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3rd T20I: Suryakumar, Venkatesh and bowlers help India to 3-0 series win over West Indies
Kolkata, Feb 21 : A classy fifty from Suryakumar Yadav (65 off 31) and an aggressive knock by…
Babar Azam is a great player but will have to do a lot more, feels Mohammed Shami
"At the moment, if he continues to play like that, then he would obviously end his career as one of the greats from Pakistan. Good luck Babar Azam, I would say," he added.
India announce squad for West Indies ODIs & T20Is, Rohit Sharma Returns to Lead
India are set to play three ODIs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad from 6th February followed by the T20I series at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata from February 16.
3rd ODI: India suffer 3-0 whitewash against South Africa after Chahar’s fifty goes in vain
With this, KL Rahul became the first Indian captain to lose each of the first three ODIs in charge.
Virat Kohli steps down as Test captain: ‘He quit, or was asked to…?’ Millions of fans stunned
India managed to win the first Test against the Proteas and the officials praised Kohli and his side. But after the second and third Test, reports of removing Virat as captain again gained momentum.
KL Rahul named captain for South Africa ODIs, Rohit ruled out; Ashwin returns
Meanwhile, the veteran off-spinner R Ashwin, who last played an ODI in 2017, has also been recalled to the side for the series.
West Indies vs Pakistan ODI series postponed after new COVID-19 cases emerge
West Indies vs Pakistan ODI series : The One-day International (ODI) series between West Indies and Pakistan, scheduled…
South Africa is one place where we have not won a series yet; we are very motivated to do that: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli signed off by stressing on the central wicket practice and match stimulations becoming important for the team in the absence of a warm-up match in South Africa.
IPL 2022: It was tough to retain just four players: Delhi Capitals’ CEO
New Delhi, Nov 30 : JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals on Tuesday announced the name of…
IPL 2022: Kohli, Rohit, Dhoni, Pant retained; Rashid, Rahul & Hardik released ahead of mega auction
IPL 2022 mega auction : Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Rishabh were retained by respective franchies…
3rd T20I: Rohit Sharma, bowlers lead India to 3-0 sweep against New Zealand
Kolkata, Nov 22 : Rohit Sharma‘s fantastic fifty and a clinical bowling performance led by Axar Patel (3/9),…
2nd T20I: Openers, Harshal lead India to 7-wicket win over New Zealand
Ranchi, Nov 20 : A superb bowling performance by debutant Harshal Patel (2/25), followed by fantastic fifties by…
Former Australia captain Hughes slams CA, Head insists on knowing more about Paine case
Adelaide, Nov 19 : Former Australia captain Kim Hughes has slammed Cricket Australia (CA) for making wicketkeeper-batter Tim Paine…
Squads confirmed for ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2021
Dubai : The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the squads for the Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier…
Virat Kohli might quit captaincy in other formats in near future to focus on batting, hints Ravi Shastri
The former coach also mentioned that Kohli remains the fittest cricketer in the team and he is also hungry to do well.
Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli’s record to become fastest batsman to 2500 T20I runs
Babar Azam's teammate Mohammad Rizwan also became the first player in the history of the game to score 1000 T20I runs in a calendar year.
T20 World Cup: Australia beat Pakistan by 5 wickets, to face New Zealand in final
Dubai, Nov 11 : Australia reached the final of the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after beating…
Rohit Sharma to lead India in T20Is against New Zealand; Virat Kohli rested
Hardik Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakravarthy, and Rahul Chahar, who were part of the 15-member T20 World Cup squad, have not been picked.
T20 World Cup: India thrash Scotland by 8 wickets, give net run rate a big push
Rahul blasted a four and six off Watt before taking a single to reach his half-century in just 18 balls.
T20 World Cup: Pakistan outclass Namibia by 45 runs
This was Pakistan's fourth victory in four matches, which clinched them a spot in the semi-finals. Namibia lost their second match in three and remained fourth in the table with two points.
IPL 2022 Auction: Old teams can retain 4 players; Lucknow, Ahmedabad can get 3 early picks
New Delhi, Oct 29 : The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 will see the eight existing franchises being…
T20 World Cup: Bowlers, Warner shine in Australia’s 7-wicket win over Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka lost a few more wickets, Avishka Fernando (4), Wanindu Hasaranga (4), in quick succession and were in deep trouble at 94-5, with almost eight overs still left.
