Pakistan all-rounder Hamza Nazar banned for two years over misleading visa information | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended all-rounder Hamza Nazar from all forms of cricket for two years and fined him Rs 1 million after finding that he provided misleading information while applying for a visa through the board.The decision was announced on Thursday following an internal inquiry.Hamza had recently emerged as one…

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Brendon McCullum backs Joe Root, vows to ‘develop’ Harry Brook into England’s next Test captain | Cricket News

(IANS) England white-ball captain Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum England white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum has backed the ECB’s decision to reappoint Joe Root as Test captain following Ben Stokes’ retirement, while insisting that Harry Brook remains the long-term leadership prospect.Brook, who served as Stokes’ deputy during England’s recent Test series against New Zealand, was…

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India vs Sri Lanka warm-up: Why did KL Rahul lead India at the toss instead of Shubman Gill? | Cricket News

Instead of captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul walked out for the toss. NEW DELHI: There was a surprise before the start of India’s three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo. Instead of captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul walked out for the toss.Sri Lanka XI skipper Sonal Dinusha…

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‘Jasprit Bumrah should take a break’: Ex-India pacer urges selectors to consider Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Cricket News

With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of India’s two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15, because of a knee injury, former India fast bowler Karsan Ghavri has called for the return of experienced pacers Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Ghavri believes India should not depend only on Bumrah and should use senior bowlers to reduce…

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‘I was India’s 12th man for two years’: Ajinkya Rahane reveals toughest phase of his career | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has spoken about the difficult wait before making his Test debut, revealing that he spent two years travelling with the team as the 12th man. Rahane made his international debut in limited-overs cricket in 2011 but had to wait for 20 Test matches before finally getting his first…

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India vs Sri Lanka: Rain threat looms large over IND vs SL three-day warm-up match in Colombo | Cricket News

Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja India will take on Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo from Friday. However, the weather forecast does not look encouraging.According to the forecast, rain, including heavy showers, is expected to affect the city from Friday morning until Sunday…

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India vs Sri Lanka: India’s search for answers to rediscover lost glory in Tests begins in Colombo | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill (Image credit: SLC) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: “Come 15th morning whether we are batting first or bowling first we will be absolutely ready with every answer to every question thrown at us.”India head coach Gautam Gambhir came prepared with the war cry when his troops assembled at the Nondescripts Cricket Club…

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India vs Sri Lanka XI warm-up match: Live streaming, TV channel, date and time | Cricket News

India’s captain Shubman Gill, (left), and head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session. (PTI) India will begin their preparations for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka with a three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI, starting on Friday at the Nondescripts Cricket Club. The fixture comes just days before the opening Test…

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Women’s Asia Cup: India to face Pakistan on September 5 – check full schedule | Cricket News

Richa Ghosh bats during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Group 1 cricket match between India and Pakistan in Birmingham, England. (PTI) India and Pakistan will meet in the marquee clash of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 5, after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced the tournament…

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