ESPNCricinfo reported the news late on Sunday, with Bangladesh national team physio Delowar Hossain assessing the damage. “Mustafizur suffered a clip fracture on his left thumb while playing his last match of the Indian Premier League yesterday,” Hossain told the publication. “This injury requires a period of rest and rehabilitation. As per our current assessment, … Read more
Bumrah kicked off his year with eight wickets against the Proteas in Cape Town, including a rollicking six-wicket haul in the second innings that set up a big win and a series draw for India. Post that, the right-arm quick went on to grab 19 dismissals in India’s 4-1 series victory over England at home, … Read more
New Zealand star Melie Kerr is the latest recipient of the illustrious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy as the stand-out player of 2024, beating Laura Wolvaardt, Chamari Athapaththu and Annabel Sutherland to the top honour in the women’s game. Kerr was outstanding in all three facets of the game throughout the year, setting the standard for … Read more
Speaking to ESPN Cricinfo, Iyer said, “I’m flexible and ready to bat anywhere in the batting order. “KL (Rahul) and I, we played that important role in the middle during the World Cup. We had a great season together. It was just the last bit (the final against Australia) that we couldn’t execute the way … Read more
Among the active cricketers, Kagiso Rabada (321 Test wickets at 21.88) and Pat Cummins (286 at 22.68) are next in the tally. Bumrah has been on an inspired run with the ball in the longest format, having claimed 70 wickets from 13 Tests this calendar year – his best annual tally. The right-arm quick, who … Read more