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No Indian, Australian in Asalanka-led ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024

Dubai: No Indian and Australian cricketers were featured in the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024, which is led by Sri Lankan all-rounder Charith Asalanka. The International Cricket Council…
India keep an eye on Mohammed Shami’s fitness

Chennai: Unruffled by the lingering fitness concerns surrounding Mohammed Shami, the well-oiled machine that is India’s T20 team will be eyeing an encore of its opening game performance against a stunned England…

Another TOP Indian cricketer heading for divorce: Report

Mumbai: Some celebrity couples have gone the distance, but others haven’t been as lucky. In the past couple of years, several Indian celebs have parted ways, shocking their fans. Recently, Indian cricketer…
Ranji Trophy: Jadeja takes five while batters flounder

New Delhi: The sixth round of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season began with much fanfare on Thursday, with all eyes being on the Indian Test team players turning out for their respective…
ICC chairperson Jay Shah inducted into World Cricket Connects Advisory Board

London: The ICC chairperson Jay Shah has been inducted into a newly instituted World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the many challenges and opportunities in the sport…
Kerala govt to appoint 249 sportspersons under sports quota

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Wednesday approved the appointment of 249 sports persons to various positions in different departments under the sports quota for the years 2015-2019. The decision was taken by…
India spin a web to bowl out England for 132 in first T20I

Kolkata: Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was completely ‘at home’, starring with figures of 3/23 as India delivered an exceptional bowling display, skittling out England for 132 in the first T20I at Eden…

Dropped from Team India, Mohammed Siraj to represent Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy

Hyderabad: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj is set to represent Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy after being dropped from the Indian squad for the upcoming white-ball series against England and the subsequent Champions…
‘Politics in cricket’: PCB official on reports of Rohit not attending CT ceremony

New Delhi: A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official has expressed concerns over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) alleged decision of not sending India captain Rohit Sharma to Pakistan…
England skipper Buttler backs family presence during tours

Kolkata: As Indian players gear up for reduced time with families during lengthy tours abroad owing to a BCCI diktat, England captain Jos Buttler on Tuesday said having partners and children on…
DSP Siraj to Lt. Colonel Dhoni: 10 Cricketers with dual careers

Mumbai: In India, cricket is more than just a game—it’s a way of life. Cricketers are not just sports stars; they are role models and national heroes. While their performances on the…
Shami’s comeback in focus as India aim fresh start against England

Kolkata: Fit-again pacer Mohammed Shami’s comeback would be keenly watched when the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team takes on an evenly-matched England in a five-match series starting here on Wednesday, aiming to…
Cricket: Azharuddin tormented and destroyed England on his debut 40 years ago

Soon England’s cricket team will begin its series of T20 and ODI matches against India. Exactly 40 years ago, when the England cricket team was touring India in 1984-85, a talented young…
IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant appointed as new captain of Lucknow Super Giants

New Delhi: IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants has named Rishabh Pant as its captain ahead of 2025 season, the team’s principal owner Sanjiv Goenka said on Monday. IANS had previously reported on…
Raina wishes to see Pant play with more responsibility in ODIs

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina said he wishes to see Rishabh Pant bat with more responsibility in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy, adding that…