West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has been ruled out of the upcoming tour of England due to a knee injury, leading to the selection of uncapped Jeremiah Louis as his replacement. Louis, a 28-year-old first-class cricketer for the Leeward Islands, will be making his debut on the tour, which features three test matches against England.
India Women are set to face South Africa Women in a historic Test match in Chennai, marking only their fifth home Test since 2022. With an impressive unbeaten streak and strong spin bowling, India are considered favorites, while South Africa will be looking to overcome recent losses.
James Anderson, England’s legendary fast bowler, has announced his retirement from Test cricket after an illustrious 21-year career. Widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time, Anderson holds the record for the most Test wickets among pace bowlers with 700 dismissals. Throughout his tenure, he has been a cornerstone of England’s bowling attack, showcasing exceptional skill and longevity. Anderson’s retirement marks the end of an era for Test cricket, and he will undoubtedly be remembered as a true icon of the sport.
James Anderson, England’s all-time leading wicket-taker in Test cricket, has announced his retirement from the format. Throughout his illustrious 21-year career, Anderson has delivered numerous unforgettable performances, cementing his status as one of the greatest bowlers the game has ever witnessed. Let’s delve into some of his most memorable spells that left an indelible mark on the sport.
KL Rahul, the flamboyant Indian batter, opens up about his journey from being perceived primarily as a Test player to becoming an indispensable part of India’s white-ball teams. Rahul attributes his transformation to his hard work and the opportunity to showcase his skills in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2016.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former Australian pace bowler Jason Gillespie as head coach of the men’s Test team and ex-South African batter Gary Kirsten as head coach of the one-day side. Gillespie will coach the team during England’s Test tour of Pakistan later this year, while Kirsten will take charge of the white-ball sides during their tour of England in May. Both coaches have signed two-year deals, with former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood assisting them across all formats.
Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram has praised late Australian spin great Shane Warne, highlighting their close friendship despite playing for different countries. Warne, who passed away in March 2022, was a family friend of Akram’s Australian wife. Akram revealed that Warne bought a property from his in-laws and lived nearby. Akram also spoke about Warne’s exceptional skills as a bowler, his passion for the game, and his success leading Rajasthan Royals to the inaugural Indian Premier League title.
Matthew Kuhnemann has signed with Tasmania in an attempt to regain his spot in the Australian Test team. The 27-year-old spinner played three Tests for Australia in India last year and is eager to earn more red-ball game time ahead of the team’s tour of Sri Lanka next summer.
