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SA vs AUS: Rain Wipes Out Play Again as SouthAfrica Stumble to 97/5

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PC: BBC South Africa endured another difficult day with the bat, reaching 97/5 at stumps on Monday in the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. After finishing Day 1 at 20/2, South Africa needed their middle order to step up, but Australia’s pace attack continued to find a way through. Much of the day’s play was lost due to rain interruptions. Play began late after a lengthy rain delay, and South Africa soon lost another wicket. Scott Boland dismissed Marques Ackerman for six, with Alex Carey taking the catch behind the stumps. Ackerman had faced 38 balls at the crease but could not make his start count, and South Africa slipped to 25/3. The pressure mounted when Mitchell Starc removed Matthew Breetzke for four. Breetzke edged the ball through to Carey, leaving South Africa at 40/4 and Australia firmly in control of the innings. With wickets falling at the other end, captain Temba Bavuma became the key figure for South Africa. He remained patient, defended...
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Pakistan turn to pink against England for breast cancer awareness

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Pakistan (PC: PCB) The Pakistan men’s cricket team will wear a special pink jersey during their ODI against England at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 25 to raise awareness of breast cancer. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has planned several activities as part of ‘Pinktober’, observed worldwide in October to raise awareness of breast cancer and highlight the importance of early detection. The match is part of the ongoing tri-series involving Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka. In addition to Pakistan’s pink jerseys, England players, match officials and commentators will wear pink ribbons to show their support for the campaign. Gaddafi Stadium will also adopt a pink theme for the occasion. Pink stumps will be used during the match, while awareness messages will be displayed on the big screens and LED boards around the ground. The PCB will also share special videos featuring Pakistani cricketers on its social media platforms to educate people about breast cancer. Fans attending ...
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The Neil Wagner exclusive: A comprehensive guide to everything surrounding India tour of New Zealand

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Neil Wagner Over a Test career that spanned more than a decade, Neil Wagner showcased indefatigable stamina and bowled lion-hearted spells. The pace bowler was the quintessential workhorse, who could bowl zestful spells. Wagner, who ended up with 260 Test wickets in just 64 Tests, opened up on a variety of topics ahead of India’s tour of New Zealand: the likely conditions at Hagley Oval and the ‘windy Wellington’, adapting to different climes, the home team’s pace attack, Jasprit Bumrah, and more. Excerpts from the interview: To start with, the Indian fans would wish to know more about the likely conditions in New Zealand. Obviously, the Test matches are going to be played at Hagley Oval and Wellington… It’s a tough time I think to play cricket, especially wide-ball cricket that early in the season, and especially for India. Normally, a lot of times when India tour New Zealand, it’s always around sort of December, February or March, where I think ...
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IND-W v ZIM-W: Niki Prasad grabs her opportunity with both hands

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Niki Prasad for India (PC: BCCI Women) India have sealed the ongoing three-match Women’s T20I series against Zimbabwe with a comprehensive nine-wicket win in the second game in Raipur. It was a much-improved all-round performance from the hosts compared to the series opener, when they came under pressure before eventually registering a four-wicket victory. However, across both wins, one of the biggest positives for India has been 20-year-old Niki Prasad. In her first two international appearances, the youngster has grabbed both opportunities with both hands. In the first game, India were in trouble at 19/4 while chasing a modest target of 115 when Niki walked in to bat. She showcased maturity and composure, stitching together an 82-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Deepti Sharma to stage a recovery. Niki, eventually, remained unbeaten on 39, helping India cross the finish line. However, skipper Smriti Mandhana did not utilise Niki’s off-spin in that game, leaving fans surpr...
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IND-W vs ZIM-W: Nikki Prasad laments India’s fielding issues: “There were some misfields”

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PC-BCCI Women India all-rounder Nikki Prasad has made an immediate impact since being included in the T20I series against Zimbabwe, contributing with both bat and ball as India took an unassailable 2–0 lead in the series. After scoring 39 off 35 balls in the opening T20I, Nikki returned with an impressive bowling performance in the second match, taking two wickets for just seven runs in her two overs of off-spin. India once again produced a dominant display, with the young all-rounder playing her part in a strong team performance. Speaking after the second T20I, Nikki admitted that there were areas in which India could have performed better but insisted that the team’s overall progress remained positive. “I think in every practice session and every match, we try to make as many improvements as possible,” Nikki said at the press conference. “There were some misfields here and there, but overall, our team’s progress has been really good.” India’s bowling was particularly sharp in th...
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IND vs WI: Shreyas Iyer Reveals What Kept Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Out of India’s Playing XI

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PC: BCCI) India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer shed light on the conversation he had with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was benched for the entirety of the recently concluded home series against the West Indies. Sooryavanshi remained on the sidelines for the five-match T20I series despite being fit and available. The Indian think tank opted for its trusted opening combination of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. During the post-match presentation, Iyer was asked about the conversation he had with Sooryavanshi. The Indian captain said: “So I just keep telling him, you’ll get your opportunity. You see, there are two batters who have probably won the… not probably, they have won the World Cup for you, and they’ve been consistent with their run-scoring as well. So, you know, if you are consistent with your processes and your mindset is a bit light, don’t think too much about getting an opportunity right now. I know what must be going on in his mind, ...
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All but over for Mohammed Shami?

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Shami ( PC-official instagram handle) Perhaps there is no point beating around the bush any longer. Mohammed Shami’s international career appears to be all but over unless the selection committee makes a complete U-turn in the future. According to sources, that is unlikely. The four-member selection committee, currently under the interim chairmanship of Pragyan Ojha, has so far picked the squads for the T20Is, ODIs and Tests against New Zealand. It has also selected the India A squad for the shadow tour. Separate squads have been picked for the ODIs, with an eye on the two-match Test series. Shami has not found a place in any of those sides. When, following Ajit Agarkar’s departure as chief selector, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was brought back into the T20I fold, some saw it as a precursor to Shami’s recall to the Indian team. The two cases, however, are mutually exclusive. Bhuvneshwar has been brought back for the T20Is, but RevSportz understands that an ODI return remains a long shot for...
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