IND vs NZ: Hailing from ‘quiet old Hawkes Bay’, Black Caps spinner Lennox finds cricket craze in India ‘intimidating’

IND vs NZ: Hailing from ‘quiet old Hawkes Bay’, Black Caps spinner Lennox finds cricket craze in India ‘intimidating’

Drafted into the New Zealand side as a like-for-like replacement for the injured captain Mitchell Santner, left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox says coming to India “tops the ledger” for him as he awaits his international debut. Lennox, 31, is among the new players in the touring New Zealand party and possibly in line to make his…

BCB yet to receive any response from ICC: chief Bulbul amid T20 World Cup 2026 venue row with India

BCB yet to receive any response from ICC: chief Bulbul amid T20 World Cup 2026 venue row with India

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Saturday said the board is yet to receive any response from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding its concerns over playing at venues in India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, reiterating that the BCB’s position remains unchanged. Bangladesh has expressed reluctance to tour India for…

Synergy of old and young, T20 WC preparations — Bracewell reveals New Zealand’s plans before ODI series

Synergy of old and young, T20 WC preparations — Bracewell reveals New Zealand’s plans before ODI series

New Zealand’s squad for the three-match ODI series in India is a blend of Indian Premier League (IPL) regulars and international rookies. Unsurprisingly, captain Michael Bracewell is banking on the experience of the former to help the newcomers cope with the pressure of playing in front of packed Indian crowds. “We’re used to playing in…

Compared with Shoaib Akhtar, KKR’s Rs 75 lakh pacer Umran Malik omitted from J&K Ranji camp: Here’s why

Compared with Shoaib Akhtar, KKR’s Rs 75 lakh pacer Umran Malik omitted from J&K Ranji camp: Here’s why

NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Umran Malik, often compared with Pakistan’s legendary Shoaib Akhtar for his raw pace, has been left out of Jammu and Kashmir’s squad for the Ranji Trophy preparatory camp in Pondicherry. The decision has surprised many fans, especially given Malik’s experience at the international level. Picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for…

UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning goes past Ellyse Perry in this WPL list; closes in on Sciver-Brunt | Cricket News

UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning goes past Ellyse Perry in this WPL list; closes in on Sciver-Brunt | Cricket News

Elyssa Perry, Meg Lanning UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning moved past Ellyse Perry to become the second-highest run-scorer in Women’s Premier League history during her team’s match against Gujarat Giants at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday.Phoebe Litchfield’s aggressive 78 off 40 balls could not prevent UP Warriorz from going down as Gujarat Giants registered…

‘Palace deserved to lose’ – Glasner incensed with FA Cup defeat

‘Palace deserved to lose’ – Glasner incensed with FA Cup defeat

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said he had ‘no explanation’ for the historic FA Cup defeat at sixth-tier Macclesfield. Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts condemned Oliver Glasner’s side to an historic defeat against opposition 117 places below them in the football ladder. Glasner made changes to his side but still had plenty of international experience…

Holders dumped out in huge FA Cup shock

Holders dumped out in huge FA Cup shock

FA Cup holders Crystal Palace were sensationally knocked out by non-league opposition as Macclesfield of the National League North produced one of the biggest upsets of all time. Palace were rattled and ragged throughout as goals from Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts condemned Oliver Glasner’s side to an historic defeat against opposition 117 places below…