The head coach, Dan Vettori, insisted it was strictly a cricket decision. There wasn't a discussion, it was just about who was the best option for us. We missed out on Adil Rashid, so then the priority was to get a spin bowler, and we didn't think that quality was in the local market so we had to look overseas.
Curran has warmed up with strapping on his right leg. Wasn't stopping him bowling. He was wearing it the other day also, probably no big deal Share Our man on the ground, Simon Burnton, has been in touch with the most important report of all the weather. He reports: Sunshine! Last night Kandy was on the receiving end of an extraordinary 10-hour thunderstorm, and the chances of this game being played felt very slim.
If they come along more regularly even than British general elections to which Brenda produced her timeless reaction in 2017 they at least have more interesting results: the past five have had five different winners and the past three six different finalists. What's more, though not much time has passed since the last one ended with India beating South Africa in Barbados, it seems to have been long enough for the game to shift into a fresh and exhilarating new gear.
Zizou Bergs (No. 44 ranking) will take on Jenson Brooksby (No. 47) in the Round of 32 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday, February 23. Brooksby carries -135 odds to defeat Bergs (+105). Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Info Tournament: The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Round: Round of 32 Date: Monday, February 23 Venue: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Court Surface: Hard
On Monday, Leylah Annie Fernandez (No. 29 in the world) meets Janice Tjen (No. 46) in the Round of 32 at the WTA Dubai, UAE. With -160 odds, Fernandez is the favorite against Tjen (+125) in this matchup. WTA Dubai, UAE Info Tournament: The WTA Dubai, UAE Round: Round of 32 Date: Monday, February 16 Venue: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Court Surface: Hard
Apologies if you are just dipping into your morning muesli or evening meal but Marsh is suffering with testicular bleeding. Poor chap. He [Marsh] is experiencing ongoing pain and discomfort which is restricting his movement, say Cricket Australia in their statement. Scans have confirmed internal testicular bleeding, and he will require a period of rest and rehabilitation. His return to play will be guided by symptom resolution and medical advice.
The reversal late on Monday brought relief to millions of fans on both sides of the countries' shared border as well as tournament organisers and coaches. The Indian camp said it would be delighted to play against a quality side. It's great that the game is back on. We kind of never changed the preparation, India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said on Tuesday.
For most of a warm and breezy Sunday afternoon in Mumbai, the Wankhede Stadium felt closer to Kathmandu than India's southern metropolis as thousands of Nepalese fans sang, danced and dared to dream while their cricket team took on the mighty England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. A sea of red and blue replica shirts heaved in every nook and corner of the iconic 33,000-capacity venue, with supporters turning the famed Indian stadium into their adopted home.
Cricket's global governing body hopes to persuade Pakistan to reverse decision to boycott India T20 World Cup fixtures. The International Cricket Council is in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board to resolve the boycott of its T20 World Cup 2026 fixture against India on February 15. Any clash between archrivals India and Pakistan is one of the most lucrative in cricket, worth millions of dollars in broadcast, sponsoring and advertising revenue.
After Pakistan announced their boycott of the forthcoming T20I World Cup match against India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) was quick to lament the position the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had put fans in. [Pakistan's] decision is not in the interest of the global game or the welfare of fans worldwide, the ICC said in a release, before going on to make special mention of millions in Pakistan, who will now have no India fixture to anticipate.