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Usman Khawaja forced to remove black dove sticker from his bat against NZ

March 1, 2024

Australian opener Usman Khawaja rekindled the controversy surrounding the black dove sticker as he was forced to remove the black dove sticker from his...

Yuvraj Singh denies reports he will be contesting Lok Sabha polls

March 1, 2024

Taking to social media late on Friday, former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh issued a clarification, denying media reports that he will be contesting the...

Ireland beat Afghanistan by six wickets to secure maiden Test victory

March 1, 2024

Ireland men's cricket team secured its first Test victory beating Afghanistan by six wickets on day three of the only Test, at the Tolerance...

Central Contracts: Hardik Pandya’s case is different from Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, says Aakash Chopra

March 1, 2024

Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after it handed Hardik Pandya a Grade A...

Cameron, Hazlewood create record-breaking 10th wicket partnership vs NZ

February 29, 2024

Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood created history on Friday as they combined for Australia's highest 10th-wicket partnership in Test cricket against New Zealand. The remarkable...

KL Rahul ruled out of Dharamshala Test; Bumrah returns: BCCI

February 29, 2024

India wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul, whose participation in the final Test was subject to fitness, has been ruled out of the fifth Test against...

KL Rahul in London to consult specialist for quadriceps injury; set to miss Dharamshala Test: Report

February 29, 2024

KL Rahul, who hasn’t played after the first Test against England at Hyderabad, is reportedly in London to consult a specialist for a quadriceps...

BCCI Annual Contracts: KL Rahul, Gill, Siraj move to Grade A; Shreyas and Ishan snubbed

February 28, 2024

KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj have moved up to Grade A in the BCCI Annual Contracts of senior men’s team for the...

Zaheer Khan was someone I used to watch a lot to try and learn from, says James Anderson

February 28, 2024

England’s veteran fast-bowler James Anderson revealed that former India left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan was someone he used to watch a lot and tried learning...

Ravindra Jadeja posts photo posing in front of Dhoni’s house in Ranchi

February 27, 2024

They have played together for many years in the various Indian teams and for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League...

Rishabh Pant sweats it out in the gym ahead of IPL 2024, releases video of training session

February 27, 2024

India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is putting in the hard yards and grinding it out at the gym to sculpt his physique and reclaim prime...

Bazball or whatever you call it, Test matches are about playing according to situations: Kumble

February 27, 2024

Former India captain and ex- head coach Anil Kumble has urged England captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum to take a hard...

Mohammed Shami undergoes successful heel surgery to repair Achilles tendon in the United Kingdom

February 27, 2024

India pacer Mohammed Shami on Monday underwent successful surgery on his heel to repair his Achilles tendon and said he would need time to...

New Zealand quick Neil Wagner retires from international cricket

February 26, 2024

Fast bowler Neil Wagner has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing down the curtains on a 12-year-old Test career during which he played...

TDP slams Jagan after cricketer Hanuma Vihari vowed not to play for Andhra

February 26, 2024

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Monday targeted Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy after cricketer Hanuma Vihari vowed not to play...

4th Test: India beat England by 5 wickets in Ranchi, seal series

February 26, 2024

India beat England by 5 wickets in the fourth Test here at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Monday. With a win, India sealed a five-match...

4th Test: Jaiswal levels Kohli for most runs by Indian batters in home series

February 26, 2024

Young India opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal became the joint-second-highest Indian run-getter in a home Test series, equalling Virat Kohli’s tally of 655 runs during...

Hardik Pandya returns to competitive cricket action via DY Patil T20 Cup in Navi Mumbai

February 26, 2024

Fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya is making a return to competitive cricket via the DY Patil T20 Cup, starting from Monday in Navi Mumbai. Pandya will...

4th Test: ‘Ranchi has been a reminder that you can’t keep good player down’, says Hussain on Ashwin

February 26, 2024

Former England captain Nasser Hussain praised veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s 5-51 in the ongoing fourth Test at Ranchi, saying the sensational spell was...

4th Test: India reach 40/0 in pursuit of 192 after Ashwin, Kuldeep, and Jurel play crucial roles in fightback

February 25, 2024

In the pursuit of 192 for a series win, India reached 40/0 in eight overs at stumps on day three of the fourth Test...

4th Test: ‘Trying to keep in mind what my team needs’, says Yashasvi Jaiswal

February 24, 2024

Since his Test debut against the West Indies last year, Yashasvi Jaiswal has had a roller-coaster ride in the format, which has now seen...

4th Test: Cook praises Bashir, Hartley’s selection after duo put India in trouble

February 24, 2024

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook has praised the men’s selection panel for the inclusion of Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley after the duo...

