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06 Jun 2020

Test Cricket

England plan to host Pakistan, Australia after WI series

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is hoping to stage the upcoming season as planned, once the West Indies Test series is held successfully.

06 Jun 2020

BCCI

BCCI hasn't laid-off anyone during pandemic

The BCCI hasn't taken any step regarding pay cuts as far players and staff are concerned amid the coronavirus pandemic.

06 Jun 2020

Test Cricket

Happy Birthday Ajinkya Rahane: A look at his monumental records

Ajinkya Rahane has been the core of Indian middle order in Test cricket, ever since he burst on to international circuit.

05 Jun 2020

India

Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma: Statistical comparison (T20Is)

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are arguably the greatest white-ball batsmen among active cricketers.

'Was disappointed with BCB's treatment', says Mashrafe Mortaza

Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza stated he was disappointed after the Bangladesh Cricket Board insisted him to retire.

ICC shouldn't stage T20 WC without spectators: Wasim Akram

Bowling legend Wasim Akram believes the International Cricket Council (ICC) shouldn't conduct the impending T20 World Cup sans spectators.

05 Jun 2020

Indian Cricket Team

Aaron Finch responds to Michael Clarke's 'sucking up' comment

Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch shed light on Michael Clarke's comments on the 2018 India series, which ignited a huge controversy.

04 Jun 2020

ICC Women's World Cup

Lanning feels Australia will be ready for 2021 World Cup

Australia women's cricket team skipper Meg Lanning has said that despite the uncertainty surrounding next year's ICC World Cup, her team will be ready for the event.

BCB turns down request from players to train in stadium

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has turned down a request from leading cricketers in the country to resume personal training at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

04 Jun 2020

Test Cricket

Happy Birthday, Ben Stokes: A look at his amazing records

Over decades in cricket, several crop of all-rounders went on to dominate the show and be a step above the rest.

#NewsBytesExplainer: How will 'no saliva' rule impact different cricket balls?

The ICC Cricket Committee recently recommended restricting the use of saliva to shine the ball.

03 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

Michael Vaughan disappointed with Liam Plunkett's snub

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan lashed out at the England team management for not communicating in a proper manner with Liam Plunkett.

West Indies announce squad for England tour

Cricket West Indies (CWI) named a 14-man Test squad for the proposed tour of England.

03 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

England vs West Indies: Joe Root may miss series opener

England skipper Joe Root could miss the first Test against West Indies at the Ageas Bowl next month.

03 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Happy Birthday Wasim Akram: A look at his phenomenal records

Pakistan bowling legend Wasim Akram turned 54 on Wednesday.

02 Jun 2020

BCCI

Team India to follow four-phased training module: Details here

India's fielding coach R Sridhar, on Tuesday, said a four-phased training module is being prepared for the resumption of Indian cricket.

02 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

England announce schedule of West Indies Test series

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the proposed dates and venues of England's impending Test series against West Indies.

02 Jun 2020

Social Media

Racism exists in cricket as well: Chris Gayle

West Indian opener Chris Gayle voiced his opinion on the 'racism' row as protests continue to escalate in United States, following George Floyd's death.

02 Jun 2020

Mohammed Shami

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Mohammed Shami distributes food, masks to migrant workers

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami extended help to migrant workers who are stranded in different parts of the nation amid the lockdown.

02 Jun 2020

Test Cricket

Happy birthday Steve Smith: His unique feats in Test cricket

Australian batting legend Steve Smith turned 31 on Tuesday.

02 Jun 2020

BCCI

BCCI is planning isolation camp for players in June- Reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is aiming to organize a camp for contracted cricketers in the second half of June.

01 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

#NewsBytesExplainer: Has Stuart Broad emerged out of Anderson's shadow?

England pace spearhead Stuart Broad has been faring well in Test cricket of late.

Smith wants to play IPL if World T20 gets postponed

Australian batsman Steve Smith expressed his interest in playing the Indian Premier League if the impending T20 World Cup gets deferred.

Jasprit Bumrah wants saliva's alternative to shine ball

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah voiced his opinion on the ongoing debate regarding saliva usage.

#ThisDayThatYear: Rajasthan Royals script history, win inaugural IPL edition

On this day in 2008, Rajasthan Royals became the first team to win the Indian Premier League title.

31 May 2020

Instagram

Hardik Pandya expecting first child with Natasa Stankovic

Actor Natasa Stankovic, on Sunday, confirmed that she is expecting her first child along with fiance Hardik Pandya.

31 May 2020

Test Cricket

13 Sri Lanka cricketers to resume training from June 1

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), on Sunday, announced that 13 cricketers will return to training on June 1.

31 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Ian Gould recalls the fierce 'Sachin vs Steyn' battle

Former ICC umpire Ian Gould recalled some of the intense player battles he witnessed on the cricket field.

31 May 2020

England Cricket Team

#ThisDayThatYear: Viv Richards plays the greatest ODI knock of all-time

On this day in 1984, West Indian maestro Viv Richards entered the record books by slamming then-highest individual score in One Day Internationals.

31 May 2020

BCCI

Rohit Sharma nominated for prestigious Khel Ratna Award

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, nominated Rohit Sharma for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

Coronavirus outbreak: Cricket West Indies slashes player salaries by half

Cricket West Indies, on Saturday, announced the salaries of players will be slashed by half, starting July 1.

T20 World Cup could be postponed: Kumar Sangakkara

Former Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara voiced his opinion on the fate of ICC T20 World Cup.

30 May 2020

England Cricket Team

Coronavirus outbreak: ECB asks ICC to allow COVID-19 substitutes

International cricket may see coronavirus substitutes on field, once the game resumes.

30 May 2020

England Cricket Team

#ThisDayThatYear: Alastair Cook reaches 10,000 Test runs

On this day in 2016, Alastair Cook became the first England player to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

30 May 2020

Test Cricket

Cricket West Indies gives approval for England tour

West Indies are all set to tour England as the cricket board gave approval for the proposed Test series.

29 May 2020

Test Cricket

India could play Test series Down Under at one venue

Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Kevin Roberts opened up on possible scenarios to host India in the upcoming season.

29 May 2020

Alex Hales

Hales, Plunkett left out of England's 55-man training group

England announced a pool of 55 players for resumption of training, on Friday.

29 May 2020

Test Cricket

Bhuvneshwar Kumar eyes a comeback in Test cricket

Indian pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar expressed his desire to make a comeback in the longest format.

29 May 2020

Tennis

The plight of sporting events amid lockdown: Details here

The sports fraternity has taken the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic in the past few months.

#ThisDayThatYear: David Warner leads SRH to maiden IPL title

On this day in 2016, Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched their maiden Indian Premier League title.