Karnataka’s R Smaran has been roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bengaluru: Karnataka’s latest batting sensation R Smaran has received his maiden IPL call-up. The 21-year-old southpaw, the toast of Karnataka across formats last season, has been roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad. The top-order bat replaces injured Australian spinner Adam Zampa in the former champions’ lineup.Smaran,…
Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the first ODI against England. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed surprise after Shreyas Iyer revealed that he was not originally in India’s playing XI for the first ODI against England. Iyer, who played a match-winning knock in Nagpur on Thursday, disclosed that he was…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Saturday expectedly picked in the India squad for the ODI series against England and ICC Champions Trophy. Jaiswal, who has been in red-hot form recently and represents India in Tests and T20Is, earned his maiden ODI call-up. The 23-year-old has been picked in…
Star Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has received an unexpected call-up for Australia’s Davis Cup clash against Sweden. Kyrgios, who has struggled with injuries in the recent past, was selected by captain Lleyton Hewitt for the clash, which is scheduled to take place at the end of January. The 29-year-old was selected alongside world number…
David Payne (Photo Credit: ECB / Welsh Fire) NEW DELHI: Fresh off an extraordinary domestic season in England, David Payne, the left-arm swing and seam sensation, is poised to make his mark with the Desert Vipers in the upcoming ILT20. For Payne, the tournament isn’t just about team success; it’s a critical platform to reignite…
Jhye Richardson (ICC – X Photo) Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson is enthusiastic about his return to the Test team. He will be playing in the final two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.Richardson’s inclusion in the squad comes after Josh Hazlewood‘s calf injury ruled him out of the series. Australia needed an additional…
Sam Konstas (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Teenage batting sensation Sam Konstas has expressed his joy and gratitude after being named in Australia’s 15-member squad for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The 19-year-old is on the verge of a historic Test debut. Konstas received the life-changing news while practicing in…
Australia’s Nathan McSweeney leaves a ball during during play on day one of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. (AP/PTI) Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from the Australian squad for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against India. The 25-year-old opener struggled to make an impact during his debut series,…
Beau Webster. (File Pic – AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Beau Webster, who has yet to play international cricket, is likely to join the Australian Test squad as back-up for Mitchell Marsh, who experienced minor injuries during the first Test match in Perth.According to Fox Cricket’s report, Webster will be included in the squad for the…