Interational Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah met International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach in Lausanne ahead of the IOC Session. Shah emphasized cricket's growing popularity and the sport's continued inclusion in the Olympics. LA 2028 will see the return of cricket to the Olympics programme.
Related news
Kevin Pietersen has called for prioritizing domestic summer cricket in England for the sport's growth. He expressed concerns over the packed international schedule leading to player fatigue and less engagement with local fans. Despite maintaining high performance levels, the team faces a challenging future with fixtures against Zimbabwe and India in 2025.
Suresh Raina highlights the crucial roles of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for India's success in the ICC Champions Trophy. He praises Rohit’s improved strike rate and aggressive captaincy, emphasizing the need for key performances from spinners and proper team combinations to navigate the tournament challenges.
Wanindu Hasaranga's 4/35 helped Rajasthan Royals clinch a six-run win over Chennai Super Kings, despite Ruturaj Gaikwad's 63. Mitchell Starc's 5/35 powered Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Faf du Plessis' 50 set up the chase, with Abhishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs steering Delhi home. Rajasthan and Delhi both secured crucial wins.
Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 helps Vidarbha take a commanding lead of 286 runs over Kerala in the Ranji Trophy final. After being dropped by Kerala's Akshay Chandran, Nair's century, along with Danish Malewar's 73, steadied Vidarbha after early blows. The pair's 182-run partnership puts Vidarbha in a strong position for the final day.
New Zealand claimed a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the rain-shortened second T20I, by extending their series lead to 2-0. Tim Seifert and Finn Allen's explosive innings, with both hitting multiple sixes, led to New Zealand chasing down a target of 136 with 11 balls remaining. Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled a maiden to open New Zealand’s innings, but Seifert and Allen quickly counterattacked, hitting seven of the next 12 deliveries for sixes. Their explosive hitting propelled New Zealand to... Expand
Mitchell Starc is included in Australia's XI for the final Border-Gavaskar Test against India despite a rib issue. Starc, along with Cummins, Boland, and Lyon, will spearhead the bowling attack in Sydney. Beau Webster replaces struggling Mitch Marsh for his debut. A win or draw secures Australia's series victory and a spot in the World Test Championship final.
Newly-appointed RCB captain Rajat Patidar aims to learn leadership from Virat Kohli and prioritize player support. Replacing Faf Du Plessis, Patidar highlights the role of experienced teammates in navigating IPL challenges. Coach Andy Flower commends Kohli's maturity and enthusiasm for RCB's new season, emphasizing a team-focused captaincy decision rather than external recruitment.
Former cricketer Basit Ali advises Babar Azam on technical improvements, suggesting changes in stance and bat positioning for better performance in the upcoming PSL. Despite recent setbacks, Ali predicts Azam will excel in the tournament starting April 11. The three-match ODI series against New Zealand begins March 29, with Pakistan's young squad showing promise.
Fakhar Zaman's impressive 67 off 52 balls helped Desert Vipers secure a five-wicket win over MI Emirates at the Dubai International Stadium. Contributions from Alex Hales and Sam Curran were crucial in chasing down a target of 160. Despite a late effort from Kieron Pollard and Romario Shepherd, Zaman's performance was pivotal for the Vipers' victory.
Anil Chaudhary, a former international umpire, had highlighted Mohammad Rizwan's excessive appeals, prompting Indian wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan to critique Rizwan during a chat. Kishan advised appealing only when sure to instill confidence in umpires. He also discussed improvements in umpiring over the past decade with Chaudhary, emphasising the importance of confident, unbiased decision-making among new umpires.