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#NewsBytesExplainer: What will happen to ICC World Test Championship?

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the international cricket calendar with several bilateral series getting postponed.

28 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

Jofra Archer will test the Pakistani batsmen: Younis Khan

Batting coach Younis Khan believes Jofra Archer will be a major threat for Pakistan in the upcoming Test series.

28 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

Jack Leach eager to return in whites for England

England spinner Jack Leach is back in the mix as England prepare for the upcoming series against West Indies.

Parthiv Patel illustrates captaincy styles of Kohli, Dhoni and Rohit

Indian wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel, on Sunday, revealed the difference in captaincy styles of MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Batting coach Vikram Rathour highlights Virat Kohli's work ethics

Indian cricket team's batting coach Vikram Rathour heaped praise on Virat Kohli for his indispensable work ethics.

28 Jun 2020

County Cricket

England's Somerset County club to resume training from July 1

The Somerset County Cricket club announced that players will resume individual training from July 1.

28 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

England vs West Indies: A look at the key battles

The forthcoming Test series between England and West Indies will mark the return of international cricket, following a three-month hiatus.

27 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

Racism should be treated the way doping is: Jason Holder

Jason Holder became the latest cricketer to have voiced opinion on the racism row.

27 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

Player profile: Who is the new spin sensation Amar Virdi?

Surrey off-spinner Amar Virdi was drafted into England's 30-man training squad by ECB ahead of the impending Test series against West Indies.

27 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

PCB set to stage remaining PSL matches this year

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to complete the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 season later this year.

27 Jun 2020

Test Cricket

Happy Birthday Dale Steyn: A look at his splendid feats

South African pace spearhead Dale Steyn turned 37 on Saturday.

27 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan to arrive in England on June 28

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Friday, confirmed the Pakistan cricket team will arrive in the UK on June 28.

26 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

#NewsBytesExplainer: Will Joe Root bounce back in Test cricket?

International cricket will soon be in full swing with England hosting West Indies for a three-match Test series in July.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar reveals the turning point of his career

Indian pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes his stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2014 Indian Premier League revamped his bowling.

Finch has his eyes on the 2023 ODI World Cup

Australia's limited-overs cricket team captain Aaron Finch is plotting a title bid for the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

Bouncer rule curtailed success of black teams: Darren Sammy

All-rounder Darren Sammy claimed the rule to limit bouncers per over, plummeted the dominance of West Indian fast bowlers.

26 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

Coronavirus outbreak: ECB cancels national tournaments

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Thursday, canceled several national competitions, including the Royal London Club Championship due to the coronavirus pandemic.

26 Jun 2020

Indian Cricket Team

SL Minister submits nine-page report to support match-fixing claims

Former Sri Lanka sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, on Thursday, submitted a detailed report to back his claims that the ICC World Cup 2011 final was fixed.

25 Jun 2020

Indian Cricket Team

#ThisDayThatYear: India script history, win 1983 Cricket World Cup

On June 25, 1983, the Indian cricket team led by Kapil Dev won the prestigious World Cup after upsetting West Indies in the final.

Clare Connor set to become first female MCC President

Former England Women's captain Clare Connor is set to become the first female President of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in its 233-year history.

24 Jun 2020

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar vs Rahul Dravid: Statistical comparison in Test cricket

The history of Indian cricket comprises two of the greatest batsmen to have played the game.

Coronavirus outbreak: Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka postponed

Bangladesh's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka has been postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ICC set to discuss nomination process for next chairman

The International Cricket Council (ICC) board members are set to discuss nomination process for its next chairman, via a video-conference on Thursday.

After being declared COVID-19 positive, Mohammad Hafeez tests negative

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez has tested negative for coronavirus just after a day he was declared positive by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Asia Cup likely to be played in SL or UAE

Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan said that Asia Cup will go ahead as scheduled, in either Sri Lanka or UAE.

23 Jun 2020

Chris Gayle

CPL 2020: Chris Gayle opts out due to personal reasons

West Indian opener Chris Gayle has pulled out of the Caribbean Premier League 2020, citing personal reasons.

23 Jun 2020

Ranji Trophy

Wasim Jaffer appointed head coach of Uttarakhand cricket team

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has been appointed head coach of the Uttarakhand cricket team for the impending domestic season.

Coronavirus outbreak: New Zealand tour of Bangladesh postponed

New Zealand's upcoming tour of Bangladesh has been postponed due to coronavirus pandemic.

23 Jun 2020

Rohit Sharma

#ThisDayThatYear: India beat England to claim second Champions Trophy title

On this day in 2013, India won the prestigious Champions Trophy title.

23 Jun 2020

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Coronavirus outbreak: Three Pakistan players test positive for COVID-19

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Monday, confirmed that three players, namely Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Haider Ali have tested positive for COVID-19.

22 Jun 2020

Gautam Gambhir

Rahul Dravid remains the most underrated captain: Gautam Gambhir

Former opener Gautam Gambhir feels Rahul Dravid remains the most underrated captain and batsman in the history of Indian cricket.

22 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

#ENGvsWI: Key workers to be honored during Test series

The players from England and West Indies will honor Britain's key workers during the upcoming three-Test series.

22 Jun 2020

Test Cricket

Happy Birthday Marnus Labuschagne: A look at his amazing records

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne turned 26 on Monday.

21 Jun 2020

Joe Root

#NewsBytesExplainer: England's probables for the first Test against West Indies

England recently named a 30-member training squad as a lead-up to the first Test against West Indies, which will begin on July 8.

Australian cricketers could play IPL if T20 WC gets called-off

David Warner said that Australian players will likely feature in the Indian Premier League, if the T20 World Cup gets canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Aaqib Javed reveals he received match-fixing approaches

Former Pakistan bowler Aaqib Javed revealed he was approached for match-fixing during his international career.

IPL: Starc provides footage to prove injury for insurance payout

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has furnished video footage of the second Test against South Africa in 2018 to prove his injury and that he deserves an insurance payout of USD 1.53 million for losing his Indian Premier League (IPL) deal with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

21 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

#ThisDayThatYear: Malinga rattles England, enters the elite list of bowlers

On this day in 2019, veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga reached yet another historic feat in international cricket.

Coronavirus outbreak: South Africa's 3TC match set to be postponed

The newly introduced 3TC (three-team cricket) match is set to be postponed with the organizers feeling the need of more preparation.

21 Jun 2020

Rohit Sharma

#NewsBytesExplainer: What lies ahead for Rohit Sharma in Test cricket?

There is little doubt that Rohit Sharma is one the greatest limited-overs batsmen in modern day cricket.