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Mithali Raj wants women's IPL to start next year

Veteran batswoman Mithali Raj said that the BCCI should not wait forever as far the women's edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starts.

#ThisDayThatYear: Imran Khan's valor handed Pakistan the coveted trophy

The Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia witnessed a spectacle full of grit and valence on March 25, 1992.

Indian cricket team handed customized indoor workout routines

All contracted players of the Indian cricket team across formats have been given customized routines to ensure they stay in top shape during this period of self-isolation in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.

Rahul Dravid decodes CSK's success and failure of RCB

Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid feels the experience of Chennai Super Kings' owners gives them the edge over other franchises in the Indian Premier League.

Coronavirus outbreak: England cricketers given personalized training programmes

All sport has faced an uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic which has claimed more than 18,000 lives.

ICC to mull contingency plans for T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold a video conference with member nations to discuss the plight of T20 World Cup and Test Championship.

24 Mar 2020

BCCI

Saba Karim content with DRS usage in Ranji Trophy

BCCI GM Cricket Operations Saba Karim stated that DRS served the purpose of eliminating umpiring flaws in the recently concluded Ranji Trophy 2019-20.

24 Mar 2020

David Warner

#ThisDayThatYear: When the sandpaper saga rattled Australian cricket

On March 24, 2018, the cricket fraternity was jolted, owing to the infamous ball-tampering controversy.

Ponting reveals about giving up Australian captaincy in 2011

Ricky Ponting, who was a two-time ICC World Cup winner as the captain of the Australian cricket team, has opened up about giving up the leadership role back in 2011.

Brendon McCullum deciphers the difference between CSK and RCB

There is absolute uncertainty regarding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

IPL 2020 under serious threat of cancellation: Details here

The Indian Premier League has already been suspended until April 15 and there are growing concerns surrounding the tournament.

Beuran Hendricks earns maiden CSA national contract, Steyn left out

Left-arm seamer Beuran Hendricks has been included in Cricket South Africa's contract list for the 2020-21 season.

23 Mar 2020

Wriddhiman Saha

'We all represent India', Wriddhiman Saha least concerned about selection

Indian wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha believes one should always keep the team above an individual performance.

23 Mar 2020

Hardik Pandya

#ThisDayThatYear: Dhoni finishes it off with a last-ball sprint

The crowd at Chinnaswamy stadium went berserk on March 23, 2016, when India pulled off a miraculous victory against Bangladesh in the World T20 group stage fixture.

PCB backs Misbah-ul-Haq despite PSL fiasco

Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq received adulation from Pakistan Cricket Board's CEO Wasim Khan, for improving the plight of Pakistan cricket.

22 Mar 2020

Brendon McCullum

Feud with Taylor a stain for NZ cricket: Brendon McCullum

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum believes the race for captaincy affected his friendship with compatriot Ross Taylor to an extent.

22 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is the best batsman presently, feels Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Former West Indian batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul heaped praise on Virat Kohli.

22 Mar 2020

India

When India toppled the invincible Australians in 2001

At a time when match-fixing was culminating in Indian cricket, a new Team India took rise under Sourav Ganguly.

Mohammad Hafeez reprimanded by PCB for questioning Sharjeel Khan's return

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reprimanded all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez after he questioned Sharjeel Khan's return to competitive cricket.

22 Mar 2020

Kieron Pollard

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Players should use break to introspect, says Pollard

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a worldwide catastrophe.

Dhoni should be in the scheme of things: Venkatapathy Raju

Former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni will have strenuous road ahead, but should be in the scheme of things for future.

21 Mar 2020

Football

With no sports around, looking back at 2019's iconic moments

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a worldwide catastrophe with all sport suspended or postponed.

21 Mar 2020

India

Sunil Chhetri would like to play for this IPL team

The coronavirus pandemic has seen people engage in social distancing and at this time, sports personalities are doing different things to kill time.

21 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli

Pakistan legend Javed Miandad names his favorite Indian cricketer

The Indian cricket team has earned valuable reputation across formats over the years.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: ECB gives this directive regarding resumption of cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that no professional cricket will take place in England and Wales till May 28 in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Players we may not see if IPL gets suspended

Every year, the Indian Premier League brings forth a scintillating opportunity for the players to stand out amid the extravaganza.

Reserve Day for ICC World T20 semi-finals could be reconsidered

Cricket Australia would welcome the idea of having reserve days for the knockout stages of this year's ICC World T20.

20 Mar 2020

Mohammed Shami

'I was scared of Indian pace attack', Marcus Harris confesses

In Amazon's recently released series 'The Test', Australian opener Marcus Harris opened up about the dominance of Indian pace attack during India's 2018 tour down under.

20 Mar 2020

India

Watch: Virat and Anushka bat for self-isolation to fight coronavirus

As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to claim more and more lives around the world, personalities from almost all walks of life are coming forward to spread awareness about the disease.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Kiwi cricketers in self-isolation after returning from Australia

New Zealand cricketers and support staff members are into a 14-day self-isolation period after returning from their aborted Australia tour, due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

'Warner will play if IPL is on', says his manager

David Warner is likely to feature in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League despite the coronavirus scare.

19 Mar 2020

Test Cricket

'Can't be Sehwag or Warner': Cheteshwar Pujara on his strike-rate

Indian Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has claimed he knows his batting style and so does the team management.

Pity everything is blocked, says Steyn amid coronavirus outbreak

South African speedster Dale Steyn has gone on to lament the near complete absence of sport in his nation.

Coronavirus outbreak: No PSL players, support staff exposed with COVID-19

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed that the results of COVID-19 test, conducted on 128 players PSL members, have turned out to be negative.

19 Mar 2020

Test Cricket

'Cast your own identity', Brad Haddin advises dejected Pant

Former Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin believes Rishabh Pant should bring out his x-factor in order to make a comeback in the Indian side.

Coronavirus: Cricket West Indies offers England to host Test series

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has offered to host the three-match Test series against England later this year.

Hanuma Vihari eyes County stint after coronavirus is under control

India's Test batsman Hanuma Vihari had wanted to utilize the summer of 2020 by playing English County after being snubbed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 auction.

Coronavirus outbreak: Tim Paine supports suspension of cricket leagues

Australian Test skipper Tim Paine urged the people to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: PCB awaiting test results of everyone involved with PSL

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday said around 100 people, including players, associated with the now-suspended Pakistan Super League (PSL) have undergone COVID-19 tests.

Coronavirus outbreak: Sports leagues which faced the wrath of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has jolted the entire sports fraternity like never before.