IPL 2021 Final: Magnificent du Plessis guides Chennai to 192/3
Moeen Ali took Mavi for two sixes over cow corner and down the ground to bring 150 up for Chennai.
Amy Hunter is youngest to hit century in international cricket
Amy Hunter beat Mithali Raj's record as she helped Ireland to a series win against Zimbabwe.
Afghanistan’s ODI series moved from Sri Lanka to Pakistan
Colombo, Aug 23 : Logistical issues related to air travel and the 10-day lockdown imposed in Sri Lanka…
Second Test: Rahul’s century takes India to 276/3 on Day 1
Rahul shared 126 runs for the first wicket with Sharma before the latter was bowled by Anderson.
Trent Bridge: India have their task cut out
A bookmaker was offering 8-13 odds on Indian success, 7-2 on England and 3-1 on a draw.
First Test: Jasprit Bumrah’s five-for keeps victory within India’s sight
However, India kept chipping in with wickets to ensure England don't run away with the match.
Kohli picking Shardul Thakur over Ashwin reveals his concerns about batting
Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar too expressed surprise but reasoned that Jadeja was picked ahead of Ashwin due to lack of batting depth.
3rd ODI: Buoyant India look to sweep series against Sri Lanka
The series win will boost the credentials of Rahul Dravid as a coach. Though the Sri Lankans are relatively weak, Dravid has been earning good reviews from some of the youngsters.
India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup game rekindles rivalry in UAE
While India hasn't been keen to play there, the Covid-19 situation - or monsoon, as described by the Indian board - has forced the World Cup, hosted by India, to be shifted there.
3rd ODI: England beat Pakistan for 3-0 sweep
Earlier, skipper Babar Azam struck a career-best 158 (139-ball) and helped Pakistan's batting finally came good in this series.
Pakistan vs Eng : Babar Azam stars with 158 against England
With the series settled 2-0 in favour of England, the Pakistan batsmen played more freely and put up a challenging target for the hosts.
Mithali Raj’s 3 successive 50s takes her to No.1 spot in ICC rankings
Dubai, July 6 : Mithali Raj‘s three successive half-centuries in the three-match ODI series against England helped her…
New Zealand win the inaugural World Test Championship title
Earlier, India, who started the day at 64/2, lost three wickets -- skipper Virat Kohli (13), Cheteshwar Pujara (15), and Ajinkya Rahane (15) -- in the first session to go to lunch at 130/5.
World Test Championship Final: India bowled out for 170, NZ need 139 to win
Southampton, June 23 : India have set New Zealand a target of 139 runs after they were bowled…
WTC Final: Two Spectators Evicted for Hurling Racist Abuses at Ross Taylor
"Can you let me know where you are sat and I'll report it to the security team? Thanks," wrote Furlong before da Souza pointed out that the abuses were audible on TV.
Andre Russell hit on helmet in PSL, taken to hospital
Andre Dwayne Russell was seen being stretchered out of the dressing room to an ambulance during the first over of the second innings.
IPL to be played between Sep 19-Oct 15: BCCI
"The rest of it is still being worked out between the BCCI and the ICC. We can talk about it only later," the official said.
After 60 Tests, Virat Kohli better than MS Dhoni as Captain
Kohli has captained India in 95 matches, winning 65 matches and losing 27 with one tie and two no result. He has led India in 45 T20Is, winning 27, and losing 14, tying and drawing two each.
Column: The sun finally shines on Indian women’s cricket
Women have been playing cricket since 1745. Unfortunately, the gentlemen of the game never gave women’s cricket prominence…
Rahul Dravid to coach Indian team on Sri Lanka tour: Report
The tour of Sri Lanka will be Rahul Dravid's second stint with India after working as a batting consultant during the England tour in 2014.
India retain top spot in ICC Test Team rankings after annual update
Dubai, May 13 : India remained the number one Test side after the annual update of the ICC…
Indian Team To Leave For England Tour On June 2
The BCCI is still carrying out negotiations regarding the duration of 10 days of soft quarantine (training allowed) for players after reaching the UK where they will be based for three and half months.
IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by seven wickets
Ahmedabad: Shikhar Dhawan’s 47-ball 69 helped a clinical Delhi Capitals (DC) ease to a seven-wicket win over Punjab…
One or two tweaks helped: Faf after earning Orange cap
Du Plessis was a livewire on the field in Wednesday’s game, making diving stops and taking a diving catch as CSK ensured tight fielding.
