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21 May 2021

Virat Kohli

'Easier to dismiss Rohit Sharma', says Mohammad Amir

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has admitted that he fancied bowling to Rohit Sharma than to Indian captain Virat Kohli.

ICC to decide 2021 World T20's fate on June 1

The upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup is likely to be moved out of India due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

20 May 2021

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma vs Virender Sehwag: Statistical comparison (as openers)

Virender Sehwag is deemed as one of India's greatest openers across all formats.

20 May 2021

Wriddhiman Saha

India tour of England: Bharat named standby for Wriddhiman Saha

Andhra Pradesh wicket-keeper-batsman KS Bharat has been included as a standby for Wriddhiman Saha for India's tour of England that comprises the World Test Championship final and England Test series.

Bangladesh announce squad for Sri Lanka ODIs: Details here

Bangladesh have announced a 15-member squad for the first two ODI matches against Sri Lanka, starting May 23.

20 May 2021

Southampton

Nearly 4,000 spectators set to be allowed for WTC final

In a major development, the ICC World Test Championship final between New Zealand and India is set to be held in the presence of about 4,000 spectators at The Ageas Bowl.

India Women to tour Australia: Here's the complete schedule

The Indian women's cricket team will be touring Down Under to face the Australian Women's side.

20 May 2021

Indian Cricket Team

Rahul Dravid to coach Team India on Sri Lanka tour

The head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Rahul Dravid, will be the coach of Team India for the upcoming limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka.

BCCI central contracts 2020/21: Shafali Verma promoted to Grade B

Young Indian opener Shafali Verma has been promoted to Grade B in BCCI's central contracts for the season 2020/21.

19 May 2021

Virat Kohli

Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli: Statistical comparison (after 91 Tests)

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar remains the greatest batsman of all-time.

PSL: PCB gets clearance to host remaining season in UAE

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received a green signal by the Abu Dhabi government to stage the reminder of Pakistan Super League 2021 season in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

19 May 2021

England Cricket Team

England vs New Zealand, Tests: Records James Anderson can script

England are set to host New Zealand for a two-match Test series, starting June 2 at Lord's.

BCCI to discuss upcoming cricket season in Special General Meeting

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called for a Special General Meeting (SGM) to discuss the upcoming cricket season.

19 May 2021

Kieron Pollard

Windies name 18-man provisional squad for three successive T20I campaigns

Cricket West Indies has named an 18-man provisional squad for the side's three back-to-back T20I campaigns against South Africa, Australia and Pakistan.

CPL: Darren Sammy steps down as St Lucia Zouks captain

West Indies all-rounder Daren Sammy has stepped down as the captain of Caribbean Premier League franchise St Lucia Zouks.

Ashes 2021/22 schedule announced: Australia to begin title-defense in Brisbane

Cricket Australia has announced the schedule for the Ashes 2021/22.

18 May 2021

England Cricket Team

England include Bracey and Robinson in 15-man squad versus NZ

England have announced a 15-member squad for the two-Test series against New Zealand, starting June 2 at Lord's.

18 May 2021

Indian Cricket Team

World Test Championship final: Williamson excited about playing against India

New Zealand are set to face Team India in the final of the ICC World Test Championship, starting June 18 in Southampton.

18 May 2021

Ramesh Powar

SS Das appointed India Women batting coach for England tour

Former cricketer Shiv Sunder Das has been appointed the batting coach of the Indian women's cricket team for the tour of England.

17 May 2021

Rohit Sharma

Records which Rohit Sharma can break on the UK tour

After playing in the truncated IPL 2021, the Indians are set to embark on the grueling UK tour that comprises the ICC World Test Championship finale and England Test series.

Ball-tampering incident: CA invites Bancroft to share any new information

Cricket Australia (CA) has clarified that it will consider any further information pertaining to the 2018 ball-tampering incident.

17 May 2021

David Warner

West Indies vs Australia: Cricket Australia announces preliminary squad

Cricket Australia has announced a preliminary 23-man squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of the West Indies.

17 May 2021

England Cricket Team

Jofra Archer to miss NZ Tests due to elbow injury

Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of England's upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand.

17 May 2021

Virat Kohli

'Virat Kohli is the best batsman', opines Tim Paine

Indian captain Virat Kohli might not be at his best at the moment, but he has certainly left a lasting impression on his counterpart Tim Paine.

16 May 2021

Virat Kohli

Kane Williamson vs Virat Kohli: Statistical comparison (Test captaincy)

New Zealand and India will square off in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final, starting June 18.

16 May 2021

England Cricket Team

Jofra Archer complains of sore elbow ahead of NZ series

The availability of England fast bowler Jofra Archer in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand hangs in balance after his long-standing elbow injury has resurfaced.

16 May 2021

Virat Kohli

Records which Virat Kohli can break on the UK tour

After beating England at home, Team India is set to embark on the gruelling UK tour.

15 May 2021

England Cricket Team

England vs New Zealand: Statistical comparison between Root and Williamson

England and New Zealand are set to face each other in a two-match Test series, starting June 2 at Lord's in London.

15 May 2021

David Warner

Were Australian bowlers aware about ball-tampering? Bancroft drops a hint

Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft, who was one of the central figures in the controversial ball-tampering incident at Newlands, has indicated that others, apart from Steve Smith and David Warner, were also aware of the same.

15 May 2021

Indian Cricket Team

UK tour: Three COVID-19 tests at home for Indian players

With the Indian cricket team to tour UK for the ICC World Test Championship and the Test series against England, the BCCI has implemented a plan in regard to COVID-19 tests.

15 May 2021

Taniya Bhatia

Shafali Verma earns maiden ODI, Test call-ups; Taniya, Shikha return

The BCCI has announced India Women's squad for the upcoming seven-match tour of England.

15 May 2021

England Cricket Team

England's IPL players likely to miss New Zealand Test series

The England cricket team is likely to rest the players who featured in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

15 May 2021

Sports

Rookie keeper-batter Indrani Roy gets maiden India call-up

Rookie wicketkeeper-batter Indrani Roy from Jharkhand was rewarded with maiden Test and ODI call-up for India's tour of England next month but senior left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad missed out as she is recovering from COVID-19 and nursing an injury.

14 May 2021

England Cricket Team

Rohit Sharma 2.0 gears up for the ultimate challenge

Hitman Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest batsmen in limited-overs cricket.

14 May 2021

Pakistan Cricket Team

SA, Australia and Pakistan to tour West Indies in 2021

West Indies are set to host South Africa, Australia, and Pakistan in back-to-back series between June and August in 2021.

ICC plans to make T20 World Cup a 20-team affair

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is planning to increase the participating teams in the T20 World Cup to 20 in an attempt to develop the game globally.

Ramesh Powar back as Indian women cricket team's Head Coach

Former spinner Ramesh Powar on Thursday replaced WV Raman as the Head-Coach of the Indian women cricket team, regaining the position more than two years after he was sacked following a bitter fallout with One Day International (ODI) captain Mithali Raj.

Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips earn maiden NZC central contracts

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced the annual contracts list for the season 2021/22 on Thursday.

14 May 2021

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli vs Kane Williamson: Statistical comparison in Test cricket

New Zealand and India are set to lock horns in the ICC World Test Championship final, starting June 18.

WBBL 2021: Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav set to make debuts

India batter Shafali Verma and spinner Radha Yadav are set to make their Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) debuts later this year in Australia.