The Ashes: James Anderson fit to play but will be rested in first Test, says Jos Buttler

Veteran England fast bowler James Anderson is fit and bowling well in the nets but won’t play in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane, wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has said. Buttler said that the 39-year-old Anderson has been rested for the match as a “precautionary measure” with the second Test being…

Mumbai Indians had gun players in the squad, letting them go ‘absolutely heartbreaking’: Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma said that it was “heart-breaking” for the team to have to release some of their key players ahead of the mega auction. The five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions announced on Tuesday that they had retained Rohit, batsman Suryakumar Yadav, all-rounder Kieron…

Salaam Cricket 2021: Babar Azam a quick learner, heading towards where Virat Kohli is right now – Wasim Akram

Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram said it’s unfair to compare Babar Azam to Virat Kohli, adding that Pakistan captain is slowly but surely getting to the level where the India skipper is at the moment. Wasim Akram, speaking at Salaam Cricket 2021, played down the concerns around Virat Kohli’s…

Australia pacer James Pattinson retires from international cricket, will continue to play domestic cricket

Australian fast bowler James Pattinson announced his decision to retire from international cricket after realising that he won’t be in the reckoning for the Ashes series due to fitness issues. The 31-year-old, who has played 21 Tests and 15 ODIs, though will continue to play domestic cricket. Pattinson had…

2nd Test: Virat Kohli not at his fluent best but did what the team needed at Lord’s, says Ajit Agarkar

HIGHLIGHTS Virat Kohli got out for 42 on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against England Kohli gave KL Rahul support as the duo stitched 117 runs for the 3rd wicket on Thursday Kohli has not scored an international hundred since the day-night Test in November 2019 Former India fast bowler Ajit Agarkar on Thursday said it was…

WTC Final: Virat Kohli an aggressive captain, he will always go for the win – Irfan Pathan

WTC Final: Former India fast bowler Ifran Pathan believes Virat Kohli will take the aggressive route if India don’t lose wickets in the first hour on the Reserve Day. Kohli and Cheeteshwar Pujara will resume India’s innings on 64 for 2. HIGHLIGHTS India will resume their 2nd innings at 64 for 2 on the…