IPL 2021: Gaikwad, du Plessis power Chennai Super Kings to big win over SunRisers Hyderabad
New Delhi: A 129-run opening stand between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK)…
IPL 2021: KL Rahul Stars As Punjab Kings Stun Mumbai Indians By 9 Wickets
PBKS vs MI, IPL 2021: KL Rahul scored an unbeaten half-century to help Punjab Kings defeat Mumbai Indians in Match 17, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
IPL 2021: Amit Mishra, Shikhar Dhawan Help Delhi Capitals Beat Mumbai Indians By 6 Wickets
Amit Mishra took 4/24, while Shikhar Dhawan scored 45 as Delhi Capitals overhauled Mumbai Indians below-par target of 138. Catch the highlights of DC vs MI here.
IPL: Jadeja, Ali spin Chennai Super Kings to 45-run win over Rajasthan Royals
Mumbai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinners Ravindra Jadeja (2/28) and Moeen Ali (3/7) weaved a web around Rajasthan…
IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 3 wickets
This is the Royals' first win this IPL season
IPL: De Villiers scripts last-ball victory for RCB
Chennai: AB de Villiers rolled back the years with his beautiful yet brutal assault as Royal Challengers Bangalore…
3rd ODI: India hang on to win by 7 runs, clinch series 2-1
Pune, March 29: India survived a scare from England all-rounder Sam Curran (95 not out off 83 balls)…
India outplayed us in big moments: England captain Eoin Morgan
Morgan said that one of the positives was the bowling of leg-spinner Adil Rashid during the power-play overs.
Now that we have depth, I’d like to open: Virat Kohli
Kohli revealed that he would continue opening the batting both for India and for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the upcoming Indian Premier League.
Left too much for lower order: Eoin Morgan
Ahmedabad: England captain Eoin Morgan said his team was in the game till the halfway mark but a…
Pacers, Yadav help India square T20I series
Ahmedabad, March 18 : Pace bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/30) and Hardik Pandya (2/16) put in an inspirational performance,…
3rd T20I: Buoyant India look to slow it down against England
Ahmedabad, March 15 : Buoyed by an impressive seven-wicket win in the second T20 International, India will take…
INDvENG T20I: Ishan Kishan dedicates knock to coach’s dad
The left-handed batsman from Jharkhand also thanked the seniors in the India team for backing him.
2nd T20I: Kishan’s blitzkrieg powers India to 7-wkt win
Ahmedabad : Ishan Kishan’s 32-ball 56 on debut and his 94-run partnership for the second wicket with skipper…
We need to score more in last 10 overs, says Mithali Raj
India women's defeat to South Africa women in the third one-day international has exposed their inability to make use of the slog overs especially if their batting order caves in
INDvsENG 1st T20: England beat India by 8 wickets in Ahmedabad
The visiting England side first restricted India to 124 for seven in their 20 overs before coasting to the 125-run target in 15.3 overs to win the first game of the five-match series.
Cheteshwar Pujara has now played 38 innings without a Test century
India skipper Virat Kohli was asked by IANS on the eve of the fourth and final Test about the problems faced by Pujara.
Ishant Sharma Milestone: India’s ‘Bujhta Huya Diya’ On The Cusp Of 100th Test
Ishant Sharma is on course to become only the second Indian fast bowler, after the great Kapil Dev, to play 100 Tests for the country
IPL auction: List of sold players
Chennai: Following is the list of players bought by franchises during the mini-IPL auction on Thursday. Each team…
No clarity on IPL 2021 venue as of now: SunRisers mentor VVS Laxman
Chennai: The Indian cricket board is yet to decide on the venue for the 2021 Indian Premier League…
Pujara is the team’s warrior: Shastri
Shastri said that the team is not interested in any debates. “I think let the boys enjoy it. Debates can carry on. Not interested in any debates,” added Shastri.
Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test: Tim Paine fined for dissent, handed one demerit point
Paine landed in hot water after an expletive-laden response to an unsuccesful review of a decision against Cheteshwar Pujara on the third day of the match on Saturday.
India vs Australia: ‘Absolutely top knock from Jinks’, Virat Kohli hails Ajinkya Rahane’s century in Melbourne
After the end of day’s play, captain Virat Kohli, who has flown back home on paternity leave, took to his social media account to hail Rahane’s outstanding innings against the mighty Aussies at the MCG.
Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir announces retirement from international cricket
The 28-year-old pacer said that he does not think he can work with the current Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management and it is best for him to leave. He has promised a full statement soon
Australia register consolation win; India clinch T20 series 2-1
The Aussies had won the ODI series 2-1 prior to the T20Is.
