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06 Jan 2023

Jay Shah

ACC terms PCB Chairman's claims on Jay Shah 'baseless': Details 

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has hit back at PCB Chairman Najam Sethi regarding his claims of ACC President Jay Shah 'unilaterally' decided the council cricketing calendar for the next two years.

06 Jan 2023

Sarfaraz Ahmed

Sarfaraz Ahmed slams fourth consecutive fifty-plus score since Test return

Pakistan's wicket-keeper batter Sarfaraz Ahmed slammed his fourth Test century on Day 5 of the ongoing second match against New Zealand.

06 Jan 2023

Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka reaches Adelaide International 1 semis: Key stats

Belarus tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has reached the semi-finals of the 2023 Adelaide International 1, beating Marketa Vondrousova.

06 Jan 2023

Daley Blind

Daley Blind joins Bayern Munich: Decoding his stats

Veteran Dutch defender Daley Blind has joined Bayern Munich on a six-month contract. Blind was a free agent after leaving Ajax six months early.

06 Jan 2023

DDCA

DDCA chief Rohan Jaitley sacks senior selection committee: Here's why

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president, Rohan Jaitley, has sacked the entire senior state's selection committee.

06 Jan 2023

Manchester City

Premier League 2022-23, Manchester City edge past Chelsea: Key stats

Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League 2022-23 leaders Arsenal after edging 1-0 past Chelsea.

AUS vs SA: Day 3 washed out due to rain

Rain washed out the entire Day 3 proceedings of the ongoing third Test between Australia and South Africa at SCG.

06 Jan 2023

Indian Cricket Team

IND vs SL, 3rd T20I: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

With the series on the line, India will look to put up a clinical act in the third and final T20I against Sri Lanka on January 7.

05 Jan 2023

Indian Cricket Team

IND vs SL: Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel attain these feats

Sri Lanka beat India in the 2nd T20I in Pune to level the three-match series 1-1.

SL win their first T20I in India since 2016: Stats

Sri Lanka beat India in the 2nd T20I to level the three-match series 1-1.

05 Jan 2023

Umran Malik

IND vs SL: Umran Malik registers his career-best T20I figures

Indian seamer Umran Malik registered his career-best figures in the 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.

05 Jan 2023

Dasun Shanaka

Dasun Shanaka slams the fastest T20I fifty for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka racked up 206/6 in the 2nd T20I against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

05 Jan 2023

Indian Cricket Team

IND vs SL: Visitors compile 206/6; Shanaka, Mendis dazzle

Sri Lanka racked up 206/6 in the 2nd T20I against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

05 Jan 2023

Kusal Mendis

IND vs SL: Kusal Mendis slams his 11th T20I fifty

Star opener Kusal Mendis gave Sri Lanka a solid start in the 2nd T20I against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.

ICC Player of the Month (December): Babar, Brook nominated

The ICC has announced the nominees for men's and women's Player of the Month for December.

PAK vs NZ: Fifties for Latham, Blundell, and Bracewell

New Zealand posted 277/5d in the second innings of the 2nd Test on Day 4 versus Pakistan, riding on fifties from Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, and Michael Bracewell.

05 Jan 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

2nd Test: Pakistan need 319 runs to win against NZ

New Zealand declared their second innings (277/5) against Pakistan on Day 4 of the 2nd Test at the National Stadium, Karachi.

05 Jan 2023

Big Bash League

Matthew Short's hundred sees Adelaide Strikers record highest-ever BBL chase

Matthew Short scored a 59-ball 100* as Adelaide Strikers pulled off the highest-ever run-chase in Big Bash League (BBL) history.

05 Jan 2023

Indian Cricket Team

2nd T20I: India elect to field; Rahul Tripathi makes debut

After narrowly clinching the opening game, India are aiming to seal the deal in the second T20I of the three-match series versus Sri Lanka.

05 Jan 2023

Kedar Jadhav

Ranji Trophy: Kedar Jadhav slams double-century in comeback First-Class match

Indian batter Kedar Jadhav slammed an incredible double-century for Maharashtra against Assam in the 2022/23 Ranji Trophy.

