dhaka Metro and Rajshahi Division was affected by rain, reducing the game to five overs. Dhaka Metro made a strong start, defeating Rajshahi by seven wickets.
Afghanistan started the Asia Cup on a strong note, defeating Hong Kong China in their opening match and asserting their dominance in Group A. Bangladesh, meanwhile, managed a seven-wicket win over Hong Kong but had to battle until the 18th over, leaving them trailing Afghanistan in net run rate and facing a tougher road ahead in the group stage.
Bangladesh were no match for Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Group B encounter, suffering a six-wicket defeat after a dismal performance with both bat and ball.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) Board of Directors election will be held on October 4, following a meeting between BCB officials and the three-member Election Commission on September 13.
Former champions Sri Lanka launched their Asia Cup campaign in emphatic fashion on Sunday, cruising to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi.
The curtain is set to rise on the National Cricket League (NCL) T20 tomorrow, but ahead of the competition, the trophy unveiling ceremony took place today in Bogura. Surprisingly, only four of the eight team captains were present, raising questions about the absence of the others.
Pace bowling great Wasim Akram has urged Pakistan and India's cricketers to ignore the noise and enjoy the game when they meet in a highly charged Asia Cup T20 match on Sunday.
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has downplayed the idea of a fierce cricketing rivalry with Bangladesh ahead of their Asia Cup T20 Group B clash on Saturday.