4th Test: Jaiswal slams fifty, but Bashir takes three as India trail England by 222 runs

February 24, 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his good showing in the series with an unbeaten fifty, but off-spinner Shoaib Bashir’s triple strike gave a late boost to...

4th Test: Joe Root remains unbeaten on 122 as India bowl out England for 353

February 23, 2024

Joe Root remained unbeaten on 122 as India bowled out England for 353 on day two of the fourth Test at the JSCA International...

David Warner ruled out of New Zealand tour, expected to be fit ahead of IPL 2024

February 23, 2024

David Warner will miss the final T20I against New Zealand in Auckland due to groin soreness but is anticipated to recover in time for...

4th Test: Root leads fightback with unbeaten century to carry England past 300

February 23, 2024

Joe Root shelved the Bazball approach to get back to playing attritional cricket and that paid off handsomely as he led England’s fightback with...

SRK strikes iconic pose with Australian cricketer Meg Lanning at WPL opener

February 23, 2024

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, striking his iconic pose is one of the things that make this world a better place. Recently, the ‘Jawan’...

4th Test: Akash Deep shines on dream debut as England reduce to 112/5 at lunch

February 23, 2024

Fast-bowler Akash Deep shone in his dream-like Test debut as England were reduced to 112/5 in 24.1 overs by India at lunch on day...

4th Test: Akash Deep handed debut cap, Ahmed returns home as England opt to bat first vs India

February 22, 2024

Fast-bowler Akash Deep has been handed a Test debut by India as England won the toss and elected to bat first in the fourth...

IPL 2024: It’s a clash of superstars more than franchises, says Manjrekar on CSK v RCB opener

February 22, 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening match of the...

IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant is doing his keeping drills, but that will take time, says Parthiv Patel

February 22, 2024

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will get off to a blockbuster start on March 22 with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking...

Mohammed Shami set to miss IPL 2024, to undergo surgery for ankle injury: Sources

February 22, 2024

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of next month's Indian Premier League (IPL) owing to a left ankle injury, for which he...

Bumrah’s absence in Ranchi will cause India some problems: Brad Hogg

February 22, 2024

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg feels that Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah's absence in the fourth Test against England, stating on Friday, could spell...

CSK to go against RCB in the season opener of IPL on March 22: Report

February 21, 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday will announce the schedule of the first-15 days of the much anticipated Indian...

Vaughan feels Smith’s T20 WC spot at risk without opening role

February 21, 2024

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that if veteran batter Steve Smith isn't utilised as an opener in the shorter format, his spot in...

‘It is miraculous’: Aakash Chopra on Rishabh Pant potential comeback in IPL 2024

February 21, 2024

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his views on Rishabh Pant's potential comeback for Delhi Capitals (DC) in the upcoming Indian Premier League...

‘From King Kohli to Prince Kohli’: Social media flooded with congratulatory messages on birth of Akaay

February 20, 2024

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli revealed they've become parents a second time over and congratulatory messages are flooding from all corners of the World. Royal...

Anushka-Virat blessed with a boy; name him ‘Akaay’

February 20, 2024

Star couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have announced the arrival of their second child -- a boy -- and revealed that they have...

‘If this is how you want to play then back yourselves’: Clarke wants England to remain unfazed by Bazball criticism

February 20, 2024

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has backed England to follow their aggressive approach if they think that's the best chance of beating India and...

‘Managed to bowl 100% in warm ups’: Stokes hints at return to bowling duties in final two Tests

February 19, 2024

England captain Ben Stokes has hinted he may make a return to bowling duties for the remainder of the series in India as the...

David Warner not expecting warm farewell from New Zealand crowd

February 19, 2024

As David Warner embarks on his final tour of New Zealand, the Australian veteran is anticipating a less than warm reception from the Blackcaps...

Bumrah to be rested for fourth Test against England: Report

February 18, 2024

Ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the fourth Test against England, starting from Friday, at the JSCA International Stadium...

3rd Test: Bowlers showed a lot of character in the face of England batters’ onslaught, says Rohit Sharma

February 18, 2024

Following a massive 434-run win over England in the third Test at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, India captain Rohit Sharma credited his bowlers for...

3rd Test: Jadeja’s five-wicket haul helps India hammer England by 434 runs

February 18, 2024

Local lad Ravindra Jadeja shone at his home ground with a five-wicket haul to help India hammer England by 434 runs in the third...

3rd Test: Jaiswal’s double ton, Sarfaraz & Gill’s fifties help India set mammoth 557-run target for Eng

February 18, 2024

A phenomenal double century from Yashasvi Jaiswal coupled with fifties from Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan propelled India to set England a mammoth 557...