Tuesday, May 05
Former India cricketer Yograj Singh says Arjun Tendulkar is a natural batter, but coaches wrongly focus only on his bowling. He revealed Arjun himself felt his batting was ignored and praised his strokeplay, comparing it to Sachin Tendulkar. Despite modest stats, Arjun has shown promise and is now opening for Goa in domestic cricket.
India’s selectors face key decisions ahead of the New Zealand ODI series, with Shreyas Iyer racing to regain fitness, uncertainty surrounding Rishabh Pant’s spot, and Mohammed Shami pushing for a comeback. With workload management and long-term planning in mind, the squad selection could shape India’s white-ball roadmap ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket after the final Ashes Test. The batsman announced his decision at his home ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground. Khawaja has had a distinguished 15-year career. He will continue playing domestic cricket. Tributes have poured in from teammates and former players.
England have announced a 12-man squad for the final Ashes Test in Sydney following a morale-boosting win at the MCG. Shoaib Bashir is included, keeping spin options open, while Matthew Potts joins as cover. Opener Zak Crawley emphasised the team's aggressive batting approach will continue, aiming for a strong 3-2 series finish.
Jason Gillespie felt "completely humiliated" during his nine-month tenure as Pakistan's Test coach. He resigned after the PCB sacked senior assistant Tim Nielsen without consultation, a decision that blindsided him. Gillespie also revealed feeling marginalized, questioning the board's commitment to his role. A financial dispute over unpaid dues is ongoing.
Jason Gillespie felt "completely humiliated" during his nine-month tenure as Pakistan's Test coach. He resigned after the PCB sacked senior assistant Tim Nielsen without consultation, a decision that blindsided him. Gillespie also revealed feeling marginalized, questioning the board's commitment to his role. A financial dispute over unpaid dues is ongoing.
Jammu and Kashmir Police are investigating a Palestinian flag displayed on a cricketer's helmet during a local match. A player and tournament organiser have been summoned for questioning as authorities examine the circumstances and intent behind the flag's appearance. The privately organised league is not recognised by the state cricket association.
Sherfane Rutherford starred with bat and ball as Pretoria Capitals opened their SA20 Season 4 account with a commanding 85-run win over MI Cape Town. After a blazing late assault alongside Dewald Brevis lifted Capitals to 220/5, Rutherford’s career-best 4/24 dismantled the hosts for 135 at Newlands.
Batting at No. 4, Sarfaraz Khan blasted nine fours and 14 sixes, bringing up his hundred off just 56 balls. His innings left Goa’s bowlers and fielders looking shellshocked. On Wednesday, he delivered it with a sledgehammer, scoring a blistering 157 off 75 balls to power Mumbai to a 87-run victory over Goa at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground.
Joshua was travelling on Monday with Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele on a busy highway linking Lagos and Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria when their SUV crashed into a stationary truck. The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) in Ogun state, where the accident occurred, said preliminary investigations showed the vehicle suffered a tyre burst before ramming into the truck.
