Cricket

Winning, not experimenting, is Bangladesh priority against Zimbabwe in T20 series

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto ruled out experimenting against Zimbabwe in their five-match series starting on Friday as preparation for the T20 World Cup next month.

May 2, 2024 7:07 AM Read more >

Mitch Marsh to lead Australia at cricket's Twenty20 World Cup. Steve Smith misses selection

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Mitch Marsh will captain Australia at the Twenty20 World Cup next month, leading a national cricket squad that is missing ex-skipper Steve Smith and up-and-coming batter Jake Fraser-McGurk .

May 1, 2024 12:41 AM Read more >

Jofra Archer picked by England for T20 World Cup after cruel run of injuries

Jofra Archer was selected in England’s provisional squad for the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, setting up a much-awaited international return for one of cricket’s most exciting bowlers whose career has been derailed by injuries.

Apr 30, 2024 3:50 AM Read more >

Jacks unleashes batting barrage and Kohli hits 70 as Bengaluru beats Gujarat by 9 wickets in IPL

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Will Jacks unleashed a batting barrage and shared an unbroken 166-run partnership with Virat Kohli as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by nine wickets in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

Apr 28, 2024 2:27 PM Read more >

Pakistan appoints Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as cricket coaches

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie to two-year terms as head coaches in white-ball and red-ball cricket, respectively, on Sunday.

Apr 28, 2024 4:26 AM Read more >

Ex-test cricketer Slater in custody after facing an Australian court on domestic violence charges

MAROOCHYDORE, Australia (AP) — Former Australian test cricketer Michael Slater has been remanded in custody while awaiting trial on 19 charges relating to domestic violence, stalking and breaches of bail.

Apr 15, 2024 11:47 PM Read more >

England cricket great Derek Underwood dies at age 78

LONDON (AP) — Derek Underwood, the England cricket great who is the most prolific spin bowler in the national team's test history, has died. He was 78.

Apr 15, 2024 8:29 AM Read more >

Australia batter Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom for 2nd season of Major League Cricket

WASHINGTON (AP) — Australia batter Steve Smith has signed for the Washington Freedom ahead of the second season of Major League Cricket in the United States.

Apr 11, 2024 10:32 AM Read more >

Gujarat Titans dispatch Sunrisers Hyderabad to move into IPL top four. First win for Delhi Capitals

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — A clinical batting performance from the Gujarat Titans’ middle order helped it register a seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday and move into the top four of the Indian Premier League.

Mar 31, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Rajasthan and Gujarat enjoy winning starts in Indian Premier League cricket

JAIPUR, India (AP) — Sanju Samson scored 82 not out off 52 balls as Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs on Sunday to make a winning start in cricket's lucrative Indian Premier League, and Gujarat Titans did enough in the final over

Mar 24, 2024 12:54 PM Read more >