Virat Kohli beats Tendulkar’s record to become fastest cricketer to score 12,000 ODI runs
Virat Kohli reached the milestone during the third and final match against Australia in Canberra
India vs Australia: We were ineffective with the ball: Virat Kohli
Kohli with 89 runs and KL Rahul with 76 were India’s highest run scorers and both fell to sharp catches.
India fall to 51-run defeat; Australia win series
Rahul and Hardik Pandya then put up 63 for the fifth wicket but both succumbed to the pressure that came with the rising required run rate.
Virat Kohli 9th Indian to make 250 ODI appearances
Sydney, Nov 29: Virat Kohli on Sunday became the ninth Indian cricketer to make 250 appearances in One-Day…
Karachi Kings beat Lahore in final to win PSL crown
Karachi: Karachi Kings were crowned Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions after Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 49-ball 63…
After first handshake with Sachin I rubbed them on body: Yuvraj Singh
New Delhi: Yuvraj Singh has admitted that the he was so overawed by shaking hands with Sachin Tendulkar…
Rahul Dravid throws weight behind expansion of IPL
New Delhi: As unconfirmed talks are going around about adding a ninth team to the Indian Premier League…
Team India arrives in Sydney for lengthy series in Australia
Sydney: The Indian men’s cricket team arrived here on Thursday for a lengthy series against Australia beginning November…
We did well to recover and win: Velocity captain Mithali
Velocity did well to recover from the poor start they made to the chase against Supernova on Wednesday in the Women's T20 Challenge, said to captain Mithali Raj on Wednesday.
Inki wrist me alag hi twist tha: VVS Laxman turns 46
New Delhi, Nov 1 : Cricket fraternity on Sunday took to Twitter to extend birthday wishes to former…
Ruturaj Gaikwad is one of the most talented players going around: MS Dhoni
Dubai: Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday heaped rich praise on Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying the…
This IPL Chennai Super Kings weren’t there, says MS Dhoni after loss to Rajasthan Royals
Abu Dhabi, Oct 20 : Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday seemed resigned to…
Bairstow, Rashid shine in SRH’s thumping win over KXIP
Earlier, opting to bat, SRH rode opener Jonny Bairstow’s blistering knock along with skipper David Warner’s valuable 52 off 40 balls to post a decent 201/6 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
IPL: Clinical Kolkata Knight Riders coast to 37-run win over Rajasthan Royals
Dubai, Sep 30 : A clinical Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday coasted to a 37-run win over…
IPL : SunRisers Hyderabad open account with 15-run win over Delhi Capitals
Brief scores: SRH 162/4 in 20 overs (J Bairstow 53, D Warner 45; K Rabada 2/21) beat DC 147/7 in 20 overs (S Dhawan 34, R Pant 28; Rashid Khan 3/14) by 15 runs
IPL : Delhi Capitals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 44 runs
Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 edition saw Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals (DC) easily emerging on top of MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
What A Career This Man Had: Holding On Dhoni
Holding highlighted that Dhoni had nearly 5000 runs in Test cricket despite being a wicketkeeper.
Winning 2011 WC Together With Dhoni Best Moment Of My Life: Tendulkar
In the Test format, Dhoni amassed 4,876 runs at an average of 38.09 and led India to more wins (27) than anyone else before him.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 postponed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia 2020 has been…
We were shocked by Sohail’s behaviour, says Younis on ’96 WC incident
Lahore, July 11 : Fast bowling great Waqar Younis has said they were shocked at how Aamer Sohail…
Kapil said he thought selectors won’t pick me, reveals Viswanath
He scored a century in his debut match against Australia in Kanpur in 1969, the first of the 14 centuries he would go on to score in his illustrious career, spanning over 14 years.
‘Even after his hundred, Kohli went on to win the game’
"In the first match against New Zealand, they had scored 240-250 and Virat Kohli was asked to open the innings and he scored 123* (120*)," Vengsarkar said.
Mohammad Kaif’s electric fielding became the benchmark for others, says Laxman
Kaif was known for his superb fielding and although after the century against Zimbabwe in the ICC Champions Trophy, he failed to really make a mark on a consistent basis, he is still regarded as one of India''s finest fielders to have played the game.
Players will have to be put through individual programmes: Dravid
He however said that the players shouldn''t be too worried about their skills getting affected by the enforced break.
