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23 Jul 2020

Test Cricket

Jofra Archer included in England's 14-man squad for final Test

Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been included in England's 14-man squad for the third and final Test match against West Indies.

SA Women to start training ahead of proposed England tour

A 24-member South Africa Women's cricket squad will begin a week-long skills-based training camp from July 27.

23 Jul 2020

Joe Root

England vs WI, 3rd Test: Players to watch out for

England will be aiming to win the three-match series against West Indies when the two sides battle it out in the third Test from Friday.

We pushed ABD to participate in T20 WC: De Kock

The International Cricket Council, on Monday, postponed the Men's T20 World Cup due to coronavirus pandemic.

Williamson starts training, aims to feature in IPL

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said he is looking forward to playing in the Indian Premier League this year.

Emirates Cricket Board awaits BCCI's confirmation to host the IPL

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) is waiting for an official confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to host the Indian Premier League (IPL).

22 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

England vs West Indies, third Test: Preview, Dream11 and more

Hosts England sealed a 113-run victory over West Indies in the second Test to level the three-match series 1-1.

India could play three T20Is against SA ahead of IPL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to explore the possibility of a three-match T20I series against South Africa in the UAE.

Happy Birthday Trent Boult: A look at his amazing feats

New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult turned 31 on Wednesday.

IPL 2020 will take place in UAE: Chairman Brijesh Patel

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates.

21 Jul 2020

Ben Stokes

Test Rankings: Stokes dethrones Holder to become number one all-rounder

England star Ben Stokes has dethroned Jason Holder in the latest ICC Test Rankings, to become the world's top-ranked all-rounder.

IPL: Governing Council set to discuss tournament's schedule

The Indian Premier League Governing Council will hold a meeting to discuss the schedule of the tournament.

21 Jul 2020

Test Cricket

#ThisDayThatYear: India register first Test victory at Lord's since 1986

On this day in 2014, India registered their first Test win at the Lord's Cricket Ground after 28 long years.

20 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

England beat West Indies, second Test: List of records broken

Fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes struck on the final day as England beat West Indies by 113 runs in the second Test at the Old Trafford.

#IPL2020: BCCI responds as broadcasters express reservations about schedule

The BCCI Apex Council members, on Friday, had revealed the provisional schedule for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League.

ICC postpones Men's T20 World Cup to 2021

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially postponed the Men's T20 World Cup by a year due to coronavirus pandemic.

Australia's tour of England likely to begin from September 4

The proposed dates for Australia's white-ball tour of England have been revealed.

20 Jul 2020

India

#ThisDayThatYear: Harmanpreet Kaur shatters multiple records with her blistering 171*

On this day, Indian batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur's 171* powered India to victory against mighty Australia in the 2017 Women's World Cup semi-final.

England vs West Indies, Day 4: List of key takeaways

After Day 3 of the ongoing Old Trafford Test was washed out due to rain, the hosts bounced back on the penultimate day.

#NewsBytesExplainer: What lies ahead for AB de Villiers?

South African superstar AB de Villiers made a blistering return to professional cricket in the recently concluded 3TC Solidarity Cup.

19 Jul 2020

BCCI

BCCI plans to mow down domestic season amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to call-off a number of domestic tournaments in the nation amid coronavirus pandemic.

BCCI expects ICC to announce T20 World Cup postponement

The fate of this year's Indian Premier League could be decided on Monday when the International Cricket Council (ICC) meets virtually.

Ian Chappell calls for overhaul of DRS

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has called for an overhaul of the Decision Review System, saying it encourages dissent from the players.

Harbhajan explains why Punjab government withdrew his Khel Ratna nomination

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh explained why the Punjab government withdrew his nomination from Khel Ratna award shortlist.

18 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

English sports to allow spectators to witness some events

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on Saturday, said the stadiums in England will soon allow spectators to witness some sports events.

18 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

ENG vs WI: Jofra Archer cleared to play third Test

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been cleared to take part in the final Test of the series against West Indies.

Apex Council meeting: IPL 2020 could be held in UAE

The Indian Premier League is likely to be held in the UAE between September 26 and November 7, subject to government clearance.

3TC Solidarity Cup: AB de Villiers' Eagles clinch gold

Takealot Eagles clinched gold in the inaugural 3TC Solidarity Cup, that marked the resumption of professional cricket in South Africa.

18 Jul 2020

Test Cricket

A look at Ben Stokes' best Test centuries till date

Ben Stokes brought up his 10th career Test century after breezing past the West Indian bowlers in the ongoing second Test at Old Trafford, Manchester.

BCCI to pay Deccan Chargers Rs. 4,800 crore: Here's why

Former Indian Premier League franchise Deccan Chargers have won the arbitration case against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Happy Birthday Smriti Mandhana: A look at her splendid feats

Indian women's cricket team opener Smriti Mandhana turned 24 on Saturday.

18 Jul 2020

Test Cricket

England vs West Indies, Day 2: List of key takeaways

England continued their assault on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against West Indies at the Old Trafford.

3TC Solidarity Cup: All you need to know

Professional cricket is set to resume in South Africa with the advent of 3-Team Cricket Solidarity Cup 2020.

17 Jul 2020

Test Cricket

England vs West Indies: Records scripted by centurion Ben Stokes

England have taken control against West Indies on Day 2 of the second Test at Old Trafford in Manchester.

17 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

Archer's protocol breach could have been a disaster: Ashley Giles

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) director of cricket Ashley Giles believes Jofra Archer's breach of bio-secure protocols would have landed the board in trouble.

17 Jul 2020

Test Cricket

England vs West Indies, Day 1: List of key takeaways

Dominic Sibley (86*) and Ben Stokes (59*) scored respective fifties as England scored 207/3 on Day 1 of the second Test.

TV umpire set to officiate front-foot no-balls

The on-field umpires in the first Test between England and West Indies faced scrutiny after three wickets were overturned by the third official when retrospectively checking the bowler's front-foot.

16 Jul 2020

Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer excluded from England squad for breaching bio-secure protocols

England pacer Jofra Archer has been excluded from the 13-man squad as the Three Lions face West Indies in the second Test match, starting Thursday.

16 Jul 2020

BCCI

Coronavirus: Sourav Ganguly in home quarantine after brother tests positive

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has gone into home quarantine after his elder brother Snehasish tested positive for coronavirus.

15 Jul 2020

James Anderson

England announce squad for second Test, Anderson and Wood rested

England have named their squad for the second Test against West Indies, starting July 16 at the Emirates Old Trafford.