News Bangladesh’s new batting coach arrived in the country last week Bangladesh’s new batting coach Jamie Siddons has tested positive for Covid-19. Jalal Yunus, the BCB’s cricket operations committee chairman, confirmed to the Dhaka-based Prothom Alo that Siddons has mild symptoms. The 57-year-old Australian, who arrived in Dhaka last week, didn’t initially have a role
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Report A half-century from Jason Roy and a thrilling cameo from the returning Umar Akmal were the other highlights in a chase of 200 Quetta Gladiators 203 for 5 (Roy 54, Sarfaraz 50*, Shadab 3-25) beat Islamabad United 199 for 8 (Hales 62, Faheem 55, Afridi 2-27, Faulkner 2-47) by five wickets In what might
Report Walton, Howell and Shamim make crucial batting contributions in 186 chase Chattogram Challengers 188 for 6 (Jacks 92*, Walton 35, Gazi 2-21) beat Sylhet Sunrisers 185 for 6 (Bopara 44, Simmons 42, Mrittunjoy 3-37) by four wickets How the match played out Will Jacks powered Chattogram Challengers to the BPL playoffs, getting the winning
News He briefly came into the field at the start of the final day before leaving the ground Will Pucovski has been subbed out of Victoria’s Sheffield Shield clash against South Australia on the final morning after suffering another concussion. Pucovski, who was making his comeback having had a previous concussion before the Sheffield Shield
Report Fakhar Zaman’s 37-ball 60 sets up unassailable target as league leaders lose for first time Lahore Qalandars 182 for 4 (Fakhar 60, Hafeez 43) beat Multan Sultans 130 all out (Zaman Khan 3-21) by 52 runs It took seven matches and two venues to get there, but Multan Sultans have finally lost a game.
Report Khulna Tigers’ hopes of staying alive in the BPL takes a beating Comilla Victorians 188 for 6 (Moeen 75, Litton 41, Perera 2-28) beat Khulna Tigers 123 (Sarkar 22, Rony 3-19, Mustafizur 2-16) by 62 runs How the match played out Comilla Victorians’ 62-run victory over Khulna Tigers ensured that the repeat duel between
Report Like Muzarabani, Khushdil Shah also grabbed three wickets, as he cleaned up Zalmi’s tail Multan Sultans 182 for 7 (Masood 68, David 34, Wahab 2-34) beat Peshawar Zalmi 140 (Malik 44, Muzarabani 3-18, Khushdil 3-25) by 42 runs New city, same old result. The PSL may have shifted to Lahore from Karachi, but it
News Powerful Singapore-born hitter has enjoyed rapid rise over last 12 months Lancashire have signed Tim David as one of their overseas players for the Vitality T20 Blast. David, who has played T20Is for Singapore but is also eligible to represent Australia, has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the last year. A powerful hitter, he
News Visiting captain, speaking from isolation on arrival in New Zealand, throws vote of confidence behind Sarel Erwee in Keegan Petersen’s absence South Africa are gearing up for a second successive series that’s been billed as a battle of the bowlers – this one’s against New Zealand, comprising two Tests in Christchurch. After coming out
News Andrew McGlashan, Alex Malcolm, Tristan Lavalette and Gaurav Sundararaman look back at Perth Scorchers’ title success After a season that had to navigate multiple Covid-19 challenges, Perth Scorchers emerged as champions for a record fourth time after a campaign played largely on the road. They were the best team from start to finish having