To be honest, I never doubted myself in game situations: Kohli
Kohli also spoke about how he had to change his approach to batting to suit his requirement.
Srikkanth calls for competition between Bat and Ball in ODIs
The Master Blaster had taken note of the stats and said they would have probably scored more runs had the current rules applied during their playing days.
Between hosting a WC & a bilateral tour, we’d settle for bilateral: Shastri
"Instead of 15 teams flying in, we'd settle for one team flying in and playing an entire bilateral series at one or two grounds," Shastri said.
Enjoy batting with Dhoni, ABD the most: Virat Kohli
Mumbai, April 2 : M.S. Dhoni and AB de Villiers are the two batters Virat Kohli loves batting…
Kanika Kapoor stayed in same hotel as South African cricket team: Report
Lucknow, March 22 : Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who tested positive for coronavirus a few days ago, stayed…
Women’s T20 WC: India enter maiden final after washout
Sydney, March 5 (IANS) India have qualified for the final of the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup after…
Kapil Dev questions ‘in-form’ Rahul’s absence from Test team
New Zealand were completely whitewashed in the five-match T20I series. However, they made a strong comeback and went on to win the three ODIs and have now won the first Test in the two-Test series.
1st Test: India hold edge in Kiwi star Taylor’s 100th Test
Wellington, Feb 20 : India started their New Zealand tour on a note which they could have only…
Pakistan thrash Bangladesh in Rawalpindi Test
Rawalpindi, Feb 10: Pakistan on Monday rode on brilliant bowling performances from Yasir Shah and Naseem Shah as…
Shikhar Dhawan’s shoulder injury has ruled him out of India’s T20i series
Shikhar Dhawan injured his shoulder while fielding in the third and final ODI against Australia in Bangalore. He…
Ranji Trophy: Manoj Tiwary shines with maiden triple ton
New Delhi, Jan 20 : Manoj Tiwary’s scintillating knock of 303 guided Bengal to post 635/7 against Hyderabad…
Rajkot ODI: India level series with 36-run win
Rajkot, Jan 17 : India beat South Africa by 36 runs in the second ODI at the SCA…
Rohit Sharma fastest to score 7k ODI runs as opener
Rajkot, Jan 17 : India’s Rohit Sharma on Friday became the fastest batsman to score 7000 ODI runs…
Mumbai ODI: Australia thrash India by 10 wickets
India 255 all out in 49.1 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 74, KL Rahul 47; Mitchell Starc 3/56) vs Australia
Indore T20I: All-round India make short work of Sri Lanka
Chasing a reasonable 143 for victory, Kohli (30 not out) smashed a six in the 18th over to seal the deal for the rampaging hosts with 15 balls to spare.
Won my heart in 40 minutes: Saqlain on Ganguly
Saqlain said that Ganguly was a great captain for India and will emulate that success as BCCI President.
2019 has been one of the best years for Indian cricket: Kohli
Cuttack (Odisha), Dec 22 : India on Sunday chased down a target of 316 in a thriller of…
West Indies beat India by 8 wickets in 1st ODI, Hetmyer, Hope hit tons
Chennai, Dec 15 : Shimron Hetmyer cracked a career-best 139 while Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 as…
Happy we did well batting first in a T20 game: KL Rahul
Mumbai, Dec 12 : A scintillating display batting first will help the Indian team gain a lot of…
We are a work in progress: West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard
Mumbai, Dec 12 : West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard conceded that the team is a work in progress…
India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Kohli masterclass helps India chase down 207
IND vs WI 1st T20I, Live Cricket Score: Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to bowl against the West Indies in Hyderabad.
Have always commanded respect, now I have a position: Azhar
Hyderabad, Dec 6 : Mohammed Azharduddin’s roller coaster relationship with the game of cricket seems to have reached…
Bob Willis was a terror to face: Kapil Dev
Willis was a terrific fast bowler, with a run-up that was unique. Not a fluent run-up but once the ball left his hand it was terror for the batsman.
Jasprit Bumrah picks trainer CoA panel rejected for India job
New Delhi, Dec 3 : The much-talked about legacy that former India trainer Shankar Basu had supposedly created…
Ross Taylor becomes second NZ batsman to score 7K Test runs
Hamilton, Dec 3 : Experienced batsman Ross Taylor on Tuesday became only the second New Zealand batsman to…
India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: India win by an innings and 130 runs
Indore, Nov 16 : The writing was on the wall on the third morning itself and it was…
Rohit an asset to Indian cricket: Ganguly on his 100th T20
Rohit, India's stand-in captain for the ongoing Bangladesh T20 series, became the second Indian from his country to play 100 T20I internationals.
