Wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith has been called up as the replacement for Phil Salt, who is on paternity leave, for England’s three-match T20I series against West Indies, the country’s cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday. England completed a 3-0 sweep of West Indies in its one-day international series on Tuesday, with Smith scoring a rapid half … Read more
If there was a blueprint for Royal Challengers Bengaluru after opting to bowl in IPL’s Qualifier 1, it would have been pretty similar to how things transpired at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium on Thursday. Almost everything that the RCB bowlers did fell into place as Punjab Kings’ catastrophic explosion with the bat saw it … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt believes that the loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad is disappointing, but while the team is gutted, they would rather take the loss now than suffer a similar result in the playoffs. The explosive English batter also refuses to see the defeat by 42 runs as a setback going into the … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower said on Thursday that the break from play, due to the suspension of the ongoing IPL and an abandoned match after resumption, has been beneficial for captain Rajat Patidar and opener Phil Salt. “Rajat Patidar’s right hand (finger injury) had time to recover, making him fit to … Read more
Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, and Jamie Overton have been added to England’s limited overs squad – ODIs and T20Is – set to host West Indies on Tuesday. Apart from the four, Jofra Archer has been added to the ODI squad while Phil Salt has been included in the T20Is. The West Indies’ tour … Read more
On paper, in the lead-up to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and on the field during the opening two matches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has given the impression of a champion outfit. On display was its considerable batting might, power-hitting ability and shrewd bowling skills as it recorded two fantastic victories over defending champion … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Phil Salt on Friday said a well laid out plan to attack Chennai Super Kings in the PowerPlay was crucial in his team picking its first victory at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium since 2008. Salt’s early surge where he scored 32 runs off just 16 deliveries helped RCB to 56 … Read more