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IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Visitors lead by 62 runs 

India's lower order took center stage as the hosts compiled 262 against Australia on Day 2 in the second Test.

18 Feb 2023

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon claims his 22nd five-wicket haul in Tests: Stats

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon produced a solid display on Day 2 of the second Test versus India in Delhi.

18 Feb 2023

Ben Foakes

NZ vs ENG: Ben Foakes hammers his 4th Test fifty

England's wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes slammed a timely half-century in the ongoing opening Test against New Zealand, which happens to be a Day-Night affair.

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Hosts bundled out on 262

India registered a first innings total of 262 in the second Test match against Australia.

18 Feb 2023

England Cricket Team

NZ vs ENG, D/N Test: Visitors inching toward thumping win

England are inching toward an emphatic win in the ongoing opening Test versus New Zealand, which happens to be a Day-Night game.

18 Feb 2023

Virat Kohli

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Virat Kohli's dismissal sparks controversy 

Virat Kohli became a victim of a controversial dismissal in the ongoing second Test versus Australia.

18 Feb 2023

Turkey

Footballer Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake: Details here

Former Newcastle United footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake.

18 Feb 2023

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli goes 38 innings without a Test century: Stats

Indian cricket team batting stalwart Virat Kohli was dismissed for 44 in the 2nd Test versus Australia being held in Delhi.

18 Feb 2023

Harry Brook

Harry Brook slams twin fifties in Day-Night Test: Key stats 

England's batting sensation Harry Brook has smoked twin fifties in the ongoing opening game against New Zealand, which happens to be a Day-Night affair.

18 Feb 2023

Joe Root

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root registers his 56th Test fifty

England batter Joe Root registered his 56th fifty on Day 3 of the Day-Night Test against New Zealand at the Bay Oval.

18 Feb 2023

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes goes past McCullum's tally of most Test sixes

England skipper Ben Stokes has scripted history by becoming the batter with the most sixes in Tests.

18 Feb 2023

Smriti Mandhana

WPL, Smriti Mandhana named Royal Challengers Bangalore captain: Key details 

On expected lines, Smriti Mandhana has been named the skipper of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the inaugural Women's Premier League.

18 Feb 2023

Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma named South Africa's Test captain: Decoding key stats 

Temba Bavuma has replaced Dean Elgar as South Africa's Test captain.

18 Feb 2023

David Warner

IND vs AUS: David Warner ruled out of 2nd Test

In a significant blow to Team Australia, David Warner has been ruled out of the ongoing second Test against India due to a concussion.

17 Feb 2023

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 final: Saurashtra lead Bengal by 143 runs

Saurashtra took charge on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy 2022-23 final against Bengal at Eden Gardens.

17 Feb 2023

Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans will face CSK in IPL 2023 opener: Details

Defending champions Gujarat Titans will face Chennai Super Kings on March 31 in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Visitors compile 263; Shami dazzles

Hosts India restricted Australia to a modest 263 on Day 1 of the second Test in Delhi.

17 Feb 2023

Prasidh Krishna

Prasidh Krishna ruled out of Indian Premier League 2023 season

Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.

Women's T20 WC, India vs England: Preview and Fantasy XI

India will face inaugural champions England in their upcoming group-stage game of the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup on February 18.

17 Feb 2023

Peter Handscomb

Peter Handscomb surpasses 1,000 career Test runs, hits 5th fifty

Australian batter Peter Handscomb scored a valiant half-century in the ongoing opening Test versus India.

17 Feb 2023

Usman Khawaja

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Visitors bundled out for 263

India have bowled Australia out for 263 on Day 1 of the second Test match in Delhi.

17 Feb 2023

Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja becomes second-fastest to 2,500-plus runs and 250 wickets (Tests)

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja unlocked a major milestone on Day 1 of the second Test against Australia in Delhi.

17 Feb 2023

Usman Khawaja

Decoding Usman Khawaja's sensational stats after his Test comeback 

Australian opener Usman Khawaja smoked a brilliant half-century in the ongoing second Test versus India.

NZ vs ENG, D/N Test: Visitors extend lead; Blundell shines

It was an evenly poised affair between hosts New Zealand and England on Day 2 of the Day-Night Test at Bay Oval.

17 Feb 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin gets to 100 Test scalps versus Australia: Stats

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has registered 100 wickets versus Australia after dismissing Alex Carey on Day 1 of the 2nd Test being held in Delhi.

17 Feb 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin dismisses Smith for 7th time in Tests, scripts record

Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith was dismissed for a two-ball duck in the first innings of the ongoing second Test versus India.

17 Feb 2023

Tamim Iqbal

Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal returns for England ODIs: Key stats 

Bangladesh have named their squad for the first two matches of the three-game home ODI series against England, starting March 1.

17 Feb 2023

Tom Blundell

NZ vs ENG: Tom Blundell slams his fourth Test ton

New Zealand's wicket-keeper batter, Tom Blundell, hammered his fourth Test hundred (138) in the first of two-match series against England on Friday.

17 Feb 2023

Devon Conway

NZ vs ENG: Devon Conway clocks fifty in Day-Night Test 

New Zealand opener Devon Conway scored a gritty fifty in the ongoing opening Test against England.

17 Feb 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin

Indian spinner R Ashwin completes 700 FC wickets: Key stats

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin completed 700 First-Class wickets on Day 1 of the second Test against Australia in Delhi.

17 Feb 2023

BCCI

Chetan Sharma resigns as BCCI's chairman of selectors following controversy 

In a new development, Chetan Sharma has stepped down as BCCI's chairman of selectors in the aftermath of the sting operation controversy.

Who is Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann? Here are his stats 

Australia's left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann made his Test debut in the ongoing second game against India.

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia opt to bat

India are up against Australia in the second Test of the four-match series.

17 Feb 2023

Barcelona

Europa League 2022-23, Barcelona 2-2 Manchester United: Key stats

Barcelona and Manchester United played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their UEFA Europa League 2022-23 knockout round playoffs first-leg tie at Camp Nou.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Australia maintain 100% winning record

Australia have maintained a 100% winning record in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023.

16 Feb 2023

Prithvi Shaw

The many controversies of Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw is not new to controversy. Oshiwara police booked eight people on Wednesday, February 15 for attacking cricketer Shaw's friend's car outside a five-star hotel.

16 Feb 2023

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 final: Saurashtra dictate Day 1 versus Bengal

Saurashtra are top of Bengal on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy 2022-23 final at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI 

India are gearing up to host Australia in the second game of the four-match series.

Who is NZ pacer Blair Tickner? Here are his stats 

New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner made his Test debut in the ongoing series opener against England at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

16 Feb 2023

England Cricket Team

NZ vs ENG, D/N Test: Visitors rule Day 1 proceedings

England are on top of New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series. The Day-Night affair at the Bay Oval saw England make a stunning declaration on 325/9 in just 58.2 overs.