Bowling, fielding gave us momentum while batting: Mahmudullah
The skipper was all praise for Mushfiqur Rahim, who remained unbeaten on 60 (43 balls, 4x8, 6x1) to fashion his team's victory.
Focussing on my game, looking to improve everyday: Pant
Kolkata, Sep 11 : India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said that he loves M.S. Dhoni and is…
Have taken fitness to next level during break: Hardik Pandya
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya had been given a break for the West…
Used to tell people I wanted to be like Sachin: Kohli
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Indian captain Virat Kohli has constantly drawn comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar due to…
India win 2nd test against West Indies by 257 runs
India sweep series 2-0 vs West Indies to consolidate top-spot in World Test Championship table
Aim to finish my career with 100 Test wickets: Sreesanth
And on Tuesday, Jain decided that his ban will end on September 12, 2020 -- seven years as compared to the original life ban.
Middlesex sign Mohammad Hafeez for T20 Blast
de Villiers will join Hafeez as Middlesex's other overseas signing for the final two group matches against Hampshire on August 29 and Somerset on August 30.
Cricket: A game of destiny and lady luck
There were tears of joy and sorrow, disappointment and happiness at the end of the biggest tournament of…
Akshay Kumar’s son Aarav hates cricket
London, July 14: Actor Akshay Kumar is a cricket fan but his son Aarav does not like the…
Manjrekar calls Jadeja street-smart cricketer, looks to bury hatchet
Manjrekar had said on the eve of the Bangladesh game that he still wanted to back Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav despite their poor outing against England. Reacting to this, Jadeja has asked the expert to "learn to respect" people.
Rohit joins Sangakara for most tons in single WC edition
Birmingham, July 2 (IANS) India opener Rohit Sharma added another feather to his illustrious career on Tuesday as…
South Africa knocked out of 2019 World Cup after 49-run loss to Pakistan
London, June 23 (IANS) Pakistan beat South Africa by 49 runs at Lord’s in their 2019 ICC World…
M.S. Dhoni stumped for first time since 2011
Southampton, June 22 (IANS) M.S. Dhoni was stumped for the first time since 2011, in India’s match against…
Zimbabwe cricket board suspended, interim panel formed
Zimbabwe Cricket's acting Managing Director Givemore Makoni was also banned from his position, a ESPNCricinfo report stated.
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs, rise to top of table
London, June 15 (IANS) Australia beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs in their 2019 ICC World Cup group…
Cricket fraternity wishes Yuvraj Singh
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) After 25 years in and around the 22 yards and almost 17 years…
ICC allows fans to print ticket at home after Trent Bridge fiasco
Friday's ticket issue had given some of the Indian fans quite a scare as they look to head to the UK over the course of the next month to watch Virat Kohli and his boys in action.
Here’s World Cup 2019 song
The International Cricket Council has launched the official song for the forthcoming World Cup – titled ‘Stand By’…
10 power hitters who can take the World Cup by storm
New Delhi, May 15: With just 15 days remaining for the start of the much-awaited 2019 World Cup,…
Shane Watson win hearts for batting with bleeding knee in IPL 2019 final
New Delhi, May 14: The 12th season of the Indian Premier League (IPl) is finally over. In one…
IPL final brings record breaking viewership for Hotstar
Mumbai, May 14: OTT platform Hotstar broke global records by registering 18.6 million concurrent viewers in the VIVO…
ICC clears England’s Liam Plunkett of ball tampering
Dubai, May 13: England pacer Liam Plunkett has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the International Cricket Council…
Mumbai Indians win best mother’s day gift: Nita Ambani to son Akash
New Delhi, May 13: Mumbai Indians (MI) owner Nita Ambani is known to treat her players as part…
Dhoni’s run-out: Turning point in IPL 2019 final
Hyderabad, May 13: The Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in one of the most…
Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 1 run to win IPL 2019 title
Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) Lasith Malinga delivered the killer blow as Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated bitter rivals Chennai…
Fan shares plan on how to tackle CSK ahead of final
Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) While Mumbai Indians (MI) might start as favourites against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in…
CSK in the final because of bowlers: Dhoni
Visakhapatnam, May 11: MS Dhoni said that the Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) bowling department should get the credit…
IPL Qualifier 2: Delhi to fight for final berth against Chennai today
Visakhapatnam, May 9: Riding high on confidence, Delhi Capitals will aim to make it to their first IPL…
Shahid Afridi was treated harshly by seniors: Shoaib Akhtar
Karachi, May 9: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has backed the claims made by his ex-teammate Shahid Afridi…
IPL 2019 Eliminator: Delhi beat Hyderabad in thriller to set up Qualifier vs CSK
Visakhapatnam, May 8: In yet another Indian Premier League contest which went down the wire, opener Prithvi Shaw’s…
Jhye Richardson ruled out of World Cup
Melbourne, May 8: Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup after…
Mumbai Indians beat CSK by 6 wickets, cruise into fifth IPL final
Chennai, May 8: Mumbai Indians sailed into their fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) final as they defeated arch-rivals…
Chris Gayle named West Indies vice-captain for World Cup
Dublin, May 7: Chris Gayle has been named as the vice-captain of West Indies for the upcoming World…
Shahid Afridi ruined many careers for his own good: Imran Farhat
New Delhi, May 7: Out of favour Pakistan batsman Imran Farhat has lashed out at Shahid Afridi, saying…
Hardik Pandya gets support after being called ‘Kaalu bhai’
New Delhi, May 6: There seems to be no end to controversies when it comes to Indian cricketer…
Gautam Gambhir hits back at Shahid Afridi; invites for psychiatric help in India
New Delhi, May 4: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been making headlines ever since his autobiography “Game…
India, England retain top spots in ICC Test, ODI rankings
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Alex Hales out of England World Cup 2019 squad