05 Jan 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

16-member Pakistan squad announced for New Zealand ODIs: Details here

Pakistan have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODIs versus New Zealand.

05 Jan 2023

Steve Smith

Steve Smith vs Michael Clarke in Tests: Statistical comparison

Steve Smith brought his A-game out in the third and final Test against South Africa as he racked up his 30th Test ton in the format.

05 Jan 2023

Abhimanyu Easwaran

Abhimanyu Easwaran slams 5th successive century across formats: Stats

Bengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran slammed his fifth successive century across formats. He scored a solid 165 in Bengal's first innings total of 387/10 versus Uttarakhand in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2022-23 season.

05 Jan 2023

Steven Smith

ICC Test Rankings: Smith climbs to second spot among batters 

Australian batter Steven Smith has climbed to the second spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for batters.

05 Jan 2023

Suryakumar Yadav

ICC Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav retains top spot in T20I chart

Despite scoring a 10-ball seven in the T20I series opener versus Sri Lanka, Suryakumar Yadav has retained his top spot in the ICC T20I Rankings for Batters.

05 Jan 2023

Serie A

Serie A 2022-23, Inter Milan down Napoli 1-0: Key stats

Edin Dzeko's 56th-minute goal helped Inter Milan down Serie A 2022-23 leaders Napoli on matchday 16.

05 Jan 2023

Usman Khawaja

AUS vs SA: Khawaja, Smith's ton tighten hosts' grip

Australia have further tightened their grip over the ongoing third and final Test versus South Africa.

05 Jan 2023

Asia Cup

Asia Cup 2023: India and Pakistan slotted in same group

Arch-nemesis India and Pakistan will once again lock horns in the preliminary round of the 2023 Asia Cup.

05 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic

Adelaide International 1, Novak Djokovic reaches quarter-finals: Key stats

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic earned a hard-fought 7-6, 7-6 win over Quentin Halys to reach the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International 1.

05 Jan 2023

Harry Kane

Premier League 2022-23, Tottenham blank Crystal Palace 4-0: Key stats

Tottenham Hotspur blanked Crystal Palace 4-0 in a crucial Premier League 2022-23 contest to keep their hopes alive in the fight for a top-four place.

05 Jan 2023

Travis Head

Travis Head slams his 12th Test fifty: Key stats

Extending his sensational run in Tests, Travis Head smashed his 12th Test half-century in the ongoing third and final match versus South Africa.

05 Jan 2023

Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja records his highest Test score: Stats

Usman Khawaja recorded his highest Test score in the ongoing third and final game of the series versus South Africa.

05 Jan 2023

Steve Smith

Steve Smith slams 30th Test century, goes past Don Bradman 

Steve Smith has started 2023 with a magnificent hundred versus South Africa in the ongoing third and final Test of the series.

05 Jan 2023

Sanju Samson

Jitesh Sharma replaces injured Sanju Samson for Sri Lanka T20Is

Team India suffered a major blow as Sanju Samson was ruled out of the ongoing three-match T20I series versus Sri Lanka.

04 Jan 2023

Harshal Patel

Stats that define the decline of Indian pacer Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel was one of the weak links in India's pace attack in the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

04 Jan 2023

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy, Round 4: Top performers of Day 2 

The fourth-round matches of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2022-23 season got underway on January 3 and Day 2 witnessed some magnificent action.

04 Jan 2023

BCCI

What is DEXA? Details about Team India's selection criteria

Yo-Yo Tests and DEXA will be a part of the selection criteria for the Indian cricket team.

04 Jan 2023

Manchester United

Comparing Marcus Rashford's Premier League stats for 2021-22 and 2022-23

Marcus Rashford has enjoyed a sparkling run of form in the Premier League 2022-23 season. Rashford was once again on the scoresheet in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Bournemouth.

04 Jan 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

PAK vs NZ, 2nd Test: Hosts trail by 42 runs

Pakistan crossed the 400-run mark on Day 3 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand at the National Stadium Karachi.

04 Jan 2023

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant to be airlifted to Mumbai for further treatment 

As per the latest developments, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will send Rishabh Pant to Mumbai for further treatment.