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India's Cheteshwar Pujara signs six-match deal with Gloucestershire

Indian Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has signed a short-term contract with English County team Gloucestershire.

19 Feb 2020

Test Cricket

NZ vs India, 1st Test: Records that can be scripted

New Zealand and India are all set to battle it out for a two-match Test series, starting Friday.

19 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli to reassess plans after three more years

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is set to reassess plans after three more years of grind across formats.

19 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli

This is what Kohli feels about the World Test Championship

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is a great admirer of the longest format.

19 Feb 2020

Test Cricket

NZ vs IND: Statistical preview of Wellington Test

Following the limited-overs leg, India and New Zealand are all set to lock horns in the longest format.

18 Feb 2020

Jasprit Bumrah

NZ vs IND: Shane Bond backs Bumrah for Test series

Former fast bowler Shane Bond believes Jasprit Bumrah could have a massive impact in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

Kings XI Punjab take over CPL franchise St Lucia Zouks

The owners of the IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab have bought a Caribbean Premier League team.

Followed Rahul and Sachin sir's advice, says Yashasvi Jaiswal

The elation following Bangladesh's win in the U-19 World Cup 2020 final led to scuffle between the two sides.

NZ-India Tests: Trent Boult serves a warning to Virat Kohli

New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult is raring to go for the upcoming two-match Test series against India.

18 Feb 2020

Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid's son Samit scores second double ton: Details here

Rahul Dravid's son Samit scored a brilliant double century in a U-14 BTR Shield match between his team Mallya Aditi International School and Sri Kumaran.

18 Feb 2020

Zaheer Khan

Road Safety World Series: Cricketers set to play for India

A star-studded India Legends team has been finalized for the upcoming Road Safety World Series.

18 Feb 2020

Wriddhiman Saha

NZ vs IND: Should India play Pant in Wellington Test?

Following the limited-overs leg, the focus shifts on the longest format as India and New Zealand are all set to lock horns in the two-match Test series.

These tournaments are part of ICC events for 2023-2031

The ICC has decided to come up with two new tournaments for the 2023-31 cycle.

18 Feb 2020

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Sachin's 2011 World Cup lap named best Laureus sporting moment

On April 2, 2011, Indian skipper MS Dhoni comprehensively owned the Wankhede crowd with his historic six which made India World Champions after 28 years.

17 Feb 2020

KL Rahul

T20I Rankings: Rahul retains second spot, Kohli slips to 10

In the latest ICC T20I rankings for batsmen, Indian player KL Rahul retained his second spot, while skipper Virat Kohli slipped to number 10.

Will AB de Villiers play World T20? Boucher drops hint

South African coach Mark Boucher stated that AB de Villiers is in contention for a spot to participate in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 if he remains available for selection.

17 Feb 2020

BCCI

India to regularly play Day-Night Tests, says Ganguly

The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, on Monday, confirmed that India will feature in a Day-Night Test later this year in Australia and host another such game in the following year when England visit for a five-match Test series.

17 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli

NZ vs IND: Trent Boult returns for India Test series

Fast bowler Trent Bowler has been named in New Zealand's 13-member squad for the upcoming Test series against India.

16 Feb 2020

Mustafizur Rahman

Mahmudullah dropped, Mushfiqur Rahim returns for Zimbabwe Test

Bangladesh have dropped Mahmudullah from the squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe next week.

16 Feb 2020

Homosexuality

Megan Schutt disappointed with Stoinis, Pattinson's homophobic remarks

Australian seamer Megan Schutt revealed she was upset with her male counterparts James Pattinson and Marcus Stoinis' recent homophobic remarks.

16 Feb 2020

BCCI

Team India to play D/N Test in tour of Australia

The Indian cricket team is set to tour Australia for a four-match Test series in end of this year.

Super excited to play in Pakistan Super League: Dale Steyn

Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn confirmed his participation in the upcoming edition of Pakistan Super League.

16 Feb 2020

Mohammed Shami

New Zealand XI-India warm-up match: Here are the key takeaways

The three-day practice match between New Zealand XI and India ended in a draw.

MS Dhoni to begin IPL 2020 training from March 1

Speculations have constantly shrouded the future of MS Dhoni since India's World Cup semi-final loss to New Zealand.

16 Feb 2020

Indian Cricket Team

Mayank Agarwal shows character with 81-run knock against NZ XI

The three-day practice game between New Zealand XI and India came to an end on Sunday.

16 Feb 2020

Ranji Trophy

Ishant Sharma clears fitness set, set to join Indian squad

Fast bowler Ishant Sharma cleared his fitness test at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Saturday.

IPL 2020: Complete schedule of the group stage revealed

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 group stage schedule is out.

WT20: Mandhana has a solution for India's middle order woes

The Indian women's cricket team is preparing for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia, starting February 21.

15 Feb 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Shoaib Malik to decide on retirement around World T20

Veteran Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has said he will be making a decision about his international retirement around the ICC T20 World Cup slated to be held in Australia this year.

15 Feb 2020

Mohammed Shami

Indian pacers excel against New Zealand XI in warm-up game

After managing just 263 on Day of the practice match against New Zealand XI, the Indian cricket team fought back to take a substantial 87-run lead.

15 Feb 2020

England Cricket Team

2nd T20I, England beat SA: Here's the complete statistical review

England cricket team beat South Africa by two runs in the second T20I.

14 Feb 2020

Indian Cricket Team

Hanuma Vihari is ready to bat anywhere for Team India

Indian Test team batsman Hanuma Vihari scored a sparkling century against New Zealand XI on Day 1 of the three-day practice match.

IPL 2020: U-19 star Bishnoi excited to work with Kumble

India's teenage spinner Ravi Bishnoi was a revelation in the recently-concluded ICC U-19 World Cup in South Africa.

South Africa call off tour to Pakistan: Here's why

In what can be considered heart-breaking news for Pakistan cricket, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has called off the senior team's tour of Pakistan, scheduled next month.

14 Feb 2020

Test Cricket

India's Test opening options struggle against New Zealand XI

The Indian cricket team is all set to face New Zealand in the first Test, starting February 21.

14 Feb 2020

BCCI

Gautam Gambhir highlights the importance of fitness in cricket

We all know that the history of cricket began with Tests, followed by the ODIs, which made the sport competitive.

13 Feb 2020

David Warner

Inexperienced Australia couldn't say 'no' to ball-tampering, feels Ponting

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes Steve Smith & Co. were too naive to avoid the Cape Town ball-tampering fiasco that jolted the Aussies.

13 Feb 2020

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin and Lara to feature in Road Safety World Series

Cricket veterans Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara will be seen playing against each other for a noble cause.

IPL 2020: Five Indian U-19 players who could succeed

Team India fared well in the recently-concluded ICC U-19 World Cup despite a painful loss to Bangladesh in the final.

13 Feb 2020

Indian Cricket Team

NZ-India Tests: Shubman Gill brushes aside competition with Prithvi Shaw

The Indian cricket team management will need to decide upon who will open the batting alongside Mayank Agarwal in the Test series against New Zealand, starting February 21.