Language - | WATCH , ILT20 | Sam Billings impresses netizens by reminding them of Dhoni with sensational run out Very few wicketkeepers around the globe manage to achieve the same kind of feats as MS Dhoni behind the wickets but when they do it becomes an immortal moment in cricket annals. Sam Billings executed a brilliant run out in the ILT20 against Sharjah Warriors reminding the spectators of MS Dhoni SportsCafe Desk |
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 | KKR’s Sam Billings to miss IPL 2023 ‘to focus on longer format’ Sam Billings, one of Kolkata Knight Riders’ regular wicket-keepers, has decided not to take part in IPL 2023, mentioning that his focus is on the longer format with his county Kent. Billings, who was picked by KKR for INR 2 crore in last year’s auction, confirmed his decision on social media. SportsCafe Desk |
 | IND vs ENG 2022 | James Anderson returns to the England squad for one-off Test England have named their playing XI for the one-off Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham against India and James Anderson has returned to the playing XI. Anderson missed the third Test against New Zealand in the previous series as he sustained an ankle injury but seems to be match fit now. SportsCafe Desk |
 | IPL 2022, GT vs KKR | Twitter reacts to Sam Billings pretending as if David Miller was hit-wicket It happens very rarely that a wicketkeeper makes a false claim for the hit wicket but Sam Billings did so against Gujarat Titans. Billing was seen to be pretending as if David Miller was hit wicket after removing a bail as the batter went deep in the crease to play a shot and replays revealed it.
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 | IPL 2022 | Punjab Kings appoints Julian Ross Wood as batting consultant The new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to start from March 26 and the tournament will feature CSK and KKR. Punjab Kings will be eyeing their maiden title and they have appointed former England first-class cricketer Julian Ross Wood as batting consultant for IPL 2022. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Ashes 2021-22 | Truly fulfilled childhood dream of playing in Ashes, says Sam Billings England wicketkeeper Sam Billings has said that his dream of playing in the Ashes was fulfilled as he made his Test debut in the fifth fixture of the series in Hobart. Billings scored 29 and 1 in the first and second innings respectively of the Hobart Test as England lost the final outing. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Ashes 2021-22 | England call up Sam Billings as cover for final Ashes Test Wicket-keeper batsman, Sam Billings has been drafted into England’s Ashes squad as cover for the final Ashes Test in Hobart. Billings will receive a chance to make his debut in the longest format of the game if Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow miss out on the Hobart Test due to their injuries. SportsCafe Desk |
 | BBL 2021-22 | Sam Billings locked in by Sydney Thunder for BBL 11 Sam Billings has been re-signed by Sydney Thunder ahead of the Big Bash League 2021-22, and will be reuniting with fellow countryman Alex Hales once again. The wicket-keeper batsman enjoyed a productive run last season, aggregating 260 runs from 10 innings at an impressive strike-rate of 142. SportsCafe Desk |
 | IND vs ENG | Woakes, Wood and Billings named in England's 15-man squad, Buttler to miss 4th Test Chris Woakes and Mark Wood have been named in England's squad for the fourth Test against India at The Oval, while Jos Buttler misses out due to the expected arrival of his second child. Kent wicket-keeper Sam Billings has been added to the 15-man squad as cover.
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 | Taking away opportunities from one avenue, The Hundred has provided the chance elsewhere to seize The Hundred, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)’s brainchild, has certainly been the talk of the town, literally and figuratively and in the public relations world, the tournament has excelled. However, elsewhere, it has certainly taken away the playing opportunity for several counties. Aakash Sivasubramaniam |