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Dwayne Bravo scripts history, first to claim 500 T20 scalps

Dwayne Bravo has been a champion performer in the T20 format and his prowess was once again highlighted in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020.

26 Aug 2020

James Anderson

ICC Test Rankings: James Anderson back in the top 10

The ICC Test Rankings are out and England pacer James Anderson is back in the top 10.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Reasons why KXIP could win maiden IPL title

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be in full swing from September 19, this time in the United Arab Emirates.

26 Aug 2020

Test Cricket

ICC World Test Championship: England miss chance to overtake Australia

England missed the opportunity to overtake Australia in the ICC World Test Championship points table after the drawn third and final Test against Pakistan in Southampton.

Gayle will be a part of KXIP's core group: Rahul

Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul has stated that the opening batsman Chris Gayle will remain a part of the team's core group for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

26 Aug 2020

Test Cricket

England win the Test series 1-0: List of records broken

The third Test between England and Pakistan resulted in a draw as incessant rain caused perpetual delays.

25 Aug 2020

Test Cricket

James Anderson becomes first pacer to take 600 Test wickets

England pace spearhead James Anderson has become the first ever fast bowler to take 600 wickets in Test cricket.

25 Aug 2020

Joe Root

Alastair Cook reaches 24,000 runs in First-class cricket

Former England captain Alastair Cook, on Monday, completed 24,000 runs in First-class cricket.

IPL 2020: DC rope in Ryan Harris as bowling coach

Former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has been signed up by Delhi Capitals to be the team's bowling coach ahead of IPL 2020.

25 Aug 2020

James Anderson

England vs Pakistan, third Test: Key moments of Day 4

After England enforced a follow-on, Pakistan put up a decent fight on Day 4 of the third Test at the Ageas Bowl.

24 Aug 2020

Jos Buttler

England vs Pakistan: Was Fawad Alam's dismissal legal?

Day 3 of the ongoing third Test saw Pakistan getting bowled out on 273 in the first innings despite skipper Azhar Ali's unbeaten 141.

CPL 2020, Day 5: TKR, St Lucia Zouks claim victories

The Sunday double-header of the Caribbean Premier League witnessed Trinbago Knight Riders and St Lucia Zouks winning their respective matches.

24 Aug 2020

James Anderson

England vs Pakistan, third Test: Key moments of Day 3

Day 3 of the third Test between England and Pakistan witnessed a thrilling contest between bat and ball.

23 Aug 2020

Jos Buttler

England vs Pakistan: Records broken by Crawley and Buttler

England batsmen Zak Crawley and Jos Buttler smashed plenty of records on Day 2 of the third Test against Pakistan.

ICC Hall of Fame: Kallis, Sthalekar and Zaheer Abbas inducted

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Sunday, inducted three veterans into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during a ceremony that was telecast around the world via ICC's digital channels.

23 Aug 2020

Virat Kohli

Sunil Gavaskar labels Virat Kohli's Test side as 'best ever'

Little Master Sunil Gavaskar has termed the incumbent Test side under Virat Kohli as India's "best ever".

23 Aug 2020

Mohammad Nabi

CPL 2020, Day-4: Guyana Amazon Warriors, St Lucia seal wins

Guyana Amazon Warriors and St Lucia Zouks registered victories on Day 4 of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League.

23 Aug 2020

Jos Buttler

England vs Pakistan, third Test: Key moments of Day 2

Hosts England completely outplayed Pakistan throughout the second day of the ongoing final Test at the Ageas Bowl.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Reasons why Delhi Capitals could win maiden IPL title

The thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League will be in full swing from September 19, this time in the United Arab Emirates.

India set to host England in February, Sourav Ganguly confirms

The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that India will fulfill the Future Tours Programme commitments by hosting England in February 2021.

22 Aug 2020

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Dhoni shows his humble side, gives away his business-class seat

Chennai Super Kings Director K George John, on Friday, revealed how skipper MS Dhoni gave his business class seat to him as the entire contingent traveled to Dubai.

22 Aug 2020

Jos Buttler

England vs Pakistan, third Test: Key moments of Day 1

England dominated Day 1 of the final Test against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl.

Rashid Khan completes 300 wickets in T20 cricket: Records broken

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, on Thursday, became the fastest and youngest player to take 300 T20 wickets.

IPL 2020: Lasith Malinga set to miss the first half

Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga is set to miss the first half of the 2020 IPL for Mumbai Indians due to personal reasons.

Australian all-rounder Cameron White announces retirement from professional cricket

Australian all-rounder Cameron White announced retirement from all forms of professional cricket on Friday.

21 Aug 2020

Colin Munro

CPL 2020, Day 3: St Lucia, TKR claim wins

Day three of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League saw Barbados Tridents locking horns with St Lucia Zouks and Jamaica Tallawahs facing Trinbago Knight Riders later on.

IPL-bound players from England, Australia might play the tournament openers

As per new reports, the IPL-bound players from England and Australia will not be required to undergo a six-day quarantine upon reaching UAE, for competing in the Indian Premier League.

20 Aug 2020

Southampton

England vs Pakistan: Revised start time for third Test

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Thursday, informed that the day's play could start at 10:30 AM, for the final Test between England and Pakistan at Southampton.

20 Aug 2020

Joe Root

England vs Pakistan, third Test: Preview, Dream11 and more

Following a rain-curtailed second Test, both England and Pakistan will lock horns in the final Test, starting August 21.

BCCI might host a farewell match for MS Dhoni: Reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is willing to host a farewell match for former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

CPL 2020, Day 1: TKR , Barbados Tridents seal victories

A number of marquee players returned to action as the eighth edition of the Caribbean Premier League kicked off on August 18.

Dream11 might need to revisit IPL bid for 2021 season

The fantasy gaming platform Dream11, on Tuesday, bagged the title sponsorship rights of 2020 IPL for Rs. 222 crore.

19 Aug 2020

James Anderson

ICC Test Rankings: Broad rises to the second spot

England fast bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson have advanced in the ICC Test Rankings for bowlers.

18 Aug 2020

Arjuna Award

Pace spearhead Ishant Sharma nominated for prestigious Arjuna Award

Indian pace spearhead Ishant Sharma is among 29 athletes who have been recommended for this year's Arjuna award by the National Sports Awards selection committee.

Delhi Capitals sign Anrich Nortje as replacement for Chris Woakes

Delhi Capitals have signed fast bowler Anrich Nortje as a replacement for Chris Woakes ahead of 2020 Indian Premier League.

18 Aug 2020

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma among four athletes recommended for Khel Ratna Award

Indian opener Rohit Sharma is among the four athletes who have been recommended for India's highest sporting honor, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

Dream11 wins IPL 2020 title sponsorship for Rs. 222 crore

The fantasy gaming platform Dream11 has bagged the title sponsorship rights of IPL 2020 for Rs. 222 crore.

Dhoni could now spend more time with Indian Army: Reports

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni, on Saturday, announced his retirement from international cricket.

Interesting records held by Suresh Raina in international cricket

Moments after former Indian captain MS Dhoni informed about his retirement, Indian batsman Suresh Raina also called time on his international career.

IPL 2020: Players from England, Australia to miss the start

Top players from England and Australia won't be featuring in the first week of 2020 Indian Premier League.