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BCCI recommends Bumrah, Shami, Jadeja and Poonam for Arjuna Award
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Claire Polosak to make history as first woman umpire in men’s ODI
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Alex Hales banned for recreational drug use
London, April 27: England batsman Alex Hales has been banned for three weeks from cricket for recreational drug…
Watch: Ranveer Singh, Shikhar Dhawan recreate ‘Khalibali’ hook step
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West Indies announce World Cup 2019 squad
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BCCI issues notice to Sachin, Laxman for conflict of interest
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No cricketer has served India like Dhoni: Kapil Dev
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IPL 2019: Rajasthan Royals remove Rahane, appoint Smith as Captain
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Pandya, Rahul fined Rs 20 lakh each for Koffee with Karan controversy
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Dhawan masterclass helps Delhi beat Kolkata by 7 wickets
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Virat Kohli named Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world
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IPL 2019: TN government to decide if Chennai gets to host final
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MI have home advantage against in-form KXIP
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World Cup 2019: India’s squad to be announced on April 15
New Delhi, April 8: The Indian cricket team for the World Cup 2019 will be announced on 15…
Ranveer Singh preps with Kapil Dev for ‘83’
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IPL 2019: Hyderabad beat Delhi by 5 wickets
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IPL 2019: Chennai taste first defeat, lose by 37 runs to Mumbai
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New Zealand announces 15-member squad for World Cup 2019
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Water woes to ‘Mankading’: IPL controversies
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IPL 2019: Rajasthan beat RCB by 7 wickets to register first win of season
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BCCI wants Pandya-Rahul chapter to end with World Cup on mind
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SRK ban to spot-fixing: IPL controversies
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IPL 2019: Sam Curran’s hat-trick helps Punjab beat Delhi by 14 runs
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Virat Kohli proud as India retain ICC Test Championship Mace
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is no less than a festival for the fans in the country. It…
IPL 2019: Dhoni, Bravo shine as Chennai beat Rajasthan by 8 runs
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IPL 2019: Warner stars as SRH pip Rajasthan Royals in thrilling tie
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I have 5 different leg-spin variations: Rashid Khan
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IPL pitch is under discussion, for a change
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ICC, Booking.com join hands for 5 years
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IPL 2019: BCCI releases group stage schedule
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Smith and Warner return to IPL after ball-tampering row
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BCCI agrees to work with NADA for 6 months
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If I do well in IPL, World Cup spot will follow: Rahane
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Christchurch Shooting: New Zealand-Bangladesh Test Match called off
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SC cancels life ban on Sreesanth, asks BCCI to reconsider punishment
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Chargesheet filed against Mohammed Shami for dowry, sexual harassment
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IPL 2019: Sourav Ganguly joins Delhi Capitals
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IND vs AUS, 5th ODI: Captain Kohli blames poor bowling for loss
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Sunny Leone reveals the name of her favourite cricketer
Mumbai, March 13: Actress Sunny Leone has revealed the name of her favourite cricketer. He is none other…
Selection problems for both India and Australia
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Australia beat India in 4th ODI, level series
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Dhoni rested for remaining Australia ODIs
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Pakistan wants ICC action against Team India for wearing army caps
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IND vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Australia beat India by 32 runs
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Diana Edulji presents coin at toss during Ranchi ODI to celebrate Women’s Day
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India win 2nd ODI by 8 runs
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ICC welcome to take T20, ODI World Cup out of India for tax exemption: BCCI
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BCCI unveils World Cup jersey for Team India
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IND vs AUS: India need 237 runs to win 1st ODI
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You rule the skies and you rule our hearts: BCCI welcomes IAF pilot Abhinandan
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IND vs PAK: ICC assures BCCI of security during World Cup
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Maxwell’s ton helps Australia beat India by 7 wickets
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IND vs AUS: Bruised India look to bounce back in second T20I
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No talks with Government as yet on India-Pak World Cup tie: BCCI official
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IND vs PAK: Will respect decision what Govt, BCCI take, says Virat Kohli
New Delhi, Feb 23: India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday broke his silence on the issue of playing…
Sever cricket ties with countries supporting Terrorism: BCCI writes to ICC
Without naming Pakistan, BCCI urged the cricketing nations all over the world to sever ties with countries from which terrorism emanates.
