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21 Aug 2017

Virat Kohli

Ind vs SL: Shikhar Dhawan's fastest century and other records

On Sunday, India cruised to a big win against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the five-match series.

20 Aug 2017

England Cricket Team

Stuart Broad surpasses Sir Ian Botham

England fast bowler Stuart Broad picked up three wickets from just eleven balls as England thrashed West Indies in the first Test match at Edgbaston.

19 Aug 2017

BCCI

No Duleep Trophy in 2017-18 season

The premier domestic tournament, Duleep Trophy has not been included in the final draft of the BCCI's domestic cricket season.

18 Aug 2017

David Warner

Australian squad for the Indian tour announced

The Australian team for the upcoming ODI and T20 series against India was announced today by the Cricket Australia.

18 Aug 2017

India

India's ODI record in Sri Lanka

India will be playing their eight bi-lateral series in Sri Lanka, starting 20th August.

17 Aug 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

MS Dhoni to open cricket academy in Dubai

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni, recently announced that, he would be opening his first cricket academy in Dubai.

17 Aug 2017

Pakistan Cricket Team

Umar Akmal accuses coach Mickey Arthur of abuse

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has accused that the national team coach Mickey Arthur verbally abused him in front of former captain and current chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq at the national cricket academy in Lahore.

17 Aug 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Who can be the next Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh?

It is clearly evident that Dhoni and Yuvraj are close to their retirement age and the cricket fraternity is in the period of uncertainty on the possible replacements for these icons.

16 Aug 2017

BCCI

CoA asks to remove top BCCI officials

The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) has demanded the ouster of the top BCCI officials for their non-compliance of directives.

16 Aug 2017

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan cricketer dies after being struck by bouncer

Zubair Ahmed, a young Pakistan batsman, died after he was hit by a bouncer during a club game in Mardan.

KL Rahul attains 9th position in ICC player rankings

Indian opener Lokesh Rahul climbed up two places to equal his career best ninth position in the latest test rankings of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

15 Aug 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Selectors issue an ultimatum to MS Dhoni

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni has been given an ultimatum by the national selectors that his place in the team will now be dependent on his performance.

14 Aug 2017

Sachin Tendulkar

This day, that year: Sachin's Maiden Ton

It is on this day that the Master Blaster, a lithe 17-year old came down to the crease to face the mighty English at the hallowed Old Trafford.

14 Aug 2017

Test Cricket

India win third test; whitewash Sri Lanka 3-0

Indian cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in the third test by an innings and 171 runs to win the series 3-0.

14 Aug 2017

Pakistan Cricket Team

Sri Lanka to play cricket in Pakistan?

Sri Lankan cricket board chief Thilanga Sumathipala announced that the national team could tour Pakistan this year for a T20 series.

13 Aug 2017

Indian Cricket Team

Indian team for ODI series against SL announced

The Indian team for the upcoming ODI series and one off T20 match against Sri Lanka was announced by the national selection committee of the BCCI.

12 Aug 2017

Indian Cricket Team

KL Rahul is the next big thing

In a team that has the likes of Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay vying for one of the two opening slots in test matches, KL Rahul is slowly, but surely staking his claim.

12 Aug 2017

Virat Kohli

What can Kohli learn from Pujara?

Apart from the exception of Murali Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane, the two players in the current Indian Test team who are considered among the cream of the crop are Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli.

10 Aug 2017

India

Pitting Pujara against Dravid

Cheteshwar Pujara, a member of the new look Indian Test Team captained by Virat Kohli, is one of the few modern players to have a recognized 'classical' approach to the game.

10 Aug 2017

India

BCCI's stance on Olympics participation unlikely to change

In the recently concluded meeting between Committee of Administrators (CoA) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials, several important issues were discussed including India's stand on including cricket as an Olympic sport.

What is ICC's demerit system?

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was handed a one test match ban after he accumulated points for bad behaviour on the field.

09 Aug 2017

Hashim Amla

Who are the best batsmen of this generation?

In this era of cricket, it is extremely hard to point out the best cricketer in the world, let alone the best batsman.

CoA to discuss Azhar's compensation issue today

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) will discuss former cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin's request for compensation in a meeting with BCCI officials today.

08 Aug 2017

Kane Williamson

Happy Birthday, Kane Williamson!

New Zealand cricket team skipper Kane Williamson celebrates his 27th birthday today.

08 Aug 2017

Ravindra Jadeja

Who are the 5 best bowlers of the current generation?

It is a tough task to narrow down the five best bowlers of this generation, considering we have players ranging from ageing star Rangana Herath to young talent Kagiso Rabada.

What goes into the making of Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli, one of the best batsmen in the world, is endowed with loads of talent and leadership skills, enough to put him at the top echelons of cricketing world.

06 Aug 2017

Ravindra Jadeja

India defeat SL in second test at Colombo

India took a 2-0 lead, in the three match test series, after defeating Sri Lanka by an innings and 53 runs in the second test at Colombo.

05 Aug 2017

Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja vs Ashwin, a statistical comparison

Ravindra Jadeja entered the record books, when he got the wicket of Dhananjaya de Silva, to become the fastest left-arm bowler to reach 150 Test wickets from 32 tests.

04 Aug 2017

England Cricket Team

Pitting Virat Kohli against Joe Root, a statistical comparison

As per the new ICC Test Rankings England's captain Joe Root is placed at the second spot and Virat Kohli is ranked number 5.

02 Aug 2017

Sexual Assault

PTI worker quits, accuses Imran Khan of sexual misbehavior

A worker of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has leveled allegations of sexual indecency against the former cricketer a day after quitting the party.

01 Aug 2017

Karnataka

Actor-Cricketer Dhruv Sharma passes away in Bengaluru

Speech and hearing impaired Dhruv Sharma, who went on to become Sandalwood actor and professional cricket player, died from multiple-organ failure in Bengaluru today.

01 Aug 2017

India

Kohli's team set to play 23 matches between Sep-Dec

Team India will play a record 23 international matches at home from September to December this year.

01 Aug 2017

Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja and Ashwin at the top of ICC Test Rankings

As the new ICC Test Rankings were revealed, India's star spinner Ravindra Jadeja retained his no.1 ranking on the bowling charts.

01 Aug 2017

Virat Kohli

Where are Virat Kohli's U-19 World Cup-winning teammates now?

ICC Under-19 World Cup is a great platform to showcase the young emerging talent from cricketing nations.

BCCI a hurdle in the inclusion of cricket in Olympics?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is not keen on backing the International Cricket Council's bid of including cricket in the Olympics.

Siblings who played international cricket for Australia

Australia is a cricketing powerhouse which has given the world some of the best cricketers.

28 Jul 2017

India

Famous brother duos in Indian Cricket

In India cricket is almost treated like a religion and only a few talented players get the chance to represent their home country in the international circuit.