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India can reclaim No 1 spot in ODIs

India are already the top ranked nation in Test cricket and now, they have the opportunity to top the charts in the ODI rankings when they take the field against Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Dharamshala on Sunday.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Probable XI

After a series winning performance against the Sri Lankans in the Tests, the focus now shifts to ODIs when India led by Rohit Sharma take the field at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.

ICC to take note of pollution-hit India vs SL Test

The pollution-hit third and final test between India and Sri Lanka in the national capital will be remembered for everything but cricket. Now, medical experts will examine if BCCI was right to hold the test in such hazardous conditions.

India unlikely to host Asia cup

India may be on the verge of losing out on the 2018 Asia Cup scheduled to take place in September 2018, if Indian government does not allow the BCCI to host Pakistan in the tournament.

Amid wedding rumors with Kohli, Anushka Sharma leaves for Italy

They may deny it but marriage is certainly on the cards for Virat and Anushka. Yesterday, the actress was spotted at the Mumbai airport, leaving for Italy with her parents.

CSK's love affair with MS Dhoni

The Chennai Super Kings are one of the most popular teams in the IPL.

Kohli rises to second spot in Test batsman rankings

Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, has leapfrogged David Warner and Cheteshwar Pujara on to second position in the latest ICC Test batsman rankings with 893 points after a marvellous series against Sri Lanka.

Virat and Anushka to marry next week?

Looks like lovebirds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are finally getting married! The Quint reports that the popular couple is all set to tie the knowt early next week. In Italy.

MS Dhoni to reunite with CSK soon

Chennai Super Kings was conspicuously missing from the last two editions of the IPL but they plan to return with a bang by re-signing their most successful captain, Dhoni.

What factors make day-night Test matches unique?

Team India is the only major cricketing nation yet to play cricket in whites under the lights, reluctant to embrace the pink ball test.

Unhappy SL Sports Minister recalls Sri Lanka's ODI squad

Pollution in the national capital, is making Sri Lankan players sick but that wasn't the reason behind Sri Lankan Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara stopping 9 cricketers from travelling to India.

Lakmal falls ill due to Delhi smog

Pollution is taking center stage yet again in the 3rd Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla after Sri Lankan speedster Suranga Lakmal vomited on the ground.

Yuvraj dropped over fitness concerns

All-rounder, Yuvraj Singh, has been dropped yet again from the Indian squad for the upcoming T20Is against Sri Lanka starting from 20th of December.

India team for South Africa tour announced

BCCI has announced the Indian Test squad that will tour South Africa for a three-match Test series beginning in Jan 2018.

Top five bowlers with most wickets in a calendar year

As 2017 cricket-season nears its end, South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, with 81 wickets, is the leading wicket-taker this year across all formats.

Can Prithvi Shaw live up to the expectations?

Mumbai's rising star, Prithvi Shaw, will lead India in the upcoming Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand.

India forced to declare as smog troubles Sri Lankan players

Virat Kohli & Co. were forced to declare their first innings on day 2 of 3rd Test at 536/7, as Delhi's smog played a spoilsport affecting the Sri Lankan players.

International cricket's top run scorers in a calendar year

Did you know the tally of 2,500 runs in a calendar year has been achieved just 13 times in the history of international cricket?

'Lesser known' Test records of the run-machine Virat Kohli

With a 243-run knock in the 3rd Test against Sri Lanka, Virat Kohli made his highest Test score and in the process broke many records.

Indian skipper Mithali Raj turns 35

3rd Test Ind vs SL: Kohli & Vijay pummel SL

Rs. 4,900 crore: BCCI's expenses in the next few years

How much does Cheteshwar Pujara earn?

Cheteshwar Pujara, unarguably the best Indian Test player of our times, unfortunately doesn't get enough credit for his talent in terms of fame or money as do the short-format specialists.

SC-panel approves hikes for Team India, reportedly 100% or more

Team India has more to look forward to in Test cricket than winning. After a meeting with captain Virat Kohli, his predecessor MS Dhoni and coach Ravi Shastri, an SC-appointed panel has approved massive salary hikes for the players.

SC seeks response from BCCI on treasurer's threat to CFO

Supreme Court has asked the BCCI and its treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry to respond to allegations of threat from the latter to board's CFO Santosh Rangnekar.

Ajmal accuses ICC of being unfair

Pakistani ace-spinner Saeed Ajmal who called it a day on his cricket career on Wednesday, has stirred up a hornet's nest by lashing out at the International Cricket Council's protocol of assessing bowling actions.

What to expect from Rohit Sharma's captaincy?

Virat Kohli has done a great job as the captain of the Indian cricket team so far.

Who is better overseas- Ashwin or Jadeja?

Ashwin and Jadeja have been a vital clog in India's incredible success over the last few years.

What is so great about the Number 10 jersey?

The BCCI has decided to unofficially retire Sachin Tendulkar's iconic Number 10 jersey, nearly 5 years after the legendary cricketer's retirement from the sport.

BCCI should focus on developing quality coaches, says VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman, one of the members of Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), which includes the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, and Sourav Ganguly, has said that the focus should be on developing quality coaches and not just infrastructure.

CCI imposes Rs. 52 crore penalty on BCCI

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 52.24 crore on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its anti-competitive practices with respect to IPL media rights.

BCCI unofficially retires jersey number 10

The BCCI is considering retiring the iconic number 10 India jersey worn by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Thisara Perera named Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain

Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera has been named the captain of the ODI side for the upcoming three match series against India.

England could lift Ben Stokes's suspension

England have gone down 1-0 in the Ashes after losing the first Test in Brisbane.

Kohli's ex U-19 teammate, Siddarth Kaul receives maiden India call-up

Siddarth Kaul, the 27-year-old pace bowler from Punjab, is among 15-member squad announced by BCCI for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

26/11 attack: Tendulkar remembers how security-forces inspired Team in 2008

Sachin Tendulkar, in an exclusive conversation with former marine commando Praveen Kumar Teotia, recounted how the valour displayed by the Indian security forces during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, inspired Team India to secure victory against England in Dec 2008.

Mayank Agarwal: 1,000 runs in 27 days

Remember the month of November for Mayank Agarwal who scored over a 1000 runs this month.

Decoding the peculiar Ajinkya Rahane

Most Indian batsmen fare well at home, but in foreign conditions they tend to show some discomfort.

Is Ashwin India's greatest spin bowler?

When it comes to the art of spin bowling, Indians excel at it. We have produced some of the best spinners in the world over the years.