IND vs AUS: Hardik Pandya ruled out, Ravindra Jadeja included in ODI squad
New Delhi, Feb 21: Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming Twenty20 International and…
India-Pakistan World Cup tie on schedule: ICC
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday a decision on the group…
Veteran coach Irfan Ansari banned from cricket for 10 years
Dubai, Feb 20: United Arab Emirates-based veteran coach Irfan Ansari has been banned from all forms of cricket…
IPL 2019: Schedule for 2 weeks announced, CSK to take RCB in opener
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Cricket Club of India covers Pak PM Imran’s portrait following Pulwama attack
Mumbai, Feb 17 : The Cricket Club of India (CCI) has covered a portrait of former cricketer and…
Virat Kohli postpones sports awards for Pulwama martyrs
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IND vs AUS: Kohli returns as BCCI announces squad for ODI, T20 series
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Kuldeep Yadav vaults to career-best No.2 in ICC T20I rankings
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India look to clinch first-ever T20 series in New Zealand
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IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: India win by 7 wickets, level series 1-1
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New Zealand women pocket series in last-ball thriller
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1st T20I: New Zealand thrash India by 80 runs
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New Zealand beat Indian women by 23 runs in 1st T20I
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Dhoni rises in latest ICC ODI rankings for batsmen
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4th ODI: Trent Boult shines as New Zealand crush India by 8 wickets
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I confessed to IPL spot-fixing to escape police torture, Sreesanth to SC
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Mandhana stars as India thrash New Zealand by 8 wickets to clinch series
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3rd ODI: India beat New Zealand by 7 wickets to win ODI series
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ICC bans Ambati Rayudu from bowling in international cricket
New Delhi, Jan 28: Ambati Rayudu has been banned from bowling in international cricket by the International Cricket…
India vs New Zealand: MS Dhoni misses 3rd ODI with ‘rare’ injury
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Hardik Pandya to join team in New Zealand, KL Rahul to be with India A
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Happy to bat at any number: MS Dhoni
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3rd ODI: Dhoni stars as India beat Australia by 7 wickets, seal series 2-1
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Ganguly defends Pandya and Rahul, says ‘People make mistakes’
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IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI: India win by 6 wickets, level series 1-1
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Pandya, Rahul erred but Team India need them for World Cup: Sreesanth
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1st ODI: Rohit’s century in vain as Australia beat India by 34 runs
Sydney, Jan 12: Opener Rohit Sharma’s valiant century went in vain as Australia has defeated India by 34 runs in the first ODI of…
Hardik, Rahul suspended with immediate effect, to be sent home
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Kohli breaks silence on row over Pandya, Rahul’s ‘sexist comments’
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Australia to play 2 T20Is, 5 ODIs in India
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BCCI mulls 2-match ban on Pandya, Rahul for sexist remarks
New Delhi, Jan 10: BCCI’s Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai has recommended a two-match ban for…
Siraj, Kaul in Indian limited overs squad, Bumrah rested
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4th Test: India create history, win first-ever cricket Test series in Australia
Sydney, Jan 7: The Virat Kohli-led Indian team registered its name in history books after winning their first-ever…