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CWI chief Ricky Skerritt clarifies on ECB's $3 million loan

ECB's $3 million loan to Cricket West Indies (CWI) wasn't a condition to tour England, the Caribbean board's president Ricky Skerritt has insisted.

13 Jun 2020

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India's oldest First-class cricketer Vasant Raiji dies at 100

India's oldest First-class cricketer, Vasant Raiji, died in the early hours of Saturday.

13 Jun 2020

Shahid Afridi

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi tests positive for coronavirus

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has tested positive for coronavirus.

#ThisDayThatYear: Amelia Kerr slams highest individual score in women's ODIs

On this day in 2018, New Zealand's Amelia Kerr registered the highest individual score in women's ODIs.

13 Jun 2020

BCCI

How Venkatesh Prasad pushed BCCI to select these players

Former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad revealed how he once wrote to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in order to accelerate the growth of Rohit Sharma, Piyush Chawla and Cheteshwar Pujara.

12 Jun 2020

Test Cricket

Jasprit Bumrah vs Pat Cummins: Statistical comparison (international cricket)

Jasprit Bumrah has been the linchpin of Indian bowling attack across formats, ever since he burst on to the international circuit.

12 Jun 2020

Test Cricket

Australia could stage India Test series in presence of spectators

The upcoming Test series between India and Australia could be held in the presence of spectators.

Australia's Sports Minister hopeful of conducting T20 WC this year

Australia's Sports Minister Richard Colbeck, on Friday, said that the country is still hopeful of hosting the impending T20 World Cup.

12 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Haider Ali named in Pakistan's 29-member squad for England tour

Pakistan have named a 29-member squad for the upcoming tour of England.

12 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Happy Birthday Javed Miandad: A look at his incredible feats

Pakistan batting legend Javed Miandad turned 63 on Friday.

12 Jun 2020

BCCI

India's tour of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe gets called off

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday, announced Team India will not travel to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, owing to COVID-19 pandemic.

11 Jun 2020

James Anderson

England may rotate seamers against West Indies: James Anderson

James Anderson has said the England cricket team may consider rotating its attack in the upcoming Test series against West Indies to manage workloads after the coronavirus lockdown.

11 Jun 2020

Indian Cricket Team

#ThisDayThatYear: India register their first-ever ODI win

On this day in the year 1975, the Indian cricket team registered its first-ever ODI win.

Windies players feel safe on England tour, says Jason Holder

The West Indies cricket team is also set to face hosts England in a three-match Test series which begins on July 8 at bio-secure venues.

BCCI working on all options to stage IPL 2020: Ganguly

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is hoping to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) behind closed doors this year.

ICC defers decision on T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will continue to explore a number of contingency plans regarding the future of Men's T20 World Cup 2020 and ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021, until next month.

10 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Bowlers will become robots with saliva ban: Wasim Akram

Pakistan legend Wasim Akram slammed ICC's decision to temporarily ban the use of saliva.

Big Bash League could undergo these changes: Details here

The Big Bash League could see a number of changes in the impending season.

10 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

England could host India and South Africa in women's tri-series

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is in talks with counterparts Indian and South Africa for hosting a tri-series (women's), later this year.

10 Jun 2020

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'We demand equality', Dwayne Bravo opens up on racism

West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is the latest cricketer to voice opinion on the racism row.

Happy Birthday David Miller: A look at his amazing records

South African middle order batsman David Miller turned 31 on Wednesday.

09 Jun 2020

Test Cricket

#NewsBytesExplainer: Will a revamped Australia trouble India Down Under?

It has been over a year since Australia lost their first ever Test series to India at home.

ICC confirms interim changes to playing regulations

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Tuesday, confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations.

Ishant Sharma's old post sparks fresh debate on racism row

Former West Indian captain Darren Sammy has been vocal about racism of late.

Coronavirus outbreak: Bangladesh unlikely to tour Sri Lanka in July

Bangladesh are unlikely to tour Sri Lanka for their scheduled three-match Test series in July after senior players expressed reservations against travelling.

Versatile Matthew Wade aims to feature in Australia's WT20 squad

Australia wicket-keeper batsman Matthew Wade hopes his versatility can earn him a berth in their squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2020.

09 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Younis Khan named Pakistan's batting coach for England tour

Former captain Younis Khan has been appointed as Pakistan cricket team's batting coach for the upcoming England tour.

Happy Birthday Andrew Symonds: His top five knocks

Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds turned 45 on Tuesday.

09 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

ENG vs WI: West Indies cricketers depart for England

The West Indies cricket team departed from Antigua, on Monday, for a three-Test tour of England.

Five players to watch out for in the upcoming season

International cricket is expected to be in full swing soon as players resumed training in several nations.

08 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

ENG vs WI: Should Ben Stokes lead in Root's absence?

England skipper Joe Root is likely to miss the first Test against West Indies as Root's wife is due to give birth to their second child in July.

Michael Clarke appointed Officer in Order of Australia

Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke was appointed an Officer (AO) in the Order of Australia.

Afghanistan cricketers resume training in Kabul

The marquee Afghanistan players returned to training, on Sunday, as the Afghanistan Cricket Board commenced a month-long camp in Kabul.

Danish Kaneria backs Sourav Ganguly for ICC president role

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has backed Sourav Ganguly for the role of ICC chairman.

07 Jun 2020

Test Cricket

Top four spin bowling pairs in history of Test cricket

Spin bowling has been the most decorated art in the longest format.

07 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

Playing without crowds could affect Stokes' performance: Darren Gough

Former England fast bowler Darren Gough feels Ben Stokes could experience a dip in performance if international cricket resumes sans spectators.

07 Jun 2020

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar fifth on Wasim Akram's list of best batsmen

Bowling legend Wasim Akram named his top five batsmen that he either bowled to or played along side.

06 Jun 2020

BCCI

Players will commence fitness drills at home grounds: Bharat Arun

Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun stated that players will have to begin with running and other fitness drills at respective home grounds amid the nationwide lockdown.

06 Jun 2020

Test Cricket

'I am not short-tempered', Kagiso Rabada highlights the misconception

South African pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada feels his passion for the game is often taken as aggression by the critics.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Reasons why West Indies could retain T20 WC title

West Indies are never bereft of talent when it comes to the shortest format.